A horrible claustrophobic, West Valley Imaging is a super place for my MRI & annual PET Scan: they offer IV sedation. The tech there knows me and my magical bag of phobias so well that when he called me in last visit he said "I saw your name on my list yesterday and was glad I'd be able to help you."
Once you change into your gown (don't wear jewelry or pony tail holders/hair clips) and stow belongings in a locker, depending on the type of test you're undergoing, the tech will lead you to the correct room(s) situate you and give you headsets. For me, these are a lifeline as he calmly talks me through the procedure(s) Several times he came in to give me more IV Valium to relax me as the test took quite a long time; and explain WHY it was taking longer. Shoot, I wish I could remember his name. Eric? Tall, friendly fella with glasses and a great demeanor.
Since I've even fled "open MRI" locales, I pay a hefty "out of Network" fee to go here. But, my testing runs smoothly, and to me it is amazing that the Tech remembers me now...nearly seven years after my first visit. (and can rattle off my list of phobias: many non-PC :)
Would absolutely suggest them to anyone. The only reason I don't give 5* is they don't have the combo CAT/PET machine and that adds a long time to an already long and nerve wracking test. Imagine it is very expensive equipment, I've only seen one here at NV Cancer Institute and in other state's hospitals.
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