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Description
- Medical Radiation Technologists (MRTs) and Medical Imaging Technologists (MITs) perform your X-ray, CT and MRI examinations.
- Sonographers are specially trained MRTs who perform your ultrasound examinations.
- Radiologists are specialist doctors who read and understand your films. They will also be involved if you are having an injection or other procedure. They interpret the results of the images and send them to your doctor.
Staff
General Manager: Paul Mouthaan
Consultants
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Dr Nicholas Butterfield
Radiologist
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Dr Wayne Collecutt
Radiologist
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Dr Joel Dunn
Chief Medical Officer - Radiologist
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Dr Stefan Gabrielson
Radiologist
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Dr Nicholas Griffin
Radiologist
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Dr Anthony Lim
Radiologist
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Dr Alexandra McHaffie
Radiologist
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Dr Thomas Moritz
Radiologist
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Dr Andreas Shekkeris
Radiologist
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Anyone can access
Make an appointment
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Website / App
www.reformradiology.co.nz
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 our reception.
Credit Card Payments
We accept Visa and Mastercard.
Internet Banking
Payments can be made online via internet banking. The account details for Reform 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 Reform 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 Reform 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
Reform Radiology charges a surcharge for all ACC ultrasound and x-ray examinations:
Ultrasound: $40.00 incl GST
X-Ray: $20.00 incl GST
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed 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), Canterbury Anniversary (14 Nov).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Open 31 Dec (8:00 AM – 3:00 PM). Closed 1 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English, Greek, German, Interpreting Service, Swedish
Procedures / Treatments
Ultrasound imaging uses sound waves to produce pictures of the inside of the body. It helps diagnose the causes of pain, swelling and infection in the body's internal organs and to examine an unborn child (fetus) in pregnant women. In infants, doctors commonly use ultrasound to evaluate the brain, hips, and spine. It also helps guide biopsies, diagnose heart conditions, and assess damage after a heart attack. Ultrasound is safe, noninvasive, and does not use radiation. Doppler Ultrasound Doppler ultrasound is a special method that uses the so-called Doppler effect to look at movement within tissues and blood vessels. It is often used to evaluate blood flow in blood vessels to identify blood clots, narrowing or blockage of arteries, or heart and leg valve problems. What to expect? Our friendly team will guide you through the process. Examinations are usually performed lying down or sitting. The area to be examined needs to be exposed for the ultrasound probe to be put on. A contact gel will be used between the scanner and skin. The ultrasound probe 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 on the screen.
Ultrasound imaging uses sound waves to produce pictures of the inside of the body. It helps diagnose the causes of pain, swelling and infection in the body's internal organs and to examine an unborn child (fetus) in pregnant women. In infants, doctors commonly use ultrasound to evaluate the brain, hips, and spine. It also helps guide biopsies, diagnose heart conditions, and assess damage after a heart attack. Ultrasound is safe, noninvasive, and does not use radiation. Doppler Ultrasound Doppler ultrasound is a special method that uses the so-called Doppler effect to look at movement within tissues and blood vessels. It is often used to evaluate blood flow in blood vessels to identify blood clots, narrowing or blockage of arteries, or heart and leg valve problems. What to expect? Our friendly team will guide you through the process. Examinations are usually performed lying down or sitting. The area to be examined needs to be exposed for the ultrasound probe to be put on. A contact gel will be used between the scanner and skin. The ultrasound probe 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 on the screen.
X-ray or radiography uses a very small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures of the body's internal structures. X-rays are the oldest and most frequently used form of medical imaging. They are often used to help diagnose fractured bones, look for injury or infection and to locate foreign objects in soft tissue. Some x-ray exams may use an iodine-based contrast material or barium to help improve the visibility of specific organs, blood vessels, tissues or bone. What to expect? You will be asked to remove all metal objects from your body. A technician will place you in the right position and you will then be asked to remain still and sometimes to hold your breath on command. There are always staff present. When taking the x-ray, staff will briefly move behind a shielded wall, but they will be able to hear you and see you throughout the entire examination. The examination time will vary depending on the type of procedure required, but as a rule it will take around 20 minutes.
X-ray or radiography uses a very small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures of the body's internal structures. X-rays are the oldest and most frequently used form of medical imaging. They are often used to help diagnose fractured bones, look for injury or infection and to locate foreign objects in soft tissue. Some x-ray exams may use an iodine-based contrast material or barium to help improve the visibility of specific organs, blood vessels, tissues or bone. What to expect? You will be asked to remove all metal objects from your body. A technician will place you in the right position and you will then be asked to remain still and sometimes to hold your breath on command. There are always staff present. When taking the x-ray, staff will briefly move behind a shielded wall, but they will be able to hear you and see you throughout the entire examination. The examination time will vary depending on the type of procedure required, but as a rule it will take around 20 minutes.
