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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 -
How much does an ultrasound cost in NZ? Real clinic prices
Short answer: Often nothing. An ultrasound done at a public hospital usually has no charge, and one your GP orders under the national community criteria is free if the request…
by Dr. Mark BekhitAug 26 No comments -
Does ACC Pay for My Scan? ACC Imaging in New Zealand
If you have been hurt in an accident, someone has probably already told you “don’t worry, ACC covers everything.” Then a friend mentions the bill they got, and you stop…
by Dr. Mark BekhitAug 23 No comments -
How much does a CT scan cost in NZ? Free routes and real prices
Short answer: Often nothing. A CT done at a public hospital usually has no charge, a CT your GP orders under the national community criteria is free if the request…
by Dr. Mark BekhitAug 19 No comments -
How much does an MRI cost in NZ? Funded routes and real prices
Short answer: Often nothing. An MRI done at a public hospital usually has no charge, and a scan your clinic bills to ACC under its imaging contract carries no fee…
by Dr. Mark BekhitAug 16 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 -
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
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