Chest X-Ray St Ives Shopping Village | Epoch Imaging St Ives
Expert specialist chest and general X-rays at Epoch Medical Imaging, St Ives Shopping Village. Walk-in — no appointment needed. Fast results for the North Shore — Turramurra, Gordon, Pymble.
What Can a Chest X-Ray Diagnose — Lungs, Heart & Ribs?
A chest X-ray is a fast, low-dose imaging study that provides a clear overview of the structures within the chest — and is one of the most commonly requested investigations in general practice. It is often the first step when your doctor needs to assess your respiratory system.
At Epoch Medical Imaging in St Ives Shopping Village, chest X-rays are used to assess:
– The lungs — looking for areas of consolidation, fluid, or structural change
– The heart — assessing size and shape
– The ribs and bony chest wall
– The diaphragm and surrounding structures
– The airways
Common reasons for a chest X-ray referral include a persistent cough, breathlessness, chest discomfort, pre-operative assessment, routine health checks, and monitoring of known chest conditions. Results are reviewed by our specialist radiologist and sent directly to your referring doctor within 24 to 48 hours.
Walk-In X-Ray at Epoch: No Appointment Needed
One of the most convenient features of Epoch Medical Imaging is that general X-rays — including chest X-rays — are available on a walk-in basis during all opening hours. No appointment needed.
How it works:
– Simply bring your [GP referral] to Epoch Medical Imaging at St Ives Shopping Village, 166 Mona Vale Road.
– Our team will register you and arrange your X-ray promptly — no waiting for an appointment.
– The X-ray itself takes just minutes to perform.
– Results are reviewed by our specialist radiologist and sent to your referring doctor within 24 to 48 hours.
Our opening hours:
– Monday to Wednesday and Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
– Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
– Saturday: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
We are conveniently accessible from St Ives, Turramurra, Gordon, Pymble, Killara, Wahroonga, and Lindfield.
How Long Does an X-Ray Take and When Are Results Ready?
An X-ray appointment at Epoch Medical Imaging is one of the quickest imaging experiences available.
What to expect:
– Your total appointment — including registration, the X-ray, and check-out — usually takes 15 to 20 minutes.
– The actual X-ray takes just a few seconds to perform.
– No preparation or fasting is required (though you may be asked to remove jewellery or a top with metal fasteners).
– There is no recovery time — you can go straight home or back to work immediately.
Results:
– Your X-ray is reviewed by our specialist radiologist.
– A written report is sent to your referring doctor within 24 to 48 hours.
– For urgent referrals, please let our team know and we will prioritise your report accordingly.
Is a Chest X-Ray Safe — How Much Radiation Is Involved?
Yes — a chest X-ray is considered very safe. It involves an extremely small dose of ionising radiation — one of the lowest of any imaging investigation available.
To put the dose in perspective:
– A chest X-ray delivers approximately the same radiation dose as a few days of natural background radiation from the environment.
– It is far less than the dose from a CT scan.
– Epoch Medical Imaging uses modern digital X-ray equipment designed to produce high-quality images with the lowest possible radiation exposure.
X-rays are not recommended during pregnancy unless clinically necessary. If you are pregnant or may be pregnant, please inform our team before your appointment so we can take the appropriate precautions. For all other patients, the diagnostic benefit of a chest X-ray assessment far outweighs the minimal risk.
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Working Hours
Monday - Wednesday, Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday - 08:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Saturday - 08:30 AM - 1:00 PM