Open MRI 17 is the first imaging center in America to use the AI-powered Aperto Lucent HD Open MRI, giving Bergen County patients a faster, clearer, and far more comfortable scan experience.
An HD Open MRI (High-Definition Open MRI) uses magnetic resonance imaging technology in a wide, open design instead of the narrow enclosed tube found in traditional closed MRI machines. Patients lie in a spacious 270-degree open environment, which virtually eliminates the claustrophobia and anxiety that often cause people to cancel or reschedule conventional MRI scans.
At Open MRI 17 in Paramus, the machine at the center of our practice is the Aperto Lucent HD, the first AI-powered open MRI unit installed in the United States. The AI layer built into this machine enhances image sharpness, reduces scan time, and allows our board-certified radiologists to read results with greater diagnostic precision.
If you have been referred for an MRI in Bergen County, Passaic County, Hudson County, or Essex County, this is the most advanced outpatient option available in Northern New Jersey.
Physicians across NJ refer patients to Open MRI 17 for a wide range of diagnostic needs. The most common conditions our HD Open MRI helps evaluate include:
Herniated discs, spinal stenosis, lumbar disc disease, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, and post-surgical follow-up imaging are among the most frequent reasons patients are referred for an open MRI. If your doctor has ordered a lumbar, thoracic, or cervical spine MRI, our HD system delivers the detailed images needed for an accurate diagnosis.
Torn ACL, MCL, or meniscus injuries, cartilage damage, and patellar conditions are clearly visualized on our HD Open MRI. Orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians throughout Bergen County regularly send their patients here before deciding on a treatment plan.
Rotator cuff tears, labral tears, impingement, and tendon injuries require the kind of high-resolution imaging our AI-powered system provides. Many patients avoid surgery or pursue the right intervention faster because of clear pre-operative MRI results.
Headache evaluation, dizziness, stroke follow-up, and neurological screening are handled with exceptional clarity on the Aperto Lucent HD. Our board-certified radiologists interpret neurological MRIs and return reports within 24 to 48 hours.
Liver, kidney, and pelvic organ evaluation can all be completed through an open MRI when a physician needs soft tissue detail without radiation exposure.
Open MRI is the right choice for most patients, and it is specifically the better option for:
The open design eliminates the enclosed tunnel that triggers anxiety in many people. There are no walls around you, no feeling of confinement, and no sedation required in most cases.
Our MRI accommodates patients up to 660 pounds, which closed MRI systems often cannot. Weight should never be a barrier to getting an accurate diagnosis.
Children respond far better to the open, quiet environment of our machine compared to the loud, confining experience of traditional MRI scanners. Fewer pediatric patients require sedation when scanned in an open system.
Seniors with limited mobility or anxiety benefit significantly from the accessible design of the Aperto Lucent HD.
If you have been told you cannot tolerate a conventional MRI, or if a prior scan was incomplete due to anxiety, our open system is designed precisely for you.
The Aperto Lucent HD is not simply a wider MRI machine. It is a fundamentally different imaging experience built on three integrated advantages:
The AI processing layer analyzes image data in real time during your scan, correcting for minor patient movement and enhancing image resolution without requiring additional scan time. This results in sharper images delivered faster, without added discomfort.
The 270-degree open design means the patient is never enclosed. The machine is above and below, but open on all sides, giving a sense of space that significantly reduces scan anxiety without compromising diagnostic quality.
The low acoustic noise profile is another distinction. Traditional closed MRI machines produce loud repetitive banging that many patients find distressing. The Aperto Lucent HD operates at substantially lower noise levels, making the experience calmer for everyone.
Open MRI 17 accepts most major insurance plans. When your physician has ordered an MRI and provided a referral, your insurance will typically cover the scan subject to your deductible and co-pay.
We work with Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurers including plans common throughout Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, and Essex Counties. Our team verifies your coverage before your appointment so you arrive knowing what to expect.
If you do not have insurance or your plan does not cover the scan, we offer competitive self-pay rates and are happy to discuss your options when you call.
Call (201) 368-2005 or visit our Book Appointment page to confirm your insurance before scheduling.
Preparation is straightforward for most open MRI scans:
If you feel anxious, let our team know when you arrive. We are experienced at helping patients through scans and can adjust the process to make you comfortable.
You will be greeted by our front desk team and taken through a brief metal screening process. A certified MRI technologist will explain exactly what will happen during the scan and answer any questions before you begin.
During the scan itself, you will lie on a comfortable table that positions you within the open MRI field. You will be able to see around you at all times. The technologist maintains communication with you throughout the entire scan.
Depending on the body part being imaged, your scan will take between 20 and 45 minutes. Most patients are surprised by how relaxed the experience feels compared to what they expected.
Results are read by our board-certified radiologists and transmitted to your referring physician within 24 to 48 hours.
The Aperto Lucent HD delivers diagnostic-quality images suitable for the full range of clinical evaluations. For the vast majority of patients and conditions, the image quality meets the same standard your physician needs to make a confident diagnosis. Our AI processing layer further enhances image clarity beyond what older open MRI systems produced.
Most insurance plans require a physician referral or prescription order for MRI coverage. If you have been referred by your doctor, bring that referral with you. If you are self-pay or your insurer does not require a referral, contact us and we can discuss your options directly.
Scan times vary depending on the body part and the number of sequences ordered by your physician. Most scans run between 20 and 45 minutes. The AI processing in the Aperto Lucent HD helps reduce scan time compared to conventional open MRI systems.
Open MRI is a standard covered service under most major insurance plans when medically ordered by a physician. Coverage is subject to your individual plan’s deductible and co-pay structure. We verify insurance prior to your appointment.
Yes. The open design is specifically engineered for patients with claustrophobia. The vast majority of patients who have been unable to complete a closed MRI scan complete their open MRI without any issues.
Our board-certified radiologists return reports to your referring physician within 24 to 48 hours in most cases.
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Open MRI 17 is located at 34 N Route 17, Paramus, NJ, in the heart of Bergen County. We are minutes from Hackensack, Teaneck, Fort Lee, Clifton, and accessible from communities throughout Passaic, Hudson, and Essex Counties.
Patients travel to our Paramus location from across Northern NJ because we offer something no other center in the region provides: the only AI-powered Aperto Lucent HD Open MRI in America, combined with same-week scheduling and results within 24 to 48 hours.
View our Hackensack location page for patients coming from that area.
Same-week appointments are available. Call (201) 368-2005 or book online now.
