PO Box 262
Waikato Mail Centre
Hamilton 3240
www.healthpoint.co.nz
I-MED Hamilton Radiology
Postal Address
Contact Details
Phone (07) 839 4909 or Free phone 0800 HAMRAD (426 723)
Fax (07) 839 5780
Email info.hamrad@i-med.co.nz
Healthlink EDI: hamilrad
Request your appointment online here
General x-ray examinations do not require an appointment but if the practice is very busy patients with appointments are seen before those without.
If you are to have an ultrasound, special examination (e.g. barium studies) or CT, you will need an appointment. Please phone our Call Centre 0800 426 723 or visit your local Hamilton Radiology practice to make this appointment.
If you have any non-urgent questions or comments please fill out the online form 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.
For more information about bone density scans click here.
https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/private/radiology/i-med-hamilton-radiology/