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EchoNorth
Private Service, Radiology, Pregnancy Ultrasound, Vein Treatment
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Description
Welcome to EchoNorth, your ultrasound specialists. We are a locally owned and operated close knit, friendly group of dedicated professionals who aim to make you feel comfortable and at ease during your examination.
Our sonographers and radiologists have extensive ultrasound training and a commitment to continuing medical education in this area and we use only top-of-the-line equipment.
Our Services
Staff
Angela: Director/ Senior Sonographer
Lisa: Clinical Lead Sonographer
Emma: Senior Sonographer
Sarah: Practice Manager
Ally: Operations Officer & PACS Administrator
Corrine: Accounts Administrator
Karen: Administrator
Rachel: Administrator
Read about our team here
Consultants
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Dr Lusi Bolalailai
Reporting Radiologist
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Dr Brett Lyons
Specialist in Musculoskeletal Imaging
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Dr Ria Minne
Reporting Radiologist
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Dr Kim Shepherd
Consultant Radiologist, Specialist in Breast and Obstetric Radiology
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Dr Kristy Wolff
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Doctors
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Dr Jill Gibson
Phlebologist
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Dr Karen Parker
Phlebologist
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Dr Joanna Romanowska
Phlebologist
How do I access this service?
Referral
- A referral is necessary for any type of scan.
- A referral is not necessary for varicose veins assessment and treatment.
Make an appointment
Referral Expectations
Referrers: please click on the link for online referral form, referral pads and image and report access.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
Please click here to find our fees.
We are Southern Cross Affiliated Providers and NIB first choice members.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Northland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Open 24 Dec (8:00 AM – 2:00 PM). Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English
Procedures / Treatments
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.
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.
EchoNorth offer a full range of general and vascular ultrasounds and procedures. Read more here
EchoNorth offer a full range of general and vascular ultrasounds and procedures. Read more here
EchoNorth offer a full range of musculoskeletal ultrasound services including hernia and foreign body scans. Read more here.
EchoNorth offer a full range of musculoskeletal ultrasound services including hernia and foreign body scans. Read more here.
Ultrasound Guided Steroid Injections also known as cortisone injections are used to treat painful conditions of the joints and soft tissues. Click here for more information.
Ultrasound Guided Steroid Injections also known as cortisone injections are used to treat painful conditions of the joints and soft tissues. Click here for more information.
Click here to read about our varicose veins assessment and treatment service.
Click here to read about our varicose veins assessment and treatment service.
EchoNorth offer both Ultrasound Guided Biopsies and Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) services. Read more here
EchoNorth offer both Ultrasound Guided Biopsies and Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) services. Read more here
HyCoSy and SIS
HyCoSy and SIS
Click here to read about our pregnancy scan service.
Click here to read about our pregnancy scan service.
Disability Assistance
Mobility parking space, Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet
Parking
Free patient parking is provided
Pharmacy
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Website
Contact Details
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Phone
(09) 974 8844
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Fax
(09) 974 8848
Healthlink EDI
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Email
Website
21/50 Kioreroa Road
Port Whangārei
Whangārei
Northland 0110
Street Address
21/50 Kioreroa Road
Port Whangārei
Whangārei
Northland 0110
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This page was last updated at 12:19PM on December 9, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by EchoNorth.