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Wellington Ultrasound

Private Service, Radiology, Pregnancy Ultrasound

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Description

The doctors and sonographers at Wellington Ultrasound specialise in ultrasound and provide the following services:
  • General Ultrasound
    • - Abdomen ultrasound
    • - Renal ultrasound
    • - Small parts ultrasound
    • - Vascular ultrasound
    • - Musculoskeletal ultrasound
    • - Ultrasound guided cortisone injections
    • - Ultrasound guided FNA
  • Obstetric Ultrasound
    • - Early pregnancy scan 5-11 weeks
    • - First Trimester Screening (NT) 11-13 weeks
    • - Early Anatomy POST NIPT (14 weeks)
    • - Anatomy scan 19-21 weeks
    • - Growth scan
    • - Tertiary or second opinion scan
    • - 3D/4D Scanning
  • Gynaecology & Fertility Ultrasound
    • - Gynaecology scanning
    • - 3D Gynaecology scanning
    • - Fertility ultrasound
    • - IUCD assessment
    • - Tubal patency (HyCoSy)
    • - Saline infusion sonography
  • Procedures & Testing
    • - Amniocentesis
    • - Chorionic Villous Sampling (CVS)
    • - Maternal Fetal medicine (MFM) referral centre
 
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 radiologist may use different methods such as, X-ray, Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Ultrasound as well as some other specialised types of radiological imaging.
 
The Team
  • Sonographers are specialised technicians who perform your ultrasound examinations.
  • Consultant Radiologists and Specialist Obstetrician Gynecologists  are specialist doctors who read and understand your ultrasound in detail. They also perform a number of other ultrasound guided procedures tests.  They interpret the results of the images and provide a formal report of the examination to your refering clinician. 

Staff

At Wellington Ultrasound, our team of highly skilled Sonographers specialises in a comprehensive range of ultrasound services, including Vascular, Musculoskeletal (MSK), Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and general ultrasound. Each of our sonographers is trained in fetal medicine which brings a wealth of experience and compassion to their practice, ensuring the highest standards of care.

Whether you’re here for a routine scan or a specialised assessment, you can count on our team for exceptional service and expertise.

Our Sonographer Team:

  • Nicole
  • Amanda
  • Sarah
  • Ross
  • Clare
  • Stuart
  • Rachel

Consultants

How do I access this service?

Contact us

We accept Maternity, Private, ACC and Community Referrals.
Book now: 04 8302960
Reception@wus.co.nz

Make an appointment

Book now: 04 8302960

Anyone can access

Referral Expectations

For referrers: click on the link for PACS, referral forms,referral pad order forms

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

 

We are a Southern Cross and NIB Affiliated Provider. 
We are part of the Te Awakairangi Health Network and Tu Ora Compass Health Community Radiology Programmes. 
We provide our service at no charge to the patient if you have a current Community Services Card and a Community Radiology form from your doctor.

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: By appointment only
  • Sunday: Closed

Public Holidays: Closed 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), Wellington Anniversary (19 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

Procedures / Treatments

Ultrasound

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. 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.
 
 
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

Obstetric ultrasound

Obstetric ultrasound is an essential diagnostic tool in pregnancy. The antenatal detection of medical problems in pregnancy and with the baby is very important. Early detection enables identified problems to be managed and, in some cases, antenatal treatment can be instituted. Common concerns that can be detected or predicted include chromosomal abnormalities, a small baby, pre-eclampsia and structural problems with the baby. It is reassuring for parents when a scan shows that their baby that is developing normally. Scanning helps with pregnancy bonding, and this cannot be emphasised enough. Read more here

Obstetric ultrasound is an essential diagnostic tool in pregnancy. The antenatal detection of medical problems in pregnancy and with the baby is very important. Early detection enables identified problems to be managed and, in some cases, antenatal treatment can be instituted. Common concerns that can be detected or predicted include chromosomal abnormalities, a small baby, pre-eclampsia and structural problems with the baby. It is reassuring for parents when a scan shows that their baby that is developing normally. Scanning helps with pregnancy bonding, and this cannot be emphasised enough.

Read more here

General Ultrasound

Service types: Ultrasound.

Service types: Ultrasound.

Gynaecology & Fertility Ultrasound

Service types: Women’s imaging.

Service types: Women’s imaging.

Image guided injections

Injections given with the help of imaging techniques like CT scans or ultrasounds. The imaging helps the doctor deliver the injection of medication to exactly where it is needed in the body.

Injections given with the help of imaging techniques like CT scans or ultrasounds. The imaging helps the doctor deliver the injection of medication to exactly where it is needed in the body.

Procedures & Testing

Service types: Pregnancy ultrasound.

Service types: Pregnancy ultrasound.

Ultrasound guided cortisone injection

Service types: Image guided injections.

Service types: Image guided injections.

Women’s imaging

Women’s imaging covers the use of imaging procedures that specifically apply to women and can help in the diagnosis and care of diseases such as cancer of the breast, uterus, and ovaries.

Women’s imaging covers the use of imaging procedures that specifically apply to women and can help in the diagnosis and care of diseases such as cancer of the breast, uterus, and ovaries.

Public Transport

Bus stops are directly across the road and adjacent to our entrance on Riddiford street.

Parking

Newtown:
Free parking is available for patients of Wellington Ultrasound at Countdown Supermarket 100m from Wellington Ultrasound with access from Hanson Street or Adelaide Road.

The nearest bus stop is Wellington Hospital Stop A (Stop 6055), with routes from the city towards Island Bay/Newtown.
The Wellington Hospital Stop B (Stop 7017) has routes towards the city from Newtown/Island Bay. Please see metlink to plan your trip.


Wellington CBD:
Immediately outside the building is a P15 area for a quick drop off. Limited street parking is available, be aware charges may apply.
CBD based clients may prefer to walk up from work with lift access from Lambton Quay through the James Cook Hotel (which is next door to our building). There are many parking facilities nearby including James Cook, Plimmer Tower, Clifton and Gilmer Terrace. 
We are walking distance from the central train station and adjacent bus stops. 

Website

www.wus.co.nz/

Contact Details

38 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington

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This page was last updated at 2:08PM on October 24, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Wellington Ultrasound.