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Ultrasound Clinics in Forrest Hill

Compare 4 clinic listings in Forrest Hill, Auckland for Ultrasound, including Canopy Imaging, Allevia Radiology, Lumina Interventional Radiology. Each listing shows the address, phone number and listed scans.

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Ultrasound clinics in Forrest Hill

More Ultrasound clinics within 5 km of Forrest Hill

Within 5 km of Forrest Hill there are eight more Ultrasound clinics in Takapuna, Northcote, Windsor Park and Tōtara Vale, run by Allevia Radiology, Auckland Radiology Group and Horizon Radiology. The closest is Radiology Department North Shore Hospital in Takapuna, 250 m away.

What is an ultrasound?

An ultrasound scan uses high-frequency sound waves to make pictures of organs, soft tissue, blood vessels and an unborn baby. It does not use radiation and is done by a sonographer with a hand-held probe. Health New Zealand: Ultrasound scans

Referral

Most ultrasound scans need a referral from a GP, midwife, specialist or physiotherapist. Some private clinics accept self-referral for certain scans; check before you book.

Time and preparation

Most scans take 15 to 45 minutes. Some scans need a full bladder or fasting; the clinic will tell you how to prepare.

Who pays

Ultrasound may be publicly funded, ACC-funded for injuries, paid by insurance or self-paid. Pregnancy scans that are part of the national screening programme are free for eligible women.

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