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About The Women’s Imaging Centre

Welcome to The Women’s Imaging Centre – Southport, the preferred choice for women’s imaging and the only specialised Women’s Imaging Centre on the Gold Coast dedicated to women’s imaging.

In 2011 South Coast Radiology saw the need for a dedicated women’s imaging centre and opened The Women’s Imaging Centre in Southport. This centre is designed to meet the unique healthcare needs of women, while providing specialised diagnostic medical imaging in a professional and caring environment.

The Women’s Imaging Centre understands that quality of care is your primary concern. Our patients have peace of mind knowing that our radiologists, radiographers, sonographers, nursing and support staff have extensive specialist experience in women’s imaging – providing unparalleled care for female patients in the Gold Coast and Tweed Valley regions. Our team is exceptionally skilled and sensitive to the needs of women of all ages, particularly when they may be anxious about a complex imaging procedure.

The Women’s Imaging Centre- Southport have invested in the most advanced and accurate diagnostic and interventional equipment currently available including state of the art 3D Mammography.

At The Women’s Imaging Centre – Southport every mammogram will be reviewed by two specially trained radiologists to improve early detection of breast cancer.

  • OUR TEAM

    At The Women’s Imaging Centre – Southport, we combine South Coast Radiology’s advanced imaging expertise with a patient-centred approach to care. South Coast Radiology was the first practice to offer specialised mammography and ultrasound services in the region, and have been at the forefront of women’s imaging for many decades.   As a testament to South Coast Radiology’s commitment to women’s imaging, a dedicated women’s imaging centre was set up in 2011 to meet the unique health care needs of women.  The Women’s Imaging centre is located on the corner of Queen and High streets at Premion Place, Southport.

  • OUR SERVICE

    Services for women, provided by women. The Women’s Imaging Centre support and technical staff comprises women only. Our highly trained staff have further training in women’s imaging examinations and understand the unique health concerns of women so that they can provide the services for our patients in a skilled, yet reassuring manner.

    As the preferred choice for women’s imaging in the region, our philosophy is to provide world’s best equivalent services and techniques to patients of the Gold Coast. The Women’s Imaging Centre has invested in the most advanced and accurate diagnostic and interventional equipment currently available.

  • YOUR EXPERIENCE

    From the moment you walk through the doors, you’ll feel the difference. Our expert, caring staff are trained and dedicated to ensure your privacy, dignity and comfort. You’ll notice that the women-only waiting room, private interview rooms and state-of-the-art facility create a nonclinical, calm and comfortable atmosphere. The radiologists and staff are exceptionally skilled and sensitive to the needs of women of all ages, particularly when they might be anxious about a complex imaging procedure.

    Extended appointment times are offered to ensure that you will never feel rushed or pressured. Additionally, extra support staff are available to liaise with your GP and specialist practice staff to facilitate further investigations and follow-up appointments. We also have dedicated team available to offer individual discussion of diagnostic and interventional procedures.

  • YOUR RESULTS

    We understand that with any tests, you want answers. When appropriate, one of our radiologists might perform further scanning or discuss your results. The final report will be forwarded to your doctor via The Women’s Imaging Centre usual delivery methods.

    The Women’s Imaging Centre offers:

    • 3D Mammography Breast Tomosynthesis
    • Full-field Digital Mammography
    • Image-guided breast biopsies and aspirations – ultrasound and stereotactic
    • Pre-surgical image-guided needle localisation
    • Breast Ductography
    • Breast Ultrasound
    • 3D/4D Obstetric Ultrasound
    • First Trimester Screening – nuchal translucency and fertility screening
    • Hysterosonography
    • Pelvic Ultrasound
    • General and Vascular Ultrasound
    • Bone Mineral Densitometry
    • CT – Computed Tomography
    • General X-ray