Welcome to New Choice Health where we help you make informed decisions about your medical procedures by giving you the tools you need to compare facilities in your area.
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Facility | City | Type |
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California Advanced Imaging Medical Associates | So San Francisco | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Marin General Hospital | Greenbrae | Acute Care Hospital |
Ahmc Seton Medical Center | Daly City | Acute Care Hospital |
California Pacific Medical Ctr - Davies Campus Hosp | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
California Advanced Imaging Medical Associates | San Francisco | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Chinese Hospital | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Highland Hospital | Oakland | Acute Care Hospital |
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland/Richmond | Oakland | Acute Care Hospital |
St Rose Hospital | Hayward | Acute Care Hospital |
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Redwood City | Redwood City | Acute Care Hospital |
Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group | Walnut Creek | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
California Pacific Advanced Imaging | San Francisco | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Sequoia Hospital | Redwood City | Acute Care Hospital |
California Advanced Imaging Medical Assoc. | Moss Beach | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Stuart S. London, MD, Inc. | Oakland | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
San Leandro Hospital | San Leandro | Acute Care Hospital |
San Ramon Regional Medical Center | San Ramon | Acute Care Hospital |
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp | Berkeley | Acute Care Hospital |
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek | Walnut Creek | Acute Care Hospital |
Eden Medical Center | Castro Valley | Acute Care Hospital |
Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group | Berkeley | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus | Walnut Creek | Acute Care Hospital |
Doctors Medical Center - San Pablo Campus | San Pablo | Medical Center |
Kaiser Foundation Hospital | San Rafael | Acute Care Hospital |
Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
San Mateo Medical Center | San Mateo | Acute Care Hospital |
Peninsula Ultrasound, Mammography and Radiology Services Medical Group | San Mateo | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Sutter Delta Medical Center | Antioch | Acute Care Hospital |
California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group | Oakland | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Fremont | Hayward | Acute Care Hospital |
Menlo Park Surgical Hospital | Menlo Park | Acute Care Hospital |
Health Diagnostics of Ca. | Menlo Park | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus | Concord | Acute Care Hospital |
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center | Oakland | Acute Care Hospital |
California Advanced Imaging Medical Assoc. | San Bruno | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Washington Hospital | Fremont | Acute Care Hospital |
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South San Francisco | South San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
California Advanced Imaging Medical Assoc. | Daly City | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Francisco | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Ucsf Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland | Oakland | Childrens Hospital |
Alameda Hospital | Alameda | Acute Care Hospital |
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hosp and Trauma Ctr | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
Ucsf Medical Center | San Francisco | Acute Care Hospital |
La Clinica De La Raza | Oakland | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Laurel Grove Hospital | Castro Valley | Acute Care Hospital |
Peninsula Medical Center | Burlingame | Acute Care Hospital |
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center | Martinez | Acute Care Hospital |
Stanford Health Care - Valleycare | Livermore | Acute Care Hospital |
Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group | Concord | Diagnostic Testing Facility |
Novato Community Hospital | Novato | Acute Care Hospital |
Patient Preparation For an X-Ray Procedure
Guidelines about eating and drinking before an X-Ray exam vary at different facilities. Unless you are told otherwise, you may follow your regular daily routine and take medications as usual. If you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant it is important to inform your doctor or technician prior to the X-Ray. Notify your doctor or technologist if you have any metal in or on your body such as body piercings, eye glasses, or jewelry which may interfere with the procedure. Dress in comfortable clothing that can easily be removed if needed.
What to expect during and after an X-Ray
A X-Ray procedure is a relatively painless procedure. The only discomfort may be associated with the manipulation of the body part being examined particularly in the case of a recent injury or invasive procedure such as surgery. The overall preparation and procedure will take approximately 30 minutes not including waiting time. Depending upon what is being scanned and what type of X-ray (the type of view) your doctor orders you may be asked to get undressed and to put on a hospital gown and you may be lying, sitting, or standing for the scan. You will be asked to hold your position still for several seconds until the image is being captured. It is important that you hold your position still during the scan exposure to prevent any blur on the film. Your X-ray films will be interpreted by a trained doctor and then discussed directly with you.
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