Blue Lake Open MRI is committed to delivering advanced medical imaging services with a strong focus on patient comfort and diagnostic precision. Located at 3105 Blue Lake Drive — just off Cahaba River Road near Life Time Fitness — Blue Lake’s new 4,000-square-foot facility was specifically designed for patients who experience anxiety, claustrophobia, or physical discomfort with traditional MRI scanners.

Designed by TURNERBATSON, the facility features high ceilings, wide corridors, large doorways, neutral colors, organic patterns and textures, diffused lighting, and open spaces — all intended to create a soothing and accommodating environment.

The design of Blue Lake Open MRI draws inspiration from the “Americana” aesthetic of nearby buildings, incorporating traditional elements such as stone, heavy timber brackets, residential-style windows, and a dark exterior palette. Inside, the focus shifts to hospitality-driven design and branding principles to enhance the patient experience and reduce apprehension. This approach reflects an understanding that a patient’s physical and emotional well-being are interconnected and influence both healing outcomes and overall experience.

The patient journey has been intentionally designed to be streamlined and efficient. From check-in to check-out, an intuitive layout, clear signage, and helpful staff make navigating the facility easy and stress-free.

Blue Lake is proud to be a premier destination for a wide-bore MRI in Greater Birmingham, AL. This system is designed for optimal patient comfort and high-quality imaging. The imaging center also features a full-field MRI unit with an extra-large table and fast scan times, providing a seamless experience.