Location

UMass Memorial Health – Worcester

214 Shrewsbury Street
Worcester, MA 01604

  • MRI & PET/CT services avaliable
  • Free on-site parking
  • Located next to East Park and across from In-House Coffee. Use the main entrance — the first door on your left
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MRI Hours

Mon – Fri: 6:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Sat– Sun: 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

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PET/CT Hours

Mon – Thurs: 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Fri: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Sat: 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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Specialty MRI Services

Prostate MRI, Urograms, Liver MRI, Enterography, Arthrograms, Breast MRI, Breast Biopsy, Cardiac MRI, Perfusion

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Technology

1.5T high-field open-bore, (2) 3T high-field open-bore

Siemens Biograph mCT 40

Tax ID: 04-3454298NPI: 1689623563

My elderly father had an MRI done and I am very happy with the experience he had. They made it so easy for him. They had an interpreter as well and it went so smoothly. The staff was very friendly from front desk to the tech. If I could choose, I would definitely go back again. 10/10.

Linda A.

Shields MRI Patient, Worcester

Convenient Location with Friendly Staff. On-line check in is a breeze. Clean changing areas and they really go out of their way to make you feel comfortable during the MRI procedure.

Elizabeth P.

Shields MRI Patient, Worcester

First, I am extremely grateful I had the opportunity to come to this place and be so warmly welcomed by the Shields staff. They assisted me with kindness and made me feel comfortable during my arm scan to the point that I was able to finish it. Last time I didn’t have the same experience and couldn’t get it done, but this time it was much more relaxing. Thank you, AnnMarie, and the other assistant. . Keep up the good work with that empathy for your patients!

Jocelyn S.

Shields MRI Patient, Marlboro Hospital

TECHNOLOGY

Our UMASS Memorial Health – Worcester location has three MRI machines.

  • 3T GE Signa Pioneer provides exceptional image quality in a more comfortable setting. Its wide, open-bore design provides additional space for patients, helping many feel more at ease during their exam. This system includes A.I.-powered imaging software to produces highly detailed images while helping reduce scan times.
  • GE Signa Artist 1.5T MRI combines high-quality imaging with a patient-friendly, open-bore design. The wide opening provides additional space compared to traditional machines to help patients feel more comfortable. This system includes A.I.-powered imaging software to produces highly detailed images while helping reduce scan times.
  • 3T GE Signa Hero provides exceptional image quality in a more comfortable setting. Its wide, open-bore design provides additional space for patients, helping many feel more at ease during their exam. This system includes A.I.-powered imaging software to produces highly detailed images while helping reduce scan times.

What is A.I. Powered Imaging?
Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is a new technique used on many of Shields’ MRI machines. By removing excess noise and artifacts, it creates sharper and clearer images, all while reducing scan times. AI significantly enhances exams—so you spend less time in the scanner and get more-precise results.

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MRI machine in a medical setting with a white, sleek design and control panels on the side
MRI machine with a sliding patient table in a sterile, brightly lit room, ready for medical imaging procedures.
3T GE SIGNA Pioneer 3T GE Hero 1.5T high-field open-bore GE Artist