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I-MED Radiology - Waikato Hospital Meade
Private Service, Radiology
Today
8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Description
I-MED MRI provides premium Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) services to patients from across the Waikato at three Hamilton locations: Waikato Hospital (2 sites), Anglesea Clinic and Braemar Hospital.
As an industry leader in diagnostic imaging, I-MED MRI is focused on providing patients with immediate access to the highest quality of care available, in a professional and friendly environment.
Our radiologists are committed to excellence in patient care and management.
Patients will notice the friendly welcome they receive on arrival, our comfortable rooms and the relaxed environment we have created for them.
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 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
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Dr Diana Balog
Radiologist
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Dr Mark Barnes
Radiologist
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Dr Damon Blair
Radiologist
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Dr Glenn Coltman
Radiologist
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Dr Gavin Davis
Radiologist
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Dr Rory Davis
Radiologist
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Dr John Dumble
Radiologist
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Dr Leigh Harvey
Radiologist
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Dr Rebecca Hughes
Radiologist
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Dr Andrew Klava
Radiologist
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Dr Benjamin Moon
Radiologist
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Dr Rosanne Newman
Radiologist
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Dr Aideen Ni Mhuineachain
Radiologist
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Dr Diane Sommerville
Radiologist
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Dr Michael Swarbrick
Radiologist
Ages
Adult / Pakeke, Child / Tamariki, Older adult / Kaumātua, Youth / Rangatahi
How do I access this service?
Referral
Referral Expectations
Information for Referrers
To refer a patient to I-MED Midland MRI please fax or post a referral to us.
Our reception staff will ring your patient to make the appointment, scheduling their scan to suit both the patient and an appropriate specialist radiologist.
We now have the referral form available in printable and downloadable Adobe Acrobat PDF format for referrers to use.
As our entire imaging is digital, we offer to electronically deliver all scans and reports, thus saving film and paper film bags. This digital technology provides high quality images to improve diagnostic quality of our exams and facilitates a quick turn-around of exam images and reports. Referring physicians have access to exam images and reports instantly over the web at their offices by using our COMRAD software.
Fees and Charges Description
We are an affiliated provider with Southern Cross Health Insurance and NIB Healthcare.
Hours
8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
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Languages Spoken
English
Procedures / Treatments
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. Click here for more information about MRI scans at Midland 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. Click here for more information about MRI scans at Midland 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.
Online Booking URL
Public Transport
Closest Bus stop is on 224 Pembroke Street.
Bus routes 12, 24, 26, C, O.
Parking
Parking is available at 2 paid parking garages. Pembroke Street Carpark and Hospital Main Carpark on Hague Road.
Drive into the Waikato Hospital campus at Gate 1 on Pembroke Street. Follow the signs to the Hague Road car park building. Exit the car park lifts on Level 1 and follow the main corridor to Midland MRI reception.
Pharmacy
Find your nearest pharmacy here
Contact Details
Waikato Hospital
Waikato
8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
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Phone
0800 687 674
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Fax
(07) 957 6051
Healthlink EDI
mrirefer
Email
Website
i-med.co.nz/find-a-radiology-clinic/midland-mri-meade#gsc.tab=0
Enter the grounds of Waikato Hospital via the Gate 1 entrance on Pembroke Street.
Follow the road and park in the new car parking building. Car parking charges apply.
Meade Clinical Centre - Exit the carpark lifts on Level 1 and proceed along main corridor in Meade Clinical Centre to Midland MRI.
Level 1, Meade Clinical Centre, Gate 1 Pembroke Street
Waikato Hospital
Hamilton City
Waikato 3204
Street Address
Level 1, Meade Clinical Centre, Gate 1 Pembroke Street
Waikato Hospital
Hamilton City
Waikato 3204
Postal Address
PO Box 553
Waikato Mail Centre
Hamilton 3240
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This page was last updated at 6:12AM on October 30, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by I-MED Radiology - Waikato Hospital Meade.