Appointments are needed for only some services. To make, reschedule or cancel an appointment please email us at powmi@health.nsw.gov.au or call us on 9382 0300 and follow the prompts.

X-ray

Hours of Operations: 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday

An appointment is not required

Computed Tomography (CT)

Hours of Operation: 8.00am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday

An appointment may be required, please send an email to powmi@health.nsw.gov.au, call us on (02) 9382 0300 or fax (02) 9382 0337

Ultrasound

Hours of Operation: 8.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday

Please note to make an ultrasound appointment, we need a copy of a specialists referral letter. These can be faxed to (02) 9382 0304, emailed to powmi@health.nsw.gov.au or delivered in person. 

Once your referral is received, we will contact you confirming an appointment date and time. You will be contacted 2-3 days before your appointment.  

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Hours of Operation: 7.30am - 6:00pm, Monday to Friday (or 10:00pm on certain evenings). Please contact us for further details.

Please note to make an MRI appointment, we need a copy of a specialists referral letter. These can be faxed to (02) 9382 0304, emailed to powmi@health.nsw.gov.au or delivered in person. 

Once a referral is received, it will be prioritised based on clinical urgency by one of our Doctors and an appointment will be scheduled. A letter will then be sent to you confirming the time and date. An SMS reminder will be sent to you 3 days prior to your appointment.

If you have questions about your appointment

Email us at powmi@health.nsw.gov.au if you need to:

• Request changes to your appointment time or date
• Advise us that you will be unable to attend your appointment
• Ask any other questions about your appointment.

Waiting times depend on why you are having your scan or procedure and what type of scan you are having. Our Radiologists prioritise each request based on clinical urgency and appointment times are allocated accordingly. 

Waiting times for MRI, ultrasound and interventional procedures can be up to several months, however it does depend on how urgent your request is.

This service is covered by Medicare. You will need a referral from a GP or Specialist (depending on the service).

If you are not eligible for Medicare you may be charged an upfront amount. Details will be discussed with you prior to your scan. 

X-ray

X-ray is the most commonly used form of creating an internal image of your body. X-ray images are typically used to examine broken bones, swallowed objects, lungs, blood vessels and breasts.

Computed tomography

Computed Tomography (CT) previously referred to as a CAT scan, combines multiple X-rays taken at different angles to produce detailed, 3-D views of certain parts of the body such as bone and soft tissue, including blood vessels and the heart. CT is also often the preferred method of diagnosing many cancers, such as liver, lung and pancreatic cancers.

Magnetic resonance imaging

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) uses a powerful magnet and radio waves to create detailed images of organs and tissues. MRI is useful in diagnosing a number of conditions by showing the difference between normal and diseased soft tissues of the body. MRI is often used to evaluate blood vessels, abdominal tissue, spinal injuries and tendon and ligament tears.

Ultrasound

Diagnostic ultrasound, also known as medical sonography or ultrasonography, uses high frequency sound waves to create images of the inside of the body. Ultrasound technology can also produce audible sounds of blood flow, allowing medical professionals to use both sounds and images to assess your health. Ultrasound is often used to evaluate pregnancy, abnormalities in the heart and blood vessels, organs in the pelvis and abdomen and symptoms of pain, swelling and infection.

Angiography

Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) is a type of X-ray that takes images of arteries, veins and organs of the body. This is also known as an Angiogram. This usually requires an injection of a special ‘dye’ to highlight the blood supply to the legs, brain heart or other organs. DSA can be used to diagnose conditions such as arterial disease, blood vessel malformation, aneurysms in the brain and spinal disc problems. This is also known as an Angiogram. This usually requires an injection of a special ‘dye’ to highlight the blood supply to the legs, brain heart or other organs. In addition, DSA can be used to carry out treatments such as angioplasty, stent insertion and embolisations. 

