Digital X-Ray

UCA is the only private medical imaging provider on the island of Aruba

We are always looking to take our services to the next level at Urgent Care Aruba (UCA).

No appointment is necessary for this service.

Department Hours:
Mon to Fri 7:30am to 12:30pm/ 1pm to 5pm
Saturday: 8am to 12pm ; Sunday: Not Available

We are capable of performing x-rays for:

Upper Extremities

Fingers, hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, humerus, radius

– 2 view
– 3 views

Lower Extremities

Toes, foot, ankle, leg, knee, tibia, femur

– 2 view
– 3 views

Chest/ Lungs

(WhatsApp for pricing information and package)

Abdominal/ Pelvis/ Hips

(WhatsApp for pricing information and package)

Spine

Cervical, thoracic, lumbar

(WhatsApp for pricing information)

Skull

Head and nose

(WhatsApp for pricing information)

Recommended Service

  • Our center has been outfitted with digital x-ray for a more comprehensive and convenient healthcare experience.
  • We transitioned to a state-of-the-art, digital x-ray system to improve the quality of images, process results faster, and provide more accurate diagnostics.
  • Our qualified medical staff will properly assess your injury and provide immediate care. We can also refer you to the appropriate specialist, if needed.
  • We work closely with your primary care provider (PCP-GP), if you have one, to ensure that your ongoing medical needs are met.
  • With your permission and under strict privacy rules, we can share your electronic medical records and digital x-rays with all appropriate providers.
  • We have the technology needed for on-site diagnostic tests, resulting in a more direct treatment plan.

What Is An X-Ray?

X-rays are images that allow a medical practitioner to see what’s going on inside the body.

Traditional X-ray images are created on photographic film, which is then developed to present a contrasted picture of a section of the body, such as the lung or foot, for example.

X-ray usage allows a doctor or practitioner to determine the cause of a problem.

In the case of digital X-rays or digital radiography, the images are captured on digital X-ray sensors rather than on photographic film.

This saves us the time required for chemical processing of traditional X-rays. It also allows digital transfer and enhancement of the images to give us a more detailed and accurate view.

How do X-Rays work?

Radiography is a quick, painless process that passes X-ray beams through the body to reveal images. The appearance of the images captured is based on the density of the materials the beams pass through. For example, bones that are dense by nature show up as white. The air in the lungs shows up much darker. Muscles and fat appear as shades of gray.

UCA is staffed by radiologists trained to recognize the variations in images and any abnormalities they portray. The results are then used by your medical examiner to determine the best course of treatment.

For evaluation of less-dense areas such as joints, muscles, and tendons, an MRI may be required. Or, for more complicated trauma cases, a CT scan may be needed to clearly show details too difficult to see on an X-ray.

If you have an injury or illness that may require an X-ray, our medical staff can give you the care you need quickly, efficiently, and affordably. We’ll provide the evaluation, services, and any prescriptions you need to get you back to your everyday life in no time.

If you are interested in proceeding with an X-Ray, contact us and request an appointment, we will schedule this promptly.

Available hours of our X-Ray services:
Monday – Friday: 8am to 12:30pm, 2pm to 5pm
Saturday: 8am to 12pm