Preventive medicine is taking a decisive step into the future with the launch of SimonMed Longevity, the new longevity division of US-based diagnostic imaging provider SimonMed. The company is committed to a proactive model of care based on full-body MRIs, advanced technology of 3 teslas and interpretation supported by artificial intelligence, The aim is to detect health risks at an early stage and to support people in long-term health planning.
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, SimonMed operates more than 170 diagnostic centres in 10 US states., The company offers everything from routine X-rays to complex cardiac MRI scans. With this new approach, the company is shifting its clinical expertise from reactive diagnostics to the prevention, longevity and health optimisation, The company is in line with a growing trend in the medical wellness sector.
A different resonance to the conventional one
Unlike a traditional magnetic resonance imaging, which usually focuses on a particular area of the body to investigate a specific symptom, the whole-body MRI (whole-body MRI) is designed as a comprehensive and preventive tool. In a single session, it allows the analysis of multiple organs and systems - chest, abdomen, pelvis and, in more advanced versions, head, neck and spine - with the aim of establishing a health baseline and detect subtle changes before clinical symptoms appear.
The approach also differs in its purpose: while conventional MRI responds to a specific medical suspicion, SimonMed Longevity's approach aims to anticipating illness, The aim is to identify patterns of risk and facilitate informed lifestyle choices and future medical follow-up.
3T technology and artificial intelligence in the service of longevity
The programme is articulated in MRI staged packages, made with scanners 3T high resolution and AI-optimised imaging protocols. This combination allows for improved image quality and detection of subtle abnormalities in tissues and organs.
The basic packages focus on the main organs of the torso and include key metrics such as the liver fat quantification and sex-specific pelvic studies. More advanced options extend the analysis to the whole head, neck and spine, which is especially relevant for people with a family history, risky professions, previous injuries or a keen interest in their long-term health.
The price of these full-body MRI scans ranges from approximately 1,000 and more than 2,000 dollars, The company has positioned itself in the growing market of preventive diagnostics for consumers, alongside companies such as Prenuvo and Ezra.
Beyond resonance: a multimodal approach
SimonMed Longevity is not limited to resonance imaging. The programme integrates advanced screening who can combine the whole-body MRI with laboratory analyses, body composition studies and complementary tests such as cardiac CT scans, early detection of lung cancer, bone densitometry (DEXA), mammograms, ultrasound scans, joint studies or even genetic tests.
This multimodal approach makes it possible to build a complete health profile, where imaging data is interpreted in conjunction with other biomarkers to provide a more accurate and personalised view of the patient's biological status.
Clinical debate and vision for the future
The rise of full-body MRI scans is not without debate in the medical community. Some experts question their usefulness in low-risk populations, pointing to the possibility of incidental findings, unnecessary testing or patient anxiety. Even so, in a context marked by an increase in chronic diseases and an ageing population, SimonMed is committed to this type of advanced imaging playing an increasingly relevant role in the early understanding of health.
The company plans to start rolling out its longevity services in 30 centres, with a planned expansion to more than 70 locations by the end of Q1 2026.
“Preventive imaging should not be an isolated experience, but an integrated part of routine healthcare,” says SimonMed founder Dr John Simon.
At a time when wellness is increasingly intersecting with precision medicine, SimonMed Longevity represents a clear example of how technology, artificial intelligence and advanced diagnostics are redefining the way we understand prevention, longevity and conscious health care.
