During April 2026, Clinicians will be migrated across to our new bmiViewer platform – providing increased functionality with simple and secure access to view patients images from anywhere.
Updates will be provided on the Electronic Images and Reports section – with Go Live expected on the weekend of 18th April 2026.
March 4, 2026
BMI are pleased to announce that we will soon be transitioning to a new imaging platform in collaboration with AGFA Healthcare. Go Live is anticipated to be weekend of the 18 April 2026
May 14, 2021
Barwon Medical Imaging (BMI) Barwon Health North – Comprehensive Imaging including after-hours X-ray and OPG.
August 5, 2016
World Class & Local – Barwon Health is one of the few large health services in Australia to deliver a comprehensive high quality and ultra-low radiation x-ray (DR) and CT imaging service. Any providers request form can be used at BMI – with all Medicare reimbursable imaging bulk-billed. Choose BMI for your next imaging appointment.
Barwon Medical Imaging provides a fully comprehensive range of diagnostic imaging and nuclear medicine services to the Geelong and South West Region of Victoria. We specialise in the application of medical imaging in both diagnosis and treatment to improve outcomes for all.
For medical imaging services at Geelong Hospital, Geelong Private Hospital, Torquay Community Health Centre and McKellar Centre our billing policy means that there is currently no out-of-pocket costs for the majority of Medicare reimbursable imaging (excludes Nuchal Translucency ultrasound and some Nuclear Medicine items - which attract an out-of-pocket cost).
X-rays are essentially shadow images of the body. Different tissues in the body attenuate the x-ray beam differently.
OPG’s are available at BMI Barwon Health North. A “walk in” service is available for OPG , however to minimise waiting feel free to call 4215 8000 for an appointment.
Monday – Friday: 8.30am to 9:30pm
Saturday | Sunday and Public Holidays: 9:30am to 5:00pm
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CT is available at multiple BMI locations across Greater Geelong.
We will need to see your request form prior to making your booking, to allow us to review any pre CT scan instructions that you will need before your scan.
BMI have two MRI scanners (Siemens 1.5 Tesla & 3.0 Tesla) located at University Hospital Geelong.
MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging. It is an imaging technique which uses a very strong magnet and radio waves, to make images of inside the body. MRI does not use x-rays.
Image guided procedures are available at BMI University Hospital Geelong and BMI McKellar. The most suitable location for your procedure will vary, depending on what your doctor has requested.
We will need to see your request form prior to making your booking, to allow us to review any pre procedure instructions that you will need.
Diagnostic ultrasound uses high frequency sound (2 to 20MHz) to provide high resolution images of the human body. It does not use ionizing radiation such as x-rays. Therefore, it is a safe, non-invasive means of creating cross sectional images of the human body. It is also a relatively cost-effective means of imaging.
A diagnostic mammogram is a series of detailed X-Ray images of the breasts. BMI uses mammography technology called breast tomosynthesis which uses a moving arm to make a 3D picture of the breast.
Diagnostic mammograms with breast tomosynthesis are performed at University Hospital, Geelong.
Nuclear Medicine is only available at BMI University Hospital Geelong
We will need to see your request form prior to making your booking, to allow us to review any preparation instructions that you will need to follow.
PET is a type of nuclear medicine scan which is done on a special type of scanner, with a particular type of radioactive tracers. Like other nuclear medicine scans, this tracer is introduced into your body to investigate the function of particular organs.
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Images on your PC (bmiViewer & Synapse)
Electronic Result Distribution (PULSE)
Clinicians now have the option of two platforms:
bmiViewer – please use the URL below and save to Bookmarks for future use.
Barwon Health External Synapse – is now also available via the link below:
https://pacs.barwonhealth.org.au/Synapse
The same log-in credentials apply to both – bmiViewer holds most recent imaging (~ 3 months) with External Synapse hosting full historical imaging.
Increased Security with Two-Factor Authentication
When logging in to bmiViewer or External Synapse two-factor authentication is now required.
In order to support this clinicians will need to provide:
Please refer to the Electronic Images and Reports section for further information