How do I schedule an appointment?
Option 1: Scheduling Online (Fastest & Easiest)
Most patients can schedule online in just a few clicks.
If you’ve been referred by a Weill Cornell Medicine provider, you may receive a message in Connect or an email from us prompting you to schedule your exam.
If your provider is not affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine, you can still schedule online! Request an Appointment here and upload a copy of your prescription.
You can schedule anytime—day or night—using your computer or the Connect app on your smartphone.
Please note: Not all exams can currently be scheduled online. If that is the case, you will instead be prompted to call us to speak with one of our expert Patient Access Coordinators who will guide you through scheduling your exam.
Option 2: Call Us
If you prefer to speak with someone, our Patient Access Coordinators are here to help.
Call (212) 746-6000
Monday–Friday: 8AM–8PM ET
Saturday–Sunday: 9AM–5PM ET
Do you take my insurance?
We participate with many insurance plans. To see the list of participating insurances please click here.
What are your hours of operation?
We are open 7AM to 10PM ET, seven days a week but exact hours vary by location and the type of exam you’re having.
To give you more flexibility, we offer early morning, evening, and weekend appointments at many of our sites.
When you schedule—either online or by phone—you’ll be shown available appointment times based on your specific exam and preferred location.
How do I know what to expect during my exam?
For information specific to your exam, including preps and required forms, please click here. For additional imaging information, including what to expect and a video library, please click here.
How do I know which location my exam is being offered?
When you schedule online, you'll only see locations that offer your specific exam so you can be confident you’re booking the right place at the right time. The system automatically filters based on your order form and shows real-time availability across our sites.
Prefer to talk to someone? Our team of Patient Access Coordinators are happy to help over the phone and can guide you to the correct location based on your exam and availability.
Want to explore our locations in advance? Click here to see which exams are offered at each of our imaging centers.
Is your facility handicap accessible?
All Weill Cornell Imaging at NewYork-Presbyterian locations are handicap accessible.
Can I fill out my forms before the visit?
Yes! You can complete your forms ahead of time through Weill Cornell Connect using eCheck-In.
You’ll be prompted to fill out only the forms needed for your specific exam, helping you save time and avoid delays when you arrive. Our staff will review everything with you at the time of your appointment to make sure we have all the information needed for a safe and seamless visit.
When will I receive my results?
When you come to Weill Cornell Imaging at NewYork-Presbyterian, we take detailed images of your body. After your visit, one of our expert radiologists—doctors who specialize in interpreting medical images—will carefully review your exam and create a written report within 24–48 hours.
Your results will then be shared with both you and the provider who referred you for the exam. In the vast majority of cases, your provider will communicate the results with you. However, if you have any questions or would like to speak with a radiologist directly, please let our team know during your visit.
You can also view your images, read your report, and share your exam with other doctors through Weill Cornell Connect. For additional instructions, please click here.
What should I wear to my appointment?
For all exams, we recommend leaving valuables at home such as watches and jewelry but we do offer lockers to secure your belongings.
MRI and PET/MRI Exams:
For your safety, you woll need to change into a gown and remove all jewelry, watches, hairpins, and metal items before your scan.
CT, X-ray, DEXA, PET/CT, and Fluoroscopy Exams:
To stay comfortable and possibly avoid changing, wear loose-fitting cotton or linen clothing like loungewear or pajamas. Avoid clothing and undergarments with any metal including includes zippers, snaps, hooks, or underwire bras.
What should I wear to my CT appointment?
Wearing the right clothing may eliminate the need for you to change into a gown prior to your exam. We suggest:
- Loose-fitting cotton or linen clothing (think loungewear or pajamas).
- Avoiding clothing or undergarments with metal fasteners, zippers, hooks, underwires or other metal components.
- Leaving jewelry, watches, and other accessories at home.
Do I need to fast before my CT exam?
Depending on the type of exam you are having, you may need to fast before your scan and/or adjust the use of certain medications. Please login to our patient portal, Weill Cornell Connect, for detailed prep information specific to you and your exam.
What can I expect on the day of my CT appointment?
- Check-In and Patient Verification: Your safety is our priority—we’ll verify your information when you check-in.