Computed tomography (CT) is a diagnostic imaging test used to create detailed images of internal organs, bones, soft tissue and blood vessels. CT uses x-rays to create a 3-dimensional picture of bones and soft tissues, from which it can then create cross-sectional images in multiple planes, and can even generate 3D models. CT scanning is often the best method for detecting many different cancers since the images allow your doctor to confirm the presence of a tumor and determine its size and location. CT is fast, painless, noninvasive and accurate. In emergency cases, it can reveal internal injuries and bleeding quickly enough to help save lives. What to expect? Our friendly staff will guide you through the process. You will be asked to remove all metal objects from your body. You will be placed on a CT bed that will be slid into the scanner, through a generous circular opening. You will feel nothing while the scan is in progress. The team will ask you to remain still and sometimes also hold your breath briefly on command. Staff will always be present, but they will not necessarily remain in the room, but will be able to see you and hear you throughout the entire procedure, from a windowed control room next to the scanner. Some procedures will require Contrast Medium. Contrast medium is a substance that makes the image of the CT 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.
Computed tomography (CT) is a diagnostic imaging test used to create detailed images of internal organs, bones, soft tissue and blood vessels. CT uses x-rays to create a 3-dimensional picture of bones and soft tissues, from which it can then create cross-sectional images in multiple planes, and can even generate 3D models. CT scanning is often the best method for detecting many different cancers since the images allow your doctor to confirm the presence of a tumor and determine its size and location. CT is fast, painless, noninvasive and accurate. In emergency cases, it can reveal internal injuries and bleeding quickly enough to help save lives. What to expect? Our friendly staff will guide you through the process. You will be asked to remove all metal objects from your body. You will be placed on a CT bed that will be slid into the scanner, through a generous circular opening. You will feel nothing while the scan is in progress. The team will ask you to remain still and sometimes also hold your breath briefly on command. Staff will always be present, but they will not necessarily remain in the room, but will be able to see you and hear you throughout the entire procedure, from a windowed control room next to the scanner. Some procedures will require Contrast Medium. Contrast medium is a substance that makes the image of the CT 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.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a powerful magnetic field, radio waves and a computer to produce detailed pictures of the body's internal structures that are clearer, more detailed and more likely in some instances to identify and accurately characterize disease than other imaging methods. It is used to evaluate the body for a variety of conditions, including cancer, injuries and a multitude of other conditions. MRI is noninvasive and does not use ionizing radiation. What to expect? Our friendly staff will guide you through the process. You will be asked to remove all metal objects from your body. Our team will place you on a moveable bed 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. Occasionally you will be asked to hold your breath briefly on command. There are always staff present who are able to hear and see you at all times, as well as speak with you via an intercom system from the control room. You also get a call button placed into your hand, with which you can call for assistance at any time. Some procedures will require Contrast Medium. Contrast medium is a substance that makes the image of the MRI clearer. This will typically be injected into the bloodstream using a cannula in one of your arm veins. The scan time will vary depending on the type of examination required, but as a rule it will take around 45 minutes.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a powerful magnetic field, radio waves and a computer to produce detailed pictures of the body's internal structures that are clearer, more detailed and more likely in some instances to identify and accurately characterize disease than other imaging methods. It is used to evaluate the body for a variety of conditions, including cancer, injuries and a multitude of other conditions. MRI is noninvasive and does not use ionizing radiation. What to expect? Our friendly staff will guide you through the process. You will be asked to remove all metal objects from your body. Our team will place you on a moveable bed 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. Occasionally you will be asked to hold your breath briefly on command. There are always staff present who are able to hear and see you at all times, as well as speak with you via an intercom system from the control room. You also get a call button placed into your hand, with which you can call for assistance at any time. Some procedures will require Contrast Medium. Contrast medium is a substance that makes the image of the MRI clearer. This will typically be injected into the bloodstream using a cannula in one of your arm veins. The scan time will vary depending on the type of examination required, but as a rule it will take around 45 minutes.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Mobility parking space
Online Booking URL
Travel Directions
Access Reform Radiology via Antigua Street or Acton Street.
More information can be found here.
Parking is available on site.
Public Transport
There are several Christchurch Metro bus stops close to our practice:
St. Asaph Street near Montreal St (bus lines 3, 5, 60, 7, 80, 81, 86) - 5 minute walking distance
Moorhouse Ave near David St (bus line 140 with destination Mt Pleasant via Eastgate) - 6 minute walking distance
Moorhouse Ave near Montreal St (bus line 140 with destination Russley and Hornby) - 7 minute walking distance
Christchurch Hospital Main Stop (bus lines 3,5,60,7,80,81, 85, 86, 91, 92) - 10 minute walking distance
Plan your bus trip to 226 Antigua Street here.
Parking
On-site parking is available. Please use the allocated spots.
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Contact Details
226 Antigua Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch
Canterbury
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(03) 962 5700
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This page was last updated at 8:22AM on December 13, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Reform Radiology.