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Public hospital or private radiology clinic: how to choose
By Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated July 2026 Short answer: If you are in an emergency department or admitted to a public hospital, imaging happens there, and as…
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Travelling for a scan: your imaging appointment checklist
By Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated July 2026 Short answer: Call the clinic before you travel, with the referral in front of you, and ask three things: is…
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Radiology Wait Times in Australia: Public vs Private Imaging
The short answer: private radiology clinics generally offer much shorter waits — often same-week or same-day for X-ray and ultrasound — while public hospital imaging is free for public patients…
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Bulk-Billed Radiology: How to Find Clinics With No Out-of-Pocket Costs
The short answer: a bulk-billing radiology clinic accepts the Medicare rebate as full payment, so you pay nothing out of pocket for eligible scans. Whether a scan is bulk billed…
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Who owns radiology clinics in Australia? Networks explained
By Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated July 2026 Short answer: Mostly private investors and listed companies. I-MED, Australia’s largest network, has been owned by private-equity firm Permira since…
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How many radiology clinics are in each Australian city? (2026)
By Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated July 2026 Short answer: Our directory lists about 270 radiology clinics across greater Sydney, about 251 in Melbourne, about 133 in Brisbane,…
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