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Radiology - Dr Francis CUIGNIEZ

CoronaVirus COVID-19

Aug 4, 2020 update: Due to the ongoing Covid-19 threat, we ask: attention to the following four elements:
- come in with a mouth mask, and use alcogel at the counter.
- come alone, or with two, if an infiltration is required.
- be on time to limit the waiting time.
- lung photo (RX Thorax): only possible with proven Covid-19 free patients, which must be explicitly stated on the application.

Dr. F. Cuigniez
+32 9 233 08 93

First-line medical imaging centre in Ghent, Belgium

Ultrasound if possible, X-ray if necessary

Patient appointments

  • Call +32 9 233 08 93
  • You can reach us between 08:00 - 17:00
  • Bring your identity card and the referral letter from your physician

Patients with an appointment are taken care of first. If you don’t have an appointment, you might have to wait a little longer than usual. However, waiting time rarely exceeds one hour.

Examination results

The images and the report are sent electronically to your doctor within 30 minutes of the examination. You receive a written report as well. Please take it with you to your referring physician to discuss the results.

As a patient, you can watch your images at www.rxgent.be.
To log in, you need

  • The reference number mentioned on the envelope with the written report
  • Your birth date: ddmmyyyy

Have you lost the reference number? Please call +32 9 233 08 93.

Information for referring doctors

  • Please use only one referral document for each diagnostic problem.
  • You can issue multiple prescriptions for the same day.

Kind regards
Radiology team Dr Fr. Cuigniez

Radiologie Dr. Francis CUIGNIEZ Groot-Brittanniëlaan 28 9000 GENT

OPENING HOURS

Mondays to Fridays
08:00 - 12:00 and 13:30 - 17:00

PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

Call 09 233 08 93
International calls +32 9 233 08 93

Radiologie Dr. F. CUIGNIEZ
Groot-Brittanniëlaan 28
9000 GENT

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get the results of my radiology examination?

You receive a written report after the examination. The images and the report are also sent electronically to your doctor within 30 minutes of the examination.
If we have to do additional research or compare the current results with prior radiology examinations, we report our findings to your referring physician within 24 hours.
We can forward the images and report to a doctor of your choice, e.g. if you would like a second opinion. Please provide us with the name and email address of this physician.

Access my images
You can easily access your images online. We do no longer issue images on transparent film or paper.

Go to www.rxgent.be and log in with:

  • The reference number mentioned on the envelope with the written report
  • Your birth date: ddmmyyyy

Have you lost your reference number?

How do I get to the practice?

By car

  • Paid parking on the Groot-Brittanniëlaan and surroundings (blue zone)
  • Parking in the vicinity of Bijlokepark
  • 3 disabled parking spaces just 150 metres away
  • 1 drop off and pick up point in front of our clinic

Public transport: stop "Bijlokehof"

  • Bus : 6 - 14 - 15 - 16 - 38 - 39 - 53 - 65 - 67 - 69
  • Tram : 4 - 21 - 22

On foot
Our clinic is located at the intersection of Martelaarslaan (inner city ring) and Groot-Brittanniëlaan (the road with the tram tracks).
Central Station “Gent Sint-Pieters” is at 1 km walking distance.

Disabled parking

  • 1 drop off and pick up point right in front of the clinic
  • 3 parking spots just 150 metres away, situated near Martelaarslaan 11 (a street off Groot-Brittaniëlaan).

What do I bring to my radiology examination?

Documents

  • Your ID card
  • The prescription from your referring doctor
  • Your social security data: SIS card or sticker
  • Prior radiology examinations from other imaging facilities: CDs, X-rays and reports

Clothing

  • Wear comfortable clothing and underwear.
  • Wear clothing and underwear without strass or metal.

Are X-ray examinations safe?

X-rays are a form of ionising radiation and are potentially dangerous.
However, the benefit of the X-ray examination is more important than the estimated risk. Doctors are specially trained to weigh the risks and benefits for each medical examination.

ALARA
We work according to the ALARA principle: As Low As Reasonably Achievable. This means we minimise the radiation doses to keep any potential harm reasonably low.

X-ray doses in perspective
Annual radiation doses higher than 100 mSv are harmful. But you should know that:

  • A normal X-Ray examination is usually lower than 2 mSv
  • A CT scan of the abdomen (belly) delivers 5-10 mSv (sometimes slightly more)

We use state-of-the-art X-ray equipment:

  • Luminos DR X-ray table
  • Mammo DR Inspiration
  • Philips iU22 and Epiq9 ultrasound
  • Hologic 4500 bone densitometry
  • Digital OPG

Information about the delivered radiation doses is stored for any future reference.

How can I pay?

You can pay:

  • Cash
  • With Bancontact / Mister Cash

We do not accept credit cards.