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Footscray Hospital - Western Health
Radiology service
Closed • Opens Mon, 16 Dec 8:30am
Footscray Hospital - Western Health
Opening times
- Today8:30am–5pm
- Monday8:30am–5pm
- Tuesday8:30am–5pm
- Wednesday8:30am–5pm
- Thursday8:30am–5pm
Contact
Location
160 GORDON STREET FOOTSCRAY VIC 3011
Book an appointment
For information about this service, or to book an appointment, please call.
Call 03 8345 6666About this service
Billing
Mixed billing
Bulk bill available with conditions, fees may apply.
Additional information
Consultants:
Dr Kevin Bell Director & Interventional Radiologist
Dr Louise Bentley Radiologist
Dr Ivan Chaitowitz Ultrasound Radiologist
Dr Nick Ferris MRI Radiologist
Dr Jeremy Frank C.T. Radiologist
Dr Fraser Brown Nuclear Medicine Radiologist
Dr Robert Heng Radiologist
Mr Kevin Scott Chief Radiographer
A comprehensive range of diagnostic and interventional radiology is available including:
Plain x-rays - usually no appointment is necessary.
General procedures - Including intravenous pyelograms (IVP), intravenous
cholangiogram (IVC), barium meals, barium enemas and venography.
CT scanning -A full range of CT examinations are available on our 2 multislice CTs, including guided biopsy and drainage.
Ultrasound - A full diagnostic service is provided including general ultrasound and small parts scanning, vascular ultrasound together with colour doppler and musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Angiography DSA - Many angiograms can now be performed on a day or outpatient basis. Only the safe non ionic contrast is used.
Interventional procedures - A complete range of interventional procedures is offered including angioplasty. Many of these can be performed on a day or outpatient basis.
Nuclear Medicine Service - A comprehensive Nuclear Medicine service is available including Cardiac Stress Testing. The latest state of the art equipment is used to produce superior image quality and accurate diagnoses.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) – Medicare rebate available
Requesting Examinations: Western Hospital Radiology referral pads may be obtained by contacting the department on 8345 6234.
A doctors letter of referral is also acceptable as an alternative.
Written Reports:
Privately referred patients may take their films and report with them. Otherwise, they will be sent to the referring doctor. Reports on public patients who have been examined in Western Hospital are available on receipt of a fax or letter from the general practitioner. This is a requirement to comply with our patient confidentiality obligations.
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Dr Kevin Bell Director & Interventional Radiologist
Dr Louise Bentley Radiologist
Dr Ivan Chaitowitz Ultrasound Radiologist
Dr Nick Ferris MRI Radiologist
Dr Jeremy Frank C.T. Radiologist
Dr Fraser Brown Nuclear Medicine Radiologist
Dr Robert Heng Radiologist
Mr Kevin Scott Chief Radiographer
A comprehensive range of diagnostic and interventional radiology is available including:
Plain x-rays - usually no appointment is necessary.
General procedures - Including intravenous pyelograms (IVP), intravenous
cholangiogram (IVC), barium meals, barium enemas and venography.
CT scanning -A full range of CT examinations are available on our 2 multislice CTs, including guided biopsy and drainage.
Ultrasound - A full diagnostic service is provided including general ultrasound and small parts scanning, vascular ultrasound together with colour doppler and musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Angiography DSA - Many angiograms can now be performed on a day or outpatient basis. Only the safe non ionic contrast is used.
Interventional procedures - A complete range of interventional procedures is offered including angioplasty. Many of these can be performed on a day or outpatient basis.
Nuclear Medicine Service - A comprehensive Nuclear Medicine service is available including Cardiac Stress Testing. The latest state of the art equipment is used to produce superior image quality and accurate diagnoses.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) – Medicare rebate available
Requesting Examinations: Western Hospital Radiology referral pads may be obtained by contacting the department on 8345 6234.
A doctors letter of referral is also acceptable as an alternative.
Written Reports:
Privately referred patients may take their films and report with them. Otherwise, they will be sent to the referring doctor. Reports on public patients who have been examined in Western Hospital are available on receipt of a fax or letter from the general practitioner. This is a requirement to comply with our patient confidentiality obligations.
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* Details may vary. Please call the service before visiting to double check details.
* Details may vary. Please call the service before visiting to double check details.