What is Radiology?
Radiological procedures are used for looking at the internal structures of the body, whether bone or soft tissue. Usually these examinations are carried out to:
- diagnose disease states, such as cancer or heart disease
- show the extent of injury to body structures
- to aid in interventional procedures, such as angiography.
The radiologist may use different methods such as X-ray, Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Ultrasound as well as some other specialised types of radiological imaging.
The Team
- Medical Imaging Technologists (MITs) or Radiographers perform your X-ray, CT, MRI and fluoroscopy examinations.
- Sonographers are MITs who perform your ultrasound examinations.
- Radiologists are specialist doctors who read and understand your films. They will also be involved if you have an interventional procedure, barium study, and a number of other ultrasound procedures. They interpret the results of the images and send them to your doctor.
Rotorua Hospital Radiology Services:
- General x-rays
- Computerised Tomography (CT Scan)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Fluoroscopy
- Ultrasound including Vascular Ultrasound (US)
- Interventional Procedures (CT/US/Fluoroscopy)
Where to find us: see the Rotorua Hospital map here
Taupō Hospital Radiology Services:
- General x-rays
- Computerised Tomography (CT Scan)
Where to find us: see the Taupō Hospital map here.
Lakes DHB outsources to other local private providers, as required.