For Your Appointment. . .
Appointments can be made by calling 847-360-1674 (Gurnee) or 847-356-4740 (Lindenhurst).

Please wear comfortable, athletic-type clothing (a sweat suit, etc.) without metal snaps or zippers. Gowns will also be available should you need them.

Because of the magnetic field in the magnet room, you will be asked to leave the following items in a locker outside the scan room:

• Coins
• Credit Cards
• Jewelry
• Glasses
• Watches
• Keys
• Hair Pins/Wigs
• Other Metal Objects
  
  You may also be asked to remove makeup, dentures and/or hearing aids.

You will be asked if you have had brain, ear, eye or other surgeries or if you have any of the following:

• Pacemaker
• Neurostimulators (TENS-unit)
• Metal Implants
• Aneurysm Clips
• Surgical Staples
• Implanted Drug Infusion Device (insulin pump)
• Exposure of metal fragments to your eye
• Shrapnel
• Permanent Eyeliner
• Heart Valves (replacement)
  
  If you are pregnant, please notify your physician and the MR Institute before your procedure.
  
  Important: Please be sure to check with your physician if you are uncertain about any of the above mentioned items.

Need to Cancel an Appointment?
Cancellations are sometimes unavoidable. However, should the need arise, we ask that you notify us at least one day in advance, if possible. This courtesy assists the staff in daily scheduling of other patients who may be waiting for an appointment.

Please call 847-360-1674.

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