Fluoroscopy

Fluoroscopy is a study of moving body structures. A continuous X-ray beam is passed through the body part being examined. The beam is transmitted to a monitor so that the body part and its motion can be seen in detail. Fluoroscopy, as an imaging tool, enables physicians to look at many body systems, including the skeletal, digestive, urinary, respiratory, and reproductive systems.

Our team includes:

Radiologists and Radiology Registrars (Doctors in training) who will look at the images produced to diagnose your illness or injury. They may also use our equipment to treat your condition.

Radiographers are health professionals who are responsible for taking the images and ensuring they are of the highest quality. They will provide instructions during your examination and make sure you are comfortable while they take any images.  

Nursing staff – Our nursing staff will greet you and together with our radiographers, make sure you remain comfortable and safe. If you are required to take any medicine, the nursing staff will look after you. 

Administration staff – our administration team are your first point of contact with the department. They we will organise any appointments you need and make sure all paperwork is completed.

Our department provides services for Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney Children’s Hospital, the Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital and the War Memorial Hospital. We work with staff and departments from within these hospitals, and also with doctors from outside the hospital who make referrals to us.

Please let us know if you need an interpreter. You can contact us telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and the healthcare professional you want to speak with.

We are a teaching hospital and you may be asked to be involved in research, or for a student to be present at your appointment. You have a right to say no. If you do so, this will not impact in any way on the services we will provide.

Appointments are needed for only some services. To make, reschedule or cancel an appointment please email us at powmi@health.nsw.gov.au or call us on 9382 0300 and follow the prompts.

X-ray

Hours of Operations: 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday

An appointment is not required

Computed Tomography (CT)

Hours of Operation: 8.00am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday

An appointment may be required, please send an email to powmi@health.nsw.gov.au, call us on (02) 9382 0300 or fax (02) 9382 0337

Ultrasound

Hours of Operation: 8.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday

Please note to make an ultrasound appointment, we need a copy of a specialists referral letter. These can be faxed to (02) 9382 0304, emailed to powmi@health.nsw.gov.au or delivered in person. 

Once your referral is received, we will contact you confirming an appointment date and time. You will be contacted 2-3 days before your appointment.  

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Hours of Operation: 7.30am - 6:00pm, Monday to Friday (or 10:00pm on certain evenings). Please contact us for further details.

Please note to make an MRI appointment, we need a copy of a specialists referral letter. These can be faxed to (02) 9382 0304, emailed to powmi@health.nsw.gov.au or delivered in person. 

Once a referral is received, it will be prioritised based on clinical urgency by one of our Doctors and an appointment will be scheduled. A letter will then be sent to you confirming the time and date. An SMS reminder will be sent to you 3 days prior to your appointment.

If you have questions about your appointment

Email us at powmi@health.nsw.gov.au if you need to:

• Request changes to your appointment time or date
• Advise us that you will be unable to attend your appointment
• Ask any other questions about your appointment.

Waiting times depend on why you are having your scan or procedure and what type of scan you are having. Our Radiologists prioritise each request based on clinical urgency and appointment times are allocated accordingly. 

Waiting times for MRI, ultrasound and interventional procedures can be up to several months, however it does depend on how urgent your request is.

This service is covered by Medicare. You will need a referral from a GP or Specialist (depending on the service).

If you are not eligible for Medicare you may be charged an upfront amount. Details will be discussed with you prior to your scan. 

X-ray

X-ray is the most commonly used form of creating an internal image of your body. X-ray images are typically used to examine broken bones, swallowed objects, lungs, blood vessels and breasts.

Computed tomography

Computed Tomography (CT) previously referred to as a CAT scan, combines multiple X-rays taken at different angles to produce detailed, 3-D views of certain parts of the body such as bone and soft tissue, including blood vessels and the heart. CT is also often the preferred method of diagnosing many cancers, such as liver, lung and pancreatic cancers.

Magnetic resonance imaging

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) uses a powerful magnet and radio waves to create detailed images of organs and tissues. MRI is useful in diagnosing a number of conditions by showing the difference between normal and diseased soft tissues of the body. MRI is often used to evaluate blood vessels, abdominal tissue, spinal injuries and tendon and ligament tears.

