Pediatric Imaging
Contact Information
Pediatric Imaging services are available in Boston, Chelsea, MGH Chelsea HealthCare Center, Danvers and Waltham.
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Our radiologists (the doctors reading your child’s images), advanced practice providers, nurses, child life specialists, technologists and care coordinators look for every opportunity to understand and help patients and their families during the imaging process. From the moment your child arrives, we work hard to make the imaging process as comfortable as possible and aim to ease anxiety by providing child-friendly descriptions of what to expect. In many cases, this special attention can reduce or eliminate the need for sedation. Learn more about our staff.
Types of Pediatric Imaging
X-ray
We offer walk-in and scheduled X-ray services for pediatric patients at all locations where we X-ray adults. Learn more
Ultrasound
An ultrasound is a test that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of internal organs such as the abdomen, liver, pelvis or blood vessels. We offer ultrasound imaging for pediatric patients at Mass General Imaging in Boston on White 2 and Waltham. For patients ages 16 to 18 years old, we also offer ultrasound exams at the Chelsea HealthCare Center and for patients 18 years and older, we offer ultrasound imaging in Danvers as well.
CT
A CT (computed tomography) scan is a test using special X-ray equipment to take detailed images of inside the body. We offer CT imaging services for pediatric patients in Boston on Blake 2 and the Waltham location. Patients ages 16 to 18 years old can have CT imaging in Boston on Blake 2 or Yawkey 6, in Chelsea, Danvers or Waltham.
MRI
An MRI is a test that uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to take detailed images of organs and tissues. An MRI does not use radiation. Sometimes, an MRI exam requires contrast to help the radiologists see the images more clearly. We offer MRI imaging for pediatric patients at Mass General Imaging in Boston on Ellison 2, Chelsea, Danvers and Waltham.
Fluoroscopy
We offer fluoroscopy imaging services for patients ages newborn to 18 years old at Mass General Imaging in Boston on Ellison 2 and in Waltham. Fluoroscopy exams vary by site.
Nuclear Medicine
Nuclear medicine is a field of medical imaging that uses small amounts of radioactive tracer to diagnose a wide range of disease. We offer nuclear medicine imaging exams for patients ages newborn to 18 years old at Mass General Imaging in Boston on White 2.
Bone Densitometry
A bone densitometry exam helps physicians diagnose and track the treatment of osteoporosis or other conditions that cause bone loss. We offer this exam for pediatric patients ages newborn to 18 years old at Mass General Imaging – Waltham.
PET-CT
A PET-CT combines 2 types of imaging exams, PET (positron emission tomography) and CT (computed tomography) to find changes in the body at different stages of a disease. We offer PET-CT imaging for pediatric patients ages newborn to 18 years old at Mass General Imaging in Boston on Blake 2.
Pediatric Imaging Staff
Meet some of the members of the Pediatric Imaging team.
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- Chief, Pediatric Imaging
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- Child Life Specialist
Prepare for Pediatric Imaging
These videos provide information about a child’s MRI experience, how to prepare your child for an exam and what happens after an MRI.
Your Child's MRI
Take a close look at a child’s MRI experience from start to finish.
How to Prepare Your Child for an MRI
Learn how to prepare your child for an MRI, including what to expect and what to bring.
What Happens After an MRI Exam
Learn what happens after an MRI exam and the role of the pediatric radiologist interpreting the images.
Patient Resources
Learn more about pediatric imaging at Mass General. You can contact us if you have any questions.
Make an Appointment
Call the Mass General Imaging Central Scheduling Office at 617-724-9729 to schedule.
Your Child’s CT: What to Expect
Learn how you can help your child through their CT imaging and what to expect.
Your Child’s MRI: What to Expect
Learn how you can help your child through their MRI imaging and what to expect.
Your Child’s X-ray: What to expect
Learn how you can help your child during their X-ray imaging and what to expect.
Radiologists
While you may not meet them in person, you can learn more about our radiologists.
Lowering Radiation dose
Learn more about the many ways we work with families to minimize radiation dose exposure.
Your Child’s MRE: What to expect
Learn how you can help your child during their MRE imaging and what to expect.
Your Child’s GI (UGI) Series: What to expect
Learn how you can help your child during their GI (UGI) imaging and what to expect.
Pediatric Sedation and Anesthesia
Learn how you can help your child prepare for imaging with anesthesia and what to expect.
Schedule a Virtual or Telephone Visit
Care teams across Mass General for Children are available to provide care via phone or online video visits. Call 888-644-3248 to learn more.
Get Your Results
After your imaging exam, a radiologist sends a report to your doctor. Most results are in Patient Gateway. Check your account or sign up now.
Find Us
Mass General Imaging offers imaging services at several sites throughout the Greater Boston area. Find one near you.
Order Your Images
You can order a CD or DVD of your images by using the online digital request form or by visiting us in person at the main hospital in Boston.