General X-ray
At San Radiology & Nuclear Medicine we have three of the latest GE HD Digital Radiography systems (two based at the hospital and one at Parkway San Clinic), and an EOS long length imaging system used for spinal and orthopaedic applications. Our digital imaging systems enable us to provide high quality, efficient services for our patients. We provide General X-ray services to outpatients, Emergency Care, Intensive Care, Operating Theatres and inpatients on the wards.
General X-ray
At San Radiology our Radiographers provide exceptional patient care, high quality imaging to all of our patients, and use the latest evidence based practice. We are committed to ongoing education and happy to answer any questions you have about radiation exposure in general radiography including the use of lead shielding and radiation dose for common examinations. We see a variety of patients with complex medical needs wherever possible and we will tailor the examination to provide more comfort for you or your loved ones.
General X-ray Appointments
If you are coming from a GP we advise you call ahead on 02 9480 9840 to book in for your x-ray at our Parkway San Clinic Practice, Ground Floor, Suite 1, 172 Fox Valley Road Wahroonga. Please ensure you bring your referral and enjoy our services at this beautiful new location dedicated to outpatient services.
If you are seeing your doctor at the San Clinic you do not need to make an appointment. Simply attend San Radiology & Nuclear Medicine on Level 3 of the Hospital between 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday. Please ensure you bring your referral on the day of your examination.
EOS
EOS uses two co-linked x-ray tubes and Nobel-prize winning detector technology to give lose dose and highly accurate images of the spine and lower limbs. The examination is very simple and only takes 10-25 seconds to complete each image. You will be able to stand in the machine. Your doctor may also request flexion and extension views of your spine or a special pre-operative hip examination. The radiographer will guide you through each of these positions. If your chiropractor, physiotherapist, podiatrist or other allied health professional has referred you, the radiographer will also complete some postural measurements so that you receive the best care possible from your allied health practitioner. For our patients with paediatric scoliosis we are able to offer micro dose imaging for follow up examinations to further reduce the radiation exposure.
Please ensure you bring your referral on the day of your appointment.
Bone Mineral Densitometry (BMD)
BMD scans are used to assess bone density and determine if patients have osteopenia or osteoporosis, they can be performed for many reasons including general screening, prior to or following therapy or medication, long term steroid use and many other conditions. Some but not all BMD scans may be Medicare claimable based on your medical history. The radiographer or nuclear medicine technologist who performs your scan will be able to answer any questions you have about the Medicare claimable eligibility as well as the scan itself.
Please ensure you bring your referral on the day of your appointment.
Important: Please note we do not offer body composition scanning.
Radiology in Operating Theatres
It is not well known that during your procedure you may have a radiographer present taking x-rays to guide the surgeon. Your doctor will inform you of this prior to your procedure. Radiographers are often required for spinal, orthopaedic, urology, endoscopy, chronic pain injections/implants, cardiac and gall bladder removal procedures. The use of very low dose x-rays provides important information including the placement of screws, plates, wires and stents and duct patency. At many stages throughout your Sydney Adventist Hospital journey, our radiographers are there to provide high quality imaging and care.