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Radiology Clinics in Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart and Darwin: Coverage Guide
Our earlier guide covered Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. This companion guide completes the map: what imaging is available in Australia’s smaller capital cities and how to find the right…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 5 No comments -
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…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 4 No comments -
Which scans does Medicare cover? X-ray to PET-CT, explained
By Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated July 2026 Short answer: Medicare pays a benefit on every major scan type — X-ray, ultrasound, CT, nuclear medicine, bone density and…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 4 No comments -
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,…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 4 No comments -
PET scans in Australia: Medicare rules, costs and locations
By Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated July 2026 Short answer: Medicare pays for PET scans, but only for the situations listed on the Medicare Benefits Schedule — almost…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 3 No comments -
MRI and Medicare in Australia: who can refer, what’s covered
By Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated July 2026 Short answer: Most adult MRI items on the Medicare Benefits Schedule must be requested by a specialist or consultant physician…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 3 No comments
