MRI 18 months away - Is this normal?

Shared by Anonymous · November 3, 2026

Hi there,

I have been suffering with ear pain in my right ear for close to 2 1/2 years now, starting Feb. 15, 2024.
Aug. 1st, 2024 I was referred by emergency Dr. Marshal Johnston Ross for an ENT appointment with Michael Deutschmann. I finally received my appointment for Aug. 11, 2025. After spending approximately 10 minutes with me, Dr. Deutschmann concluded that I needed a neck x-ray.
That appointment took over one year of waiting, and of course, when I finally did see Dr. Deutschmann, my ear was not infected in that moment.
I saw my family Dr. once again for right ear pain this past July 17, 2026, and she referred me for a neck x-ray, which I completed that same day, and also referred me for an MRI.
I received my MRI appointment within a couple of days, however it is not until April 26, 2028, over a year and a half from now.
Is this normal? It seems like an excessive amount of time to wait for a MRI.

P.T.

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