Diagnostic and Imaging Service
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Sydney Breast Clinic offers Medicare-rebatable DEXA scans to assess bone density and manage osteoporosis.
Post-menopausal women are at an increased risk of osteoporosis, which is a condition characterised by fragile, brittle bones and an increased incidence of fractures due to minimal trauma.
Whilst osteoporosis is relatively common, many more people have low bone density (osteopaenia), which is a possible precursor to osteoporosis. It is generally a silent disease without obvious symptoms.
Healthy Bones Australia recommends that anyone who experiences a minimal-trauma fracture and is 50 years or over should be investigated for osteoporosis. Investigation is also recommended for those who are likely to be at an increased risk, for example, due to a family history of osteoporosis.
Sydney Breast Clinic provides bone mineral testing using state of the art DEXA densitometry technology to obtain an x-ray of the lower spine and hips. The degree to which the X-Ray energy is absorbed by the bone correlates to relative bone density. A radiologist will analyse the results and provide a written report back to the referring GP.
Medicare rebates are available for DEXA scans if any of the eligibility criteria are met or for those aged 70 years and over.
Our Clinicians
MBBS, FRACGP (Breast Physician)
MBBS(UNSW), Dip RANZCOG, FRACGP, FASBP (Breast Physician)
BSC (MED), MBBS (HONS). GRAD CERT GP. FRACGP. IBCLC. FASBP.
Our Services
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The Sydney Breast Clinic’s Corporate Breast Check Program helps organisations support women’s health by offering flexible, affordable breast screening options for employees, encouraging workplaces to join the 2025 initiative for proactive breast care.
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