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Beyond Radiology - Christchurch
Private Service, Radiology, Pregnancy Ultrasound
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Description
Beyond Radiology encourage patients and visitors to please wear a face mask.
Beyond Radiology is a New Zealand owned, clinician led radiology practice. Our team of healthcare providers are driven to provide excellence in patient care using state of the art imaging technology.
We use the latest, state-of-the-art imaging equipment to provide the following services:
Staff
Practice Manager: Serena Hitchings
Consultants
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Dr Ben Addison
Radiologist
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Dr Sonal Amin
Neuro and ENT Radiologist
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Dr Clarke Baker
Medical Director - Christchurch, Radiologist
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Dr Terina Caughey
Radiologist
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Dr Philip Clark
Chief Medical Officer, Lead Radiologist
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Dr Jaap Ottevanger
Radiologist
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Dr Robert Shao
Radiologist
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Dr Sahan Wadasinghe
Radiologist
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Make an appointment
Request an appointment (referrers or patients) here
Contact us
Phone: 03 964 7459
Email:
Referral
Website / App
Referral Expectations
Click here for helpful information about your appointment.
Information for Referrers: click here for referral forms and details of online image access and report distribution.
To protect our patients, staff and community, please note the following still applies:
Face Masks
We encourage patients and visitors to please wear a face mask.
Screening
At the time of booking your appointment and upon arrival, our booking team will ask various COVID-19 related screening questions to ensure the safety of you and our staff.
Thank you for your co-operation.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
We ask that you pay on the day of your examination.
EFTPOS Payments
We have EFTPOS facilities available at all of our reception counters.
Credit Card Payments
We accept Visa and Mastercard only at all of our reception counters.
Internet Banking
Payments can be made online via internet banking. The account details for Beyond Radiology can be found on your invoice. When paying online, please provide the invoice number as reference.
Southern Cross Medical Insurance
We are an affiliated provider for most imaging services that are offered at Beyond Radiology. For imaging services that are covered by Southern Cross through our affiliated provider agreement, we will apply for pre-approval on your behalf. If there is any shortfall or excess applicable, we ask that this is paid at the time of your appointment and will advise you of this in advance of your appointment. If you have an examination that is not covered by Southern Cross through our affiliated provider agreement, we will need you to pay for your examination and claim the costs back from Southern Cross. We will provide you with a cost estimate so you can confirm if this is a covered cost by Southern Cross.
NIB Medical Insurance
We are an affiliated provider for most imaging services that are offered at Beyond Radiology. For imaging services that are covered by NIB through our affiliated provider agreement, we will apply for pre-approval on your behalf. If there is any shortfall or excess applicable, we ask that this is paid at the time of your appointment and will advise you of this in advance of your appointment. If you have an examination that is not covered by NIB through our affiliated provider agreement, we will need you to pay for your examination and claim the costs back from NIB. We will provide you with a cost estimate so you can confirm if this is a covered cost by NIB.
Other Private Medical Insurance
If you are having your examination paid for by another private health insurer (ag: Accuro, Unimed, Police Health, Gallagher Bassett etc.), we will need you to either pay on the day of your appointment and submit the claim to your insurance provider for reimbursement, or arrange pre-approval. We can assist you with prior approval by providing a cost estimate for the examination and a copy of your referral letter. A copy of a pre-approval letter is required to be able to bill your insurance provider directly. If an excess is applicable, this will be requested on the day of your appointment.
ACC Surcharge
Beyond Radiology charges a surcharge for all ACC ultrasound and x-ray examinations:
Ultrasound: $40.00
X-Ray: $20.00
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Canterbury Anniversary (15 Nov), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).
Procedures / Treatments
An X-ray is a high frequency, high energy wave form. It cannot be seen with the naked eye, but can be picked up on photographic film. Although you may think of an X-ray as a picture of bones, a trained observer can also see air spaces, like the lungs (which look black) and fluid (which looks white, but not as white as bones). What to expect? You will have all metal objects removed from your body. You will be asked to remain still in a specific position 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. The examination time will vary depending on the type of procedure required, but as a rule it will take around 30 minutes.
An X-ray is a high frequency, high energy wave form. It cannot be seen with the naked eye, but can be picked up on photographic film. Although you may think of an X-ray as a picture of bones, a trained observer can also see air spaces, like the lungs (which look black) and fluid (which looks white, but not as white as bones). What to expect? You will have all metal objects removed from your body. You will be asked to remain still in a specific position 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. The examination time will vary depending on the type of procedure required, but as a rule it will take around 30 minutes.
With CT you can differentiate many more things than with a normal X-ray. A CT image is created by using an X-ray beam, which is sent through the body from different angles, and by using a complicated mathematical process the computer of the CT is able to produce an image. This allows cross-sectional images of the body without cutting it open. The CT is used to view all body structures but especially soft tissue such as body organs (heart, lungs, liver etc.). 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 medium 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.
With CT you can differentiate many more things than with a normal X-ray. A CT image is created by using an X-ray beam, which is sent through the body from different angles, and by using a complicated mathematical process the computer of the CT is able to produce an image. This allows cross-sectional images of the body without cutting it open. The CT is used to view all body structures but especially soft tissue such as body organs (heart, lungs, liver etc.). 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 medium 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.
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.
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.
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
Interventional Radiology is a subspecialty of radiology that uses minimally invasive image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat diseases throughout the body. Read more here
Interventional Radiology is a subspecialty of radiology that uses minimally invasive image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat diseases throughout the body. Read more here
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Mobility parking space
Travel Directions
On foot: pedestrian entrance at 225 Papanui Road
By vehicle: car park entrance at 156 Leinster Road
Parking
Free parking just off 156 Leinster Road
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Contact Details
225 Papanui Road, Merivale, Christchurch
Canterbury
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Phone
(03) 964 7459
Healthlink EDI
bey22rad
Email
Website
225 Papanui Road
Merivale
Christchurch
Canterbury 8014
Street Address
225 Papanui Road
Merivale
Christchurch
Canterbury 8014
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This page was last updated at 9:38AM on November 27, 2023. This information is reviewed and edited by Beyond Radiology - Christchurch.