CT Scan in Aurora, Newmarket and Northern York Region: Book Close to Home.

If you live in Aurora or Newmarket and your doctor has ordered a CT scan, you have more choice than the name printed on your requisition suggests. King City Diagnostic Imaging has easy access from Aurora, Newmarket and Richmond Hill, and we book CT scans by appointment with a requisition from a physician or nurse practitioner.

Quick Facts: CT Scans for Aurora and Newmarket Patients

CT requires a requisition from a physician or nurse practitioner and is booked by appointment. CT scans are OHIP-insured when medically necessary, and our staff confirm coverage for your exam when you book. Saturday appointments are available. A radiologist reviews your images within 24 to 48 hours, and the report is faxed to your referring physician.

Several hospitals and clinics in York Region offer CT, and wait times vary between them, even for patients in the same priority level. Your doctor’s requisition is usually written for a specific facility, but you can ask whether it can be sent somewhere else. Our guide to CT scans in Ontario explains how priority levels work and how to find a shorter queue.

Ontario assigns every imaging requisition a priority level from 1 to 4, and a radiologist decides which one applies based on your symptoms, your history and clinical guidelines. The targets are 24 hours for emergent scans, 48 hours for urgent scans, 10 days for semi-urgent scans and 28 days for non-urgent scans. Ask your doctor’s office which priority your requisition carries.

If your scan is non-urgent and the appointment you were offered is far away, it is reasonable to ask whether the requisition can go to a facility that can see you sooner. Our article on imaging wait times and OHIP coverage in Ontario explains how the system works and what you are entitled to ask for.

• Easy access from Aurora, Newmarket and Richmond Hill
• Free on-site parking, including free accessible parking
• A ground-floor clinic with wheelchair-accessible entry and washrooms
• CT appointments Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and Saturday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• Reports to your referring physician within 24 to 48 hours of your scan

Doctors order CT exams to check for internal bleeding or injuries after an accident, to find the cause of sudden, unexplained pain, to guide a biopsy, surgery or radiation treatment, and to see whether a disease or cancer treatment is working. CT can examine the head, sinuses, chest, abdomen, pelvis, spine and joints, and it shows bones, organs, soft tissues and blood vessels in far more detail than a standard X-ray. Your doctor decides which exam answers your question, and sometimes an ultrasound is the better first test. Learn more on our CT scan page.

The clinic is at Unit 1, Building H, 1700 King Road, King City, ON L7B 0N1, with access from Highway 400 and Highway 404. Parking is free, and the clinic is on the ground floor with wheelchair-accessible entry. Check live traffic for the day and time of your appointment, leave extra time, and arrive 15 minutes early to check in.

CT appointments run Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and Saturday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The clinic is closed on statutory holidays. If you need an X-ray without an appointment, our guide to walk-in X-ray for Richmond Hill and Aurora patients explains how that works.

CT scans at King City Diagnostic Imaging are booked by appointment.

If your provider has ordered a CT scan along with an X-ray or ultrasound, ask us about scheduling them at the same location. King City offers walk-in X-ray and ultrasound by appointment, so ask our staff when you call about the best way to schedule everything your provider has requested.

1. Ask your doctor’s office to send your CT requisition to King City Diagnostic Imaging. They can use our CT scan requisition form.
2. If you hold the paper requisition yourself, call 905-539-0555 or book online and upload it.
3. Ask whether an earlier time or a Saturday slot is available if timing matters to you.
4. Keep any existing appointment until your King City time is confirmed, then cancel the other so someone else can use it.

Before your doctor’s office sends the requisition, a few questions can prevent delays:

• Can this requisition be sent to King City Diagnostic Imaging?
• What priority level does it carry?
• Does the exam use contrast, and is recent bloodwork needed?
• Is the area to be scanned clearly stated, and is the referring provider’s fax number included, since that is where the report is sent?
• Should I keep my current appointment until the new one is confirmed?

Our step-by-step guide to booking a CT scan in Ontario walks through each of these in more detail.

Contrast is a special liquid that helps blood vessels, organs and other tissues stand out on the images. It may be given by mouth or through an IV. You may be asked not to eat for a few hours beforehand and to drink water as instructed, and a recent blood test may be required before a contrast CT. Tell staff about any previous reaction to contrast dye or iodine, kidney problems or diabetes medications. Our CT scan preparation checklist has the details.

Preparation depends on the area being scanned and whether contrast is needed. Bring your requisition, Ontario Health Card, a list of current medications and any prior imaging reports, and arrive 15 minutes early. Our CT scan preparation checklist covers clothing, fasting for contrast, and what to tell staff.

Check in at reception 15 minutes before your appointment time, and the CT technologist will call you when it is your turn. The technologist confirms your exam instructions, and you may be asked to change into a gown and remove metal from the area being scanned. During the scan you lie on a table that slides through the opening of a ring-shaped scanner, and you may be asked to hold your breath for a few seconds. If contrast is needed, you may receive it by mouth or through an IV, and a temporary warm sensation is common. Afterwards you can return to your regular activities.

King City is a ground-floor clinic with wheelchair-accessible entry and washrooms.

You do not need to change doctors or move your care. Your requisition can come from your family doctor, specialist or nurse practitioner in Aurora or Newmarket. A radiologist analyzes your images within 24 to 48 hours, and the report is faxed to your referring physician, who discusses the results with you and arranges any follow-up.

If you are comparing options across the region, these guides may help:

• CT scan in Toronto and the GTA: how to book at King City
• CT scan in Richmond Hill, Vaughan and Markham
• How to book a CT scan in Ontario

Do I need a referral for a CT scan in Aurora or Newmarket?

Yes. In Ontario, a CT scan requires a requisition from a physician or nurse practitioner, wherever you are scanned.

Can I walk in for a CT scan?

No. CT is by appointment only. Walk-in service at King City is for X-ray.

Who gives me my CT results?

A radiologist analyzes your images within 24 to 48 hours, and the report is faxed to your referring physician. Your referring provider discusses the results with you and arranges any follow-up.

Is a CT scan covered by OHIP?

CT scans are OHIP-insured when they are medically necessary and ordered by a physician or nurse practitioner. Coverage depends on your eligibility and the exam requested, and we confirm whether your scan is covered before your exam.

How long does a CT scan take?

The scan itself is quick, with the scanner taking images in just a few minutes. The rest of your visit is check-in, instructions from the technologist and, for some exams, contrast.

Is the clinic wheelchair accessible?

Yes. King City is a ground-floor clinic with wheelchair-accessible entry and washrooms, and free accessible parking is available.

What if I am pregnant or may be pregnant?

Tell staff before the examination. Alternative imaging such as ultrasound may be considered when appropriate.

Can my family doctor in Aurora or Newmarket send the requisition?

Yes. We accept requisitions from physicians and nurse practitioners anywhere in the GTA. If you are unsure whether your requisition can be used here, call 905-539-0555 before you book.

Is the radiation from a CT scan a concern?

CT scans use ionizing radiation, so the decision to scan is based on clinical need and the expected diagnostic benefit compared with the small risk of radiation exposure. The dose is kept as low as reasonably achievable while maintaining diagnostic image quality.

Call 905-539-0555 or book your appointment online. Learn more about CT scans at King City Diagnostic Imaging.