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Brain MRI, read alongside your full history.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging produces high-resolution structural images of your brain, showing its anatomy, its connections and how they change over time. Functional studies like qEEG and SPECT build on this structural foundation.

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A high-resolution MRI image of brain anatomy.

The Technology

What MRI shows

MRI uses powerful magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed cross-sectional images of your brain at submillimeter resolution. It uses no radiation, and most studies need no contrast. Modern protocols show gray matter, white matter, blood vessels and the structural integrity of every region, down to specific tracts and substructures.

A brain MRI is the right starting point when the clinical question is structural, such as whether there is a mass, a stroke, demyelination, atrophy patterns, vascular disease or signs of trauma. MRI gives the safest, most detailed structural picture currently available.

A clinical brain MRI series being reviewed.

What It Shows

Findings MRI can detect

MRI is the gold standard for structural neurological evaluation. The specific protocol (sequences, contrast, slice thickness) is determined by the clinical question we are trying to answer.

  • Atrophy patterns: region-specific volume loss that correlates with early cognitive change
  • White matter disease: small-vessel changes that affect processing speed and executive function
  • Demyelinating disease: multiple sclerosis and similar conditions
  • Vascular findings: old or new strokes, aneurysms and vascular malformations
  • Traumatic findings: old contusions and microhemorrhages from prior injury
  • Mass lesions: tumors, cysts or other structural abnormalities that need further work-up
A radiologist analyzing detailed MRI imaging.

Candidates

Who structural MRI is for

MRI is appropriate when the clinical question is structural and symptoms could come from something visible in brain anatomy. Examples include cognitive decline patterns suggestive of dementia, persistent post-TBI symptoms, new-onset headache patterns, focal neurological symptoms and follow-up of known structural findings.

MRI is not the right test for every brain health concern. Attention difficulties, sleep dysregulation and mood symptoms often have functional drivers, which qEEG or SPECT are better suited to measure. We help you understand which evaluation answers your specific question.

A composed individual considering brain health options.

The Process

What to expect

Your MRI scan takes place at a partnered imaging facility. Dr. Lee then interprets it alongside your other findings at ASA Health MD.

  1. 01

    Pre-scan consultation

    We confirm MRI is the right next step, discuss the specific protocol, review contraindications (implants, claustrophobia, sedation needs) and decide on contrast use if indicated.

  2. 02

    Scan appointment

    30–60 minutes at the imaging facility. You lie still inside the scanner while the technologist talks with you throughout. We help you prepare, including managing claustrophobia if needed.

  3. 03

    Radiology read

    A board-certified radiologist writes a formal interpretation. Our radiology partners provide thoughtful, detailed reads written for your scan.

  4. 04

    Integrated review

    Dr. Lee personally reviews both the images and the radiology report, and connects the findings with your evaluation, history and any other testing.

  5. 05

    Results conversation

    In a 60-minute results session, you see your own images, go through the findings and leave with a clear treatment plan that puts the structural data in context.

Why ASA Health MD

Your MRI, read in context

  • Right test, right time

    We order MRI when structural information will change the treatment plan, and we don't use it as a routine screening tool. Better testing comes from clear clinical questions.

  • Integrated reading

    Your MRI is interpreted alongside your full clinical picture, including your evaluation, history and any qEEG or SPECT results.

  • Physician walkthrough

    Dr. Lee personally reviews your scans and walks you through them, so you are never left to read a faxed radiology report alone.

  • A clear plan

    Every MRI result leads to specific next-step recommendations: what to do, what to monitor, what to revisit and when.

Common Questions

What patients ask about brain MRI

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Begin with a consultation with Dr. Lee. Together we will decide whether structural MRI is the right tool for your clinical question and what it can and cannot tell us.

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