Open MRI - Comfort, Clarity & Care Without Compromise

Offering unique MRI services in the Cayman Islands:

  • Open, patient-friendly design - no tunnel
  • High-resolution imaging for brain, spine, and joints
  • Ideal for athletes, pediatric, and anxious patients
  • Advanced weight-bearing and dynamic motion options
  • Physician collaboration and same-day reporting

  • An Open MRI uses advanced magnetic technology to create detailed images of the body without the enclosed tunnel of traditional MRI systems. The open design allows for more space, comfort, and flexibility - especially beneficial for patients who experience claustrophobia or need to move naturally during the scan.

  • Open MRI is ideal for:
    - Claustrophobic or anxious patients
    - Children and elderly individuals
    - Athletes and active patients requiring dynamic scans
    - Larger or mobility-challenged patients
    - Anyone preferring a relaxed, non-enclosed imaging experience

  • Yes. Cayman Medical's Open MRI delivers high-resolution, diagnostic-quality images equivalent to conventional systems. It provides clear visualization of soft tissues, joints, and the spine - with the added advantage of comfort and flexibility.

  • Depending on the type of study, some Open MRI exams allow limited movement or weight-bearing positions to assess real-life biomechanics - especially useful in sports or orthopedic evaluations. Your technologist will guide you on safe movements during the scan.

  • It is suitable for most body parts. Our Open MRI is specialized in imaging the spine, joints, soft tissues and brain, with excellent clarity and can also evaluate the pelvis. Certain studies, like abdominal, breast and vascular imaging, may require a different MRI system - our radiology team will advise the best option for you.

  • Most Open MRI scans take 30-60 minutes, depending on the area being examined. Our team ensures a relaxed and comfortable experience from start to finish.

  • Yes. Our MRI uses magnetic fields and radio waves - not harmful ionizing radiation. It's a safe, non-invasive imaging method suitable for adults, children, and repeat examinations.

  • While referrals from physicians are encouraged, self-referrals are welcome. Our medical team can review your condition and recommend the best imaging protocol.

  • Wear loose, metal-free clothing and remove jewelry or electronics. Bring previous imaging results if available. Our staff will guide you through every step to ensure a stress-free experience.

  • Book your scan easily by calling (+1 345) 623-1000, messaging us on WhatsApp (+1 345) 326-1000, or booking online.
    Same-day appointments are available for urgent cases.

Specialty MRI Services

From "Head to Toe"

Head & Neck Imaging

Brain, Orbits, Internal Aditory Canal (IAC), Sella (Pituitary), Temporomandibular Joints (TMJ), Neck

Spine Imaging

Craniocervical Junction, Cervical Spine, Thoracic Spine, Lumbar Spine, Sacrum, Sacroiliac joints

Joint Imaging

Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Hand, Fingers, Hip, Knee, Ankle, Foot, Toes, Extremities

Dynamic imaging

Flexion & extension and other modes of mobility

In-Motion Imaging

Real-Time imaging of joints

Weight-Bearing Imaging

Supine to upright imaging from 0 to 90 degrees



Frequently Asked
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  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an imaging procedure that uses strong magnets and radio-frequency pulses to generate signals from the body. These signals are processed to create very detailed images of the body. No harmful radiation is used.

  • You will be asked to complete a safety questionnaire to make sure you can be scanned safely.
    It might be necessary to change your clothing prior to the exam if it contains metal. You are welcome to bring your own comfy dress such as pajama or cotton shorts.
    Most of the time, you will have visual and communication contact with the technologist - for a higher comfort level.
    During the exam, you will be surrounded by ambient lights which help you relax. Most patients fall asleep or simply doze off during the exam.
    To increase your comfort level, we play soothing melodies and sounds or you can even choose your own music.
    The body part that is being examined will be placed in the center of the scanner. You may be positioned in such a way to better see the anatomy. The scanner may move and you may be scanned lying down or standing up. You may be asked to change positions during the exam. The technologist will explain to you what you will be doing before and during the exam.
    A coil will be applied to the body part that is being imaged. There may be sponges or straps to help position you. You will need to remain still.
    The machine will make some mild buzzing or knocking sounds, which usually do not exceed ordinary room noise levels. The technologist will speak to you periodically.
    The exam may require an injection of contrast. The contrast is called Gadolinium. It may be injected into a vein. If you are having an arthrogram, you will have an injection of contrast into the joint. The contrast provides the radiologist additional information. This information may be necessary for a better diagnosis.
    There will be a series of exams ranging from 3 minutes-8 minutes. The technologist will communicate with you between each exam.
    The exam is usually painless. A specialized doctor, called a radiologist, reads these images and the report is sent to your doctor. Your doctor will explain your results to you at your follow up exam.

  • An exam may take 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the exam.

  • MRI is generally safe. There are no known side effects. You will be asked to complete a safety questionnaire. There are certain metallic and electronic implants that cannot be scanned safely or only scanned under certain situations. Pregnant patients can be scanned with special precautions. There is a small risk of allergic reaction to the contrast. You will be given a medication guide prior to the administration of intravenous contrast. If you are on dialysis or have severe kidney disease, your doctor may need to draw labs before you have intravenous contrast.

    Please find below further MRI safety information and screening forms:
    General MRI Information
    MRI Contrast Guide
    MRI Screening & Consent Form

  • This open and silent MRI is especially suited for young patients/children and elderly patients. Parents or loved ones may sit in the same room with the patient, providing a higher comfort level during the entire exam.

  • Please give us a call at 623-1000 to schedule an appointment or send us a message via our CONTACT FORM.

Our Staff

Roland Talanow, MD PhD

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGIST

Dr. Talanow is a US board certified radiologist who completed his Radiology residency as well as a Nuclear Medicine fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland/Ohio, USA.

Dr. Talanow is highly involved in medical education and research, particularly in the field of Radiology together with a broad international network of health experts.

Aside being Series Editor of a Radiology book series, Dr. Talanow also authored several specialty/radiology books as well as several books about the United States Medical Licensing Examination.

Dr. Talanow fulfills a position as affiliated professor at the University of Bern/Switzerland, as well as Editor-in-Chief of a PubMed indexed international medical journal.

Over the last 20 years of his career, Dr. Talanow held numerous presentations and publications and received multiple awards from national and international medical societies.

He continues to focus his work on medical education and developed many web-based programs that serve this purpose. (Some examples: 1, 2, 3, 4)


US board certified, society awarded Medical Doctor, providing a broad spectrum of Radiology services in the Cayman Islands with focus on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), especially Neuro, Spine and Musculoskeletal imaging.

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Non-Physician Staff

Mar'yana

MRI Technologist Imaging Department
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