There are some good amounts of MRI scan centers in Nigeria even through there are few information about them in the country and the whole use of MRI as a whole. The MRI machines are not only scarce in Nigeria, the availability of MRI diagnostic centers are not so common in all parts of Nigeria when you compare them with our normal clinics, hospitals, or medical laboratories. In this post, I will be showing you not only the MRI scan centers in Nigeria but also the current cost of MRI scan in Nigeria.
The sad part about this whole issue is that most government hospitals in Nigeria are the sufferers of the unavailability of these MRI machines. Government hospitals usually refer patients to other private hospitals or clinics for an MRI scan simply because they do not have an MRI machine. I guess this might be the reason you will like to know the various MRI scan centers in Nigeria so as to locate the one closest to you. This post have all the information you need.
Before showing you the various MRI scan centers in Nigeria and the current cost of MRI scan in Nigeria, let me first of all introduce to you what MRI is all about. This information will be very useful as you move on.
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What is MRI?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a medical imaging technique that allows you to capture images or pictures of the inner part of a human’s body or anatomy without the use of radiation (x-rays).
The scanner of an MRI machine uses a powerful magnet and electricity to capture images of body tissues. MRI is useful for taking pictures of different parts of the body, which includes the spine, brain, head, chest, abdomen, arms, pelvis, and legs.
Some MRI diagnostics may require a contrast substance to be injected into the vein in order to improve the image. Contrast, is a substance used to observe a problem better. Such problems include the area of inflammation, or to take pictures of the bloodstream. When a contrast study is requested, the person who wants to undergo the scan will be asked to put on a hospital gown and paper shorts, and also take off all his or her clothing, including the underwear. The MRI specialist will also ensure that you remove all metal objects you might have in your possession (this include keys, coin, jewelry, glasses, headphones etc), this is because the scanner has a powerful magnet. If you are wearing an artificial hair, you will be asked to remove it as well.
I guess these information are useful like I said earlier. So, let us now move to the main aim of this article.
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Cost of MRI Scan in Nigeria
The average cost of MRI scan in Nigeria currently is around N50,000 – N800,000. This depends on the MRI type and also the MRI scan center in Nigeria you visited. The most expensive MRI scan is the full body MRI which costs around N250,000 – N800,000.
MRI Scan Centers in Nigeria and Their Respective Prices
If you are looking for where to carry out an MRI scan in Nigeria, below are the MRI scan centers in Nigeria with their different locations, and also the price you are going to pay with respective MRI scans.
MRI Scan Centers in Lagos
Foremost Radiology Consultants Ltd
Address: Plot 50/54, Ogulana Drive, Surulere, Lagos.
Phone Number: 08062392299.
Cost of MRI in Foremost Consultants Ltd
- Cranial MRI: N55,000
- Cervical spine MRI: N50,000
- Thoracic spine MRI: N50,000
- Lumbosacral MRI: N50,000
- Full-Body MRI: N800,000
Medpack Diagnostics
Address: 81, Itire Road, by Ogunlana Drive, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria.
Phone Number: 07063842663
Cost of MRI in Medpack Diagnostics
- Cranial MRI: N55,000
- Cervical spine MRI: N55,000
- Thoracic spine MRI: N55,000
- Lumbar spine MRI: N55,000
- Whole-body MRI: N300,000
Clinix Healthcare
Ilupeju branch
Address: Plot B, Block xii, Alhaji Adejumo Avenue, Off Ggbagada Oshodi Express Way Beside Total Filling Station, Anthony, Lagos, Nigeria.
Phone Number: 07089855022
Festac Branch
Adrress: 6, Ago Palace Way, by Apple Junction, Amuwo Odofin, Lagos.
Phone Number: 07066292943
Agbara Branch
Address: Mary Abike House Opposite Desholly, Odofa Bus Stop, Badagry Express Road, Morogbo, Agbara, Lagos.
Cost of MRI in Clinix Hospital
- Cranial MRI: N50,000
- Cervical MRI: N50,000
- Thoracic MRI: N50,0000
- Lumbosacral MRI: N50,000
- Whole-body MRI: N350,000
Cedacrest Hospitals
Address: 25A, Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Phone Number: 08095157914
Cost of MRI scan in Cedacrest
Cost of MRI scan in Cedacrest is N57,000. Cedacrest provide the cheapest cost of MRI scan in Nigeria right now.
Mecure Health Limited
Address: Niyi Okunubi street, Lekki phase one ( opposite Mainstreet Bank), Lekki, Lagos.
Phone Number: 09034367072
MRI scan cost in Mecure
MRI scan cost in Mecure is N60,000
MRI Scan Center in Benin City
Lily Hospital
Address: 17, Edo-Osagie Street, GRA, Benin-city.
Phone Number: 08113690592
Cost of MRI in Lily Hospital
- Cranial MRI: N65,000
- Cervical spine MRI: N65,000
- Thoracic spine MRI: N65,000
- Lumbosacral spine MRI: N65,000
- Whole-body MRI: N220,000
MRI Scan in Delta State
Delta State University Teaching Hospital
Address: Otefe Road Oghara, Ethiope West, Delta, Nigeria.
Cost of MRI in DELSUTH
- Cranial MRI: N68,000
- Cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral MRI: N65,000 (each)
- Whole-body MRI scan: N200,000
MRI Scan Centers in Abuja
Lifebridge Medical Diagnostic Centre
Adress: 15A, Yauri Street Garki 2, Abuja, Nigeria.
MRI cost in Lifebridge is N65,000
Cedacrest Hospitals
Address: 2, Sam Mbakwe Street, Gudu District, Abuja.
Phone: 08095157914.
Cost of MRI at Cedacrest Hospitals in Abuja is N57,000
Alliance Hospital
Address: No. 5 Malumfashi Close, Off Emeka Anyaoku Street, Area 11, Garki, F.C.T, Abuja.
Cost of MRI at Alliance Hospital
- Cranial (Brain) MRI: N70,000
- Cervical, thoracic, and lumbosacral MRI: N69,000 each.
MRI Scan Center in Ibadan
University College Hospital (UCH)
Address: Layi Ayanniyi Street, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
Cost of MRI at UCH is N63,000
MRI Center in Port Harcourt
Pyramids Diagnostic Services
Address: Sonia Mall, YKC Junction, 42, Woji Trans Amadi, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Phone Number: 0907128057
Cost of MRI scan at Pyramids Diagnostic Services is N80,000
Image Diagnostics
Address: Omaduma Street, off Elegbam Road, 500272, Port Harcourt
Phone Number: 08123129893
Cost of MRI scan at Image Diagnosticsis N70,000
Biosystems Medical Diagnostics
Address: 49, Tomboy Street, GRA, Phase 2, Port Harcourt
Phone Number: 08091530000
Cost of MRI scan at Biosystem Medical Diagnostics is around N64,000
MRI Scan Center in Enugu
Memphys Hospital
Address: Plot 13, KM2 Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, Pocket Layout, Enugu
Phone number: 0806 715 7635
Memphys hospital in Enugu is the only MRI scan center in the whole of South East Nigeria.
Cost of MRI Scan at Memphys (Enugu)
- Cranial MRI: N75,000
- Cervical spine MRI: N65,000
- Thoracic spine MRI: N70,000
- Lumbosacral spine MRI: N67,000
- Whole-body MRI: N250,000
Conclusion
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