Fast MRI appointment in Cologne

Frequently Asked Questions

• What diagnostics do I receive at Tiamana?

  Tiamana specializes in musculoskeletal diagnostics. In our MRI center in Cologne, we exclusively offer the performance of magnetic resonance imaging.

• What is Tiamana?

  Tiamana is a private radiology practice whose patients receive high-quality MRI diagnostics in several major German cities.

  The concept of Tiamana is innovative and future-oriented - the education as well as the discussion of the findings take place via video conference with Milen Golchev, MD - the founder of Tiamana.

  This setup allows Tiamana to offer an expert medical knowledge in the field of musculoskeletal radiology nationwide.

  The focus of Tiamana are the sports injuries, especially in the so called action sports like snowboarding, skateboarding, surfing and some more. Of course, we are available to all people who are active in sports.

• How much does Tiamana cost?

  We are only allowed to examine patients with private health insurance or self-pay patients.

  The bill for the private MRI examination is covered 100% by the respective private health insurance, as we bill within the framework of GOÄ (Gebührenordnung für Ärzte).

  The costs for self-pay patients are also based on the GOÄ. You will gladly receive a cost estimate before the examination on request.

• What is important before the MRI?

  Making an appointment is the first step to your MRI examination. You can reach us at +49 221 82829464 from 8 am to 4:30 pm, on Thursday until 6 pm and on Friday until 3:15 pm. Outside of these hours, you can also use the online appointment form on this page as a private patient or self-payer*.

  An MRI examination is possible without extensive preparation. Sometimes it may be necessary to perform the examination with contrast medium. Dr. Milen Golchev will discuss the exact procedure with you in a video call (preferably one day before the examination). On the day of the examination, you will come to our MRI center in Cologne.

  Before the MRI examination, please put all your cards, watches, electronic devices in the changing room. If you are wearing a pacemaker, we unfortunately have to refuse the examination.

• How does the MRI examination proceed?

  The MRI examination usually takes about 15-30 minutes. To ensure excellent quality of the MRI images, try to lie very still.

  Our MRI center in Cologne uses a modern 1.5 Tesla MRI machine from Siemens. The opening of this device is very large, so that in most cases there is no feeling of claustrophobia. If you do have any concerns, please let our team on site in Cologne know before the examination. It is possible to receive a mild sedative. In such a case, please remember to bring a companion with you who will take you home after the MRI examination in Cologne. You will then no longer be allowed to actively participate in road traffic - not even on a skateboard or bicycle!

• Where can I find my findings?

  If you have already created a patient file, you will find your MRI scans and the written radiological report as a PDF file in your protected patient area.

  Alternatively, we will send you your written MRI report to the e-mail address you provided. You can take the MRI images with you as a DVD directly after the examination.

  We recommend that you create a patient record so that you can access your MRI scans and findings online anytime, anywhere.

• Why go to Tiamana?

  Tiamana offers you high-quality MRI diagnostics in Cologne, followed by personal and trustworthy medical care. 

  Milen Golchev, MD, is an experienced specialist in radiology in Cologne. His passion is musculoskeletal radiology and he holds the highest qualification awarded in Germany in this field - "musculoskeletal expert of the German Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology e.V.".

  Dr. Golchev completed his medical studies at the Westfälische Wilhelms University in Münster, received his doctorate at the University of Heidelberg and enjoyed his residency at the DO Clinic in Dortmund - one of the largest municipal hospitals in Germany. Dr. Golchev gained specialist experience at a large radiological medical care center (MVZ) in Münsterland, where he served as medical director before founding Tiamana. In addition, Dr. Golchev worked as part of a teleradiology emergency service for several hospitals in Austria and Switzerland. During fellowships at the Charité in Berlin as well as at the Alfried Krupp Hospital in Essen, he was able to further deepen his musculoskeletal expertise.