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Pacific Radiology - Canterbury
Private Service, Radiology, Pregnancy Ultrasound
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Forté Health Building, 132 Peterborough Street, Christchurch Central
Description
Pacific Radiology is part of the RHCNZ Medical Imaging Group - New Zealand's largest leading private radiology provider, dedicated to making world-class radiology services accessible to our local communities.
Services Available:
| X-ray | US | Pregnancy US | MRI | CT | Breast Imaging | PET/CT | Bone Density | Interventional Services | Dental Imaging | |
| Ashburton | ● | ● | ● | |||||||
| ChCh - After Hours | ● | ● | ||||||||
| ChCh - Canterbury Breastcare | ● | ● | ● | |||||||
| ChCh - Forté | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||
| ChCh - Metro | ● | ● | ● | |||||||
| ChCh - Moorhouse | ● | |||||||||
| ChCh - Northwood | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||||
| ChCh - Reflect | ● | ● | ||||||||
| ChCh - Riccarton | ● | |||||||||
| ChCh - Southern Cross | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||
| ChCh - St George's | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||
| ChCh - Wigram | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||||
| Greymouth | ● | ● | ||||||||
| Rangiora | ● | ● | ● | |||||||
| Rolleston | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||||
| Timaru | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
Consultants
Note: Please note below that some people are not available at all locations.
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Dr Richard Annand
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Wayne Bailey
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Adrian Balasingam
Radiologist & Chief Medical Officer of RHCNZ
Not available on location.
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Dr Nick Begg
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr David Bell
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Latham Berry
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Eliot Bishop
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Shelley Boyd
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Marcel Brew
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Fiona Chambers
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Kevin Chen
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Rachel Claridge
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Mark Coates
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Frith Coolbear
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Lisa Debono
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Stephen Delvisco
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Conrad Dobrowolski
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Shane Dorfman
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Samuel Gane
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Silke Gelep
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Tony Goh
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Andrew Gooding
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Steve Hamilton
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Justin Hegarty
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Peter Henderson
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Ross Keenan
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr David Kerr
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Martin Krauss
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Andrew Laing
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Damon Lane
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Gary Lee
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Andrew Li
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Steven Lim
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Alistair Loan
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Andrew Lynch
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Sharyn MacDonald
Radiologist
Available at 151 Leinster Road, Strowan, Christchurch
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Dr Rachael McEwing
Managing Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr David Oneil-Kerr
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Nadir Omar
Radiologist
Not available on location.
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Dr Byron Oram
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Rima Rai
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Jeremy Sharr
Radiologist
Not available on location.
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Dr Andrew Slaven
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Lotte Steffens
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Gemma Sutherland
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Courtenay Tiffen
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Logan Walker
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Scott Wells
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Ben Wilkinson
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
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Dr Jean Zhou
Radiologist
Available at all locations.
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Make an appointment
Regional booking numbers:
- Canterbury: 0800 869 729; patientenquiries.prc@pacificradiology.com
- Canterbury Breastcare: 03 355 1194; patientenquiries.prc@pacificradiology.com
Referral
Referral Expectations
Referrers: click here for contact details, referral forms and information about direct image access
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
Pacific Radiology is an affiliated provider with Southern Cross Health Insurance.
Click here for information about payments.
Hours
Forté Health Building, 132 Peterborough Street, Christchurch Central
| 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), Canterbury Anniversary (14 Nov).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. 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.
