Phone (06) 222 0202 Email bookings@absoluteradiology.co.nz Healthlink EDI: AbsolRad
Street Address
56 Molesworth Street New Plymouth Taranaki 4310
Postal Address
PO Box 1086 New Plymouth 4340
Description
Absolute Radiology is a Specialist Radiology Clinic located in Taranaki, NZ.
We are a newly established Radiology facility using advanced technology to deliver safe, convenient and friendly care.
Find more information in our FAQ here, including questions about referral, payment and procedures.
COVID-19: as an essential service we are open under all levels. View our COVID-19 clinic guidelines here
Radiology Imaging
All patients need a referral from a Medical Practitioner (e.g. GP, Specialist, Midwife, Physio, Osteopath) before the following procedures are able to be performed:
Xray
CT
Ultrasound
MRI
Interventional Radiology
Echocardiography
If you meet certain criteria, you can self refer for the following:
Bone Mineral Density Scan
Body Composition Scan
Staff
Sue Smith-Howard: Operations Manager
Sue has worked in many Radiology roles but more recently Radiology management.
She has a passion for making sure the patient has a friendly and professional service when visiting Absolute Radiology.
Sue also has a special focus on staff education, development and in-house staff wellness.
Dr Sibanda works between Absolute Radiology and Taranaki Base Hospital as an Interventional Radiologist.
He obtained his medical qualification in Zimbabwe before moving to the UK to pursue postgraduate qualifications in Medicine and Radiology. He completed Fellowship training in Interventional Radiology at St Mary's, Charing Cross and Hammersmith hospitals in London.
His specialty interests include vascular, body and musculoskeletal interventional Radiology.
We do recommend you have an inteleviewer account set up to both view images and review the report. It is not compulsory, but will make your life easier. Setting up an account is very easy - Give our PACs team a call to arrange this - OR, go online to https://www.absoluteradiology.co.nz/referrers
Click here for information including referral forms and how to view patient images
Fees and Charges Description
We work with ACC, Southern Cross (Affiliated Provider), NIB & other major insurance companies.
If you are paying privately, we have eftpos facilities available.
Payment is required on the day of the examination.
We do have surcharges for some procedures, these are required to be paid prior to the examination commencing.
Please be familiar with your insurance policy. Some policies require an excess to be paid, whilst others have a shortfall - this is your responsibility.
Hours
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Mon – Fri
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
From time to time we may book MRI appointments in the early evening or on weekend days. These are ad hoc depending on our demand at the time.
Please note, we open at 7am and these appointments are very popular because it allows patients to attend appointments before work or school.
Public Holidays: Closed King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Taranaki Anniversary (10 Mar), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr).
Languages Spoken
English,
Afrikaans
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Travel Directions
You will find us at 56 Molesworth Street - Opposite Bunnings.
