Radiology in Medellín · Colombia 2026
X-rays in Medellín: diagnostic centers, equipment, and how to access the service
Everything about X-ray services in Medellín — diagnostic imaging centers, clinics with radiology available, EPS coverage, and private options. And for institutions: digital X-ray equipment available in Antioquia
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GSMED Imaging technical team — presence in Medellín and throughout Colombia
Based on public information about the diagnostic imaging services of health institutions in Medellín and Antioquia — Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe, Clínica Universitaria Bolivariana, IPS Universitaria, Clínica Las Américas, Centro de Diagnóstico Médico de Antioquia (CDMA), and radiology equipment market data in Medellín 2026.
May 2026Medellín · Antioquia · Colombia 2026
Medellín is Colombia's second medical city — with a highly complex hospital infrastructure that includes first-rate diagnostic imaging centers. This guide helps you find the right X-ray service in Medellín if you are a patient, and understand the radiology equipment market in Antioquia if you are an institution that needs to equip itself.
1. X-ray services in Medellín — overview
Medellín has a diagnostic imaging network that ranges from highly complex university hospitals to easily accessible private diagnostic centers. The city is home to some of Colombia's most renowned health institutions, and the radiology services of these institutions have state-of-the-art equipment.
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Medical city of Colombia — the country's second hospital hub after Bogotá
EPS
Radiography is covered by the PBS when ordered by the treating physician — no cost at EPS
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Typical wait time for urgent radiography at private centers in Medellín
DR
Direct digital — current standard in Medellín diagnostic centers
2. Main diagnostic imaging centers with X-rays in Medellín
| Institution |
Level |
X-ray services |
Access |
| Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe |
Highly complex
General RX, multislice CT, MRI, mammography, fluoroscopy |
EPS · Private · Emergencies |
| Clínica Universitaria Bolivariana |
Highly complex
Digital RX, CT, MRI, digital mammography, densitometry |
EPS · Private · Emergencies |
IPS Universitaria (El Volador Branch)
Highly complex
Digital RX, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine |
EPS Sura · Private |
| Clínica Las Américas AUNA |
Highly complex
Digital RX, dual-energy CT, 3T MRI, mammography |
EPS · Private · Emergencies |
Centro de Diagnóstico Médico de Antioquia (CDMA)
Specialized center
Digital RX, ultrasounds, mammography, densitometry |
Private · EPS agreements |
Laboratorio Clínico VID
Specialized center
Chest RX, limb RX, ultrasounds |
Private · Agreements |
Imágenes y Diagnósticos RIESGO (IDR)
Specialized center
Digital RX, ultrasounds, CT, mammography |
Private · EPS agreements |
3. How to access X-rays in Medellín — according to your situation
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If you have EPS in Medellín
Simple radiography (chest, limbs, spine) is covered by the PBS when ordered by the treating physician at your EPS's IPS. The process: consultation with the doctor → medical order → EPS authorization (automatic in many cases for simple RX) → appointment at the assigned radiology IPS. For urgent RX in hospital emergencies, no prior authorization is required. Wait time for scheduled simple RX through EPS in Medellín: 2–7 business days depending on the EPS.
→ No cost · Medical order required · 2–7 business days
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If you pay privately in Medellín
At private diagnostic centers in Medellín, you can access X-rays without a prior appointment (at some centers) or with a same-day appointment. You do not need a medical order in the private sector (although it is recommended to have one for the correct guidance of the study). Approximate prices in Medellín: chest RX $60,000–$120,000 COP, limb RX $50,000–$100,000 COP, spine RX $70,000–$150,000 COP. Prices are slightly lower in Medellín than in Bogotá.
→ Immediate access · No wait · $60,000–$150,000 COP depending on the study
4. For institutions in Medellín: equip or upgrade your radiology service
Medellín and the metropolitan area of the Aburrá Valley have a major concentration of clinics, health centers, medical offices, and diagnostic centers that need X-ray equipment. GSMED Imaging serves health institutions in Antioquia with digital radiology equipment with INVIMA registration and service authorization.
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Technical advice in Medellín: our engineers visit your institution in Medellín to assess the space, electrical infrastructure, and clinical needs before recommending the right equipment.
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Authorization process in Antioquia: we support the entire process — medical physicist concept, ANLA license request, and authorization before the Antioquia Health Secretariat (IPS authorization before SISPRO).
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Installation and commissioning: certified technicians install and calibrate the equipment in your room, with the delivery of technical protocols and training for radiology technical staff.
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Technical support in Medellín: corrective maintenance response in Medellín within the response time guaranteed by contract.
GSMED Imaging — radiology equipment with coverage in Medellín and Antioquia GSMED Imaging distributes digital X-ray (DR) equipment, mammographs, and fluoroscopy equipment throughout Colombia, with technical service coverage in Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, Bucaramanga, and intermediate cities in Antioquia. The equipment includes INVIMA registration, manufacturer warranty, advice for authorization before the Antioquia Health Secretariat, and technical staff training.
Can I get an X-ray in Medellín without a medical order?
In the private sector (private diagnostic centers), yes — you can access most simple X-rays without a prior medical order. However, it is always recommended to have the medical order to ensure that the technician correctly guides the study (requested projections, exact anatomical region) and so that the radiologist has the clinical context when interpreting the image. In the EPS system, the medical order from the treating physician is mandatory for PBS coverage.
X-ray equipment for institutions in Medellín and Antioquia — GSMED
Digital DR systems with ANLA authorization, local technical support in Medellín, and financing available.
Contact the Medellín team →
