MIMRICAbout Minimally Invasive MR Interventional Center The Minimally Invasive MR Interventional Center (MIMRIC) is part of Stanford University’s Department of Radiology. MIMRIC utilizes the exquisite anatomic detail of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to deliver precise, minimally invasive MRI-guided therapies with rapid recovery times. Our exceptional team of medical experts, including doctors, nurses, physician and medical assistants, technologists, and scientists, works together to address each individual patient's needs, with the goal of improved patient care. Our radiologists have all undergone specialized training in MRI as well as MRI-guided procedures, allowing us to incorporate cutting-edge innovations in MRI into our daily practice. We can customize images to track ongoing therapies in real time while highlighting critical anatomic structures such as adjacent nerves or blood vessels. This versatility and detail permit careful planning for minimally invasive therapeutic approaches and open the door to treating people with a range of ailments Collaboration is central to our mission. We work as part of a multidisciplinary team with specialists from Neurosurgery, Oncology, Orthopedic Surgery, Gynecology, and Urology to deliver the highest-level care possible for our patients. Our minimally invasive MRI guided procedures include: MRI guided biopsy of tumors in the prostate, liver or extremities MRI guided high intensity focused ultrasound for: Essential tremor or tremor dominant Parkinson disease Bone metastases Uterine fibroids Prostate cancer Desmoid tumors Osteoid Osteomas Vascular malformations MRI guided cryoablation to treat: Prostate cancer Desmoid tumors Soft tissue metastases Vascular malformations Lymphangiogram Lower and upper extremity swelling Location 900 Blake Wilbur Drive Palo Alto, CA 94304 Office: 510-974-8416 Fax: 650-498-8933 Our DoctorsOur Doctors Pejman Ghanouni, MD, PhD Assistant Professor of Radiology Stanford Medicine Ryan Brunsing, MD, PhD Clinical Assistant Professor, Radiology Stanford Medicine Vipul Sheth, MD, PhD Assistant Professor of Radiology Stanford Medicine Andreas Loening, MD, PhD Assistant Professor of Radiology Stanford Medicine Scientists Rachelle Bitton, PhD Sr. Research Scientist, Radiology Stanford MedicineCAP » Our Care TeamOur Care Team Karla Feliciano, MSN, BSN, RN Nurse Coordinator Heidi Mendonsa Patient Care Coordinator Sharmila Sewell Physician Assistant Nurses Technologists Care & TreatmentCare & Treatment Biopsy Prostate Liver Soft Tissue Lymphangiograms Chest/Abdomen/Pelvis Upper Extremity Lower Extremity Neurosciences Essential Tremor Tremor Dominant Parkinson Disease Oncology Prostate Cancer Bone Metastasis Soft Tissue Metastasis Desmoid Fibromatosis Vascular Malformation Women's Health Uterine Fibroid MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) Clinical Trials Prostate Cancer MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) Osteoid Osteoma MR Guided Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) For PatientsFor Patients Some patients may self-refer for consultation appointments. Please call us if you're unsure if a physician referral is required. For imaging tests done at another facility, please have contact information available when you schedule your appointment. PREPARE FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT For lab tests done at another hospital, please fax results to us prior to your appointment. Bring your completed New Patient Intake/Self-Referral Form. Bring your insurance card and contact information for your referring physician, primary care provider, and any other doctors you would like us to stay in contact with regarding your care. ReferralsReferrals For Health Care Professionals PHYSICIAN HELPLINE Phone: 510-974-8416 Fax: 650-498-8933 Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Stanford Health Care provides comprehensive services to refer and track patients, as well as the latest information and news for physicians and office staff. For help with all referral needs and questions, visit Referring Physicians. HOW TO REFER 1. Please fax a completed New Patient MIMRIC referral form to 650-498-8933 along with any pertinent medical records. If you have access to imaging studies (actual images on CD), please forward them to: Stanford Health Care Karla F., RN RM HG016/MC5227 300 Pasteur Drive Stanford, Ca. 94305 OR 2.) Physician Referral Information at Stanford Medicine (PRISM) is our online portal for referring physicians. Prefer to send referrals online (no need to fax). Sign up at: prism.stanfordhealthcare.org Our requested images and lab testing are CT, MRI, PET/CT, PET/MR, US, Pathology slides and Pathology reports. However, we are happy to help coordinate this testing when appropriate. SCHEDULING YOUR PATIENT An initial consultation typically takes 60–90 minutes. If your office is scheduling multiple appointments for the same day, please allow enough time between appointments, so that we can provide the best care possible.