Ultrasound

Diagnostic ultrasound, also known as medical sonography or ultrasonography, uses high frequency sound waves to create images of the inside of the body. Ultrasound technology can also produce audible sounds of blood flow, allowing medical professionals to use both sounds and images to assess your health. Ultrasound is often used to evaluate pregnancy, abnormalities in the heart and blood vessels, organs in the pelvis and abdomen and symptoms of pain, swelling and infection.

Angiography

Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) is a type of X-ray that takes images of arteries, veins and organs of the body. This is also known as an Angiogram. This usually requires an injection of a special ‘dye’ to highlight the blood supply to the legs, brain heart or other organs. DSA can be used to diagnose conditions such as arterial disease, blood vessel malformation, aneurysms in the brain and spinal disc problems. This is also known as an Angiogram. This usually requires an injection of a special ‘dye’ to highlight the blood supply to the legs, brain heart or other organs. In addition, DSA can be used to carry out treatments such as angioplasty, stent insertion and embolisations. 

Fluoroscopy

Fluoroscopy is a study of moving body structures. A continuous X-ray beam is passed through the body part being examined. The beam is transmitted to a monitor so that the body part and its motion can be seen in detail. Fluoroscopy, as an imaging tool, enables physicians to look at many body systems, including the skeletal, digestive, urinary, respiratory, and reproductive systems.

Our team includes:

Radiologists and Radiology Registrars (Doctors in training) who will look at the images produced to diagnose your illness or injury. They may also use our equipment to treat your condition.

Radiographers are health professionals who are responsible for taking the images and ensuring they are of the highest quality. They will provide instructions during your examination and make sure you are comfortable while they take any images.  

Nursing staff – Our nursing staff will greet you and together with our radiographers, make sure you remain comfortable and safe. If you are required to take any medicine, the nursing staff will look after you. 

Administration staff – our administration team are your first point of contact with the department. They we will organise any appointments you need and make sure all paperwork is completed.

Our department provides services for Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney Children’s Hospital, the Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital and the War Memorial Hospital. We work with staff and departments from within these hospitals, and also with doctors from outside the hospital who make referrals to us.

Please let us know if you need an interpreter. You can contact us telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and the healthcare professional you want to speak with.

We are a teaching hospital and you may be asked to be involved in research, or for a student to be present at your appointment. You have a right to say no. If you do so, this will not impact in any way on the services we will provide.

Appointments are needed for only some services. To make, reschedule or cancel an appointment please email us at powmi@health.nsw.gov.au or call us on 9382 0300 and follow the prompts.

X-ray

Hours of Operations: 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday

An appointment is not required

Computed Tomography (CT)

Hours of Operation: 8.00am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday

An appointment may be required, please send an email to powmi@health.nsw.gov.au, call us on (02) 9382 0300 or fax (02) 9382 0337

Ultrasound

Hours of Operation: 8.00am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday

Please note to make an ultrasound appointment, we need a copy of a specialists referral letter. These can be faxed to (02) 9382 0304, emailed to powmi@health.nsw.gov.au or delivered in person. 

Once your referral is received, we will contact you confirming an appointment date and time. You will be contacted 2-3 days before your appointment.  

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Hours of Operation: 7.30am - 6:00pm, Monday to Friday (or 10:00pm on certain evenings). Please contact us for further details.

Please note to make an MRI appointment, we need a copy of a specialists referral letter. These can be faxed to (02) 9382 0304, emailed to powmi@health.nsw.gov.au or delivered in person. 

Once a referral is received, it will be prioritised based on clinical urgency by one of our Doctors and an appointment will be scheduled. A letter will then be sent to you confirming the time and date. An SMS reminder will be sent to you 3 days prior to your appointment.

