MRI appointment
 

I need an MRI and Lake Imaging is scheduling 2 weeks out.

There are imaging places, when I use search, that say same day. Has anyone used any of these places?

Any suggestions would be appreciated and I am willing to travel. I need to find out what my problem is.

Thank you!

My husband just had the same issue with Lake Imaging. He was able to get a same day appointment with Rayus Radiology 809 County Road four66.

MIT does radiology - MRI etc

My "partner in crime" needed a cat scan (asap) and Lake couldn't get him in til ??? It was a long while. After a lot of rigamarole the dr. was able to get him in at Rayus in the Summit Plaza on Rolling Acres and 466 this week. Don't know what's up with Lake and I'm not going to blame "high season" but this was a first at our house for sure. Maybe it's a staffing reason. I had to have a test a few months ago and they were fine back then. Lake has several locations too but guess that didn't make any difference for us.

consider yourself lucky, mine was 1 month out. try Akumin in Leesburg. not well known but VERY accomodating

Thank you, I have appt next Monday at Rayus in Lady lake. I might get one sooner if I drive to Turkey Lake in MCO. It is only 50 miles. Am thinking about doing that.

Thanks again for the replies.

I tried to get my wife a non-emergency MRI at Lake Imaging in November of 2022. After multiple calls asking if they could schedule (as we hit our deductible in 2022) I am still waiting on a call back. I am guessing that call is never coming. Our family previously enjoyed Lake Imaging, we will not be using them in the future.

I just had an MRI done at Lake Imaging but it did take almost 3 weeks to get an appointment

We feel your pain...
 

Trying to get an MRI for my wife has been a nightmare. 2-3 weeks out, office staff having to change the referral, but the biggest pain is with the authorization from the INSURANCE COMPANY! I used to work for Blue Cross and the authorization process was a pain years ago and even worse now. That has been the biggest issue with the facilities is the amount of time it takes to get the approval... and it's not only with Lake Medical, but Advent Health independent providers, etc. They know about how long it takes to get the approvals. Funny that you can get one tomorrow if you are paying cash...:swear:

Might have been a blessing for you.
Lady Lake has very mixed reviews.......including the quality of the image (which is the only reason to go).

Don’t do an MRI at Lake Imaging. There other services are great but they are deplorable on the MRI authorization. I dropped off my orders on Jan 27th. The request still has not been submitted to insurance and you can’t talk to anyone to escalate.

Ended up scheduling with Rayus. They did the approval in one day but appointment was still 2 weeks out if you want local. If you will drive toward Orlando, you can get in quicker.

There is a nationwide shortage of doctors, nurses and medical technicians! Without sufficient personnel the only option is to extent appointment dates out. I had a client who knew three Canadian surgeons that opened a surgical clinic in the Cayman Islands and patients use to fly down and pay cash for much needed surgeries because of the long delay times! The problem is universal!

New CAT Facility - Same day appointments
 

A new CAT scan facility (with a new $3m Siemens scanner) has opened in Tampa. They are offering a Heart & Lung scan for $79. We went yesterday and got a full body scan (being overly pro-active on health).

They can schedule next day appointments.

Craft Body Scan
5332 Avion Park Drive 100
Tampa, FL
(813) 851-1000.

Unless it is crucial, two weeks is more than reasonable. If it is crucial, ask your Doctor to ask for the MRI “Stat”. Did this once and had same day MRI.

Stat to Lake Imaging doesn’t mean a&/t. They are slipping away in the last several years. They’ll be hanging with KMart & Sears soon.

Do yourself a favor and check out another place. 1st driveway on the right on 466 when you turn from Rolling Acres has a great place for you. Sorry I don’t remember the name. Good luck.