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DEXA Body Composition Scan NZ: Cost, Referral, Where to Go
Short answer: A DEXA body composition scan is a very low-dose x-ray that shows how much of you is fat, lean (muscle) mass and bone, region by region. At Bone…
by Dr. Mark BekhitSep 30 No comments -
Claustrophobic about an MRI in NZ? What actually helps
Short answer: Claustrophobia does not have to stop an MRI. Tell the clinic when you book, or your doctor when the scan is suggested. That call opens the real options:…
by Dr. Mark BekhitSep 27 No comments -
Breast Lump or Change in NZ: Which Scan You Need and Where to Go
The evening you find a lump is a long one, and it usually ends with a decision about who to ring in the morning. The short answer A lump or…
by Dr. Mark BekhitSep 6 No comments -
Pregnancy Ultrasound Scans in NZ: Which Scans, When and Where to Get Them
Few appointments in a pregnancy are looked forward to — and quietly worried over — as much as the scans. Patients often arrive unsure how many scans they will have,…
by Dr. Mark BekhitAug 30 No comments -
Bone Density Scans in NZ: Referral, Prep and Results
Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated August 2026 Short answer: A DEXA scan is a low-dose X-ray test of bone density. Public DEXA needs a healthcare-provider referral. You can…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 25 No comments -
Your Child’s Brain MRI in NZ: A Parent’s Guide
Being told your child needs a brain MRI is unsettling. The good news is that the scan itself is one of the safest tests in medicine. The part that actually…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 25 No comments -
Radiology Second Opinions in NZ: What to Do Next
Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated August 2026 Short answer: Start with the doctor or healthcare practitioner who requested your scan. Explain the exact concern and ask whether you…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 23 No comments -
Injury X-rays in New Zealand: What to Expect for a Broken Bone
Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated August 2026 Short answer: An X-ray is usually the first test for a suspected broken bone, because it is good at showing problems…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 23 No comments -
Ultrasound in Hawke’s Bay: Where to Go and How to Book
Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated August 2026 Short answer: You need a healthcare-provider referral for an ultrasound in Hawke's Bay; you cannot self-refer. Unity allows patients with a…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 23 No comments -
Can you get a scan without a referral in NZ? The real rules
Short answer: No for a CT, MRI or ultrasound. You cannot self-refer, public or private, and even the most open private clinic we checked asks for a referral. Paying changes…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 22 No comments
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