Private MRI Scan London

This can scan for chronic back pain, scoliosis and paralysis.

To diagnose causes of pain in joints, and spot bone damage and ligament tears.

To detect conditions in the brain such as cysts, bleeding and tumors.

They can be scanned to find heart diseases or defects.

The liver, womb and prostate glands can be scanned for diseases and cancers.

Yes, you will need a referral from a doctor this can be your GP or a specialist consultant. If you do not have a referral please contact our team who can organise for a consultation with a doctor who can then refer you.

During an MRI scan, you will lie on a flat bed that slides inside the cylindrical scanner. In some cases, a frame is placed over the area of the body being scanned, which can help produce a better quality image. It is important to remain very still while in the scanner, to ensure the images produced are clear.

The scanner is operated by a Radiographer who controls the scanner via a computer in a separate room. They will be able to talk to you through an intercom.

An MRI scan can be very noisy, so you will be given earplugs or headphones to make the experience more comfortable.

Your scan will need to be interpreted by a Radiologist, who will send your referrer a personalised health report with your results, which will be discussed in a follow-up appointment. This may take up to a week.

Most people are suitable to have an MRI scan. However, you should let the radiologist know if you:

• Are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Have any metal in your body (e.g. pacemaker, knee replacement, dental filling)
• Have had allergic reactions to a contrast agent previously
• Have any known kidney problems

You may still be able to be safely scanned with an MRI if you have any of the above, but it is best to let a medical specialist aware so that they can decide on the best course of action for your specific case.

Yes, an MRI scan is safe and painless. There is no evidence to suggest that magnetic fields or radio waves are associated with any risk to the body. Unlike CT scans, they involve no exposure to radiation.