Brain MRI in Taiwan
腦部磁振造影
Brain tumors, small strokes, aneurysms and early degeneration.
About this test
An MRI scan of the brain. A large magnet and radio waves, not X-rays, produce detailed pictures of brain tissue while the person lies still inside a tube-shaped scanner.
It shows the structure of the brain. Doctors use it to look for tumors, small strokes, aneurysms and signs of early degeneration, meaning a gradual loss of brain cells.
How much does Brain MRI cost in Taiwan?
In Taiwan, Brain MRI is listed on its own from US$243, typically US$251 at 5 hospitals. In the United States a typical cash price is US$400–800 (MDsave (without contrast); iviescan LA market, checked 2026-10-11).
Price on its own
From US$243; typical US$251 across 5 hospitals.
| Hospital | City | As listed | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mennonite Christian Hospital | Hualien | Brain MRI (without contrast) | US$243 NT$7,800 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Landseed International Hospital Health Management Center | Taoyuan | Brain MRI | US$249 NT$8,000 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| St. Martin De Porres Hospital | Chiayi | Brain MRI | US$249 NT$8,000 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Taichung Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare | Taichung | Brain MRI scan | US$253 NT$8,125 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Sijhih Cathay General Hospital Health Examination Center | New Taipei | Brain MRI (appointment required) | US$312 NT$10,000 | requires an appointment Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| St. Martin De Porres Hospital | Chiayi | Brain MRI with contrast | US$405 NT$13,000 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
Packages that include it
| Package | Hospital | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Health CheckupAdd-on | Taipei Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, New Taipei | US$467 NT$15,000 |
| Wishful Life PackageAdd-on | Yuan's General Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung | US$523 NT$16,800 |
| Overseas Chinese Health Checkup ProgramAdd-on | Pojen General Hospital, Taipei | US$623 NT$20,000 |
| Brain Protection Health Checkup | Tainan Municipal An-Nan Hospital Health Management Center, Tainan | US$654 NT$21,000 |
| Golden Brain Plan | Chi Mei Hospital Liouying Health Management Center, Tainan | US$673 NT$21,600 |
| Bone & Joint Protection PackageAdd-on | Yuan's General Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung | US$748 NT$24,000 |
| Dementia Prevention Plan (Advanced) | Chi Mei Hospital Liouying Health Management Center, Tainan | US$763 NT$24,500 |
| Abundant Health CheckupAdd-on | Mennonite Christian Hospital, Hualien | US$779 NT$25,000 |
Before this test
This is general information about how the exam is usually done, not medical advice for you or your family member. Requirements vary by center and by individual health history — always follow the center's own instructions and your own doctor's guidance, especially for any medicine change.
Guidelines on eating and drinking vary by center, so ask when booking. Remove jewelry and metal beforehand.
Mention when booking: Mention a pacemaker, aneurysm clip, cochlear implant or other implanted device, metal fragments, pregnancy, kidney disease, or claustrophobia.
Afterwards: If you take a sedative for claustrophobia or anxiety, you'll need someone to take you home; arrange this before the scan.
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