Our imaging technology provides the best picture of your health
Before you make any decisions about your medical care, you deserve the most accurate and comprehensive information possible. Novant Health Imaging at Matthews Medical Center gives you access to advanced imaging technology so you and your providers can get a clear picture of your current health. Our imaging center is located within Novant Health Matthews Medical Center on Matthews Township Parkway. We are easily reached from Independence Boulevard and Interstate 485, and are convenient to Ballantyne, Waxhaw and Indian Trail.
Our Services
The highly trained technologists at Novant Health Imaging at Matthews Medical Center work to explain every imaging procedure so you are comfortable with the care you receive. Our services include:
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Computer-assisted tomography (CT)
- Ultrasound
- X-ray
- Nuclear medicine
- Positron emission tomography (PET)
Learn more about these imaging services as well as services offered at other Novant Health locations.
Imaging Appointments
To get an appointment for most diagnostic imaging procedures, you typically must have a referral and physician's order. Start with talking with your primary care provider about your concern. They can help get you on the path to getting an imaging referral if needed. Novant Health imaging centers accept all physician imaging orders.
If you have had a previous imaging procedure and need new images, you do not need go back to the same imaging center you went to before. Our radiologists can request the images from your previous exam(s) to compare to your new results.
It is important that you keep your scheduled imaging appointment. If you will be late due to an emergency, please call our scheduling team as soon as possible to cancel or reschedule.
What to Bring
Please bring the following documents to your appointment. Make sure your insurance card is current for the date of your exam.
Costs & Insurance
Insurance company approval may be required (“prior authorization”) even with valid imaging orders from your provider.
Appointment costs vary depending on specific procedure, your insurance coverage, and the imaging center. Good faith estimates are provided and discounted services may be available if you don't have insurance.
Be sure to take advantage of our many free healthcare cost resources — including financial navigators — to learn more.
Your Imaging Results
A radiologist will review your medical images and report their findings to your doctor 24 to 72 hours after your exam. (Your doctor can also request to view the images online.) Your doctor will contact you to discuss your results and any next steps.
Take advantage of Novant Health MyChart to:
- View your imaging results as soon as they’re available
- Contact your doctor
- Set up follow up appointments