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Medical imaging - Diagnostic Imaging

Diagnostic imaging and medical imaging embraces services such as CT scans, MRI scans, PET scans, ultrasound imaging, bone densitometry (osteoporosis screening) and general radiology (X-Ray) services.

We provide a listing of specialist diagnostic imaging / medical imaging companies in the UK.

You can also request a quote or further information for services such as a private CT scan , a private MRI scan or a private PET scan.

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Search our database of medical imaging centres across the UK or find out about specialist providers such as LifeScan (CT scans), Med-Tel (MRI scans) and Cromwell Hospital (PET scans).

MRI scanning

MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a type of medical imaging. An MRI scan uses magnetic fields instead of X Rays to create a picture of your body, and uses a computer to create cross sections of the body and organs.

CT scanning

CT stands for Computed Tomography, a type of medical imaging. A CT scan (computed tomography) or CAT scan uses x-rays to obtain images of your body and uses a computer to create cross sections of the body and organs.

PET scanning

PET stands for Positron Emission Tomography. A PET scan is a medical imaging technique which produces a three dimensional image or map of functional processes in the body. A PET scan is used to detect cancers, and in the diagnosis of conditions such as heart disease and Alzheimer's disease.

Pregnancy scans

Most pregnant women have at least one ultrasound scan to capture pictures of their unborn baby and check for abnormalities such as Down’s Syndrome, spina bifida and heart defects.

Find out about 3D Ultrasound scans

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Featured diagnostic imaging providers

The following hospitals and companies in the UK and Europe provide detailed information about their private imaging services on our site:

Nuffield Diagnostics

Nuffield Diagnostics is a nationwide diagnostic imaging service based in 31 locations offering tests and scans. They are part of Nuffield Hospitals, Britain’s longest standing not-for-profit group of independent hospitals, with a 50–year history of caring for patients and working alongside the NHS.

European Scanning Centre, London

Effective prevention of many common diseases is now possible using modern scanning methods such as computed tomography (CT or CAT scans), ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI scans). The European Scanning Centre in Central London uses state-of-the-art imaging technology making it possible to find the earliest signs of disease, often many years before you have any symptoms.
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London Upright MRI Centre

Using their Upright MRI Scanner, the London Upright MRI Centre has successfully scanned patients who have not been able to tolerate MRI scans on any other scanner. To date, they have managed to scan every patient scheduled for a scan.

Ramsay MRI Scanning

Ramsay provides laboratory medicine and mobile imaging services including MRI scanning throughout the UK. In 2005, Ramsay processed approximately 270,000 laboratory analyses and 14,000 scans.
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Vista Diagnostics

Vista Diagnostics offer Immediate, affordable, accessible and assured MRI Scans from £250. Their state-of-the-art 1.5T Toshiba MRI scanner is up to 90% quieter than other scanners, and is also wider and shorter, resulting in a more comfortable experience for everyone, especially the larger patient and those suffering from claustrophobia.

London Bridge Hospital

The London Bridge Hospital offers state of the art CT scans via their 64-slice GE VCT scanner and MRI scans via three top of the range 1.5 T Siemens Symphony Magnet MRI scanners in London, one of which uses the latest in MRI technology called TIM (Total Imaging Matrix) which allows whole-body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Med-Tel

Med-Tel provides MRI scans, CT, Ultrasound and X-Ray at eight screening centres across the UK. Med-Tel uses almost exclusively, ‘Open’ MRI machines which are particularly patient friendly.
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Cromwell Hospital, London

The Cromwell Hospital is the first private hospital in the UK to offer the new Gemini PET/CT scanner - a powerful diagnostic imaging system - putting the Cromwell in the forefront of both diagnosis and treatment for cancer patients. The unique "time of flight" technology of the PET/CT improves image quality as well as lowers scanning times.

Lifescan

Founded in 2002, Lifescan enables individuals and medical professionals unique access to the latest CT screening equipment in comfortable surroundings away from traditional hospital environments.
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Wellington Hospital, London

The Diagnostics and Imaging Department at The Wellington Hospital in London is one of the most up to date in the country and the largest of its kind in the UK private sector.

Diagnostic imaging abroad

Low cost flights to Europe are making it feasible for UK patients to travel abroad for MRI and CT scans and other investigations.

Radiologie Ettlingen, Germany

Radiologie Ettlingen offers excellent CT scans, MRI scans, x-ray examinations, mammography, medical ultrasonography, bone density measurements and nuclear medicine (scintigraphy) at very competitive prices. Experienced physicians and well trained staff will take care of you and conduct your examination to achieve the best quality images leading to accurate diagnosis.

Scanhealth Scandinavia, Norway

Haugesund Røntgen Institutt AS, part of the Scanhealth Skandinavia group, is a privately run x-ray and diagnostic clinic located in Haugesund, on the West Coast of Norway. It's only a 90 minute low cost flight away via Ryanair. The company carries out x-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, ultrasound, mammography, and bone density measuring.

Diagnostic imaging news

Long waiting time for diagnostic tests on the NHS and how to avoid them

For the first time ever, the NHS has published the hidden wait times-those that happen before diagnosis. The average wait at the end of April was seven weeks. The...
Pregnant women warned about private scans

Expectant mothers have been warned about the risks of obtaining souvenir ultrasound photographs and film clips of their unborn child in the womb.Pregnant women are now...
Scans of vegetative patient's brain reveal awareness

Brain scans from a patient in a vegetative state have revealed signs of awareness, suggesting that some patients may be aware of their surroundings and able to hear and...
New PET/CT scanner at the Cromwell

The Cromwell Hospital, London's premier independent private hospital, has recently taken delivery of a new scanner which is the first of its kind in the UK.The new...
New MRI scan technique builds faster images

A new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique should help to reduce the time spent in the scanner by patients, as well as improving image quality.The technique, which...
CT scans improve facial reconstruction

High-resolution computed tomography (CT) modelling could help to make more natural-looking implants for patients undergoing reconstructive surgery for facial injuries,...
Affordable CT scans : Health screening introduced by Saga

Saga, the provider of services for the over 50s, has introduced a health screening service that offers an affordable way to access CT (computerised tomography) scans.The...
Obesity can hamper medical diagnoses

An increase in obesity has doubled the number of inconclusive medical diagnoses in the US since 1989, a new report has found. Scientists analysed all radiology exams...
Varicose vein treatments becoming less intrusive

A new technique for treating varicose veins has recently been approved in the UK which is less intrusive than the majority of treatments. Most solutions which are...
Scientists develop new biomedical imaging sensor

Scientists have developed a new sensor for biomedical imaging which could have implications for a range of illnesses. Researchers at Cardiff University's School of...