Whole Body MRI

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Who Should Consider Whole Body MRI

A Whole Body MRI (WBMRI) is a safe, radiation-free way to screen your body’s tissues and organs. It may detect cancer and other health conditions early, when they are often easier to treat. While WBMRI is not a replacement for evidence-based screenings or diagnostic evaluations, it can serve as a valuable tool for:

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Genetic Risk
Individuals with a family history of chronic disease or cancer
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Preventative Care
Health-conscious patients exploring preventive care options

Why Choose Us

Unmatched Imaging Expertise

Your scan is part of a comprehensive care experience. Using advanced 3T MRI scanners with AI-powered sequences, we deliver high-quality whole body images. Our subspecialty-trained radiologists refine protocols to the highest clinical standards, while post-processing innovations—developed in partnership with Cornell Tech—ensure accurate, comprehensive results.

Personalized Provider Support

Meet with a dedicated provider who can walk you through what to expect, answer your questions, and help you understand your results in context.

Expert Review by Leading Radiologists

Images are read by subspecialty radiologists and compared with any available prior studies, adding vital clinical context to each interpretation. This helps ensure accuracy, consistency, and depth in your imaging findings.

Personalized Reports You Can Understand

We make results easy to follow by offering friendly, clearly written reports with:

  • Key findings by body region
  • Plain-language summaries
  • Follow-up recommendations, if needed
  • Visuals & annotated images for better understanding

Seamless Care Coordination

As part of Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian, you gain coordinated access to world-class subspecialists for any needed follow-up. Our integrated system ensures you receive efficient, high-quality ongoing care.

What to Expect

  • You will be asked if you’d like to schedule a virtual visit with one of our providers. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and make the most of your experience.
  • If you’ve had imaging done outside of Weill Cornell Medicine (such as MRIs or CT scans), please send us those images in advance so our radiologists can compare them to your new scan. You can:
    • Upload your studies here. Follow this step-by-step guide
    • Or bring the disc with you to your appointment
  • Log into Weill Cornell Connect, to complete your safety forms ahead of time using eCheck-In. We’ll ask you a few questions to ensure your MRI is safe such as whether you have a pacemaker or any metal in your body. It’s quick and helps save you time on the day of your appointment.
  • You will receive a Whole Body MRI infosheet through your Connect account. Please take a few minutes to review it ahead of your visit.
  • We offer a secure digital platform to:
    • Complete cancer risk assessments
    • Collect your medical and family history
    • Evaluate your cancer risk and eligibility for hereditary cancer genetic testing
  • This exam does not require any medications, special preparations, or injections such as contrast.
  • Your scan will be performed on one of our state-of-the-art MRI machines and will only take approximately 45 minutes.
  • We will take thousands of images of your body from your head down to the middle of your thighs.
  • Your images will be reviewed by a team of WCM’s highly trained subspecialty radiologists. They work together to produce a detailed report, which is typically available within 2 business days of your scan.
  • The report and images will become part of your medical record and will be automatically released to you and any provider(s) you choose. You may access the report and images anytime by logging into our patient portal, Weill Cornell Connect.
  • Our WBMRI team of physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare providers are available to answer any questions you have about your report.
  • If desired, we will arrange a visit after your MRI to review the results and coordinate any recommended follow-up care.
  • Patients who undergo WBMRI may have abnormalities that require more testing, such as additional imaging or biopsies.