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Duke Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (MRI) Center
Our clinic provides a wide range of specialized cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) services, including magnetic resonance imaging, angiography, and stress testing for evaluating heart disease, vascular disease, and more.
Clinic Hours
| 7:00 am - 5:00 pm | 7:00 am - 5:00 pm | 7:00 am - 5:00 pm | 7:00 am - 5:00 pm | 7:00 am - 5:00 pm | Closed | Closed |
10 Duke Medicine Cir
Durham, NC 27710-1000
Clinic Hours
| 7:00 am - 5:00 pm | 7:00 am - 5:00 pm | 7:00 am - 5:00 pm | 7:00 am - 5:00 pm | 7:00 am - 5:00 pm | Closed | Closed |
Cardiac MRI Services in Durham
Our specially cross-trained cardiologists and radiologists use cardiovascular magnetic resonance technology to capture detailed pictures that are used to examine the anatomy and function of the heart and any damage that the heart may have sustained. We also examine blood vessels including the aorta, carotid arteries, the renal arteries, and the arteries to the arms and legs. Common conditions we provide imaging for include:
- Amyloidosis
- Arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation and before radiofrequency ablation
- Blood clots inside the heart
- Cardiomyopathy, including hypertrophic and dilated non-ischemic
- Congenital heart disease in adults and children, including single ventricle heart defects
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart attacks
- Heart palpitations
- Heart tumors and masses
- Myocarditis
- Pericardial disease
- Sarcoidosis
- Valvular disease
- Vascular disease, including carotid, renal, and peripheral arteries, and aorta imaging
We also provide stress testing for chest pain and evaluation of suspected coronary artery disease.
We offer general anesthesia for children who are unable to lie still for the duration of the scan, and we offer sedation options for adults who may be uncomfortable or claustrophobic in the scanner tube.
Our Providers
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Accepted Insurance
Duke Health contracts with most major health insurance carriers and transplant networks, including the ones listed below. Before scheduling your appointment, we strongly recommend you contact your insurance company to verify that the Duke Health location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network. Your insurance company will also be able to inform you of any co-payments, co–insurances, or deductibles that will be your responsibility. If you proceed in scheduling an appointment and your health insurance benefits do not participate with Duke, your out of pocket liability may be higher. We will contact you regarding your coverage and patient liability. If you are uninsured, learn more about our financial assistance policy.
- Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II
- Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice
- Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice POS
- Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Value Plus Plan (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Essential Plan (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Eagle Plan (PPO)
- Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice
- Aetna Open Choice PPO
- Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS)
- Aetna Select HMO
- Aetna Traditional Choice
- Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan
- Aetna Whole Health – Duke WakeMed WKCC
- Ambetter of North Carolina
- Blue Advantage
- Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*
- Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA)
- Blue Select
- NC State Employees Health Plan
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*Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan.
- Cigna Behavioral Health (*Limited eligibility)
- Cigna Choice Plus
- Cigna Connect Individual Family Plan
- Cigna Open Access
- Cigna Open Access Plus
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*Please call Cigna Behavioral Heath to see if the provider is participating in your plan.
- Duke Basic
- Duke Select
- Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO) Plan
- Humana Choice (PPO)
- Humana Choice - Medicare Advantage (PPO)
- Humana ChoiceCare - Medicare Advantage (PPO)
- Humana Gold Choice - Medicare Advantage (PFFS)
- Humana Gold Plus - Medicare Advantage (HMO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage Group Plan - NC State Retirees
- First Medicare Direct*
- Medicare Part A
- Medicare Part B
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*This is for Wake County only.
- NC Medicaid*
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*Not all Duke locations and doctors participate in this plan. Please contact the location you will be visiting to determine what is accepted.
- FAMIS*
- Optima Family Care (Medicaid HMO in VA)*
- Optima Individual & Family (On & Off Exchange Plans)
- Optima Plus (PPO)
- Optima Vantage (HMO)
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*Duke Primary Care, Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, and Duke Raleigh Hospital are not participating with this plan.
- TRICARE Prime
- TRICARE Prime Remote
- TRICARE Select
- AARP Medicare Complete (HMO, PPO)*
- AARP Medicare Complete Essential (HMO)*
- All Savers Alternate Funding
- All Savers Fully Insured
- United Healthcare (HMO, PPO, POS)
- United Healthcare Charter/Charter Balance/Charter Plus
- United Healthcare Choice/Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Core/Core Essential
- United Healthcare Navigate/Navigate Plus/Navigate Balanced
- United Healthcare of the River Valley
- United Healthcare Option PPO
- United Healthcare Options PPO with Harvard Pilgrim
- United Healthcare Passport Connect Choice/Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Passport Connect Options PPO
- United Healthcare Select/Select Plus
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
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*Duke HomeCare and Hospice, freestanding radiology locations, and mental health providers do not participate with the plan.
About Us
Accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission for magnetic resonance imaging and angiography, Duke Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Center is committed to providing high-quality CMR services to adults and children.
Preparing For Your Visit
Accessibility Services
We provide equal access for all people and offer a range of free accessibility services to patients and visitors who need them.
Interpreter Services
Free interpreter services can be provided for patients who prefer to communicate in a language other than English.
Address
Parking
Duke Medicine Circle parking garage, located at 302 Trent Drive, features a climate-controlled, enclosed walkway to Duke Clinic. Also, a free shuttle is located just outside the garage to escort you to the Duke Medicine Pavilion entrance. This parking garage is most convenient for patients and visitors going to Duke Medicine Pavilion, Duke Cancer Center and Duke Clinic.
Cost: $2 per hour or a maximum $8 day.
Discount parking tickets are available for $5.00 and are good for free parking on one calendar day. They can be purchased at all medical center gift shops (located in Children's Hospital, Duke Hospital, Duke Medicine Pavilion, Duke Clinic), or Duke Parking, which is located on the ground floor of Duke clinics on Trent Drive. The tickets are good at either garage. Contact Duke Parking Services at 919-684-7275.
Valet parking is also available at the entrances to Duke Hospital, Duke Medicine Pavilion, Duke Cancer Center and Duke Clinic, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 10:00 pm, and Saturday through Sunday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Public Transportation
Plan your trip to Duke Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (MRI) Center through GoDurham bus routes 6, 11, 11B, and 20 or GoTriangle bus routes 400, 405, and DRX (Durham-Raleigh Express). The closest bus stops are Trent Dr at Duke Hospital South, Duke Hospital, Erwin Rd at Research Dr, and Erwin Rd at Emergency Dr. If you have trouble accessing these routes, visit GoDurham Access and GoTriangle Access to check if you meet the ADA eligibility for accessible transit programs.
Duke Transit provides free bus service to the Duke University Medical Center campus for students, employees, patients, and visitors. See maps of bus routes.