Diagnostic Imaging
Get high-quality diagnostic imaging delivered, fast.
We use the latest technology to perform diagnostic scans and tests for the health care industry. Get MRI, CT, X-ray, DEXA ultrasound and mammography within 24 hours.
Our Diagnostic Imaging Services
The King Edward VII’s Hospital Diagnostic & Imaging Centre in London is equipped with the most advanced technology, equipment and a wealth of expertise. We welcome new patient referrals to our service and pride ourselves in making the patient journey as smooth and hassle-free as possible.
Medical imaging
King Edward VII’s Hospital David Thompson Imaging Suite is equipped with the most advanced technology, equipment and a wealth of expertise. Our diagnostics department is unified by a team of administration staff and senior radiographers who can scan each modality and report on a wide range of conditions.
All tests, administration and reporting are done internally, resulting in rapid results, personalised treatment and respectful, quality service. Based primarily in our state-of-the-art medical centre, we offer a relaxed environment for patients to access a five-star experience. As well as rapid results and continuity of care, patients needing further treatment will have access to the very best hand-picked consultants for efficient referrals and world-class treatment.
Find out more or refer a patient
The department is open Monday–Friday, 8am–8pm (phone lines are open 8am – 6pm). We have a walk-in service for general X-ray, but you will be required to make an appointment for other services.
Download the diagnostic imaging request form
Telephone:
+44 (0) 20 7467 4317
+44 (0) 20 7467 4327
Email:
imagingsecretary@kingedwardvii.co.uk
Breast imaging requests:
+44 (0)20 7467 4584
breastimaging@kingedwardvii.co.uk
How to refer
If you would like to refer a patient for diagnostic imaging please, We have a walk-in service for general X-ray. Appointments are required for other services.
For all bookings & enquiries:
- Tel: 020 7467 4317
- Tel: 020 7467 4327
- Email: imagingsecretary@kingedwardvii.co.uk
Our Diagnostic Imaging Equipment and capabilities
- 3T MRI Siemens Vida Scanner
- 3T MRI specialising in musculoskeletal (MSK), gynaecological, neurological, urological (incl. multi-parametric prostate scanning) and breast imaging
- 3T MRI provides high-performance clinical MRI scans of the entire body across all specialities (excluding cardiac MRI)
- Aquilion One Prism Canon CT with Cardiac CT
- CT cardiac scanning with one-shot acquisition, CT Coronary Angiography & CT Calcium Score scanning
- CT volume scan. With the Aquilion One Prism CT Scanner, the 16cm wide area detector significantly improves your ability to obtain high-quality images consistently across patients. With just one rotation, you can acquire an entire heart, in a fraction of a second, with less done and great z-axis uniformity
- CT pneumocolons (virtual colonoscopy)
- Siemens Somatom Definition AS CT Scanner
- 3D Digital Mammography
- GE Logiq E10 Ultrasound Machines
- 2 x Philips DigitalDiagnost C90 X-Ray (with whole-spine and long-leg composition)
- Echocardiography
- DEXA Scan
The Referral Pathway
Referring to our diagnostic and medical imaging centre is easy.
Consultants and GPs please fill out the Diagnostic Imaging referral form and email to imagingsecretary@kingedwardvii.co.uk
Once you have sent the form to our imaging team (or given it to the patient to book themselves in) our imaging team will be able to contact your patient to book them in for a scan at a convenient time for them
Our multi-disciplinary teams work efficiently to provide results within 24-48 hours, with more than 80% of reports being delivered within 24 hours of the examination being performed.
Getting results with Biotronics 3D
As of mid-August 2023 we are delighted to be using the PACS system Biotronics 3D which will allow referrers to access images and reports in a “live format” both within the Hospital and outside the organisation’s network, dramatically reducing the wait time for results.
To receive login details please contact the imaging department on pacsadmin@kingedwardvii.co.uk who will gladly set you up and will be able to support you accessing the system. If you have any questions about biotronics or imaging questions in general, please contact imagingsecretary@kingedwardvii.co.uk for more information.
Why choose King Edward VII’s Hospital Diagnostic & Imaging Centre?
- The most advanced technology and equipment
- A wealth of expertise from our specialist consultant radiologists to our team of technical, administrative and support staff
- Inpatient and outpatient services
- Our expert team are highly qualified,
- Efficient, safe and dignified experience
- Fast results, delivered quickly – More than 80% of reports delivered within 24 hours of the examination being performed
- 99.4% of patients told us that their overall quality of care was either ‘Good’ or better
- Rated ‘Excellent’ with 4.82 on Doctify out of 5 based on 2,341 patient reviews.
What do our consultants think?
“King Edward VII’s Imaging is without question a best-in-class experience for patients. When I send a patient for imaging to King Edward VII’s I know that I am going to get a report with authority from an expert in the field.”
Professor Mark Emberton, Consultant Urologist
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Why King Edward VII's Hospital?
- Patient-centred care – placing you at the heart of everything we do
- Hand-picked consultants– so you can choose from one of the finest specialists in the UK
- Multidisciplinary approach – working together in specialist teams, deciding on a personalised treatment plan for you
- Innovative treatments – state-of-the-art medical facilities designed with unparalleled safety and precision in mind
- Quality and safety – prioritising high quality, safe and effective healthcare, always
- Charitable work – any surplus we make goes into providing subsidised medical care to Veterans of the Armed Forces.
There is a reason why over 98% of our patients would recommend King Edward VII’s Hospital to family and friends.
Book your consultation today: Call 020 7467 4344
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