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X-ray

Imaging can be used as a tool for examining diseases and monitoring treatment.

The most common examination is a basic x-ray, which is the typical x-ray examination. In addition, imaging examinations include ultrasound, computerised tomography, MRI, mammography, vascular and fluoroscopy examinations. At a doctor's request, the radiologist may also perform various procedures and take samples. 

Physiological studies include exercise tests and lung function measurements. Neurophysiological examinations are done for epilepsy (EEG), sleep disorders and nerve damage.

You need a doctor's referral for imaging examinations.  

Your doctor, or in some cases a nurse, will give you information on your examination results. 

The images and a radiologist's written report are saved electronically in your patient records, at which point they are available to your doctor for diagnosis and for planning your treatment.

Appointments

Appointments for examinations are made in the unit where you are receiving treatment, or you can book appointments for a basic x-ray examination by telephone. 

Imaging centre

The imaging centre performs studies in different departments for clinical radiology, clinical physiology and nuclear medicine, clinical neurophysiology and clinical pathology.

  • Basic x-ray examinations are performed at all our clinics. You can choose the location that suits you best. Ultrasound examinations are performed at all sites except the Siilainen health station.

  • Mammography and computerised tomography examinations, MRIs, vascular and coronary examinations and all the other examinations are performed at the departments in the Central Hospital.

Contact information

North Karelia Central Hospital

The North Karelia Central Hospital is located in Joensuu. The North Karelia Central Hospital provides extensive emergency care, and it has for long been one of Finland's most profitable central hospitals. In national comparisons, the quality of hospital care and patient safety are some of the highest.


The Central Hospital has all of the most important specialities except open heart surgery and neurosurgery.


The main lobby has a waiting area, a registration point and a caretaker's information desk.


Customer parking

The indoors car park is located directly to the left of the hospital entrance.


There are also a few parking spaces outdoors in the hospital area. In front of the main entrance and emergency clinic there are 30 minute parking spaces for escorting and pickup traffic.


Parking in the hospital area is mainly subject to a fee. There are only a few parking disc spaces with no fee, and the entire area is subject to parking supervision. There are disabled parking spaces next to the main entrance and on the 2nd floor of the indoors car park, for example.

Available languages: Finnish, English.

Imaging services
X-ray/radiology: Ground floor of wing E, entry through the main doors of the main building. PET: Building L2, basement floor. Entry from Sammonkatu, follow the signs. Physiology: Ground floor of wing D. Neurophysiology: Building A, 10th floor.

Visiting information

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Contact information

X-ray customer service

+358 13 330 2128
Mon–Fri 7:30–15:00

By calling this number, you can make appointments in any location and receive advice related to examinations if necessary.