Source: RHCNZ
RHCNZ Medical Imaging Group is excited to announce that Bay Radiology’s new flagship clinic on 17th Avenue in Tauranga is now fully open. Phase One of the clinic, which includes Bay Radiology’s first PET-CT scanner, opened in September 2024. Phase Two opened last week, completing this state-of-the-art facility. The new purpose-built clinic is designed to future-proof medical imaging services for Bay of Plenty residents.
Spanning over 3,000 square metres, this extensive clinic is the largest medical imaging clinic in New Zealand. It is equipped with the latest technology including a high-tech Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography (PET-CT) scanner as well as state-of-the-art MRI, CT, x-ray and ultrasound equipment. The clinic offers a comprehensive range of medical imaging services to meet the community’s needs, including interventional radiology, mammography and fluoroscopy.
Managing Radiologist for Bay Radiology, Dr Kunaal Rajpal, emphasises that removing barriers to patients accessing healthcare has become a key focus for Bay Radiology.
“Equity of access to healthcare for people living in regional New Zealand is an issue that concerns all healthcare providers, so we are proud to be able to provide better access to high quality imaging locally.”
Dr Rajpal adds
“Our radiologists have a wide range of sub-specialities including Musculoskeletal, Interventional, Breast, Body Imaging, Oncology, Neuroradiology, Abdominal, and Head and Neck Imaging. Patients can feel confident knowing that if the need arises, highly specialised expertise is right on their doorstep.”
A phased design enabled some parts of the building to be safely used while other parts were still under construction. Consequently, Bay Radiology commenced their PET-CT scanning last September. This advanced technology plays a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
Nicola Daisley, Regional Manager, notes
“Since opening in September our PET-CT team have delivered diagnostic results for over 100 patients, enabling their lead care specialists to provide the best possible health-care treatment plans. We are delighted to now be offering a full suite of modalities from one central and easily accessible location, streamlining the diagnostic process for our community.”
RHCNZ Medical Imaging Group CEO Terry McLaughlin says that this new clinic, strategically located in Tauranga, is a significant step in supporting the healthcare needs of the Bay of Plenty community.
“Our 17 th Ave clinic is the heart of our Bay Radiology operations, providing patients access to the full suite of medical imaging services in one convenient location. Bay Radiology has been supporting the local community with their healthcare needs for over 30 years. We look forward to at least another 30 years of better health outcomes for Bay and Eastern Bay of Plenty residents,” said Mr. McLaughlin.
A traditional blessing ceremony for 17 th Ave was held on Friday, 20 December 2024. The ceremony was led by local Iwi leader Tamati Tata of Ngati Ranginui and attended by staff members and the building’s architects.
Conveniently located in central Tauranga, the clinic is adjacent to Tauranga Hospital, easily accessible from medical centres and specialist consulting rooms and is on main public transport routes.
BAY RADIOLOGY is the Bay of Plenty’s leading radiology provider with 9 clinics in Tauranga, Mt Maunganui, Papamoa, Katikati, Matamata and Whakatane. Bay Radiology offers MRI, CT, PET CT, interventional radiology, ultrasound, pregnancy ultrasound, x-ray, mammography, fluoroscopy and PRP services.
RHCNZ MEDICAL IMAGING GROUP is New Zealand’s leading private radiology provider with over 140 specialist radiologists working in 74+ clinics nationwide. This New Zealand owned company operates 3 longstanding brands – Auckland Radiology Group, Bay Radiology and Pacific Radiology Group. RHCNZ stands for Radiology Holding Company New Zealand.
