The ability to schedule and complete exam in on day in itself was phenomenal in itself. The experience? I have been nurse for over 30 years, the last years working in Neurosurgery and with spine patients. Today’s experience was one of the most pleasant, professional and thorough exams I have been a part of, both professionally and personally. I was provided a CD. Within 2 hours I was notified my results were ready. A video report from Dr. Gay was informative and he actually went over the films showing what he was seeing. 100% recommend to anyone.
- Kimberly S
Our 1.5 Tesla MRI high field scanners are more open, with a scan area that is shorter from front to back and 17% wider than a traditional 60 cm bore MRI scanner. The more open space plus your choice of music during the scan provides maximum comfort.
We provide a full detailed evaluation of each body part on the Whole Body Platinum and Torso Packages, just like you would get when ordering an MRI at any hospital or imaging center. Whole body scans at other companies are typically short screening scans that can be completed in as little as 40 minutes.
We scan smaller areas for maximum detail of the important structures, like the pancreas, leaving out the arms and legs. Other companies may scan larger areas that include the shoulders, arms, hands, legs, and feet. The additional coverage comes at the cost of added time and lower resolution (less detail) on the parts that matter.
Each whole body scan comes with a detailed written exam from a radiologist - not a structured report or report from an AI program. The radiologist will also create a video report just for you. In the video, the doctor will show your anatomy and discuss the significant findings in terms that you understand and what you should do next. For an additional charge, you can also speak to the radiologist and ask questions so you have a complete understanding.
Our whole body scans include a screening MRI of the whole spine (cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine) for an incredible value.
Get muscle mass and body fat analysis and/or quantization of liver fat
Add exams of the knee, shoulder, hip, or other joint.
| Feature | First Look MRI | Prenuvo | Ezra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $2,499 | $2,499 | $1,499 |
| Type of Scan | Complete diagnostic | Limited screening | Limited screening |
| Scan Duration | 120 minutes | 60 minutes | 47 minutes |
| Scanner Type | 1.5 Tesla Wide Short Bore | 1.5 Tesla Wide Short Bore | 3 Tesla Wide Bore |
| Coverage Area | Head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis | Head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, shoulders, arms, legs, feet | Head, neck, abdomen, pelvis |
| Report Delivery | Under 24 hrs, guaranteed, and under 90 min for $50 | 10-15 days via app | 5 business days average |
| Video Report | Video created by the radiologist is included | Not available | Not available |
| Radiologist Discussion | 15 min for $150 | Not available | Not available |
| Nurse Discussion | Not available | 30 min included | Not available |
| Whole Spine Screening | Included | Included | Included |
| Sedation Option | N/A | Light sedative available | N/A |
Founded by Brian Gay, MD, a radiologist with a residency in diagnostic radiology, a fellowship in MRI, and a bachelor's degree in physics. First Look MRI is independently owned with no partners or investors. It is the only MRI company in the world to offer a video report from the radiologist that explains the findings in simple terms, and the only company that allows customers to speak directly with the reading radiologist to answer questions. In addition to whole body scans, it provides the full spectrum of diagnostic MRI exams on all body parts, like hospitals and regional imaging centers. It employs a small team of board-certified radiologists, each with additional fellowship training. First Look MRI currently owns 7 locations in Georgia, Texas, and Colorado and as a self-funded company, it plans to expand slowly. Pros - Owner and CEO is an MRI specialist focused on image quality. It provides longer, 120-minute full diagnostic MRI scans with higher resolution in all planes, rather than 60-minute fast screening scans that are standard in the industry. A fellowship-trained radiologist creates written reports and a video to explain the anatomy and findings. Super fast turnaround, with results typically emailed within a few hours after the scan. Cons - only in 3 states and slow growth trajectory.
A venture capital-backed company co-founded by Andrew Lacy, a serial entrepreneur, and Raj Attariwala, MD PhD, a PhD in Biomedical Engineering and radiologist with residencies in nuclear medicine and diagnostic radiology. Its legendary investors include Tony Fadel (among the most famed and respected innovators of our time), Eric Schmidt (former CEO of Google), and the incomparable Cindy Crawford. The company has the very best leadership, excellent technology, and the finest sales and marketing force in any industry that has singlehandedly expanded the whole body market. Prenuvo offers an innovative, structured written report and a consultation with a nurse to discuss the findings. It is constantly innovating to create a consistent, user-friendly experience. Prenuvo scans large areas, which include the arms, legs, and feet, rather than the smaller field of view images of just the central torso. Currently, it owns 24 centers throughout the US and internationally and with extensive VC funding, is expanding rapidly. It employs a team of over 100 board-certified radiologists. Pros - great company with outstanding leadership, innovation, and many locations around the country. Cons - may take 2 weeks to get results.
Recently acquired by Function Health, Ezra is a venture capital-backed company founded by CEO Emi Gal, a software and machine learning engineer and serial entrepreneur, bringing advanced technology and affordability to preventative health screening. The company owns no centers, but partners with about 100 independent MRI centers throughout the country to provide MRI scans and radiology services for its online platform. In addition to MRI, Ezra offer a low dose CT chest that has better sensitivity and specificity than MRI to evaluate the lungs and can screen for coronary artery calcification. As part of Function Health, Ezra plans to expand rapidly to over 1000 locations in the near future. Pros - widest availability and good price. Low dose CT lungs can also evaluate for coronary artery calcification. Cons - lack of consistency from a wide variety of independently owned and operated centers. CT of the lungs has radiation that can cause cancer, though low dose offers a low risk.
