Breast MRI in California
Dedicated breast MRI for screening high-risk patients and problem-solving.
Find Breast MRI near you
Find Breast MRI near you
90+ Breast MRI locations across California, grouped by region. Choose your city for hours, equipment detail, and same-day scheduling.
Southern California
- Breast MRI in Los Angeles5
- Breast MRI in Beverly Hills4
- Breast MRI in San Diego3
- Breast MRI in Santa Ana3
- Breast MRI in West Covina3
- Breast MRI in Anaheim2
- Breast MRI in Colton2
- Breast MRI in Downey2
- Breast MRI in Encinitas2
- Breast MRI in Riverside2
- Breast MRI in San Bernardino2
- Breast MRI in Thousand Oaks2
- Breast MRI in Torrance2
- Breast MRI in Calabasas1
- Breast MRI in Carlsbad1
- Breast MRI in Cerritos1
- Breast MRI in Corona1
- Breast MRI in El Monte1
- Breast MRI in Encino1
- Breast MRI in Glendale1
- Breast MRI in Hemet1
- Breast MRI in Irvine1
- Breast MRI in Laguna Hills1
- Breast MRI in Lancaster1
- Breast MRI in Montclair1
- Breast MRI in Newport Beach1
- Breast MRI in Ontario1
- Breast MRI in Oxnard1
- Breast MRI in Pasadena1
- Breast MRI in Pico Rivera1
- Breast MRI in Pomona1
- Breast MRI in Redlands1
- Breast MRI in San Clemente1
- Breast MRI in Stanton1
- Breast MRI in Van Nuys1
- Breast MRI in Victorville1
- Breast MRI in Woodland Hills1
Central California
Northern California
- Breast MRI in San Francisco4
- Breast MRI in Los Gatos3
- Breast MRI in Fremont2
- Breast MRI in Stockton2
- Breast MRI in Antioch1
- Breast MRI in Castro Valley1
- Breast MRI in Concord1
- Breast MRI in Daly City1
- Breast MRI in Gilroy1
- Breast MRI in Lafayette1
- Breast MRI in Lodi1
- Breast MRI in Mountain View1
- Breast MRI in Redwood City1
- Breast MRI in San Jose1
- Breast MRI in San Mateo1
- Breast MRI in San Rafael1
- Breast MRI in San Ramon1
- Breast MRI in Santa Clara1
What is Breast MRI?
Breast MRI is the most sensitive imaging study for invasive breast cancer. It supplements mammography for high-risk screening, defines the extent of newly diagnosed disease, evaluates response to neoadjuvant therapy, and resolves problem cases that mammography or ultrasound cannot.
Our network performs bilateral dynamic contrast-enhanced breast MRI on dedicated breast coils with sub-specialty breast radiologists and BI-RADS structured reporting.
Technology & Equipment
- Dedicated multi-channel breast coils
- Bilateral dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE) protocols
- Diffusion-weighted imaging for lesion characterization
- Abbreviated protocols at participating sites
- MR-guided biopsy referrals when needed
Common Uses
- High-risk screening (BRCA, strong family history)
- Extent-of-disease before lumpectomy or mastectomy
- Response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy
- Occult primary breast cancer work-up
- Silicone implant integrity evaluation
- Problem-solving when mammography or ultrasound is inconclusive
Why Choose Our Network
Breast Sub-Specialty Reads
Fellowship-trained breast imagers interpret every study with BI-RADS reporting.
Dedicated Breast Coils
Multi-channel coils designed for breast imaging — not adapted from body coils.
Coordinated Biopsy Path
Direct hand-off to MR-guided biopsy and breast surgical consultation when indicated.
Every Financial Type
Insurance, cash, workers' comp, and personal injury liens accepted.
What to Expect
Plan for 30–45 minutes. You'll lie face-down on a dedicated breast coil with IV access for gadolinium. Premenopausal patients are typically scheduled in the second week of the menstrual cycle.
90 locations offer Breast MRI
Use our location finder to browse Breast MRI sites near you, with hours, equipment detail, and live scheduling.
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Related explainers
Plain-language guides to the terms you'll see on your Breast MRI order, prep instructions, and report.
Compare your options
Side-by-side guides comparing Breast MRI with other imaging tests — what each shows, when each is preferred, and how to decide with your physician.
Breast MRI safety — what to know
Plain-language guides on implants, contrast, radiation, and the universal pre-scan checklist.
Breast MRI FAQ
When is breast MRI recommended?+
For women at high lifetime risk (often ≥20%), for extent-of-disease in newly diagnosed cancer, for monitoring response to chemotherapy, and for problem-solving when mammography is inconclusive.
Does breast MRI replace mammography?+
No. Breast MRI complements mammography in high-risk screening; mammography remains essential for detecting calcifications.
Why is timing in the menstrual cycle important?+
Hormonal changes affect background parenchymal enhancement. Scanning in the second week of the cycle improves specificity.
Will I need contrast?+
Yes — gadolinium is essential for dynamic contrast-enhanced breast MRI. Kidney function is checked first.
About scheduling, prep & visiting us
The questions patients ask us most often before a Breast MRI appointment.