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| - I don't see a Yelp listing for TOCA's MRI imaging suite 106 in the Biltmore Medical Mall, so just going to drop my review here.
This was by far the easiest MRI experience I have ever had (my previous 3 were open MRIs, never closed).
And this is coming from someone who is extremely claustrophobic.
Dr. Huston, my spine doctor over at the TOCA Tempe location insisted on closed to get a better view of my vertebrae and discs.
Ok fine, dude. You had better be able to provide some type of sedation for me because I promise you: I won't be able to stay calm in an enclosed coffin as a cacophony of lasers, shot guns, jack hammers and record scratching plays on.
Got 20mg of Valium. Thank goodness.
After TOCA got the authorization from insurance, making the appointment was easy. Anything from night to weekend appointments are available. I took the first available on a Tuesday morning (11:15 on 9/26) to conquer my fears. Just rip the dang band aid off.
Some of the things I can remember:
1) Signing in with Letty at the front desk, paying the copay, going back to change into scrubs and stuffing my purse and clothing into a locker.
2) A woman (unfortunately don't remember her name) putting ear plugs in my ears, putting a blanket over me and covering my eyes with a washcloth. Much appreciated.
Some things I was informed of after time traveling on the benzo highway:
1) It took less than 40 minutes to complete, an all-time record for my MRI and injury history. I know a previous spine MRI and knees for meniscus and femur injuries took close to 2 hours.
2) I learned through my husband that the MRI technologist (unfortunately don't remember his name or anything else because I was borderline Lindsey Lohan high, I feel horrible for this) was extra rude with him when he asked if it was OK for to be in the room.
Look I would have been fine without him in the room. And with the sedation I had no clue who was there. I understand having to wait for Andrew to fill out forms slowed your job down, but please learn to have a little empathy for not just your patients, but their family members too.
Overall, hassle free experience.
If you have the opportunity to book your MRI through TOCA vs. an off-site radiology location, I recommend it.
Hopefully I won't have a reason to.
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