Frequently Asked Questions
Medical Imaging Services in Brampton, Caledon & Oakville
Your comprehensive guide to diagnostic imaging services at Gam Diagnostic Imaging clinics across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
About Our Services
We provide comprehensive diagnostic imaging services across our 8 GTA locations including:
Yes, all of our mammography centres across Brampton, Caledon & Oakville are affiliated with the Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP). We provide:
- Free mammography screening for women 40-74 years old
- Self-referred breast cancer screening for eligible patients
- Digital mammography with certified technologists
- Same-day appointments available for urgent referrals
Our certified sonographers provide comprehensive ultrasound services including:
Clinic Locations & Online Appointment Booking
Gam Diagnostic Imaging operates 8 multimodality medical imaging clinics strategically located across:
- Brampton medical imaging clinics - Multiple locations serving Brampton residents
- Oakville imaging clinic - Full-service diagnostic center in Oakville
- Caledon area medical imaging - Serving the Caledon community
All locations offer walk-in X-ray services and appointment-based imaging.
Yes, we offer convenient online appointment booking for most diagnostic imaging services. You can:
- Book ultrasound appointments online 24/7
- Schedule mammography and bone density scans online
- Call our individual clinic locations for same-day X-ray appointments
- Access our online booking system through gamdi.ca
- Receive appointment confirmations via email and text
Our diagnostic imaging clinic hours vary by location:
- Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (most services available)
- Saturday: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM (ultrasound and X-ray services)
- Sunday: By appointment only at select Brampton and Oakville locations
- Walk-in X-rays: Available during regular business hours at most locations
- Emergency imaging: Contact clinics directly for urgent appointments
Please contact your specific clinic location for exact hours and weekend availability.
Medical Imaging Preparation & Procedure Information
Preparation varies depending on the type of medical imaging exam:
- No special preparation required for most X-rays
- Remove jewelry, metal objects, and clothing from the imaging area
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing
- Inform technologist if you might be pregnant
- Abdominal ultrasound: Fast for 8-12 hours (no food or drink)
- Pelvic ultrasound: Drink 32 oz of water 1 hour before appointment
- Obstetrical ultrasound: Partially full bladder recommended
- Vascular ultrasound: No special preparation required
- Avoid calcium supplements 24 hours before the test
- Wear clothing without metal zippers, buttons, or underwire
- Remove jewelry and glasses during the scan
- Schedule for the week after your menstrual period
- Avoid deodorants, powders, lotions, or perfumes on chest area
- Wear a two-piece outfit for easy undressing
- Bring previous mammography images if available
We provide detailed preparation instructions when you book your appointment online or by phone.
Our imaging appointment times vary by procedure type:
Appointment times include preparation, imaging, and brief consultation with our certified technologists.
OHIP Coverage & Medical Imaging Costs in Ontario
Yes, we accept OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan) for all medically necessary imaging services when you have:
- Valid Ontario health card
- Current requisition from your healthcare provider
- Eligible medical condition requiring diagnostic imaging
OHIP-covered services include:
- Diagnostic X-rays and fluoroscopy
- Medical ultrasound examinations
- DEXA bone density scans (when medically indicated)
- OBSP mammography screening
- Echocardiograms with physician referral
We offer private-pay diagnostic imaging services for:
- Out-of-province residents visiting Ontario
- International patients and medical tourists
- Occupational health and workplace injury imaging
- Insurance medical examinations
- Expedited imaging services
- Self-referred preventive health screening
Please contact our clinics directly for current private-pay pricing for uninsured medical imaging services.
Contact Gam Diagnostic Imaging
For specific questions about our diagnostic imaging services in Brampton, Caledon and Oakville, please contact your nearest clinic location.
Visit gamdi.ca for online booking and location details