If you have questions about your appointment

Email us at powmi@health.nsw.gov.au if you need to:

• Request changes to your appointment time or date
• Advise us that you will be unable to attend your appointment
• Ask any other questions about your appointment.

Waiting times depend on why you are having your scan or procedure and what type of scan you are having. Our Radiologists prioritise each request based on clinical urgency and appointment times are allocated accordingly. 

Waiting times for MRI, ultrasound and interventional procedures can be up to several months, however it does depend on how urgent your request is.

This service is covered by Medicare. You will need a referral from a GP or Specialist (depending on the service).

If you are not eligible for Medicare you may be charged an upfront amount. Details will be discussed with you prior to your scan. 

X-ray

X-ray is the most commonly used form of creating an internal image of your body. X-ray images are typically used to examine broken bones, swallowed objects, lungs, blood vessels and breasts.

Computed tomography

Computed Tomography (CT) previously referred to as a CAT scan, combines multiple X-rays taken at different angles to produce detailed, 3-D views of certain parts of the body such as bone and soft tissue, including blood vessels and the heart. CT is also often the preferred method of diagnosing many cancers, such as liver, lung and pancreatic cancers.

Magnetic resonance imaging

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) uses a powerful magnet and radio waves to create detailed images of organs and tissues. MRI is useful in diagnosing a number of conditions by showing the difference between normal and diseased soft tissues of the body. MRI is often used to evaluate blood vessels, abdominal tissue, spinal injuries and tendon and ligament tears.

Ultrasound

Diagnostic ultrasound, also known as medical sonography or ultrasonography, uses high frequency sound waves to create images of the inside of the body. Ultrasound technology can also produce audible sounds of blood flow, allowing medical professionals to use both sounds and images to assess your health. Ultrasound is often used to evaluate pregnancy, abnormalities in the heart and blood vessels, organs in the pelvis and abdomen and symptoms of pain, swelling and infection.

Angiography

Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) is a type of X-ray that takes images of arteries, veins and organs of the body. This is also known as an Angiogram. This usually requires an injection of a special ‘dye’ to highlight the blood supply to the legs, brain heart or other organs. DSA can be used to diagnose conditions such as arterial disease, blood vessel malformation, aneurysms in the brain and spinal disc problems. This is also known as an Angiogram. This usually requires an injection of a special ‘dye’ to highlight the blood supply to the legs, brain heart or other organs. In addition, DSA can be used to carry out treatments such as angioplasty, stent insertion and embolisations. 

Fluoroscopy

Fluoroscopy is a study of moving body structures. A continuous X-ray beam is passed through the body part being examined. The beam is transmitted to a monitor so that the body part and its motion can be seen in detail. Fluoroscopy, as an imaging tool, enables physicians to look at many body systems, including the skeletal, digestive, urinary, respiratory, and reproductive systems.

Our team includes:

Radiologists and Radiology Registrars (Doctors in training) who will look at the images produced to diagnose your illness or injury. They may also use our equipment to treat your condition.

Radiographers are health professionals who are responsible for taking the images and ensuring they are of the highest quality. They will provide instructions during your examination and make sure you are comfortable while they take any images.  

Nursing staff – Our nursing staff will greet you and together with our radiographers, make sure you remain comfortable and safe. If you are required to take any medicine, the nursing staff will look after you. 

Administration staff – our administration team are your first point of contact with the department. They we will organise any appointments you need and make sure all paperwork is completed.

Our department provides services for Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney Children’s Hospital, the Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital and the War Memorial Hospital. We work with staff and departments from within these hospitals, and also with doctors from outside the hospital who make referrals to us.

Please let us know if you need an interpreter. You can contact us telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and the healthcare professional you want to speak with.

We are a teaching hospital and you may be asked to be involved in research, or for a student to be present at your appointment. You have a right to say no. If you do so, this will not impact in any way on the services we will provide.

We are a team of registered Clinical Psychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists who offer assessments and treatments across a wide variety of psychological and cognitive issues.

