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EchoNorth

Private Service, Radiology, Pregnancy Ultrasound, Vein Treatment

Today

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Description

Welcome to EchoNorth, your ultrasound specialists. We are a locally owned and operated close knit, friendly group of dedicated professionals who aim to make you feel comfortable and at ease during your examination.
Our sonographers and radiologists have extensive ultrasound training and a commitment to continuing medical education in this area and we use only top-of-the-line equipment.

Our Services

Staff

Angela:    Director/ Senior Sonographer
Lisa:         Clinical Lead Sonographer
Emma:     Senior Sonographer
Sarah:      Practice Manager
Ally:         Operations Officer & PACS Administrator
Corrine:   Accounts Administrator
Karen:      Administrator
Rachel:    Administrator

Read about our team here

Consultants

Doctors

How do I access this service?

Referral

  • A referral is necessary for any type of scan.
  • A referral is not necessary for varicose veins assessment and treatment.

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Referral Expectations

Referrers: please click on the link for online referral form, referral pads and image and report access.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

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We are Southern Cross Affiliated Providers and NIB first choice members.

Hours

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Northland Anniversary (27 Jan), 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).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Open 24 Dec (8:00 AM – 2:00 PM). Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English

Procedures / Treatments

Ultrasound

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.

General & Vascular Ultrasound Scans

EchoNorth offer a full range of general and vascular ultrasounds and procedures. Read more here

EchoNorth offer a full range of general and vascular ultrasounds and procedures. Read more here
Musculoskeletal and Injury Ultrasound Scans

EchoNorth offer a full range of musculoskeletal ultrasound services including hernia and foreign body scans. Read more here.

EchoNorth offer a full range of musculoskeletal ultrasound services including hernia and foreign body scans. Read more here.
Injury Treatment

Ultrasound Guided Steroid Injections also known as cortisone injections are used to treat painful conditions of the joints and soft tissues. Click here for more information.

Ultrasound Guided Steroid Injections also known as cortisone injections are used to treat painful conditions of the joints and soft tissues.  Click here for more information. 
Varicose Veins - Diagnosis & Treatment

Click here to read about our varicose veins assessment and treatment service.

Click here to read about our varicose veins assessment and treatment service.
Ultrasound Guided Biopsies

EchoNorth offer both Ultrasound Guided Biopsies and Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) services. Read more here

EchoNorth offer both Ultrasound Guided Biopsies and Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) services. Read more here
Special Procedures

HyCoSy and SIS

Maternity Ultrasound Scans

Click here to read about our pregnancy scan service.

Click here to read about our pregnancy scan service.

Disability Assistance

Mobility parking space, Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet

Parking

Free patient parking is provided

Pharmacy

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Contact Details

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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21/50 Kioreroa Road
Port Whangārei
Whangārei
Northland 0110

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21/50 Kioreroa Road
Port Whangārei
Whangārei
Northland 0110

This page was last updated at 12:19PM on December 9, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by EchoNorth.