Specialist image‑guided treatment in Christchurch, often instead of surgery
For joint and tendon pain, fibroids, an enlarged prostate and more. Most procedures are day-stay, and you don't need a referral to see us.
What is interventional radiology?
Interventional radiology (IR) uses image guidance, such as X-ray, CT, ultrasound or MRI, to treat conditions that once needed open surgery. Most procedures are done through a pinhole-sized entry point, instead of a large incision and a long recovery.
- Diagnostic radiologist
- Interprets medical images to find a problem, for example reading an X-ray to diagnose a fracture.
- Interventional radiologist
- Uses those same images to guide a procedure that treats the problem. They train first in diagnostic radiology, then in a fellowship in image-guided, minimally invasive procedures.
Our services
Treatment may suit you if your symptoms haven't settled with physiotherapy, injections or medication, or if you'd like to avoid or delay surgery.
Joint & tendon pain
For long-standing pain in the knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, Achilles tendon or heel.
Women's health
Minimally invasive treatments for fibroids, adenomyosis and pelvic vein pain.
Men's health
Minimally invasive treatment for urinary symptoms from an enlarged prostate.
Other conditions
Image-guided treatment for vascular and thyroid conditions.
Venous access
For referring clinicians
Mid- to long-term lines and ports for chemotherapy, antibiotics and other IV treatment.
Your consultants
Our interventional radiologists trained and worked in South Korea, the Netherlands and Germany, and are also consultants at Christchurch Hospital. You see the specialist who performs your procedure.
Contact us
Patients can contact us directly, and we welcome referrals from GPs and specialists.
For patients
No referral needed. A GP letter and any recent imaging help, but aren't required.
Consultation. You see a consultant at Barrington Health in Spreydon to discuss whether treatment is suitable. If it isn't, we'll tell you and talk through other options.
Treatment. Your procedure is at St George’s Hospital in Strowan, usually as a day stay.
Cost. Many procedures may be covered by health insurance. Check with your insurer.
For GPs and specialists
Send referrals by HealthLink or email.
- HealthLink EDI
- SIIRATOZ Code selected. Press Ctrl+C (⌘C on a Mac) to copy it.
Please include
- Relevant clinical history and treatments already tried, such as physiotherapy, injections or medication
- Recent imaging and reports, or where to access them
- Current medications, especially anticoagulants, and allergies, including to contrast
- Recent eGFR or creatinine where contrast will be used