ON-SITE X-RAY · PETOSKEY, MI

Walk-in X-ray. Same-visit answers.

If you've broken something, can't catch your breath, or need imaging fast — we can image and read your X-ray during your visit. No second appointment, no separate facility, no driving across town.

Open 7 days a week · No appointment needed · 624 Charlevoix Ave., Petoskey

WHAT WE IMAGE

Common reasons patients walk in for an X-ray.

If you're not sure whether X-ray is the right test for what you're feeling — call us. We'll help you figure it out.

i.

Suspected Fractures & Breaks

The most common reason patients walk in for an X-ray. Wrists, ankles, hands, feet, ribs, and more — we can confirm or rule out a fracture and splint it during the same visit.

ii.

Suspected Pneumonia

Persistent cough, fever, chest tightness, or shortness of breath? A chest X-ray helps us identify or rule out pneumonia — and start the right treatment quickly.

iii.

Kidney Stones

Sharp flank or back pain, blood in your urine, or pain that comes in waves can point to kidney stones. X-ray helps us evaluate and decide on next steps.

iv.

Sprains & Joint Injuries

Even if a bone isn't broken, X-ray helps rule out fracture so we can confidently treat a sprain. We splint, brace, and refer to orthopedics when needed.

v.

Foreign Body Localization

Stepped on something, swallowed something, or have something embedded? X-ray locates metal, glass, and other dense foreign bodies so we can remove them safely.

vi.

Chest & Abdominal Pain Workup

Chest discomfort, abdominal pain, or unexplained pressure can sometimes be evaluated with X-ray as part of a broader workup — alongside EKG and on-site lab.

When to skip urgent care and head to the ER: Severe difficulty breathing, suspected stroke, severe chest pain with arm or jaw pain, suspected spinal injury, or any life-threatening situation. When in doubt, call 911.

HOW IT WORKS

Three steps from walking in to having answers.

You don't need an appointment, a referral, or paperwork to be seen. Here's how a typical X-ray visit goes.

i.

Walk in & check in

Stop by 624 Charlevoix Avenue during open hours. Bring your insurance card and ID. Our front desk gets you registered and into a room as quickly as possible.

Typical Time

5–10 minutes

ii.

See a provider & get imaged

A provider evaluates your symptoms and decides whether an X-ray is the right test. If it is, our trained staff takes the images right here in the clinic — no second appointment, no separate facility.

Typical Time

15–25 minutes

iii.

Get your results & plan

Your provider reviews the images during your visit, explains what they show, and walks you through next steps — whether that's a splint, a prescription, a referral, or rest at home.

Typical Time

10–15 minutes

What to bring

  • A photo ID (driver's license is fine)
  • Your insurance card
  • List of current medications
  • Brief description of how/when the injury happened
WHY IT MATTERS

X-ray here vs. X-ray at the ER.

If your situation doesn't require the emergency room, here's why coming to us makes more sense.

AT BAY URGENT CARE

Walk in. Image. Done.

Typical Wait

Most patients seen in under 30 minutes

Typical Cost

A fraction of an ER visit

Imaging Done Where

In our X-ray room, steps away

Results Reviewed By

Your provider, during your visit

AT THE EMERGENCY ROOM

Triage. Wait. Wait again.

Typical Wait

Often 2+ hours for non-critical care

Typical Cost

10x the cost of urgent care

Imaging Done Where

A separate radiology department

Results Reviewed By

A provider you may not see again

READY FOR ANSWERS

If something hurts, walk in.

No appointment needed. Bring your insurance card and a brief description of how the injury happened. We'll image, read, and have a plan for you before you leave.

Open 7 days a week · Mon–Fri 8 AM – 6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM – 3 PM · 624 Charlevoix Ave., Petoskey