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Bethlehem Ultrasound
Private Service, Radiology, Pregnancy Ultrasound
Today
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
Bethlehem Ultrasound provides state-of-the-art ultrasound technology as a diagnostic imaging tool in modern and comfortable rooms within the Bethlehem shopping complex.
Ultrasound doesn’t use radiation and is considered completely safe for everyone, including children and during pregnancy.
We provide a full range of ultrasound examinations including:
Staff
Our two sonographers are a husband and wife team dedicated to providing leading ultrasound services.
- Sonographers: Brendon Cosford (Director) and Melanie Cosford
- Radiologist: see below
- Receptionist: Lisa Edmonds
Read more about our team here
Consultants
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Dr Malcolm Hudson
Radiologist
Ages
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua, Youth / Rangatahi, Child / Tamariki
How do I access this service?
Make an appointment, Referral
Referral Expectations
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
We are a Southern Cross Affiliated Provider.
Hours
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (26 Jan).
Languages Spoken
English
Procedures / Treatments
In ultrasound, a beam of sound at a very high frequency (that cannot be heard) is sent into the body from a small vibrating crystal in a hand-held scanner head. When the beam meets a surface between tissues of different density, echoes of the sound beam are sent back into the scanner head. The time between sending the sound and receiving the echo back is fed into a computer, which in turn creates an image that is projected on a television screen. Ultrasound is a very safe type of imaging; this is why it is so widely used during pregnancy. Doppler Ultrasound A Doppler study is a noninvasive test that can be used to evaluate blood flow by bouncing high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) off red blood cells. The Doppler Effect is a change in the frequency of sound waves caused by moving objects. A Doppler study can estimate how fast blood flows by measuring the rate of change in its pitch (frequency). A Doppler study can help diagnose bloody clots, heart and leg valve problems and blocked or narrowed arteries. What to expect? After lying down, the area to be examined will be exposed. Generally a contact gel will be used between the scanner head and skin. The scanner head is then pressed against your skin and moved around and over the area to be examined. At the same time the internal images will appear onto a screen
In ultrasound, a beam of sound at a very high frequency (that cannot be heard) is sent into the body from a small vibrating crystal in a hand-held scanner head. When the beam meets a surface between tissues of different density, echoes of the sound beam are sent back into the scanner head. The time between sending the sound and receiving the echo back is fed into a computer, which in turn creates an image that is projected on a television screen. Ultrasound is a very safe type of imaging; this is why it is so widely used during pregnancy. Doppler Ultrasound A Doppler study is a noninvasive test that can be used to evaluate blood flow by bouncing high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) off red blood cells. The Doppler Effect is a change in the frequency of sound waves caused by moving objects. A Doppler study can estimate how fast blood flows by measuring the rate of change in its pitch (frequency). A Doppler study can help diagnose bloody clots, heart and leg valve problems and blocked or narrowed arteries. What to expect? After lying down, the area to be examined will be exposed. Generally a contact gel will be used between the scanner head and skin. The scanner head is then pressed against your skin and moved around and over the area to be examined. At the same time the internal images will appear onto a screen
Disability Assistance
Mobility parking space, Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet
Parking
Free patient parking is available at the shopping centre.
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Contact Details
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(07) 577 9255
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Fax
(07) 281 2623
Healthlink EDI
bethultr
Email
Website
Shop A3, Bethlehem Town Centre, 19 Bethlehem Road
Bethlehem
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty 3110
Street Address
Shop A3, Bethlehem Town Centre, 19 Bethlehem Road
Bethlehem
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty 3110
Postal Address
PO Box 16215
Bethlehem Town Centre
Tauranga 3110
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This page was last updated at 11:40AM on January 23, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Bethlehem Ultrasound.