TRICAT Multi Modality Imaging Center offers Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI or MR) studies. MRI is one of the safest, most comfortable imaging techniques available. It combines a powerful magnet with an advanced computer system and radio waves to produce accurate, detailed pictures of organs and tissues in order to diagnose a variety of medical conditions.

TRICAT offers two types of MRI exams: High-Field MRI and Open MRI. The different features offered by these two types of MRI are functions of their structural design. For many routine MRI exams, either type can be used. However, clinical or patient-specific considerations exist which may favor one or the other.

TRICAT offers to our patients a GE Signa Advantage 1.5 Highspeed - a high–resolution, whole–body imaging system. It combines magnetic resonance induced RF signals generated from the human body with advanced reconstruction techniques to provide multi–planar images of soft tissue and bone structures. This GE Signa Advantage machine includes the latest technological advancements from GE including Flair, MR Angiography (MRA), Mag Transfer and Comprehensive Neuro imaging. Tricat is dedicated to remaining on the cutting edge of technology in all modalities. All of Tricat's MRI machines are accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

Tricat allows our patients the advantage of MRI scan interpretations not only by our on site board certified state licensed general radiologists, but also by subspecialty radiologists who also practice at prominent academic and teaching universities and hospitals in New York and New Jersey. Our subspecialists include neuro, nuclear and bone radiologists. The MRI Department at Tricat is associated with Beth–Israel Medical Center of New York, the Manhattan Campus of the Albert Einstein School of Medicine and other prominent teaching institutions in New York and New Jersey. The Nuclear Department is associated with St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital, an affiliate of the Columbia University College of Medicine. Our studies are transmitted via teleradiology for immediate interpretation to these professionals, who network with radiologists and referring physicians on the treatment of patients.

Because MRI studies produce a magnetic field, you should remove any metallic objects such as jewelry, watches, and hairpins. Please be sure to inform the technologist of prior surgeries or metal implants such as pacemakers or aneurysm clips.