Another of life's inconvenient truths. Sometimes, you have to get scans, x-rays and other…read morediagnostic procedures. Are they fun? Generally not, but at least Citiscan Radiology with its hi-tech feeling waiting room (with Wi-Fi and iPad terminals) made it feel less like drudgery and more upbeat. I'd made an early morning appointment for my scan and I think I'd sat in the waiting room for less than 5 minutes before I was called into the room for the scan. Out in about 10mins and within another 5 I was walking out the door with my scan prints in my hand to give to my GP. Pretty exceptional service! Oh, and a note on their location: if you're in the Queen Street Mall and find yourself looking at Typo. That's the spot. Walk to the side as if you're heading to the Tea Centre, take the lifts and you're there.

Need an ultrasound, scan, or just want to see what your insidey parts look like?…read more Citiscan is conveniently located in the heart of the Brisbane CBD. To get to CityScan, head in to the T&G building off the Mall and take a lift up to level 2. When you depart the lift, veer left and follow the signs on your left around a corner heading right (don't go in the ambulance entry) and head in at the auto sensored glass doors on the left. Ambience **** This is one of the schlickest waiting rooms I've ever sat in. Amazingly done interior, considering the age of the building. Take a few moments to let it soak in; glossy white surfaces against dark blue décor, black and white chairs (which are starting to look a little worn) at round tables topped with recent magazines, a widescreen wall mounted TV (showing bleh, daytime television), a water cooler, even starburst lollies are on the counter for you to chew laboriously while you wait. The examination rooms are spacey, with monitors where you can (if you're in a position to do so) see whatever it is the scan shows. The rooms are dimly lit and some have adjoining bathrooms, if not, then small dressing rooms. It can be a bit mazey getting from whichever examination room you're in back to the reception area, but the staff are happy to show you the way out if you're easily confused like me. Services on offer ***** If it's your first visit here, you'll need to fill out a new patient form; plenty of pens at the counter, and don't forget your Medicare card! CityScan offers plenty of radiology services, of which I've had the... gulp... pleasure... of experiencing a pelvic ultrasound (yes, the not fun kind), and an echo-cardiogram (not the echo stress test, which I don't think they do - better to check the website). Service **** Make sure you book; I've seen people walk in expecting to get a scan to be told there'd be a lengthy wait, and even I've had to wait ~15 minutes or so at times. The receptionist staff seem a bit terse toward patients who complain of the waiting times or who have trouble understanding (slow or non-English speaking backgrounds), but are generally friendly. Combine all of my visits and I've shown off every inch of my lady parts to one sonographer or another. I can say with ease that I've come away feeling fine each time. Of course you're going to be nervous about wearing a robe with nothing underneath, and if they can help it they'll let you keep as much of your clothes on as possible. Keeping in mind this is not a time to be timid about your body, think about the appropriate clothes that you might be able to get away with depending on which scan you're getting done. Until the invasive part of the pelvic ultrasound, I was welcome to keep my pants on, and when it came time to whip them off, I had a separate bathroom to go to with a robe to get changed. I was allowed to keep my loose fitting top on the whole time. The echocardiogram was a different matter, and being that I was being tended by a guy, I was even more nervous. I don't know how they do it, but I've never met a male in any medical field I couldn't strip to one degree or another in front of. He was a veteran at chatting to me the whole time I lay there topless to help keep the edge off my nervousness, and as gentle as anyone should be when handling someone else's chest area. Overall If you've ever had cardiology or radiology scans done, you know they're not cheap. Some are covered by Medicare, some aren't. Make sure you check it out before you book (both times I went, they quoted the out of pocket expense to me on the phone) and make sure you have the cash (or card) on you to pay for the scan. I think they have payment plans, but I haven't had to use one, so if you don't have ~$200 on you, best to ask first. You'll get the hard copy of your scans fairly quickly while you wait, and they'll forward them on electronically to your doctor. I have to admit it was pretty fun to watch my echocardiogram again at home.

Referred by my GP for an MRI here and I must compliment the staff on their politeness & general…read morecompassionate attitude. The practice opens pretty early (before 8am), which was handy for this working gal. I was able to get an appointment within 24 hours of ringing & requesting, which makes me pretty happy. (I mean, who likes to wait?) Appointment was had nearly on-time, which is always a plus in my book when it comes to medical stuff. The technician was friendly, soothing & patient with me when facing the machine that is the tiny, very loud tube of the MRI. Great work, Savage Xray. I'll be happy to return (if needed) in the future.

I must have been here 6 times, or more?…read more Quickest clinic to make appointments and treatments. I always call Savage first and get appoints within hours! No point ringing around and wait weeks for appoints - Waist of time. Very friendly and calm/composed professional staff even when very, very busy (which is rare nowadays in Brisbane)

Booked an online appointment request. Received a call the next day (Monday) to book it in for…read moreSaturday at 8:15am at the Burleigh Waters branch which she confirmed. Get there Saturday morning to discover that they're not even open. So drove to the Robina branch to discover that no one had even booked me in?!? Like WTF!!! Who was I even talking to on Monday??? I had a 15 minute conversation with her and she booked it in.

I came to QScan Radiology Clinic with my partner as doctors had found some dodgy node on his neck…read morethat needed to be looked at further. We went in and went to the counter and were pleasantly greeted by the receptionists. It was very straight forward, "Hello, I have an appointment...". We sat and waited. It was a weekday, but even so, it was quite a bit of a wait that day. Finally my partners name was called and he was taken to another room for his scan. After he was done, I asked him how it went and he said, there was nothing to it. The doctor was professional and friendly and he felt comfortable. The ladies at reception had him sign off on a form and that was it. Not too long later, were were contacted and informed that the scans were ready. So we got them to take to the doctors. Easy! It is a highly professionally run clinic. The receptionist at the front are especially nice and pointed out where we could get water if we were thirsty. Very thoughtful of them to mention. Although, I could already see it. It's not a daunting clinic. Not overly bright inside, quite calming actually. Very clean and professional.

Doctors. They're not as sexy as a great cocktail or decadent restaurant indulgence, but as sure as…read moredeath and taxes, chances are you'll need to call upon the services of a GP at some point. And when that point comes you want them to be great. I feel pretty confident I've found that in the team at Market Street Medical. I mean, when was the last time your doctor called you to say your doctor was running late to save you sitting in the waiting room for 30-40mins? Sure, it throws your day out but at least you can do something else in those 30-40mins rather than sit captive reading Country Style or House & Garden. I waited several months to see Dr Maintsone (she's that much of a rockstar she has a hefty waiting list) after recommendation from a friend who, with similar plights to my own, sung her praises. After the first visit with Dr Mainstone I understood why. She's considerate, understanding and sees issues as pieces of a greater puzzle. I feel she's genuinely interested in the health of her patients and I appreciate her commitment to looking at the bigger picture rather than always reaching for a quick fix. It is because of Dr Mainstone I was able, towards the end of 2013, gain some closure and context around a few medical issues and finally not feel like I was the crazy one for talking of such symptoms. They are more expensive than other GPs I've visited and I personally am okay with this for the level of treatment and attention I receive. They process your Medicare claim online in the practice and you'll be amazed how fast that money is back in your piggy bank.

I have to agree with Lani, Market Street Medical is fantastic. I've been seeing Dr Mainstone and…read morecan't speak highly enough of her. It's such a nice change to be treated with respect and care.