• Clinical Psychologists offer assessment and treatment of psychological conditions such as adjustment to illness or injury, trauma, depression and anxiety.
• Clinical Neuropsychologists offer assessment and rehabilitation of cognitive conditions such as dementia, brain injury and stroke.

Our primary partners are the other members of your health care team especially those within the rehabilitation wards. When planning for your return home we work in partnership with your local general practitioner (GP), Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Services, non- government rehabilitation and support services and private community psychologists.

As an inpatient of the Aged Care, Spinal or General Rehabilitation wards, you can ask your nurse or any member of your treating team to make an appointment with a psychologist.  

When you see one of our team we will explain what assessments or treatments we can offer you and we will ask for your consent before proceeding with any treatments. Psychologists use a wide range of assessment and treatment protocols to help people adjust to their injuries, deal with such issues as anxiety and depression, cope with declining memory and mental functioning and support your in-patient stay and rehabilitation.  

Please let us know if you need an interpreter. You can contact us telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and the healthcare professional you want to speak with.

We are a teaching hospital and you may be asked to be involved in research or a student to be present at your appointment. You have a right to say no. If you do so, this will no impact in any way on the services we will provide.

We are a team of registered Clinical Psychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists who offer assessments and treatments across a wide variety of psychological and cognitive issues.

• Clinical Psychologists offer assessment and treatment of psychological conditions such as adjustment to illness or injury, trauma, depression and anxiety.
• Clinical Neuropsychologists offer assessment and rehabilitation of cognitive conditions such as dementia, brain injury and stroke.

Our primary partners are the other members of your health care team especially those within the rehabilitation wards. When planning for your return home we work in partnership with your local general practitioner (GP), Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Services, non- government rehabilitation and support services and private community psychologists.

As an inpatient of the Aged Care, Spinal or General Rehabilitation wards, you can ask your nurse or any member of your treating team to make an appointment with a psychologist.  

When you see one of our team we will explain what assessments or treatments we can offer you and we will ask for your consent before proceeding with any treatments. Psychologists use a wide range of assessment and treatment protocols to help people adjust to their injuries, deal with such issues as anxiety and depression, cope with declining memory and mental functioning and support your in-patient stay and rehabilitation.  

Please let us know if you need an interpreter. You can contact us telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and the healthcare professional you want to speak with.

We are a teaching hospital and you may be asked to be involved in research or a student to be present at your appointment. You have a right to say no. If you do so, this will no impact in any way on the services we will provide.

We care for people who have a diagnosis of nervous system disorders who do not require surgical treatment.

All our clinics require a referral prior to you to making an appointment.

For more information, please see our links on the right hand side of this page.
 

You need a referral letter from your local general practitioner (GP) or medical practitioner to access this service.

Your doctor will need to fax your referral letter to us to the appropriate fax number. If there is a waiting list, you will receive a confirmation letter and be told what to do next. If there is no waiting list, you will receive a letter providing details on the time and date of your appointment booking or we will contact you to arrange a suitable time. You may receive an SMS or telephone reminder prior to your appointment.

If you need to change or cancel your appointment please telephone the relevant number in our list of clinics.  This will allow us to make the time available to another patient.

Please bring:

• Your appointment letter
• Any special items listed on your letter
• TAC or Workcover claim number (if relevant)
• Medicare card
• Health Care Card and/or concession card
• Private health insurance card 
• Adverse drug alert card 
• Previous x-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports relevant to your current condition
• Medicines you need to take while you are here
• List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
• Glasses, hearing aid, walking frame 

If you are having a day procedure, please bring:

• Responsible adult carer to stay with you to hear instructions, help you and take you home
• Comfortable day clothes, such as a tracksuit

Please let us know if you need an interpreter. You can contact us telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and the healthcare professional you want to speak with.

We are teaching hospital and you may be asked to have students present at your appointment or to be involved in research. You have a right to say no. If you do so, this will may cause a slight delay but will not impact on the services we will provide. You may be seen by a senior registrar or Fellow.

