X-ray in Brownsville, TX
X-rays show bones and the chest and are used for fractures and musculoskeletal exams.
- Scheduling
- Walk-ins welcome
- Payment
- Insured and self-pay
What is an X-ray?
An X-ray uses a small amount of radiation to create images of bones and some organs, such as the chest.
What to expect
How it works
A technologist positions the area being examined, and you hold very still, at times holding your breath, while each image is taken.
- Typical length
- 5 to 15 minutes
- How it feels
- Painless
- Radiation
- A small amount
Before your visit
- Loose, comfortable clothing
- No jewelry or other metal
- Photo ID and any insurance card
- Your doctor's order, if your exam needs one
Who performs and reads your exam
- Performed by
- Certified technologists
- Read by
- Board-certified radiologists
- Report
- Sent securely to your doctor
Questions about X-rays
Does an X-ray use radiation?
Yes. An X-ray uses a small amount of radiation.
Which other exams accept walk-ins?
Select ultrasound exams. MRI and CT are scheduled in advance.
Do I need a doctor's order?
Not for every exam. Some exams need an order from a doctor and others do not.
Why are several X-ray images taken?
An X-ray image is flat, so two or three views from different angles are typical.