Procedures / Treatments
An X-ray is a high frequency, high energy wave form. It cannot be seen with the naked eye, but can be picked up on photographic film. Although you may think of an X-ray as a picture of bones, a trained observer can also see air spaces, like the lungs (which look black) and fluid (which looks white, but not as white as bones). What to expect? You will have all metal objects removed from your body. You will be asked to remain still in a specific position and hold your breath on command. There are staff present, but they will not necessarily remain in the room, but will speak with you via an intercom system and will be viewing the procedure constantly through a windowed control room. The scan time will vary depending on the type of examination required, but as a rule it will take around 30 minutes. Read more here
An X-ray is a high frequency, high energy wave form. It cannot be seen with the naked eye, but can be picked up on photographic film. Although you may think of an X-ray as a picture of bones, a trained observer can also see air spaces, like the lungs (which look black) and fluid (which looks white, but not as white as bones). What to expect? You will have all metal objects removed from your body. You will be asked to remain still in a specific position and hold your breath on command. There are staff present, but they will not necessarily remain in the room, but will speak with you via an intercom system and will be viewing the procedure constantly through a windowed control room. The scan time will vary depending on the type of examination required, but as a rule it will take around 30 minutes. Read more here
An X-ray is a high frequency, high energy wave form. It cannot be seen with the naked eye, but can be picked up on photographic film. Although you may think of an X-ray as a picture of bones, a trained observer can also see air spaces, like the lungs (which look black) and fluid (which looks white, but not as white as bones).
What to expect?
You will have all metal objects removed from your body. You will be asked to remain still in a specific position and hold your breath on command. There are staff present, but they will not necessarily remain in the room, but will speak with you via an intercom system and will be viewing the procedure constantly through a windowed control room.
The scan time will vary depending on the type of examination required, but as a rule it will take around 30 minutes.
Read more here
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. 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. Read more here
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. 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. Read more here
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.
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.
Read more here
An MRI machine does not work like an X-ray or CT; it is used for exact images of internal organs and body structures. This method delivers clear images without the exposure of radiation. The procedure uses a combination of magnetic fields and radio waves which results in an image being made using the MRI’s computer. What to expect? You will have all metal objects removed from your body. You will lie down on a narrow padded moveable table that will be slid into the scanner, through a circular opening. You will feel nothing while the scan is in progress, but some people can feel slightly claustrophobic or closed in, whilst inside the scanner. You will be asked to remain still and hold your breath on command. There are staff present, but they will not necessarily remain in the room, but will speak with you via an intercom system and will be viewing the procedure constantly through a windowed control room, from where they will run the scanner. Some procedures will require Contrast Medium. Contrast medium is a substance that makes the image of the CT or MRI clearer. Contrast can be given by mouth, rectally, or by injection into the bloodstream. The scan time will vary depending on the type of examination required, but as a rule it will take around 30 minutes. Read more here
An MRI machine does not work like an X-ray or CT; it is used for exact images of internal organs and body structures. This method delivers clear images without the exposure of radiation. The procedure uses a combination of magnetic fields and radio waves which results in an image being made using the MRI’s computer. What to expect? You will have all metal objects removed from your body. You will lie down on a narrow padded moveable table that will be slid into the scanner, through a circular opening. You will feel nothing while the scan is in progress, but some people can feel slightly claustrophobic or closed in, whilst inside the scanner. You will be asked to remain still and hold your breath on command. There are staff present, but they will not necessarily remain in the room, but will speak with you via an intercom system and will be viewing the procedure constantly through a windowed control room, from where they will run the scanner. Some procedures will require Contrast Medium. Contrast medium is a substance that makes the image of the CT or MRI clearer. Contrast can be given by mouth, rectally, or by injection into the bloodstream. The scan time will vary depending on the type of examination required, but as a rule it will take around 30 minutes. Read more here
An MRI machine does not work like an X-ray or CT; it is used for exact images of internal organs and body structures. This method delivers clear images without the exposure of radiation.
The procedure uses a combination of magnetic fields and radio waves which results in an image being made using the MRI’s computer.
What to expect?
You will have all metal objects removed from your body. You will lie down on a narrow padded moveable table that will be slid into the scanner, through a circular opening.
You will feel nothing while the scan is in progress, but some people can feel slightly claustrophobic or closed in, whilst inside the scanner. You will be asked to remain still and hold your breath on command. There are staff present, but they will not necessarily remain in the room, but will speak with you via an intercom system and will be viewing the procedure constantly through a windowed control room, from where they will run the scanner.
Some procedures will require Contrast Medium. Contrast medium is a substance that makes the image of the CT or MRI clearer. Contrast can be given by mouth, rectally, or by injection into the bloodstream.
The scan time will vary depending on the type of examination required, but as a rule it will take around 30 minutes.
