A DEXA (dual energy X-ray absorbtiometry) scan uses X-ray and a computer to measure bone density.
Your doctor may recommend a bone density scan if you have fractured a bone after only a minor fall or bump, or you are in a high-risk group for osteoporosis.
A computed tomography (CT) scan uses X-ray and computer software to create detailed images of inside your body. It is sometimes also known as a CAT scan.
CT scans are used to diagnose and monitor many different conditions, including cancer, damage to bones, and stroke.
As well as diagnostic scans, we offer a number of CT screening scans such as lung, cardiac, and coronary scans, which provide us with predictive risks scores.
A FibroScan is a type of ultrasound scan used to identify signs of liver scarring and quantify the stiffness of your liver.
FibroScan uses a technique called transient elastography, which is an enhanced type of ultrasound scan. The scan measures the ‘stiffness’ of your liver, which is an indicator of liver scarring (known as liver fibrosis).
Damage to the liver caused by chronic liver diseases can often be reversed by early diagnosis and intervention, and so having regular scans with modifications in diet and lifestyle changes will help monitor liver scarring.
A health assessment is a series of tests used to review your overall health. It can help you better manage your health in the future.
We offer several different types of health assessments for men and women using the state-of-the-art diagnostic and imaging technology.
Smoking is the single biggest cause of lung cancer worldwide, and by the time symptoms show, it’s often harder to treat successfully.
That’s why it’s important to get checked out early if you’re at a higher risk of developing cancer. This includes current and previous smokers aged 55 and over.
Our lung cancer screening programme is designed to detect early-stage lung cancer, before any symptoms begin. Based on your results, we can offer preventative care plans to help reduce your risk, or arrange your treatment at our state-of-the-art Integrated Cancer Campus.
Mammography, also known as breast screening or breast X-ray, is used to detect changes that have occurred in a woman’s breast.
A mammogram is produced by passing a type of radiation through the body, in the same way as with other X-rays. The image that is produced from breast screening can show up changes in breast tissue.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a type of scan that uses magnets and radio waves to produce images of the inside of your body. It is used to help monitor and diagnose many different medical conditions.
At Cromwell Hospital, our MRI scanners can carry out a full body scan 30% faster than most machines. Additionally, the ambient lighting and your choice of music helps to alleviate anxiety.
An MRI with contrast uses an injection of a contrast agent (dye) to help highlight your blood vessels, organs, and soft tissues in greater detail.
There are two parts to this type of scan – a PET scan and a CT scan. Both are carried out at the same time.
A PET scan shows how the tissues and organs inside your body are working, while a CT scan uses X-ray and a computer to create a detailed 3D picture.
Ultrasound scans use high frequency sound waves to create images of internal organs such as the stomach, heart, tendons, muscles, joints, and blood vessels.
We also offer interventional procedures under ultrasound guidance, such as PRP injections, steroid injections, and drainages. These are carried out as outpatient procedures.
Please note, we don’t offer ultrasounds to check foetal development during pregnancy.
X-ray scans produce detailed images of the body using a type of harmless radiation, similar to light. They can be used to both diagnose and monitor health conditions.
As the X-ray beam passes through the body, it is absorbed differently by various structures in the body, such as bones and soft tissues, to create a diagnostic image.
We also offer long-length imaging, where multiple X-ray images are manually stitched together to ascertain measurements, such as lower limb leg length discrepancies and spinal scoliosis.
If you’ve already been told by a medical professional what test you need, and you’re looking to access this faster, then we would be happy to book you in.
We will require a referral from your GP, consultant, or another clinician before we can book your test.
If you have a referral already, please book your appointment by calling our Radiology team on +44 (0)20 7460 5746.
If you don’t have a referral, please call one of the following numbers:
For self-pay patients: +44 (0)20 7244 4886
For insured patients: +44 (0)20 7460 5700
Yes, we will require a referral from your GP, consultant, or another clinician to determine the most appropriate test or scan for your needs.
For pricing queries, please contact our dedicated Self-Pay team on +44 (0)20 7244 4886.
They will also be able to explain more about how self-pay works and answer any questions you might have.
