X-Ray Diagnostic Imaging In Westmont, IL

MedlinePlus and RadiologyInfo.org (from the American College of Radiology and RSNA) describe common uses:

• Broken bones (fractures) and dislocated joints
• Signs of arthritis or bone infection
• Some foreign objects in the body, such as metal
• Chest X-rays to look at the lungs and heart, for concerns like pneumonia

X-rays have limits. They show bone well but give little detail about muscles, tendons and ligaments. Some fractures do not show up right away. You may need follow-up imaging such as an MRI or CT elsewhere if your clinician suspects a problem the X-ray cannot show.

A clinician first examines you and decides whether an X-ray is needed. You may be asked to remove jewelry or other metal. The X-ray itself is painless. You hold still while a few images are taken, sometimes from different angles.

Tell us if you are or might be pregnant. MedlinePlus advises this before any X-ray. A lead apron may be used to shield parts of the body. The radiation dose from a standard chest X-ray is small, about the same as natural background radiation over roughly 10 days, per MedlinePlus.

After your X-ray, your clinician explains the findings and a treatment plan. That may include home care, follow-up or a referral to a specialist.

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for:

• A bone pushing through the skin, or a limb that is badly bent
• Heavy bleeding that will not stop with pressure
• Head, neck or back injuries, especially with numbness or weakness
• Chest pain, severe trouble breathing or signs of stroke

• Fracture evaluation
• Cuts and laceration treatment
• Foreign body removal
• Occupational medicine for workplace injuries

People with injuries reach our Cass Ave clinic from Clarendon Hills, IL, Downers Grove, IL, Hinsdale, IL, Darien, IL and Oak Brook, IL. Darien is about 3.1 miles south of our Cass Ave clinic (straight-line). Our main clinic is open Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM and Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM.

We accept most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, Multiplan/PHCS and ACPN. Call (630) 324-6825 to confirm imaging coverage. See our cost and insurance page for details. If you are paying on your own, our self-pay urgent care pricing is flat and upfront, with general visits from $125. X-ray may be priced separately, so ask before your visit.

Can I get an X-ray at the Jewel-Osco location?

No. X-ray is only available at our main clinic at 29 N Cass Ave, Ste A.

Do I need a doctor’s order?

For an urgent care visit, no. Our clinician decides whether you need an X-ray. For other situations, call (630) 324-6825 to ask.

Are X-rays safe?

The radiation dose is small. Always tell us if you might be pregnant.

Do you X-ray children?

Yes, when a clinician decides it is needed. See our pediatric urgent care page.