Read more here
With CT you can differentiate many more things than with a normal X-ray. A CT image is created by using an X-ray beam, which is sent through the body from different angles, and by using a complicated mathematical process the computer of the CT is able to produce an image. This allows cross-sectional images of the body without cutting it open. The CT is used to view all body structures but especially soft tissue such as body organs (heart, lungs, liver etc.). What to expect? You will have all metal objects removed from your body. You will lie down on a narrow padded moveable table that will be slid into the scanner, through a circular opening. You will feel nothing while the scan is in progress, but some people can feel slightly claustrophobic or closed in, whilst inside the scanner. You will be asked to remain still and hold your breath on command. There are staff present, but they will not necessarily remain in the room, but will speak with you via an intercom system and will be viewing the procedure constantly through a windowed control room, from where they will run the scanner. Some procedures will require Contrast Medium. Contrast medium is a substance that makes the image of the CT or MRI clearer. Contrast medium can be given by mouth, rectally, or by injection into the bloodstream. The scan time will vary depending on the type of examination required, but as a rule it will take around 30 minutes. Read more here
With CT you can differentiate many more things than with a normal X-ray. A CT image is created by using an X-ray beam, which is sent through the body from different angles, and by using a complicated mathematical process the computer of the CT is able to produce an image. This allows cross-sectional images of the body without cutting it open. The CT is used to view all body structures but especially soft tissue such as body organs (heart, lungs, liver etc.). What to expect? You will have all metal objects removed from your body. You will lie down on a narrow padded moveable table that will be slid into the scanner, through a circular opening. You will feel nothing while the scan is in progress, but some people can feel slightly claustrophobic or closed in, whilst inside the scanner. You will be asked to remain still and hold your breath on command. There are staff present, but they will not necessarily remain in the room, but will speak with you via an intercom system and will be viewing the procedure constantly through a windowed control room, from where they will run the scanner. Some procedures will require Contrast Medium. Contrast medium is a substance that makes the image of the CT or MRI clearer. Contrast medium can be given by mouth, rectally, or by injection into the bloodstream. The scan time will vary depending on the type of examination required, but as a rule it will take around 30 minutes. Read more here
With CT you can differentiate many more things than with a normal X-ray. A CT image is created by using an X-ray beam, which is sent through the body from different angles, and by using a complicated mathematical process the computer of the CT is able to produce an image. This allows cross-sectional images of the body without cutting it open. The CT is used to view all body structures but especially soft tissue such as body organs (heart, lungs, liver etc.).
What to expect?
You will have all metal objects removed from your body. You will lie down on a narrow padded moveable table that will be slid into the scanner, through a circular opening.
You will feel nothing while the scan is in progress, but some people can feel slightly claustrophobic or closed in, whilst inside the scanner. You will be asked to remain still and hold your breath on command. There are staff present, but they will not necessarily remain in the room, but will speak with you via an intercom system and will be viewing the procedure constantly through a windowed control room, from where they will run the scanner.
Some procedures will require Contrast Medium. Contrast medium is a substance that makes the image of the CT or MRI clearer. Contrast medium can be given by mouth, rectally, or by injection into the bloodstream.
The scan time will vary depending on the type of examination required, but as a rule it will take around 30 minutes.
Read more here
A mammogram is a special type of x-ray used only for the breast. Mammography can be used either to look for very early breast cancer in women without breast symptoms (screening) or to examine women who do have breast symptoms (diagnostic). What to expect? You will need to undress from the waist up. One of your breasts will be positioned between two plastic plates which will flatten the breast slightly. Most women find that this is a bit uncomfortable, but not painful. Generally two x-rays are taken of each breast. It is also useful to compare the results with earlier examinations and you should take any previous mammography results with you. Read more here
A mammogram is a special type of x-ray used only for the breast. Mammography can be used either to look for very early breast cancer in women without breast symptoms (screening) or to examine women who do have breast symptoms (diagnostic). What to expect? You will need to undress from the waist up. One of your breasts will be positioned between two plastic plates which will flatten the breast slightly. Most women find that this is a bit uncomfortable, but not painful. Generally two x-rays are taken of each breast. It is also useful to compare the results with earlier examinations and you should take any previous mammography results with you. Read more here
A mammogram is a special type of x-ray used only for the breast. Mammography can be used either to look for very early breast cancer in women without breast symptoms (screening) or to examine women who do have breast symptoms (diagnostic).
