Qscan North Hobart

Bulk Billing is available for Medicare-eligible MRI scans referred by your GP at Qscan North Hobart. Our team will confirm whether your scan is bulk billed when you book.

Qscan North Hobart provides a wide range of diagnostic imaging, including x-ray, ultrasound (abdominal, carotid and vascular), CT (including CT coronary angiography and CT calcium scoring), MRI and interventional radiology procedures such as EUFLEXXA joint injections. We proudly support patients in North Hobart and surrounding areas with high-quality imaging.  

Yes. A valid referral from your GP or specialist is required for all scans at Qscan North Hobart. You can upload your referral when you book online or bring it with you to your appointment. 

Qscan North Hobart participates in the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) for eligible Australians aged 50 to 70 with a significant smoking history. The program uses low dose CT to look for early signs of lung cancer before symptoms appear. A GP referral and enrolment through the National Cancer Screening Register are required before booking. 

CT calcium scoring is a quick, non-contrast scan that takes around 15 minutes. CT coronary angiography requires a longer appointment time of 2 hours, as the process includes pre-examination assessment, administration of beta-blockers if required, the actual scan, and post-procedure care. For both scans, you will need to avoid caffeine and exercise on the day, and avoid Viagra, Cialis or similar medication for 72 hours beforehand. Our team will confirm exact preparation when you book.  

Qscan North Hobart is open Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, with extended hours available for MRI appointments. If you need an appointment outside standard hours, contact our team to check availability. 

You can check live appointment times and book online at qscan.com.au/bookings, or call our North Hobart team directly. Bring your referral and Medicare card.  

Ample free parking is available on-site at Qscan North Hobart, making it easy to attend your appointment without needing to find paid parking nearby. 

EUFLEXXA is an injection used to help relieve osteoarthritis pain in joints such as the knee, hip and shoulder by supplementing the joint's natural fluid to improve mobility and reduce discomfort. It is available at Qscan North Hobart as part of our interventional radiology services. Speak with your doctor about whether this treatment may be suitable for you.  

X-ray

X-ray is available at Qscan North Hobart with a valid referral and creates images of the body’s internal structures and tissues, like bones and organs to assess bone fractures, dental issues, foreign objects in the body and different illnesses or injuries. Qscan clinics offer a walk-in x-ray service; contact us to confirm current walk-in availability at North Hobart.

Ultrasound

Qscan North Hobart provides a comprehensive range of ultrasound services, performed by our sonographers and reported by our radiologists. Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to create real-time images of the body, without ionising radiation. Most scans take between 15 and 30 minutes, and you are welcome to request a female sonographer or bring a support person.

Our services include:

• Abdominal ultrasound: assessing organs such as the liver, kidneys and gallbladder.
• Carotid ultrasound: examining blood flow through the neck arteries.
• Vascular ultrasound: also known as Doppler ultrasound, used to assess blood flow and investigate conditions such as deep vein thrombosis or blocked vessels. Scans of the abdominal vessels may require fasting for up to 6 hours beforehand.

Ultrasound appointments require a referral from your GP or specialist. Bulk Billing is available for pension and HCC card holders.  

CT

CT (computed tomography) imaging at Qscan North Hobart uses x-rays and advanced computer processing to build detailed cross-sectional images, giving your doctor a clear view of bones, organs and internal structures. Most CT scans take around 10 to 15 minutes. Our CT services include:

• CT coronary angiography: a detailed scan of the coronary arteries, often used to investigate chest pain or cardiac risk. This scan takes around 2 hours in total including preparation and monitoring.
• CT calcium scoring: a quick, non-contrast scan that measures calcium build-up in the coronary arteries as part of cardiac risk assessment.
• National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP): low dose CT screening for eligible Australians aged 50 to 70 with a significant smoking history. Eligible patients pay no out-of-pocket cost for their screening scan under the federal program. A GP referral and enrolment through the National Cancer Screening Register are required before booking.

MRI

MRI uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves, with no radiation, to provide detailed imaging of soft tissue, joints, the brain and internal organs. Qscan North Hobart offers extended hours for MRI appointments. Most scans take between 20-25 minutes per body region being examined, and our radiologists report each scan to help your doctor investigate neurological, musculoskeletal and abdominal conditions. If you experience claustrophobia, let our team know when you book so we can discuss the options available to you.  

Interventional Radiology

Interventional radiology at Qscan North Hobart uses imaging guidance to perform minimally invasive procedures, including:

• EUFLEXXA: an injectable treatment that helps relieve osteoarthritis pain in joints such as the knee, hip and shoulder by supplementing the joint's natural fluid to improve mobility and reduce discomfort.

A valid referral from your GP or specialist is required for interventional radiology procedures at Qscan North Hobart.