- Changing: If your clothes contain metal, we’ll ask you to change into a gown.
- Contrast (if needed):
- IV contrast: A nurse or technologist will place an IV before your scan and remove immediately after the exam.
- Oral contrast: Some scans of the abdomen and pelvis require oral contrast. If that is the case, you will drink the contrast over the course of 1 hour and then be scanned.
What should I bring with me on the day of my CT appointment?
- A copy of your prescription if you have it. You can also upload your prescription before your exam here.
- Your insurance card.
- A list of your current medications.
What should I wear to my DEXA appointment?
Wearing the right clothing may eliminate the need for you to change into a gown prior to your exam.
Wear loungewear, pajamas, or loose-fitting cotton or linen clothing without metal embellishment. Metal can affect the quality of the images.
Do not wear clothing or undergarments with metal fasteners, zippers, hooks, under wires or other metal components.
Please leave items such as watches and jewelry at home.
What should I bring with me on the day of my DEXA appointment?
- If your prescription was given to you, upload it electronically here or bring it to you at the time of your appointment.
- Your insurance information.
- A list of your current medications.
What can I expect on the day of my DEXA appointment?
Patient verification is an important part of your safety and you will be asked to verify your identification and your exam several times during your appointment. Our check-in staff will review your completed registration forms with you.
For many exams you will not have to change into a gown unless you are wearing something that contains metal (see guidelines above). Some exams do require that you are in a gown. You will be asked to remove and place your electronic devices, wallet, credit cards, metro card, watch, jewelry, belt, hairpins, eyeglasses, hearing aid, or any removable dental pieces into the provided lockers.
What should I wear to my fluoroscopy appointment?
Wearing the right clothing may eliminate the need for you to change into a gown prior to your exam.
- Wear loungewear, pajamas, or loose-fitting cotton or linen clothing without metal embellishment.
- Do not wear clothing or undergarments with metal fasteners, zippers, hooks, under wires or other metal components.
- Please leave items such as watches and jewelry at home.
Do I need to fast before my fluoroscopy exam?
Depending on the type of exam you are having, you may need to fast before your exam.
- Esophagram/Video Esophagram/Small Bowl/Upper GI exams: No food or liquids six (6) hours prior to the exam.
- Barium Enema/Defecogram exams: Please contact us for preparation information at (212) 746-6000.
What should I bring with me on the day of my fluoroscopy appointment?
- A copy of the prescription for your examination if it was given to you.
- Your insurance information.
- A list of your current medications.
What can I expect on the day of my fluoroscopy appointment?
Patient verification is an important part of your safety and you will be asked to verify your identification and your exam several times during your appointment. Our check-in staff will review your completed registration forms with you.
For many exams you will not have to change into a gown unless you are wearing something that contains metal (see guidelines above). Some exams do require that you are in a gown. You will be asked to remove and place your electronic devices, wallet, credit cards, metro card, watch, jewelry, belt, hairpins, eyeglasses, hearing aid, or any removable dental pieces into the provided lockers.
What should I wear to my mammography appointment?
Wearing the right clothing may eliminate the need for you to change into a gown prior to your exam.
- Wear something that is comfortable and easy to remove.
- Refrain from using deodorant, talcum powder, lotion or oils on the day of your visit, since these substances can interfere with the images.
What should I bring with me on the day of my mammography appointment?
It is important that you bring the following with you on the day of your appointment:
- If you have had previous mammograms at other facilities, we ask that you share the films with us prior to your appointment. Our radiologists will compare the prior studies to your new mammogram.
- A copy of the prescription for your examination if it was given to you.
- Your insurance information.
What should I wear to my MRI appointment?
To ensure your safety during the MRI, you will be asked to change into a gown. Since the MRI machine uses a strong magnetic field, it’s important to avoid any hidden metal in your clothing, as it could interfere with the scan or pose a safety risk.
You will need to remove any jewelry, watches, hairpins, and/or metal objects before your MRI scan. We recommend leaving your jewelry at home; however, combination lockers are available to securely store your belongings.
What should I bring with me on the day of my MRI appointment?
- A copy of your prescription if you have it. You can also upload your prescription before your exam here.
