X-Ray
NOTICE: Appointment booking for X-Ray will be unavailable on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 0000 – 0600 for routine IT updates. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for any inconvenience.
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An x-ray takes images of internal body structures (bones and soft tissue) to help see an injury or disease. The x-ray using energy sources such as the high frequency electromagnetic radiation.
There are many different types of x-rays. Please read the preparation instructions provided to you.
Please note: X-ray walk-in service is suspended at all sites across Nova Scotia Health. Patients requiring an x-ray should phone the local number listed below to make an appointment for your x-ray. Some locations also have online appointment booking available.
Patients with requisitions for general x-rays can book an appointment at https://booking.nshealth.ca
Clients in central zone* can also call 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to schedule an appointment.
*What zone am I in?
Please call toll free at 1-844-I-REBOOK (1-844-473-2665). You will be asked to select the location of your x-ray appointment.
You will be connected with a team member who can cancel your appointment and help arrange for a new appointment.
*The DI Re-Book line does not currently connect patients to the IWK Health Centre. If you're trying to re-book or cancel an IWK Diagnostic Imaging appointment, you must call one of the following numbers:
NOTICE: Appointment booking for X-Ray will be unavailable on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 0000 – 0600 for routine IT updates. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for any inconvenience.
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
General inquiries:
Tel: 902-752-7600 x 2920
There are one or more unplanned disruptions affecting this location. Click here for more information.
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
General inquiries:
Tel: 902-597-7128
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
General inquiries:
Tel: 902-532-2381
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
General inquiries:
Tel: 902-876-6429
Services are only available to adult (16+) patients at this location.
All bookings can be made by calling 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782
Patients with requisitions for general x-rays can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca or call 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to schedule an appointment.
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
General inquiries:
Tel: 902-336-2200 x 243
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
General inquiries:
Tel: 902-567-7778
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
All bookings can be made by calling 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782
Patients with requisitions for general x-rays can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca or call 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to schedule an appointment.
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
General inquiries:
Tel: 902-893-5532
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
General inquiries:
Tel: 902-667-5400 x 6156
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
All bookings can be made by calling 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782
Patients with requisitions for general x-rays can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca or call 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to schedule an appointment.
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
Patients with requisitions for general x-rays can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca or call 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to schedule an appointment.
There are one or more unplanned disruptions affecting this location. Click here for more information.
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
General inquiries:
Tel: 1-877-742-2571
There are one or more unplanned disruptions affecting this location. Click here for more information.
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
General inquiries:
Tel: 902-542-2266
There are one or more unplanned disruptions affecting this location. Click here for more information.
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
General inquiries:
Tel: 902-366-2794
A referral (requisition) from your doctor and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
General inquiries:
Tel: 902-885-2554
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
General inquiries:
Tel: 1-833-420-0844
There are one or more visitor advisories for this clinic, program or service. Click here for more information.
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
General inquiries:Tel: 902-842-2832
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
General inquiries:
Tel: 902-533-3702
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
Patients with requisitions for general x-rays can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca or call 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to schedule an appointment.
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
Patients with requisitions for general x-rays can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca or call 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to schedule an appointment.
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
General inquiries:
Tel: 902-258-1922
There are one or more unplanned disruptions affecting this location. Click here for more information.
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
General inquiries:
Tel: 902-657-2382
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
All bookings can be made by calling 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
General inquiries:
Tel: 902-592-3320
There are one or more unplanned disruptions affecting this location. Click here for more information.
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
General inquiries (Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Tel: 902-243-2521x1
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
General inquiries:
Tel: 902-794-5409
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
General inquiries:
Tel: 902-354-3173
There are one or more unplanned disruptions affecting this location. Click here for more information.
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
General inquiries:
Tel: 1-877-742-2571
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
General inquiries:
Tel: 902-224-4011
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
General inquiries:
Tel: 902-825-3411
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
General inquiries:
Tel: 902-254-2540x1
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
General inquiries:
Tel: 902-527-5227
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
General inquiries:
Tel: 902-867-4500 x 4524
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
General inquiries:
Tel: 902-522-2882
There are one or more unplanned disruptions affecting this location. Click here for more information.
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
General inquiries:
Tel: 902-625-3100
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
General inquiries:
Tel: 902-889-2200
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
General inquiries:
Tel: 902-679-3819x2
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
All bookings can be made by calling 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782
Patients with requisitions for general x-rays can book an appointment at this location online at https://booking.nshealth.ca or call 902-473-7771 or toll-free at 1-833-952-2782, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. to schedule an appointment.
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
General inquiries:
Tel: 902-295-2718
There are one or more unplanned disruptions affecting this location. Click here for more information.
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
General inquiries:
Tel: 902-538-7653
There are one or more visitor advisories for this clinic, program or service. Click here for more information.
A referral (requisition) from your primary care provider and an appointment are required for an x-ray.
General inquiries:
Tel: 1-877-742-2571
X-rays are the most common type of diagnostic imaging test. They can be used to identify a fractured bone, a chest infection, something blocking the bowel, and more. Topics include: who will do the X-ray, how long it will take, what happens during, and what to do if you are pregnant.