Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at Vancouver General Hospital
- 855 West 12th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9
- Fax: 604-875-4175
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a specialized machine with strong magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of the body.
It is a safe way to get a closer look at structures and tissues in your body including the brain, spine, joints, muscles, abdomen, and blood vessels.
How to access
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Get a referral
Have your physician complete a regional MRI requisition form and appropriateness checklist.
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Confirm appointment
A medical imaging clerk will contact patients to book an appointment.
Call 604-875-4684 to change or cancel an appointment.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
How to get here
This service is located inside the Leon Judah Blackmore Pavilion within Vancouver General Hospital.
Vancouver General Hospital (VGH)
Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) offers specialized health-care services to residents in Vancouver and across the province through regional programs. We provide a full range of basic and highly specialized emergency health-care and trauma services to British Columbia.