- Your insurance card.
- A list of your current medications.
- Any prior imaging that has been done at a different facility.
Do I need to fast before my MRI exam?
Depending on the type of exam you are having, you may need to fast before your scan and/or adjust the use of certain medications. Please login to our patient portal, Weill Cornell Connect, for detailed prep information specific to you and your exam.
What can I expect on the day of my MRI appointment?
- Check-In and Patient Verification: Your safety is our priority—we’ll verify your information when you check-in.
- Changing: We’ll ask you to change into a gown.
- Contrast (if needed):
- IV contrast: A nurse or technologist will place an IV before your scan and remove immediately after the exam.
- Oral contrast: Some scans of the abdomen and pelvis require oral contrast. If needed, you will drink the contrast over the course of 1 hour and then be scanned.
What should I wear to my PET/CT appointment?
Wearing the right clothing may eliminate the need for you to change into a gown prior to your exam. Suggestions for appropriate clothing include:
- Wear loungewear, pajamas, or loose-fitting cotton or linen clothing without metal embellishment.
- Do not wear clothing or undergarments with metal fasteners, zippers, hooks, under wires or other metal components.
- Please leave items such as watches and jewelry at home.
Do I need to fast before my PET/CT exam?
Yes, for all patients:
- No food four (4) hours prior to the exam.
- Do not chew gum of any kind while fasting.
- No sugar-containing drinks while fasting. Do not drink sodas, fruit juices, shakes of any kind; No iced tea, coffee or tea if they contain sugar. You may drink water.
- Diabetic Patients: Blood sugar levels should be under control before arrival for PET scan. If you are on blood sugar medication, please contact us to coordinate medication and diet prior to exam.
What should I bring with me on the day of my PET/CT appointment?
- A copy of the prescription for your examination if it was given to you.
- Your insurance information.
- A list of your current medications.
What can I expect on the day of my PET/CT appointment?
Patient verification is an important part of your safety and you will be asked to verify your identification and your exam several times during your appointment. Our check-in staff will review your completed registration forms with you.
For many exams you will not have to change into a gown unless you are wearing something that contains metal (see guidelines above). Some exams do require that you are in a gown. You will be asked to remove and place your electronic devices, wallet, credit cards, metro card, watch, jewelry, belt, hairpins, eyeglasses, hearing aid, or any removable dental pieces into the provided lockers. It is best to keep valuables at home.
A skilled nurse or technologist will start an intravenous (IV) line will be started in the hand or arm for injection of the radionuclide, which is the medication that allows us to see different body structures and function. After the injection, you will be required to rest comfortably and quietly for approximately one (1) hour in order to allow the radionuclide to concentrate in the organ or tissue. As a precaution, you may be advised to avoid prolonged close contact with pregnant women, babies or young children for 6 hours after a PET scan, as you will be slightly radioactive during this time. Pregnant women and young children should not accompany you to the procedure.
What should I wear to my PET/MRI appointment?
Wearing the right clothing may eliminate the need for you to change into a gown prior to your exam.
- Wear loungewear, pajamas, or loose-fitting cotton or linen clothing without metal embellishment.
- Do not wear clothing or undergarments with metal fasteners, zippers, hooks, under wires or other metal components.
- Do not wear compression-wear or tight fitting spandex. Many brands of fitness wear clothing have metal woven into their fabrics making them unsafe to wear during a PET/MRI exam.
- Please leave items such as watches and jewelry at home.
Do I need to fast before my PET/MRI exam?
Yes, for all patients:
- No food four (4) hours prior to the exam.
- Do not chew gum of any kind while fasting.
- No sugar-containing drinks while fasting. Do not drink sodas, fruit juices, shakes of any kind; No iced tea, coffee or tea if they contain sugar. You may drink water.
- Diabetic Patients: Blood sugar levels should be under control before arrival for PET scan. If you are on blood sugar medication, please contact us to coordinate medication and diet prior to exam.
What should I bring with me on the day of my PET/MRI appointment?
- A copy of the prescription for your examination if it was given to you.
- Your insurance information.
- A list of your current medications.
What can I expect on the day of my PET/MRI appointment?
