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Open MRI at the
best value

• Open MRI technology
• Low, outpatient price
• AI-enhanced MRI

We’re ready to schedule your MRI.

patient experience

The most comfort for an MRI.

We want you to feel fully prepared for your MRI, including knowing exactly how you’ll be billed.

  • Our 70 cm opening is wider from top to bottom than any other MRI machine. 
  • Scan times are up to 8x faster than lower strength machines
  • Particularly with orthopedic studies, most of the MRI scans can be done with the head outside of the scanner.

We’re ready to schedule your MRI:

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Shields open MRI machines offer 70 cm of headroom for the most comfort. That's more than any other machine out there!
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MRI Pricing

We’ll help you save

Shields is committed to providing advanced imaging that is more affordable, while delivering the highest level of quality.

  • Complete pricing transparency
  • Out-of-pocket costs estimator provides your price in less than two minutes.*
  • Pricing that is a lot lower than most hospitals – as much as 60%!*
  • Highest quality technology and service – at the best price

We’re ready to schedule your MRI:

advanced technology

Artificial Intelligence for a faster MRI with greater accuracy

  • Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) technology reduces the scan time by up to 60%
  • Higher quality imaging, for an even better patient experience
  • Especially beneficial for orthopedic, neurological, and prostate MRI studies

We’re ready to schedule your MRI:

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The A.I. difference is clear: Conventional 3T scan (left) vs. a 3T with AIR Recon scan (right)
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Fast, Easy Scheduling

Shields works with thousands of practitioners across New England and make it easy to have an MRI in Portsmouth. In many cases, we can schedule an appointment for the very next day!

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Cutting-edge, comfortable machines

Shields uses only top-tier equipment so you can trust you are getting the very best imaging quality.

Online Access to results

Our secure online portal provides access to results on any mobile device for medical professionals and patients.  Learn more about Shields Express Link.

*Note: Shields Health bills for MOST of the insurance plans at our Portsmouth location. To learn more, visit www.shields.com/portsmouthsaves

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PATIENT EXPERIENCE

Easy appointments

Riley’s visit to Shields MRI in Portsmouth was a breeze—from the easy booking process to the kind staff.

The best part? “It felt like five minutes,” she said about her scan, thanks to their new advanced MRI machine.

location and directions

Shields MRI Portsmouth
Located inside the AOSM building
1900 Lafayette Rd.
Portsmouth, N.H. 03801

Days & Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Contact

Reach out to learn more about our services or get the
support you need from the Shields team.