We care for people who have a diagnosis of nervous system disorders who do not require surgical treatment.

All our clinics require a referral prior to you to making an appointment.

For more information, please see our links on the right hand side of this page.
 

You need a referral letter from your local general practitioner (GP) or medical practitioner to access this service.

Your doctor will need to fax your referral letter to us to the appropriate fax number. If there is a waiting list, you will receive a confirmation letter and be told what to do next. If there is no waiting list, you will receive a letter providing details on the time and date of your appointment booking or we will contact you to arrange a suitable time. You may receive an SMS or telephone reminder prior to your appointment.

If you need to change or cancel your appointment please telephone the relevant number in our list of clinics.  This will allow us to make the time available to another patient.

Please bring:

• Your appointment letter
• Any special items listed on your letter
• TAC or Workcover claim number (if relevant)
• Medicare card
• Health Care Card and/or concession card
• Private health insurance card 
• Adverse drug alert card 
• Previous x-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports relevant to your current condition
• Medicines you need to take while you are here
• List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
• Glasses, hearing aid, walking frame 

If you are having a day procedure, please bring:

• Responsible adult carer to stay with you to hear instructions, help you and take you home
• Comfortable day clothes, such as a tracksuit

Please let us know if you need an interpreter. You can contact us telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and the healthcare professional you want to speak with.

We are teaching hospital and you may be asked to have students present at your appointment or to be involved in research. You have a right to say no. If you do so, this will may cause a slight delay but will not impact on the services we will provide. You may be seen by a senior registrar or Fellow.

A range of health professionals will work together to manage your medical treatment, physical and cognitive recovery. We aim to be as collaborative, professional, informative, compassionate and supportive as possible.

Medical Specialists

Professor Alessandro Zagami (Stroke Medical Director)

Professor James Colebatch (Head of Neurology)

Professor Kenneth Butcher (Director Clinical Neuroscience)

Professor Arun Krishnan

Dr Ross Mellick

Dr William Huynh

Dr Shaun Watson

Dr Hanka Laue-Gizzi

Dr Christian Zentner

Professor Paul Spira

Medical Team

Advanced Trainee

Medical Registrar

Junior Medical Officers

Nursing Team

Nursing Unit Manager: Karen Van Cuylenberg

Nurse Practitioner: Alanah Bailey

Our nursing team includes a clinical nurse educator, clinical nurse specialists, registered nursing staff and endorsed enrolled nursing staff

Allied Health

Our Speech Pathologist can help you with your ability to speak and to eat and drink safely after a stroke.

Our Physiotherapist will develop an exercise program designed to maximise your strength, balance and mobility.

Our Occupational Therapist will help you to adjust to life after stroke by giving you the confidence and skills to perform daily tasks and learn new skills.  They will also organise any equipment you might need for when you go home.

Our Dietitian will help you make changes to your diet to help with any difficulty you might have with eating or drinking.

Our Social Worker will meet with you and your carer/family as soon as possible after the stroke occurs to provide advice on what financial, social and health care support is available.  They are also available to provide counselling and emotional support. They can assist with organising accommodation and care for when you leave hospital. 

Our Pharmacist will explain what medicines you need to take and when. 

For more information on stroke:

Stroke Foundation

Stroke Recovery Association NSW

A range of health professionals will work together to manage your medical treatment, physical and cognitive recovery. We aim to be as collaborative, professional, informative, compassionate and supportive as possible.