Patient verification is an important part of your safety and you will be asked to verify your identification and your exam several times during your appointment. Our check-in staff will review your completed registration forms with you.
For many exams you will not have to change into a gown unless you are wearing something that contains metal (see guidelines above). Some exams do require that you are in a gown. You will be asked to remove and place your electronic devices, wallet, credit cards, metro card, watch, jewelry, belt, hairpins, eyeglasses, hearing aid, or any removable dental pieces into the provided lockers.
A skilled nurse or technologist will start an intravenous (IV) line will be started in the hand or arm for injection of the radionuclide, which is the medication that allows us to see different body structures and function. After the injection, you will be required to rest comfortably and quietly for approximately one (1) hour in order to allow the radionuclide to concentrate in the organ or tissue. You will not be hazardous to other people, as the radionuclide emits less radiation than a standard x-ray.
After the radionuclide has been absorbed for the appropriate length of time, a technologist will review the safety questionnaire with you. We understand that this may seem redundant, but your safety is our first priority. Once the technologist is assured that it is safe to proceed, he or she will escort you to the PET/MRI scanning room. As a precaution, you may be advised to avoid prolonged close contact with pregnant women, babies or young children for 6 hours after a PET scan, as you will be slightly radioactive during this time. Pregnant women and young children should not accompany you to the procedure.
What should I wear to my ultrasound appointment?
Wearing the right clothing may eliminate the need for you to change into a gown prior to your exam. For ultrasound exams, wear something that is comfortable and easy to remove.
Do I need to fast before my ultrasound exam?
Depending on the type of exam you are having, you may need to fast before your exam. Please note, if you are diabetic you may have a light meal (tea and toast) before the exam and you may bring a snack with you at your appointment. Please contact us to coordinate medication and diet prior to exam.
- Abdominal ultrasound (liver, gallbladder, right upper quadrant): No food or liquids six (6) hours prior to exam time. Morning appointments are preferred. If medication must be taken on the day of the exam, you may do so with water only.
- Pelvic ultrasound: Upon arrival in the office, drink two (2) 8-ounce glasses of water. After drinking water, you should not empty (void) your bladder until after the exam.
What should I bring with me on the day of my ultrasound appointment?
- A copy of the prescription for your examination if it was given to you.
- Your insurance information.
- A list of your current medications.
What can I expect on the day of my ultrasound appointment?
Patient verification is an important part of your safety and you will be asked to verify your identification and your exam several times during your appointment. Our check-in staff will review your completed registration forms with you.
What should I wear to my X-ray appointment?
Wearing the right clothing may eliminate the need for you to change into a gown prior to your exam.
- Wear loungewear, pajamas, or loose-fitting cotton or linen clothing without metal embellishment. Metal can affect the quality of the images.
- Do not wear clothing or undergarments with metal fasteners, zippers, hooks, under wires or other metal components.
- Please leave items such as watches and jewelry at home.
What should I bring with me on the day of my X-ray appointment?
- A copy of the prescription for your examination if it was given to you.
- Your insurance information.
- A completed exam form if you did not already email it to us.
- A list of your current medications.
What can I expect on the day of my X-ray appointment?
Patient verification is an important part of your safety and you will be asked to verify your identification and your exam several times during your appointment. Our check-in staff will review your completed registration forms with you.
For many exams you will not have to change into a gown unless you are wearing something that contains metal (see guidelines above). Some exams do require that you are in a gown. You will be asked to remove and place your electronic devices, wallet, credit cards, metro card, watch, jewelry, belt, hairpins, eyeglasses, hearing aid, or any removable dental pieces into the provided lockers. It is best to keep valuables at home.
How can I successfully complete an MRI if I am claustrophobic?
If you experience claustrophobia or anxiety, we offer several comfort measures to help you successfully complete your MRI exam, including:
- Wide-bore MRI scanners for more space and ventilation
- Pre-exam tours so you can see the scanner before your exam day
- Cinemavision goggles to watch your favorite movie or show during your scan
- Music if that helps to sooth and relax you
- Comfort items like a blanket and eye mask
If you’re interested in these options, feel free to ask for more information when scheduling your appointment or when you arrive for your visit.