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Ultrasound scans, without the wait.
Ultrasound uses sound waves to show live pictures, with no radiation. It is quick and painless, and often the best first test for the abdomen, pelvis, neck and soft tissues.
Areas we scan
Liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys and spleen, for example for gallstones or abnormal liver blood tests.
Womb and ovaries, or bladder and prostate.
Neck lumps, swollen glands and thyroid nodules, when there is a clinical reason to scan.
Soft tissue lumps under the skin, hernias and swellings.
Shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, ankle and Achilles problems, often with the joint moving during the scan.
Aneurysm screening for men aged 65 and over, or earlier with strong risk factors.
An ultrasound of the heart, for a murmur, breathlessness or a family history of heart muscle disease.
Your appointment
- Usually 15 to 30 minutes. Cool gel on the skin and a small probe moved over the area.
- Abdominal scans: you may be asked not to eat for a few hours beforehand.
- Pelvic scans: you may be asked to arrive with a full bladder.
- No radiation, so it is safe to repeat and safe in pregnancy.
Our team includes Nathan Briganti, an advanced practice physiotherapist and MSK sonographer, for joint and tendon problems.
Scans take place at accredited partner imaging centres in England. We confirm your nearest ultrasound centre when you book. You get the address and directions with your booking. See ultrasound centres on Scan Path.
Things to consider
Ultrasound cannot see through bone or air, so it is not used for the brain, lungs or most of the bowel. If another test would answer your question better, your GP will tell you.
We do not offer routine thyroid ultrasound for people without symptoms. In healthy people it often finds small, harmless nodules that lead to further tests without benefit.
Book your ultrasound or X-ray
Choose your scan to book online. Your GP calls before the scan to agree the area to be scanned.
| Scan | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound, per areaCentre confirmed when booked | £295 | Book |
| Vascular (Doppler) ultrasoundCentre confirmed when booked | £350 | Book |
| X-rayCentre confirmed when booked | £225 | Book |
Prices include a phone or video GP consultation, the consultant report and a GP review of your results. A £25 booking fee secures your GP call and comes off the price.
Ultrasound for London patients
Ultrasound is available at accredited partner centres, and we confirm the nearest one when you book. Your GP agrees which area to scan by phone or video, and your booking confirmation tells you whether to fast or arrive with a full bladder.
Other scans and guides
Brain and head
Changing headaches, dizziness, numbness or tingling, assessed by a GP first.
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Spine
Sciatica, trapped nerves, and neck or back pain that won't settle.
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Knee, shoulder and joints
Knee, shoulder, hip and ankle injuries from sport, work or the gym.
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Abdomen and pelvis
Liver, gallbladder, kidney and pelvic questions, plus prostate MRI after a raised PSA.
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Whole-body MRI
Head-to-pelvis MRI, with the benefits and drawbacks set out plainly.
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What to expect
How to prepare, what the scan feels like and how your results reach you.
Find out more →Get your scan booked
Book online, message us on WhatsApp or call 01772 282189. Your GP consultation is by phone or video.