Thoracic spine MRI is the most sensitive method to image the 12 thoracic vertebrae, discs, and spinal cord without radiation. At DRFK (Jumeirah 3, Dubai), thoracic MRI is reported by specialist radiologists Dr. Reza Samzadeh and Dr. Vivek Kapoor; findings are reviewed with the on-site spine surgery team when needed. Appointment: +971 4 882 1015.
DRFK Turkish Medical Center is located at Villa 2, Al Athar Street, Jumeirah 3, Dubai. The clinic is easily accessible from Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim, Al Safa, Business Bay, and Downtown Dubai within around 15 minutes via Sheikh Zayed Road, with on-site parking available.
Persistent or night-waking mid-back pain, thoracic radiculopathy, leg numbness or weakness (cord compression suspicion), thoracic disc herniation, osteoporotic compression fracture, scoliosis and kyphosis assessment, trauma, infection, and executive full-spine screening.
Thoracic MRI studies are reported by Dr. Reza Samzadeh and Dr. Vivek Kapoor. Because cord assessment is critical in the thoracic region, suspicious findings can be consulted with the spine surgery team the same day.
Dr. Reza Samzadeh is known for detailed spine and musculoskeletal MRI reporting correlated with the clinical picture, with particular experience evaluating cord signal changes and disc pathology on thoracic MRI.
Dr. Vivek Kapoor has practised diagnostic imaging since 1998 and in the UAE since 2013, with over 25 years of experience producing precise, analytical, and reliable radiology reports.
Booking and safety screening, approximately 25–35 minutes painless scan, specialist reporting, and digital image delivery. Neurosurgery, physiotherapy, or pain management can be planned on-site.
Dual experienced radiologists, integrated spine surgery model, rapid reporting, full-spine scan option, multilingual communication, and insurance support.
Cord, disc, paraspinal soft tissue.
Pain, neurosurgery, or rehab referral as indicated.
Breath-hold coaching may be used when needed.
Urgent cases receive priority reporting.
Care pathway (neurosurgery, physio, pain) can be planned on-site.
Every day: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Villa 2 Al Athar Street, Jumeirah 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
