229-231-2849 BOOK ONLINE TEXT US 229-740-6627 HOME ABOUT PRACTICE PATIENT FORMS SERVICES PATIENT PORTAL TESTIMONIALS CONTACT X-Rays Specialist Valdosta Family Medicine Associates, P.C. Our Services X-Rays Valdosta Family Medicine Associates, P.C. Family Medicine Practice located in Valdosta, GA X-rays are a noninvasive medical test that helps diagnose and treat conditions. For your convenience, the team at Valdosta Family Medicine Associates, P.C., in Valdosta, Georgia, performs X-rays on-site. The practice even has American College of Radiology (ACR) accreditation for CT scans. For comprehensive care from a full-service family medicine practice, call the office or schedule an appointment online. Walk-ins are welcome for urgent care needs. 229-231-2849 BOOK ONLINE X-Rays Q&A What are X-rays? X-rays are a noninvasive diagnostic test that creates images of your internal body parts. The test uses electromagnetic waves, a type of radiation, that uses various shadings of white, black, or gray to generate the pictures. Bones show as white images, organs as gray images, and open space (air) as black images. X-rays are the oldest and most frequent form of medical imaging. The team at Valdosta Family Medicine Associates, P.C., requests X-rays to diagnose and treat health conditions. How do I prepare for X-rays? Valdosta Family Medicine Associates, P.C., primarily performs bone X-rays to look for fractures. Most bone X-rays require no special preparation, making it the perfect urgent care test for a quick diagnosis. The team may request you change into an exam gown before your X-ray and have you remove any jewelry, dentures, eyeglasses, or other metal objects that might interfere with the imaging. The team requests that you let them know if you’re pregnant or have an intrauterine device (IUD), which is a form of long-term birth control for women. For abdominal X-rays, the team may delay the imaging test if you’ve recently taken bismuth (the active ingredient in Pepto Bismol®). What happens during X-rays? During your X-ray, the technician positions you on the X-ray table and adjusts the X-ray camera over the body part that needs pictures. Your technician adjusts the camera or your position so they can get multiple views of the body part. Motion during an X-ray may cause blurry images. The team requests you hold still or hold your breath during the picture-taking. After having X-rays, your physician reviews the images and talks to you about the results. What is a CT scan? A CT scan, also known as a CAT scan, is a type of X-ray that takes multiple cross-sectional images of one section of your body to create detailed pictures. Valdosta Family Medicine Associates, P.C., holds ACR accreditation for CT scans. They perform that noninvasive imaging test to diagnose and treat various medical conditions that affect the internal organs, bones, soft tissue, or blood vessels. Diagnostic imaging provides valuable information that may help identify health problems. Valdosta Family Medicine Associates, P.C., offers on-site X-rays and CT scans. Call the office or book an appointment online today. BOOK ONLINE WHAT WE OFFER Services High Cholesterol more info Allergies more info Diabetes more info High Blood Pressure more info Primary Care more info Blood Work more info Annual Physical Exam more info Pediatric Care more info EKG more info Sports Physical Exams more info Stress Test more info X-Rays more info Flu Shot more info Urgent Care more info DOT Physicals more info Men’s Health more info Women’s Health more info Occupational Medicine more info Covid Testing more info Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Accessibility Notice Contact Us Valdosta Family Medicine Associates, P.C., Valdosta, GA Phone (appointments): 229-231-2849 | Phone (general inquiries): 229-244-1400 Address: 2412 North Oak Street, Valdosta, GA 31602 4.77/5 (91 reviews)