The Imaging Center at Missouri Baptist Medical Center

MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) plays a central role in the diagnosis and ongoing monitoring of multiple sclerosis. Missouri Baptist Medical Center offers comprehensive MRI imaging of the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord using three state-of-the-art 3 Tesla (3T) MRI scanners. Compared with the standard 1.5 Tesla MRI systems used in many imaging centers, 3T MRI provides higher-resolution images that improve visualization of MS lesions in the brain and spinal cord.

MRI studies performed at Missouri Baptist Medical Center are available for review throughout the BJC HealthCare network within minutes, allowing your neurologist timely access to your images. All scans are interpreted by fellowship-trained neuroradiologists with extensive expertise in multiple sclerosis, who carefully compare each study with prior imaging to identify even subtle changes over time.

For patients receiving care at The MS Center for Innovations in Care, MRI images can be reviewed together with your neurologist during your office visit. One of the 3 Tesla MRI scanners is conveniently located just across the hall from our center, making it easy to coordinate imaging with your appointment and providing convenient access for individuals with mobility challenges.