Urgent Care X-Rays
If you need an X-ray, whether for a broken bone, persistent cough, or another concern, CareWell Urgent Care offers a faster, more efficient alternative to long ER wait times for your X-ray needs.
We streamline the process so you can see an X-ray technician quickly—avoiding the delays typical in the ER.
What Is an X-Ray?
X-ray services generate images (radiographs) of bones, soft tissues, and structures inside the body, helping healthcare providers diagnose conditions like bone fractures, infections, and tumors.
Types of X-Rays Available at CareWell Urgent Care
Chest X-Rays
A chest X-ray captures images of the heart, lungs, ribs, and diaphragm. It is commonly used to diagnose many uncomfortable and serious medical conditions, such as pneumonia, lung cancer, tuberculosis, heart failure, and other lung or heart diseases. Chest X-rays are a quick and non-invasive way to diagnose and monitor various respiratory and cardiac conditions.
Bone X-Rays
Bone X-rays focus on capturing detailed images of the bones in the body and can help diagnose fractures, infections, arthritis, bone tumors, or deformities. These images help your healthcare provider assess the condition of your bones, detect injuries, plan for treatments or surgeries, and monitor healing processes. This is a fast and non-invasive way to understand your bone health.
Head X-Rays
Head X-rays examine the bones, tissues, and structures inside the head (e.g., skull, brain, sinuses, and facial bones). They help diagnose skull fractures, sinus infections, tumors, or abnormalities in the facial bones.
While head X-rays help detect bone-related problems, they are not typically used to examine soft tissues. If you visit an urgent care center with a recent head injury, most doctors will recommend a CT scan or MRI to determine whether there is any soft tissue damage, brain damage, or internal bleeding.
Spine X-Rays
Spine X-rays examine the bones of the spine (e.g., vertebrae, discs, and surrounding structures). They help diagnose a range of conditions, such as fractures, arthritis, scoliosis, herniated discs, and degenerative diseases. They can also help doctors assess the alignment and condition of the spine, identify abnormalities, and evaluate injuries or illnesses.
What to Expect During an X-Ray
During an X-ray, you will not feel anything. A technologist will position your body to get the necessary images. In some cases, pillows or sandbags may be used to help you hold your position. During the X-ray exposure, you will be asked to remain completely still and hold your breath so the image is as clear as possible.
Why Choose CareWell Urgent Care for X-Rays?
Our urgent care centers are designed with your comfort and time in mind. Our waiting rooms' quiet and calming environment contrasts sharply with the high-stress, bustling atmosphere of an emergency room. Once it's time for your X-ray, you'll find our facilities equipped with the latest medical technology, including state-of-the-art on-site X-ray machines, EKG equipment, and on-site laboratories, which help us to diagnose and manage various medical conditions swiftly.
Convenience of Walk-In Services
Have a private X-ray room prepared for you by simply saving your spot in line, reducing your wait time even further.
Cost Efficiency Compared to Hospitals
CareWell clinics generally offer lower copays and more affordable rates, accepting all major insurance plans, Medicare and Medicaid B, and catering to those without insurance.
Timely Diagnostics
Shorter wait times compared to ERs due to a focus on non-life-threatening conditions and efficient patient management.
Accessible Locations
With multiple locations across the region and operating seven days a week, CareWell centers are readily available to meet your urgent care needs, including on-site X-rays when your regular provider isn't available or when you prefer to avoid the emergency room altogether.
Please call ahead to ensure X-ray services are available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are X-rays so important?
X-rays are a non-invasive method for producing images of the body’s internal structures. They allow providers to diagnose things like bone fractures, tumors, lung infections, and other abnormalities without surgery. They are also useful tools that support medical and surgical treatment planning.
How do X-rays work?
X-rays pass a small amount of electromagnetic radiation through the body to create a black-and-white image (radiograph) of the body's internal structures. A radiologist interprets the image and writes a report for the provider, who will also review the images to make an informed diagnosis.
What are the risks or side effects of X-rays?
Most diagnostic X-rays use a very low dose of radiation, which can be associated with a very small increased chance of developing cancer. However, the risk of harm is considered negligible for a single procedure.
How long does it take to get X-ray results?
All CareWell Urgent Care centers are equipped with advanced on-site imaging technologies. You can typically expect X-ray results within one hour of the procedure, allowing our skilled providers to diagnose and develop an effective treatment plan during the same visit.
Visit CareWell Center for Your Urgent X-Ray Needs
To locate the nearest CareWell walk-in clinic for your urgent care X-ray needs or other urgent care services, visit our website to save your spot in line or call (617) 804-6293.
We aim to make your healthcare experience quick, efficient, and pleasant.
