Meet our expert radiologists.

Dr Penny Thomson has been practicing radiology for over 25 years. In addition to her role at Pacific Radiology, she also holds radiologist positions at Auckland Hospital and Counties Manukau.

Sub-Specialisations

• Musculoskeletal Imaging

Education and Training

• Completed radiology training in Christchurch
• Fellowships: Paediatric Radiology at the Starship Children's Hospital in Auckland

Dr Logan Walker has a strong clinical background in Physiotherapy and Orthopaedics. In addition to his radiology studies, Logan has completed a Bachelor of Science in Physiology and Anatomy. 

Logan is a passionate and experienced academic. He has been a clinical lecturer with the University of Otago for the past 10 years,  taught radiology Registrars and undertaken multiple research studies.

Sub-specialisations:

• Musculoskeletal
• Musculoskeletal Intervention
• Emergency and Trauma
• Radiology Education

Education and Training

• Graduated from University of Otago (2012)
• Completed radiology training in Christchurch
• Fellowships: Musculoskeletal Radiology with Pacific Radiology in Christchurch

Sub-Specialisations

• Interventional Musculoskeletal
• Neuroradiology
• Ear, Nose & Throat Imaging (ENT)
  
• Animal Imaging (VET)

Education and Training

• Graduated from Otago University
• Completed radiology training in Christchurch and Baltimore

Dr Ben Wilkinson has more than 17 years’ experience in radiology, consistently delivering exceptional care to his patients. After completing his medical degree in 2000, Ben worked as a house officer for the Auckland District Health Board before going on to complete his radiology training. 

After being admitted as a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists in 2008, Ben held dual positions as a consultant radiologist at Canterbury District Health Board and as a radiologist at Pacific Radiology, finally joining Pacific Radiology full time in 2012.

Sub-Specialisations

• Abdominal Imaging
• CT Colonography
• Musculoskeletal Imaging
• Interventional Musculoskeletal
• Oncology

Education and Training

• Graduated from Auckland University School of Medicine (2000)
• Completed radiology training in Christchurch
• Fellowships: Abdominal Imaging at Christchurch Hospital (2008), Musculoskeletal MRI Imaging at Pacific Radiology (2009)

Dr Pieter Wood has a wide range of expertise in all areas of Musculoskeletal imaging and intervention, including the full range of CT and ultrasound guided interventions. Pieter enjoys working at Pacific Radiology Waikato and contributing to his patients’ successful health outcomes.

Sub-Specialisations

• Interventional Musculoskeletal
• Musculoskeletal Imaging

Education and Training

• Graduated from the University of Auckland School of Medicine
• Completed radiology training at Waikato Hospital
• Fellowships: MRI fellowship focusing on Musculoskeletal MRI and ultrasound in Victoria, Australia

Dr Rodney Wu’s career as an expert diagnostic radiologist spans more than 25 years, during which time he has cultivated his specialist interests in Body Imaging, Cardiac and PET/CT. 

Sub-Specialisations

• Abdominal Imaging
• Oncology
• CT Cardiac
• Body Imaging
• PET/CT (Positron emission tomography)

Education and Training

• Graduated from University of Otago (1989)
• Completed radiology training in Wellington
• Fellowships: Body Imaging at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Adelaide

After graduating from Otago Medical School Dr Jean Zhou, worked in Christchurch Public Hospital before entering the radiology training program. Jean gained valuable overseas experience after obtaining her Australasian radiology board certification (FRANZCR).On her return to New Zealand, Jean worked in Auckland before joining Pacific Radiology Canterbury in 2022.

Sub-Specialisations

• Neuroradiology
• Head and Neck imaging
• Spine interventions
• Musculoskeletal Imaging and interventions

Education and Training

• Graduated from University of Otago (2011)
• Completed radiology training in Dunedin (2018)
• Fellowships: Interventional and Diagnostic Neuroradiology at Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia, Canada