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Pacific Radiology - Canterbury

Private Service, Radiology, Pregnancy Ultrasound

Today

Forté Health Building, 132 Peterborough Street, Christchurch Central

Open today 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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	●	●	●	●	●	●

Staff

See all our Radiologists here

Consultants

Note: Please note below that some people are not available at all locations.

Dr Richard Annand

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Wayne Bailey

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Adrian Balasingam

Radiologist & Chief Medical Officer of RHCNZ

Not available on location.
Dr Nick Begg

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr David Bell

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Latham Berry

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Eliot Bishop

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Shelley Boyd

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Marcel Brew

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Fiona Chambers

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Kevin Chen

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Rachel Claridge

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Mark Coates

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Frith Coolbear

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Lisa Debono

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Stephen Delvisco

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Conrad Dobrowolski

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Shane Dorfman

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Samuel Gane

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Silke Gelep

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Tony Goh

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Andrew Gooding

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Steve Hamilton

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Justin Hegarty

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Peter Henderson

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Ross Keenan

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr David Kerr

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Martin Krauss

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Andrew Laing

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Damon Lane

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Gary Lee

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Andrew Li

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Steven Lim

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Alistair Loan

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Andrew Lynch

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Sharyn MacDonald

Radiologist

Available at 151 Leinster Road, Strowan, Christchurch
Dr Rachael McEwing

Managing Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr David Oneil-Kerr

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Nadir Omar

Radiologist

Not available on location.
Dr Byron Oram

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Rima Rai

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Jeremy Sharr

Radiologist

Not available on location.
Dr Andrew Slaven

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Lotte Steffens

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Gemma Sutherland

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Courtenay Tiffen

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Logan Walker

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Scott Wells

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
Dr Ben Wilkinson

Radiologist

Available at all locations.
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

Open today 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Fri	8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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

X-ray

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

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

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. 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

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

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

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

Computer Tomography (CT)

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

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.

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

Mammography

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

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 Bone Densitometry

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

PET / CT

Read about Positron Emission Tomography (PET) / CT Scans here

Interventional Services

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

Dental Imaging

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