What to expect?
You will need to undress from the waist up. One of your breasts will be positioned between two plastic plates which will flatten the breast slightly. Most women find that this is a bit uncomfortable, but not painful. Generally two x-rays are taken of each breast. It is also useful to compare the results with earlier examinations and you should take any previous mammography results with you.
Read more here
DEXA (which stands for dual energy x-ray absorptiometry) scanning uses special x-rays to measure the density of your bones. The density of your bones will show how strong they are. The exposure to x-rays is very low and is similar to what you would receive on a long distance plane flight. What to expect? You will lie very still on a padded table for 5-10 minutes while the arm of the machine passes over the area to be measured (usually the lower spine and hip, although the forearm can also be measured). This is quite painless. You can remain in your normal clothing, although you may have to take off anything with large buttons, buckles or metal zips. Read more here
DEXA (which stands for dual energy x-ray absorptiometry) scanning uses special x-rays to measure the density of your bones. The density of your bones will show how strong they are. The exposure to x-rays is very low and is similar to what you would receive on a long distance plane flight. What to expect? You will lie very still on a padded table for 5-10 minutes while the arm of the machine passes over the area to be measured (usually the lower spine and hip, although the forearm can also be measured). This is quite painless. You can remain in your normal clothing, although you may have to take off anything with large buttons, buckles or metal zips. Read more here
DEXA (which stands for dual energy x-ray absorptiometry) scanning uses special
x-rays to measure the density of your bones. The density of your bones will show how strong they are. The exposure to x-rays is very low and is similar to what you would receive on a long distance plane flight.
What to expect?
You will lie very still on a padded table for 5-10 minutes while the arm of the machine passes over the area to be measured (usually the lower spine and hip, although the forearm can also be measured). This is quite painless.
You can remain in your normal clothing, although you may have to take off anything with large buttons, buckles or metal zips.
Read more here
Read about Positron Emission Tomography (PET) / CT Scans here
Read about Positron Emission Tomography (PET) / CT Scans here
Read about Positron Emission Tomography (PET) / CT Scans here
Our specialist radiologists use a range of diagnostic imaging tools to guide very specific interventional examinations and procedures. Read more here
Our specialist radiologists use a range of diagnostic imaging tools to guide very specific interventional examinations and procedures. Read more here
Our specialist radiologists use a range of diagnostic imaging tools to guide very specific interventional examinations and procedures.
Read more here
Our advanced dental imaging techniques provide panoramic, wide view and 3D imaging of your teeth and oral region. Read more here
Our advanced dental imaging techniques provide panoramic, wide view and 3D imaging of your teeth and oral region. Read more here
Our advanced dental imaging techniques provide panoramic, wide view and 3D imaging of your teeth and oral region.
Read more here
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Contact Details
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Phone
(03) 379 0770
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Freephone: 0800 869 729
Onsite parking available
Christchurch - Forté
132 Peterborough Street
Christchurch Central City
Christchurch
Canterbury 8013
Street Address
Christchurch - Forté
132 Peterborough Street
Christchurch Central City
Christchurch
Canterbury 8013
401 Madras Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch
Canterbury
9:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
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Phone
(03) 365 7420
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Leinster Chambers, 249 Papanui Road, Strowan, Christchurch
Canterbury
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Phone
(03) 355 1194
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4-6 Yaldhurst Road, Riccarton, Christchurch
Canterbury
8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
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Phone
(03) 379 0770
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Corner High & Queen Streets, Parkside, Timaru
South Canterbury
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(03) 379 0770
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Timaru Hospital
South Canterbury
12:45 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(03) 687 2116
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Fax
(03) 687 2424
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This page was last updated at 1:29PM on December 18, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Pacific Radiology - Canterbury.