South Coast Radiology Revolutionises MRI Services on the Gold Coast by Expanding Access to Advanced Imaging Technology

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South Coast Radiology has opened a sixth MRI clinic in Pimpama to provide world class MRI services for the northern part of the Gold Coast community.

With the opening of South Coast Radiology Pimpama practice in April 2023, South Coast Radiology’s network of medical imaging clinics now includes 6 MRI scanners across the Gold Coast. Their network of 15 practices are staffed daily by sub-specialised Medical Imaging Radiologists trained in reporting MRI scans as far north as Pimpama, and as far south as John Flynn Hospital.

In addition, South Coast Radiology’s Benowa and John Flynn Hospital MRI scanners are fully licensed by Medicare, while Medicare partially licenses their Smith Street and Robina MRI scanners. These four MRI scanners are amongst the very few which patients receive a rebate from Medicare on the Gold Coast.

To receive the rebate from Medicare, the exam type must be listed on the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS), be performed on a Medicare-eligible MRI scanner and the request form must reference the appropriate Medicare item number or clinical details.*

Not only is South Coast Radiology able to access Medicare rebates for MRI scans, but they were also the first in Australia to provide MRI “AIR” Technology at their Robina and Smith Street clinics. This technology uses AIR Recon DL, a deep learning-based reconstruction tool to improve image quality and sharpness, delivering superior image quality compared to previous technologies in a significantly reduced scan time. Overall, this means that the patient spends less time in the MRI scanner without any compromise on image quality.

SCR General Manager Warren Berry says that because of these MRI technology advancements,

South Coast Radiology can provide the entire Gold Coast region with world class medical imaging while ensuring convenient access for all patients across the city.

“South Coast Radiology’s network of MRI scanners and mix of Medicare funding offers patients a unique one point of contact access to the most affordable and advanced technology available, conveniently located close to where they reside.”

To discover more about South Coast Radiology’s MRI services across the Gold Coast, please visit www.scr.com.au/services/mri today.

*Please refer to the MBS for the specific clinical indications that are rebateable or contact the South Coast Radiology Bookings Team on 1300 197 297.