Medical Specialists

Professor Alessandro Zagami (Stroke Medical Director)

Professor James Colebatch (Head of Neurology)

Professor Kenneth Butcher (Director Clinical Neuroscience)

Professor Arun Krishnan

Dr Ross Mellick

Dr William Huynh

Dr Shaun Watson

Dr Hanka Laue-Gizzi

Dr Christian Zentner

Professor Paul Spira

Medical Team

Advanced Trainee

Medical Registrar

Junior Medical Officers

Nursing Team

Nursing Unit Manager: Karen Van Cuylenberg

Nurse Practitioner: Alanah Bailey

Our nursing team includes a clinical nurse educator, clinical nurse specialists, registered nursing staff and endorsed enrolled nursing staff

Allied Health

Our Speech Pathologist can help you with your ability to speak and to eat and drink safely after a stroke.

Our Physiotherapist will develop an exercise program designed to maximise your strength, balance and mobility.

Our Occupational Therapist will help you to adjust to life after stroke by giving you the confidence and skills to perform daily tasks and learn new skills.  They will also organise any equipment you might need for when you go home.

Our Dietitian will help you make changes to your diet to help with any difficulty you might have with eating or drinking.

Our Social Worker will meet with you and your carer/family as soon as possible after the stroke occurs to provide advice on what financial, social and health care support is available.  They are also available to provide counselling and emotional support. They can assist with organising accommodation and care for when you leave hospital. 

Our Pharmacist will explain what medicines you need to take and when. 

For more information on stroke:

Stroke Foundation

Stroke Recovery Association NSW

Our Department is staffed by a team of Nuclear Medicine Specialists, Junior Doctors, Nuclear Medicine Technologists, Nurses, Radiopharmaceutical Scientists, Physicists and Clerical Staff.

We work in partnership with your Doctors, The Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Services, The Royal Women’s Hospital, The Sydney Children’s Hospital and Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospitals.

You will need a referral letter from a Medical Practitioner (your GP or Specialist) to use our service. The referral needs to include a brief history of your health, what procedure or test they are requesting and why.

You can book an appointment over the phone by calling us on 9382 2200, by fax on 9382 2235, by email on seslhd-powhnm@health.nsw.gov.au or in person at our reception. Please provide your contact number, as we need to call you the day before the scan to confirm your appointment.

We will do our best to schedule your preferred appointment time as soon as possible. In most instances an appointment will be available within a couple of days, however, due to the nature of the tracer that we inject, we may not be able to be completely flexible.

If you need to change or cancel your appointment please telephone us on 9382 2200.

How do I prepare for my test?

Many of our procedures do not require any special preparation, but you will need to fast (not eat or drink) for some scans. In addition, some of the tests need you to have special preparation, for example to stop your regular medication or to take additional medication.  We will give you the instructions for your particular scan when we make your booking. Please contact our Department if you are not clear what you will need to do to prepare for your test.

What do I need to bring?

• Your referral letter from your GP or Specialist
• Medicare card
• Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
• Private Health Insurance card (if applicable/if you want to use it)
• Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
• Previous X-ray films, CT and MRI films or discs, any other test result or reports related to your current health problem
• Medicines you need to take while you are here
• A list of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you are taking without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
• Glasses, hearing aid, walking frame if you use them

Will I need an injection for my test?

Majority of the scans require an injection of tracer into your vein by using a very small needle (butterfly needle). For more complex scans (for example a heart scan or a PET scan), we will need to place a needle into your vein. Our staff is highly skilled in these injections, including injecting children.

Can I drive after the test?

You are able to drive and go about all your normal activities after the test, unless you have been given any sedatives. If you have been given sedatives you will not be able to drive for 24 hours and must arrange for a responsible adult to take you home after your test.

When will my results be available?

Most of the scans are reported on the same day and your final results are usually available within 24 hours after the completion of your scan. Your results are posted or faxed to your referring doctor.  You will need to contact your referring doctor to find out your results.

More information about my PET scan

See these FAQ about your PET Scan

Please let us know if you need an interpreter when you make your booking. You can contact us by telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak. You can then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and our department.

Our department is actively involved in training, education and research. We are a teaching hospital and you may be asked to be involved in research or for a trainee to be present at your appointment. You have a right to say no to participating in any research and to not want any observers. If you do so, this will have no impact in any way on the services we will provide.