Whole-Body MRI (Ganzkörper-MRT) — Preventive Screening

A radiation-free, whole-body MRI screening programme offered as Vorsorge (preventive health check) by the DIE RADIOLOGIE network, available to self-paying adults who want a comprehensive early-detection imaging scan without a GP referral. The Ganzkörper-MRT surveys the brain, spine, thorax, abdomen, pelvis and major vessels in a single session, typically lasting 45–60 minutes. A full radiologist report is provided on completion.

The Ganzkörper-MRT — whole-body MRI — is a preventive programme that uses magnetic resonance imaging to survey the entire body in a single session without ionising radiation, making it a compelling alternative to CT-based health screening for individuals who want to minimise cumulative X-ray exposure. At Radiologicum München (DIE RADIOLOGIE Schwabing), the programme is available to self-paying patients as a Vorsorge (preventive health check) that does not require a GP referral, though the clinic can advise whether statutory or private insurance may cover the examination in specific clinical circumstances. A typical whole-body MRI session at this Munich centre takes 45–60 minutes on the 3 Tesla wide-bore scanner. Coverage includes the brain and cranial vessels, cervical and thoracic spine, thorax (lungs, heart and mediastinum), abdomen (liver, spleen, kidneys, pancreas and adrenal glands), pelvis (including prostate in men and uterus and ovaries in women), and a survey of the major aortic vessels. Supplementary sequences — such as a dedicated Mamma-MRT for women with elevated breast cancer risk, a prostate MRI (Prostata-Vorsorge) or a head and brain MRI (Kopf-Vorsorge) — can be added depending on personal risk factors and clinical indication. The examination is non-invasive and requires no radiation, no bowel preparation and no fasting for most sequences. Gadolinium contrast is used where clinically indicated and with patient consent. After the scan, a specialist radiologist from the network prepares a written report; results can be communicated to your GP or provided directly to you as a self-pay patient. The Schwabing location offers convenient access from the U3/U6 metro at Münchner Freiheit and free parking onsite, making it practical for patients travelling to Munich from elsewhere in Germany or internationally.