Dr Christian Acksteiner

Radiologist
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About Dr Christian Acksteiner

Dr. Christian Acksteiner is a recognised specialist in Diagnostic Radiology by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) as well as a Specialist in Nuclear Medicine accredited by the Australasian Association of Nuclear Medicine Specialists (AANMS).

Originally from Germany, Dr Acksteiner studied medicine at the University of Cologne before moving to Australia and completing his training in Radiology at the Gold Coast University Hospital.   Driven by a strong desire for knowledge, he further specialized in Nuclear Medicine completing a 2-year Fellowship at the John Hunter Hospital.

Due to his dual training in Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Dr Acksteiner can use a combination of anatomical and physiological information to reach diagnosis.  He is experienced in reviewing a range of images and reports including –

  • planar imaging, SPECT-CT & PET imaging (including FDG, PSMA and DONTATATE) for Dementia assessment.
  • CT, MRI, plain file mostly for Brain, Spine, Knees and Prostrate
  • Ultrasound imaging of the Abdomen, Pelvis and MSK.

Dr Acksteiner understands the importance of recognizing the requirements of report writing and answering the actual questions posed and using the right structure and terminology appropriate to the specific circumstances.

Accreditations and Schemes:

  • Capacity Assessments
    • Accommodation and Lifestyle Decisions
    • Driving Capacity
    • Financial Capacity
    • Medical Decision-making
  • Comcare Guide to the Assessment of Degree of Permanent Impairment
  • Department of Veterans’ Affairs
  • Family Law
  • Fitness For Duty
  • Life Insurance – TPD and Income Protection
  • Medical Negligence
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Public and Professional Liability
  • Seafarers
  • Testamentary Capacity
  • Workplace Accidents

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