Imaging Associates Carlton Now Open – A Centre of Radiology Excellence

02 Jun 2025
Company News

We’re excited to announce that Imaging Associates Carlton our purpose-built radiology facility at IKON Park, Carlton North, is now open.

This flagship and comprehensive clinic is designed as a Centre of Excellence in both Musculoskeletal (MSK) and Women’s Health Imaging and offers imaging services across all major imaging modalities with the very latest technology, sub-specialised clinical expertise and the accurate and timely diagnoses the Imaging Associates team are known for.

Imaging Associates has long been trusted by elite AFL and AFLW athletes to provide rapid and accurate imaging to support injury diagnosis and return-to-play decisions. Imaging Associates Carlton is designed to deliver this same standard of care to the broader community.

Our goal is to make elite-level imaging accessible to everyone — combining the precision required by elite athletes with the warmth expected in everyday care.”

– Dr Mark Rassie, Clinical Director, Imaging Associates Carlton

Carlton AFLW players at IKON Park, the new clinic location for Imaging Associates

Why Choose Imaging Associates Carlton?

Expert Musculoskeletal Imaging

Under the leadership of Dr Mark Rassie – Clinical Director at Carlton, MSK Lead at Imaging Associates, and Head of Game Day Imaging – our Carlton clinic features 3T MRI, the gold standard in soft tissue and joint imaging, alongside the latest in ultrasound and CT technology.  Our services are trusted by elite sporting clubs and tailored to support accurate diagnosis, recovery, and treatment planning. With an experienced team of on-site sub-specialist MSK radiologists, the clinic provides a wide range of image-guided interventional procedures to aid in pain management and rehabilitation.

Imaging Associates Team at Carlton New Clinic Smiling to Camera

Specialist Women’s Health Services

From 3D mammography (breast tomosynthesis) to pelvic ultrasound and breast MRI, our extensive team of Women’s Health experts including sub-specialised radiologists, sonographers, and mammographers offer exceptional care in women’s imaging.

Full-Service Radiology

The clinic provides a comprehensive range of imaging services including:

Brain MRI at Imaging Associates Carlton

Patient-Centred Care, Fast Turnaround

Walk-in and same-day appointments are available, and bulk billing is offered for eligible scans. Our focus is on fast and reliable turnaround times, and our expert radiologists are approachable and available for referring doctors to collaborate with supporting our patient-first philosophy.

Carlton Football Club players training at IKON Park, home to Imaging Associates new Radiology Centre of Excellence


Trusted by Elite Sport – Built for the Whole Community

Imaging Associates Carlton is the result of a long-term partnership with the Carlton Football Club, whose players have relied on Imaging Associates diagnostic services for over a decade. The decision to co-locate at IKON Park reflects a shared vision: to offer elite-level imaging and diagnostics to all patients, from professional athletes to local residents.

Conveniently located near major hospitals such as Royal Melbourne Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, and Royal Children’s Hospital, Imaging Associates Carlton is ideally placed to support GPs, specialists, and allied health professionals

A Growing Group Built on Innovation and Care

The Carlton clinic launch marks another milestone in Imaging Associates’ expansion, with the group now operating 12 clinics across Melbourne, regional Victoria, and Wagga Wagga (NSW). Privately owned and operated by a team of radiologists, Imaging Associates also provides radiology services to multiple public hospitals through partnerships across Victoria and NSW.

Over the coming year, Imaging Associates will make significant investments in radiology services, technology, and clinical resources to strengthen capabilities across all modalities — including MRI, CT, ultrasound, mammography, and digital X-ray. These investments reflect our ongoing commitment to delivering world-class imaging while placing patients at the centre of everything we do.

We look forward to welcoming patients to Imaging Associates Carlton.