At South West Radiology, our qualified specialists and administrative staff provide professional radiology services in Prestons, NSW. We offer high quality medical imaging services with compassion and care. We are the preferred bulk-billing provider of radiology services in Prestons, NSW.
Our Purpose
We are committed to delivering superior levels of care to every one of our patients in Preston. Our specialist doctors (Radiologists) and highly skilled staff use only the latest state-of-the-art equipment. Our objectives are to:
1) Enhance healthcare outcomes for our patients in Prestons, NSW through tailored consultations and performance of high-quality medical imaging services.
2) Provide referring physicians with seamless access to comprehensive reports and diagnostic medical images.
Our key partners include Philips Healthcare, Siemens, Canon Medical, Toshiba, Fujifilm Medical, Quantum Healthcare, Regional Health, Imaxeon, and Bayer.
To deliver our personalised service, our staff and specialist doctors speak a variety of languages including:
MANDARIN | PORTUGUESE | TAMIL | TEOCHEW | SPANISH | URDU | ARABIC | PERSIAN | ENGLISH | CANTONESE | VIETNAMESE | KHMER | HINDI | GERMAN
Our Promise
100% Bulk-Billing*
We are committed to providing affordable diagnostic imaging services to our patients in Prestons. The following services are conveniently bulk-billed:
1) Ultrasounds/Obstetric Ultrasounds
2) CT Scan
3) Digital X-Rays
4) Dental Imaging
5) Biopsy
6) Injections
7) Eligible MRIs are bulk-billed according to Medicare guidelines
Ultrasounds
Performed by our experienced sonographers, an ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging technique in which inaudible sound waves are used to create images. Using a hand-held device, known as a transducer, the sonographer will assess certain parts of the body. A contact gel is applied to the skin to eliminate air pockets and ensure that a clear image is captured by the ultrasound.
The most common types of procedure are pelvic and abdominal ultrasounds.
Obstetric Ultrasounds
An Obstetric ultrasound is used to assess the health and development of an unborn child. This type of scan is focused on the uterus, ovaries, and endometrium. Since no radiation is involved, ultrasounds are a safe and efficient way of checking on the progress of a pregnancy.
CT Scans
Computed tomography involves a series of scans taken across thin sections of the body. These multi-slice scans are taken using low-dose x-rays, collecting information about every internal structure at the same time.
Once the required scans have been taken, a computer combines them to create a detailed cross-sectional image showing blood vessels, bone, and soft tissue. The actual scanning time will generally take less than five minutes.
Digital X-Ray
X-Ray images are created through the absorption of radiation by bones and soft tissues. When a radiograph (X-Ray) is taken, much of the radiation is absorbed by dense bone while soft tissues allow more x-rays to pass through. As a result, bones appear white on the final image, soft tissue appears grey, and air remains black.
Dental Imaging
The specialists and technicians at South West Radiology offer dental scans to assess a patient’s jaw, mouth, and teeth. Used to identify and isolate potential infections, dislocations, or fractures, our dental scans can help get to the root of any issues.
Orthopantomograms (OPGs) use a scanner which rotates around a patient’s head. A panoramic X-Ray is taken from ear to ear, scanning the lower jaw, upper jaw, mouth, and teeth.
A Lateral Cephalogram is a scan of the side of a patient’s face, using precise positioning to determine the relationship between the upper (maxilla) and lower (mandible) jaw.
Procedures
South West Radiology offers a selection of bulk-billed procedures and injections. These include spinal and musculoskeletal injections to treat pain, image-guided biopsies, and image-guided core biopsies.
Patient Referrals
To ensure the highest quality of patient care, South West Radiology collaborates with all referring physicians. We accept all types of referral forms including those provided by public hospitals or private clinics.
All medical images and diagnostic reports will be available to view through our Online Imaging Portal. If you need help registering for the online service, please contact your nearest clinic for assistance. Our friendly team is here to help!
