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Sharp Ultrasound
Private Service, Radiology, Pregnancy Ultrasound
Today
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
Sharp Ultrasound is a friendly, locally owned provider of Ultrasound Services on the Kapiti Coast, Wellington.
Services offered include:
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound
- Pregnancy ultrasound
- General ultrasound
- Cortisone Steroid Injection
- DVT Vascular ultrasound
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.
- Sonographers perform your ultrasound examinations.
- Radiologists are specialist doctors who read and understand your images. They interpret the results of the images and send them to your doctor.
Staff
Sheenal Prasad: Sonographer
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Anyone can access
Referral
Referrers: find a referral booking form here
Make an appointment
Phone: (04) 298 7770
Contact us
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Fees apply
Hours
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Wellington Anniversary (20 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr).
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
Wheelchair access, Mobility parking space, Wheelchair accessible toilet
Travel Directions
See our How to Find Us video here
Public Transport
The mall is easily accessible by bus routes and the train station is situated across the road.
Pharmacy
Life Pharmacy Coastlands is located in the mall.
Other
Team Medical Afterhours is also located in the mall
Website
Contact Details
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(04) 298 7770
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Fax
(04) 298 1690
Healthlink EDI
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Email
Website
Unit 104, Upstairs, Coastlands Shopping Mall, State Highway 1
Paraparaumu
Wellington 5032
Street Address
Unit 104, Upstairs, Coastlands Shopping Mall, State Highway 1
Paraparaumu
Wellington 5032
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This page was last updated at 9:17AM on December 19, 2023. This information is reviewed and edited by Sharp Ultrasound.