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X-Ray/Diagnostic Radiology

An x-ray is produced when a small amount of radiation passes through the body. This radiation is captured on film, video, or computer to produce a black-and-white image to be viewed by a radiologist.

X-rays may be used to detect bone fractures, find foreign objects in the body, demonstrate pathology, and demonstrate the relationships between bone and soft tissue.

A chest x-ray is the most common type of x-ray and produces an image of the heart and lungs. A chest x-ray is often part of a routine physical examination and may be used to rule out conditions such as pneumonia, congestive heart failure, tuberculosis, or other heart and lung conditions.

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X-Ray / Radiology Locations

Kenmore Medical Office Building (Kenmore)
Kenmore Mercy Hospital (Kenmore)
Mercy Ambulatory Care Center (Orchard Park)
Mercy Comprehensive Care Center (Buffalo)
Mercy Diagnostic Center (East Aurora)
Mercy Diagnostic and Treatment Center (West Seneca)
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo (Buffalo)
Sisters of Charity Hospital (Buffalo)
Sisters Central Park Diagnostic Center (Buffalo)
Sisters of Charity Hospital, St. Joseph Campus (Cheektowaga)

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