CT scan referral in Carindale, arranged in one visit.
A CT scan referral in Carindale is arranged during your consultation at Westfield Carindale, for the imaging provider you prefer. When results arrive, your GP reviews them with you properly rather than leaving you to interpret them alone.
Getting a CT referral sorted in a single appointment
If your symptoms need imaging beyond a plain X-ray, a single GP visit is usually all it takes to get a CT scan underway. Your GP listens to what has been happening, examines you, and checks whether a CT will actually answer the question, whether that is persistent headaches, a back injury with nerve symptoms, abdominal pain or a suspected kidney stone.
If a scan is right, the referral is written there and then, with any urgency or contrast notes the radiologist needs.
In short: At Carindale Doctors on Level 1 of Westfield Carindale, your GP can assess you and write a CT scan referral in one appointment, sent to the imaging provider you prefer. Your GP then reviews the report with you, explains the findings and organises any next steps. Medicare rebates apply where eligible.
Your CT referral, coordinated locally
Our CT scan referral service is run by the same GPs who look after your everyday health, so the scan is ordered with your full history in mind. That helps avoid repeat tests and makes it easier to act on the results.
Working shifts or studying? Early appointments are available, though after-hours fees apply before 8am.
- Same GP before and after the scan
- Full history considered
- Early appointments available
What worries people about a CT
It is normal to have questions before a scan. These are the ones we hear most often in Carindale.
- Will it hurt? No. You lie still on a table that moves through an open ring
- How long does it take? The scan itself is usually only a few minutes
- What about the dye? If contrast is needed, you may feel warm briefly as it is injected
- When will I know? Reports usually reach the clinic within a few days, sooner if urgent
A quick checklist before your CT
Run through this list once your referral is in hand.
- Book with the imaging provider listed or one you prefer
- Ask whether you need to fast or drink water beforehand
- Tell them about allergies, kidney issues and diabetes medicines
- Bring your referral, Medicare card and any old scan reports
- Book a follow-up with your GP for the results
From referral to results in four steps
Your GP stays in charge of your care at every stage.
- Assess: your GP reviews your symptoms and decides if CT is the best test
- Refer: the referral is written in the same appointment
- Scan: the imaging provider performs the CT and sends the report to us
- Review: your GP explains the findings and plans treatment or specialist care
CT scan referral fees
The GP visit and the CT scan are billed separately.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| GP consultation | Medicare rebate where eligible |
| CT scan | Charged by the imaging provider; eligible scans may be bulk billed |
| Results visit | Standard consultation |
| International students | Contact the clinic with any questions about billing |
| Billing | Mixed billing practice, with fees explained when you book |
| Medicare rebate | Processed onsite where eligible |
| Children 16 and under | Bulk billed |
| Patients 65 and over | Bulk billed for the initial consultation |
| Early appointments | After-hours fees apply before 8am |
| Concession cards | Discount on standard consultations for Health Care Card and pension card holders |
Find us at Westfield Carindale
You will find Carindale Doctors on Level 1 of Westfield Carindale, beside Priceline and Centre Management. The centre sits at the junction of Old Cleveland Road and Creek Road, and the bus interchange makes it easy to reach without a car.
We see patients from Carindale, Carina, Chandler, Belmont and Mansfield.
- Old Cleveland Road and Creek Road
- Bus interchange on site
- Centre parking and lifts
- Patients from Chandler and Carina
Inside Westfield
Carindale.
Next to Priceline & Centre Management
Shop 2066/1151 Creek Road, Carindale, QLD 4152
Centre parking, lift and step-free access, and an easy run from across Brisbane's southside — book a check-up around the rest of your day.
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 7:30 — 17:00 |
| Tuesday, Thursday | 8:30 — 16:00 |
| Saturday, Sunday & public holidays | Closed |
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Bring to your first visit
- Medicare card and any concession cards
- A list of your current medications
- Referral letters or recent results, if you have them
- Photo ID if you're a new patient
Good to know about CT referrals
Often, yes. If your GP decides a CT is appropriate, the referral is written during your appointment.
Any provider that suits you. Your GP can suggest nearby options if you are unsure.
Some scans, especially with contrast, need a short fast. The imaging provider confirms this when you book.
Tell your GP if you might be pregnant. Another test such as ultrasound may be chosen instead.
Your GP. Book a follow-up and we will go through the results and next steps.
Yes. International students can contact the clinic with any questions about billing.
Book your CT referral visit
One appointment at Westfield Carindale, results explained afterwards.
Speak to reception 07 3120 0990Talk to us about your care.
Call the practice during opening hours and our reception team will help, or book your appointment online any time.
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Phone07 3120 0990
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Fax07 3120 0991
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Opening hoursMonday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:30 — 17:00
Tuesday, Thursday: 8:30 — 16:00
Closed Saturday, Sunday & public holidays
In a medical emergency, call 000 immediately.
Rather speak to someone?
Call reception during opening hours, or book online any time.
Reception answers during opening hours. You can also email info@carindaledoctors.com.au.