I-MED Radiology - Thames

Private Service, Radiology

Today

Open today 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM.

Description

Thames Coromandel Bone Density Service is a part of the I-MED Radiology Network.

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 Radiation Technologists (MRTs) or Radiographers perform your X-ray, and mammography examinations.
Sonographers are MRTs who perform your ultrasound examinations.
Radiologists are specialist doctors who read and understand your films. They will also be involved if you have an intravenous urogram (IVU), mammogram and a number of other ultrasound procedures. They interpret the results of the images and send them to your doctor.

Consultants

Dr Diana Balog

Radiologist
Dr Mark Barnes

Radiologist
Dr Damon Blair

Radiologist
Dr Glenn Coltman

Radiologist
Dr Gavin Davis

Radiologist
Dr Rory Davis

Radiologist
Dr John Dumble

Radiologist
Dr Leigh Harvey

Radiologist
Dr Rebecca Hughes

Radiologist
Dr Andrew Klava

Radiologist
Dr Benjamin Moon

Radiologist
Dr Rosanne Newman

Radiologist
Dr Aideen Ni Mhuineachain

Radiologist
Dr Diane Sommerville

Radiologist
Dr Michael Swarbrick

Radiologist

Ages

Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Make an appointment, Referral

Fees and Charges Description

We are an affiliated provider with Southern Cross Health Insurance and NIB Healthcare.

Hours

Open today 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM.

Mon	9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Fri	9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

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.

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.

Online Booking URL

https://book.i-med.co.nz/

Public Transport

70 Thames Connector, stops outside of the main hospital entrance which is a short walk to the bone density clinic.

Parking

Either at the hospital main entrance via Mackay Street which is a short walk away or outside the Thames Hospital outpatients clinic on Mary Street which is right next to the bone density clinic.