Private ultrasound in London — answers before you leave

Faster than almost anywhere. Your clinician explains the findings on screen during the scan itself, so you leave the room already understanding what was found. The formal written report, along with your images, is published to your secure patient portal — usually the same day, and almost always within 24 hours. If something needs urgent attention, we contact you directly and help arrange the next step.

A senior specialist, never a trainee. Breast, general, musculoskeletal, gynaecological and male-health ultrasound is performed by consultant radiologists — doctors who both scan and interpret. Pregnancy and fetal scans are performed by senior specialist sonographers with 17+ years of NHS fetal medicine experience at units such as St George’s. Whoever you see, they do this examination every working day.

Every service has a fixed, published price shown before you book — no consultation fee added on top, no on-the-day surprises. The price includes the examination, the specialist’s interpretation, your written report and portal access to your images. Most major private medical insurers are accepted; we currently cannot accept AXA or Aviva, and self-pay is always available.

Usually the same day or the next day. Our online diary shows genuine live availability, including early-morning and evening appointments, so you can see the real next free slot before you commit. There is no waiting list and no phone queue — although you are always welcome to call us instead.

We are at 99 Harley Street, London W1 — in the heart of the capital’s medical district. The clinic is a short walk from Regent’s Park, Great Portland Street and Oxford Circus stations, with Baker Street and Bond Street close by. Step-free access is available; if you have any mobility requirements, let us know when booking and we will have everything ready.

Yes. Diagnostic ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves, not ionising radiation, and has been used safely in medicine for over sixty years — it is the same technology used to monitor pregnancies. Scans are painless, non-invasive and typically take 15 to 30 minutes.

It depends on the examination. Abdominal scans usually need a few hours of fasting; pelvic scans often need a comfortably full bladder; most musculoskeletal, thyroid and breast scans need no preparation at all. Clear, scan-specific preparation instructions are sent with your booking confirmation, and our team is a phone call away if anything is unclear.

You will not be left alone with a worrying report. Your clinician explains any finding face to face before you leave, and whatever needs to happen next — blood tests, an ultrasound-guided biopsy, an MRI or CT through our partners at UCLH Private Healthcare and Queen Square Private Imaging, or a referral to the right specialist — we arrange it from here, usually within days.

In most cases, yes. We work with the major private medical insurers — check your policy covers outpatient diagnostics and bring your authorisation number to your appointment. We are currently unable to accept AXA or Aviva; if you are insured with either, our fixed self-pay prices apply and we provide a detailed receipt you may be able to claim against.

Of course. Partners are very welcome at pregnancy scans — hearing a heartbeat is a moment to share — and you may bring a companion or chaperone to any appointment. For paediatric scans a parent or guardian stays in the room throughout. A professional chaperone can also be arranged on request.

Yes. We offer gentle, unhurried paediatric ultrasound with a parent present at all times, performed by specialists experienced with young patients. Appointments are booked with extra time so nothing ever feels rushed for you or your child.