CNMRI

09/22/2025

Patient Notice: CNMRI Closure Update

As part of the closure of CNMRI, we would like to inform our patients of the following important dates and procedures:
CNMRI Dover Office: Open for pick-up requests only through 9/30/25.

CNMRI Milford Office: Will remain open through September 30, 2025, for Dr. Dave’s patient appointments and pick ups. Dr. Dave will continue to practice independently and will remain at 111 Neurology Way after CNMRI closes.

Appointments: CNMRI has no available appointments at this time.

Requests and Phone Support:

We will continue to take calls through September 30, 2025.
All patient requests must be submitted by 12:00 PM (noon) on September 26, 2025, in order to be processed.
Medical Records:

• From now until 9/30 record requests can be made by calling 302-346-2471. Fax requests can be made through 9/28/25. Fax 877-753-0539

• From October 1, 2025 through November 21, 2025, record requests can be made by calling 302-346-2447 or emailing audrey.lenox@cnmri.com.

Beginning November 24, 2025, all CNMRI medical record requests will be handled by Morgan Records Management. This site will be updated with how to request records from Morgan Record Management by 11/3/25.

Please note: CNMRI retains medical records for 7 years after your last visit.

MRI Images:

MRI image requests are being handled by CNMRI 2.0.

After September 30, 2025, CD requests for MRI images should be directed to 302-315-4011.

We sincerely thank you for choosing CNMRI and for allowing us to serve you over the past 40 years. It has been our privilege to care for you.

09/18/2025

Last Day at CNMRI
After 40 years serving the Dover and Milford communities, CNMRI is closing its doors. We are deeply grateful to all of our patients, families, and staff who have been part of this journey.

- Dr. Varipapa, Penny, and Dr. Fried are retiring.
- Dr. Coll will continue his work with Delaware Sleep Disorder Centers, LLC
- Dr. Coveleski will join First State Orthopaedics downstate
- Dr. Dave will carry the torch into “CNMRI 2.0,” continuing neurology and neuroimaging at our Milford office.

And a very special thank you to our amazing office administrator, Audrey Lenox, whose dedication and leadership have guided us for so many years.

Here’s to the next chapter, for our doctors, our staff, and our CNMRI family.

09/08/2025

Dr Varipapa just published a new blog post on medical aid in dying (MAID) that takes a closer look at Delaware’s recently enacted House Bill 140.

There’s been a lot of interest in end-of-life issues from both the medical community and patients since this bill passed. In the post, Dr Varipapa shares a straightforward summary of HB 140 along with resources that can help shed light on this important topic.

Please give it a read and share your thoughts.

There has keen interest in medical aid in dying (MAID) among the Delaware medical community with the passage of House Bill 140, as evidenced by the record downloads of the MSD HealthRealities podca…

08/29/2025

Alzheimer’s disease affects millions, and new research is changing how we understand dementia. Listen to my latest podcast episode hosted by the Medical Society of Delaware and share this with anyone who might benefit from these critical updates. Who in your life needs to hear this.

Join host Nicholas O. Biasotto, DO, as he sits down with neurologist Robert J. Varipapa, MD, for an important conversation on dementia. Together, they unpack the different types, common symptoms, how dementia is tested and evaluated, and the treatment options available today. Whether you’re a phys...

04/09/2025

House Bill 140 Reported favorably out of the Senate Executive Committee this afternoon, wtih a voret of 5 to 2, along party lines (I thought Republicans were for freedom and patient autonomy? Guess not.) Next stop: full vote by the Senate and then to the Governor!

04/08/2025

Public Hearing: Medical Aid in Dying

Please meet Dr Varipapa on Wednesday April 9th at 2 PM at Legislative Hall in Dover to testify on House Bill 140, Medical Aid in Dying.

If you can’t attend in person, please call or email your senator today. Read my testimony at the link.

More information here:

Please meet me on Wednesday April 9th at Legislative Hall in Dover to testify on House Bill 140, Medical Aid in Dying. If you can’t attend in person, please call or email your senator today. More i…

03/27/2025

Latest Post: Dr Varipapa summarized a recent important study on diet and longevity. Interesting facts, some surprises. Worth a read!

A recent important study published in Nature Medicine examines the impact of long-term adherence to various dietary patterns on healthy aging. Utilizing data from the Nurses’ Health Study and the H…

03/22/2025

Please check out Dr. Varipapa‘s appearance on the Medical Society of Delaware’s podcast, Healthcare Realities, about new legislation in Delaware HB140 providing for end of life options, medical aid in dying (MAID) and most importantly, patient choice and autonomy.

What does it mean to make compassionate, informed choices at the end of life? In this powerful episode of Delaware Health Care Reality, host Nicholas Biasotto, Do, welcomes two distinguished guests to explore one of the most complex and emotional health care topics. Joining the conversation are Robe...

03/20/2025

Medical Aid in Dying: Insights from Both Sides of the Stethoscope

What does it mean to make compassionate, informed end-of-life choices?

In this powerful episode of Delaware Health Care Reality, host Nicholas Biasotto, DO, leads a discussion on this complex and emotional topic. Guests Robert Varipapa, MD advocating in favor of MAID and patient autonomy, and Michael Vest, MD, a Critical Care specialist, presenting concerns against MAID legalization, debate Delaware’s proposed legislation, which could make it the 12th state to allow Medical Aid in Dying.

The three most frequently reported end-of-life concerns were loss of autonomy (92%), decreasing ability to participate in activities that made life enjoyable (88%), and loss of dignity (64%).

The conversation covers patient autonomy, palliative care, hospice support, and mental health resources. They also examine data from Oregon’s long-standing law and the ‘slippery slope’ argument (which has not turned out to be an issue.)

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/delaware-health-care-reality/id1754245590?i=1000699996182

Medical Society of Delaware

Podcast Episode · Delaware Health Care Reality · 03/19/2025 · 1h 8m

01/06/2025

🥶🥶🥶Offices Closed 🥶🥶🥶

Due to inclement weather conditions, our offices in Dover and Milford will be closed today. The excessive accumulation of snow and ice necessitates this closure.

We urge you to remain indoors and prioritize your safety. Should you require any assistance, please utilize MyChart for communication. This platform provides the most efficient and timely means of reaching office staff.

Please anticipate potential delays in response times today. We extend our best wishes for your safety and warmth during this inclement weather.

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02/25/2023

Important! Very good podcast and book on pain management. Take a look.

Physical pain is a universal human experience. And for many of us, it’s a constant one. Roughly 20 percent of American adults — some 50 million people — suffer from a form of chronic pain. For some, that means having terrible days from time to time. For others, it means a life of constant suff...

02/02/2023

New evidence confirms that gradually increasing activity and early return to school after a concussion is better than being a couch potato for an extended period. Like most injuries, early mobilization is the way to go.

This cohort study examines the typical time to return to school after a concussion and evaluates whether an earlier return to school is associated with symptom burden at 14 days postinjury at 9 pediatric emergency departments in Canada.