X-ray imaging (X-ray)
X-ray is the fundamental radiological examination for detecting bone disease or injury. It uses low doses of ionising (X-ray) radiation. An image of a particular part of the body is formed based on how the X-ray beams are attenuated as they pass through the body's different tissues. The examination is usually performed in two projections at right angles to each other. In certain cases, specific projections or functional imaging may also be used.
The examination is well suited to imaging bones, whereas soft tissues (muscles, tendons, intra-articular structures) are poorly visualised.
Book an appointmentDo I need to prepare for the examination?
No special preparation is needed for an X-ray examination.
If you are pregnant or there is a possibility that you may be, you must inform the staff without fail, as in that case the appropriateness of the examination needs to be weighed against the potential harmful effect of X-rays on the foetus.
We recommend that before the examination you remove any metal objects (jewellery, glasses, piercings, etc.) from the area being imaged. During the examination, you will also be asked to remove clothing from that area.
What happens during the examination?
You lie down on the X-ray table. The radiographer positions you appropriately for the area being imaged and, if necessary, supports the part of the body being examined so that it is held as still as possible. For the best image quality, it is important that you do not move during the procedure. The X-ray tube is then positioned over the area being examined and the image is taken.
The examination takes around 5–10 minutes. X-ray imaging is painless.
If you are pregnant or there is a possibility that you may be, you must inform the staff without fail, as in that case the appropriateness of the examination needs to be weighed against the potential harmful effect of X-rays on the foetus.
Types of examinations
We offer a wide range of X-ray examinations. Take a look.
- Chest X-ray
- X-ray of joints and the skeleton
Appointments
We offer several ways to book an appointment. Choose the one that suits you.
How to book
- In person – every working day during office hours: between 8:00 and 20:00.
- By post – to the address: MDT&T d.o.o., Lavričeva ulica 1, 2000 Maribor.
- Via our website or by email – to the address: mr@mdt.si.
- By telephone – every working day between 8:00 and 20:00 on: 02 23 53 552 and 02 23 53 553.
You can also book healthcare services online at cakalnedobe.ezdrav.si and zvem.ezdrav.si.
Book an appointmentWaiting time
Check the waiting times for X-ray imaging.
Waiting time for examinations of insured patients with a referral under the contract with ZZZS (the Health Insurance Institute of Slovenia) as at 26 May 2026 (the date is updated whenever the information changes).
In accordance with the Rules on maximum waiting times for individual healthcare services and on the management of waiting lists, you can check waiting times on the website of NIJZ (the National Institute of Public Health): NIJZ.
Person responsible for the waiting list
- Dr Marko Jevšek, MD, specialist radiologist (mr@mdt.si, tel.: 02 23 53 552)
- Tomaž Friedrich, MD, specialist radiologist (mr@mdt.si, tel.: 02 23 53 552)
Waiting time – X-ray imaging
- Regular – X-ray imaging: 21 days
- Fast – X-ray imaging: 16 days
- Very fast – X-ray imaging: 14 days
- Urgent – X-ray imaging: within 24 hours (subject to slot availability)
Diagnostic imaging in the Diagnostični center Bled Group
The Diagnostični center Bled Group is the largest provider of diagnostic imaging in Slovenia. Every year we perform 130,000 MRI and 25,000 CT examinations on state-of-the-art equipment.
Appointments are available with a referral, for self-paying patients and for insurance companies.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is one of our main radiology services — within the Group it is performed at MDT&T and also at MTC Fontana in Maribor and Medilab in Ljubljana. At MDT&T we also perform X-ray examinations, while CT examinations (computed tomography) are performed at MTC Fontana and Medilab.
We have prepared summary tables to make booking MRI and CT examinations within the Group easier.
List of MRI examinations (PDF, in Slovenian) List of CT examinations (PDF, in Slovenian) Leaflet: MRI, CT and X-ray (PDF, in Slovenian)