Metro Vancouver Private Diagnostics and Specialist Clinics
Verified private MRI, CT scan, ultrasound, imaging, and specialist consultation clinics across Metro Vancouver. No public waitlist. Private pay. All data sourced directly from clinic websites.
Last Updated: April 15, 2026
Important: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
Access to private services is subject to provincial regulations. "Private" refers to non-MSP insured services or opted-out providers. No referral or access is guaranteed.
Showing 15 verified private clinics across Metro Vancouver
Prenuvo Vancouver
Whole-body MRI screening clinic. No referral required. Self-pay only. Open 7 days/week 06:30–19:00. Whole Body Scan $2,999 CAD (~60 min); Focused Scan $1,499 CAD (~45 min). Online booking available. No radiation.
Canada Diagnostic Centres
Multi-location private diagnostic imaging operator with clinics across Metro Vancouver. MRI from $950 per area. CT from $950. Physician requisition required.
Priority Diagnostics (Priority MRI)
3T MRI clinic near YVR. Private MRI scans from $750. No waitlist. Serves Richmond, Vancouver, Surrey, and Lower Mainland. Discount available for multiple scans.
AIM Medical Imaging
Established 2009. Diagnostic MRI $950–$1,450 (non-contrast single site). Whole-Body MRI Screening $3,000. Board-Certified radiologist. Customized open-bore scanner. Radiology Consult add-on from $375/site.
Vancouver Ultrasound
DAP-accredited private ultrasound clinic established 2010. Physician requisition (referral) required for all services. Extended hours (Mon–Fri to 9pm, weekends). 24-hour report turnaround. Multilingual (English/Mandarin). Self-pay pricing available.
Downtown Radiology
Established 1980. Two central Vancouver locations. Ultrasound, X-ray, and BMD only (no MRI or CT). Walk-in X-rays available (no appointment needed). Physician requisition required.
West Coast Medical Imaging
Multi-location operator across Lower Mainland and Victoria. MSP-covered and private options. Online self-booking for ultrasound. Walk-in X-ray at most locations. BC Cancer Breast Screening Program partner.
Elysian Health Imaging
South Surrey and Vancouver locations. Diagnostic MRI $720–$920/area. CT without contrast $675. CT with contrast $1,300. Ultrasound $325 (single). Whole-Body MRI $2,995. Physician requisition required for all exams including screening.
Access MRI
Established 2007. Panorama Village Shopping Centre, Surrey. MRI from $595. Ultrasound from $145. Echocardiography $525. Extended hours Mon–Fri 8:30am–8:30pm, weekends 8:30am–4:30pm. Doctor's referral required.
WELL Longevity (False Creek)
Private no-wait CT scans at False Creek clinic. CT scan pricing $650–$2,900. Part of WELL Health network. Premium positioning.
InForm Imaging
Private diagnostic imaging clinic in Vancouver. Services include MRI, CT, and ultrasound. Contact clinic directly for current pricing and availability.
North Shore Medical Imaging
Radiologist-owned practice with 40+ years of operation. Two locations: North Vancouver (139 W 16th St) and West Vancouver (#110-575 16th St). Online booking available at booking.nsmi.ca. Physician referral required for most services. MSP-covered services available.
MedRay Imaging
Two locations: Coquitlam (3001 Gordon Ave) and White Rock (1340 Johnston Road). Physician requisition required for most services; X-ray is walk-in. MSP-covered. Phone booking only.
Brooke Radiology
Four locations across Richmond (No. 3 Rd and Gilbert Rd) and Burnaby. Physician requisition required; X-ray is walk-in. MSP-covered services. Phone booking only.
Specialist Referral Clinic
Canadas first private specialist referral clinic, established 2002. No referral required. Consultations 00-50 depending on specialty and complexity. Not covered by MSP or extended health. Virtual consults available. Coordinates surgery at Cambie Surgery Centre.
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