Imaging

Adult patient in scanner

Imaging

Clinician reviewing scans on computer

We operate one of the largest imaging centres in the country

Offering a personalised service using the latest scanning technology

We offer medical imaging and diagnostic services, ranging from routine x-rays to specialist scans and interventional procedures such as angioplasties, as well as medical imaging.

Cardiac imaging

Patient going into a scanner

Our award-winning cardiac imaging service

Is the largest of its kind in Europe

Cardiac imaging uses CT and MRI scans of the heart to diagnose various conditions.

Our dedicated team are committed to providing an excellent level of service, using research to develop the latest techniques.

The service, which is regularly audited to maintain high standards of care, calls on the support of our world-leading consultant cardiologists.

For patients

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We offer a range of services

In a caring environment

We know that coming into hospital for an x-ray or scan can be daunting.

Every procedure is different but you’ll be kept fully informed of what is going to happen before, during and after the tests.

We use advanced technology that enables x-rays and scans to be stored electronically and viewed on a computer monitor rather than on a lightbox, helping to improve both the quality and speed of your treatment.

Please note: if you are diabetic, particularly if you take Metformin, please let us know in advance so that we can make special arrangements.

Services available

Read our patient information

Referring to our imaging services

Referral guidelines

Referrals for all procedures can be accepted from consultants, SpRs, GPs, FY1 and FY2 doctors and approved non-medical referrers.

When making an imaging referral, please ensure that it is done so according to the criteria set out in iRefer (available to all referrers within Barts Health and to external referrers where their institution has granted them access). For PET-CT examinations, the criteria set out in PET-CT indications – RCR are used.

For Nuclear Medicine procedures (including PET and therapy procedures), if you do not have access to iRefer, the following resources should be used to guide your referral:

The ionising radiation dose associated with each procedure is listed within the individual guidelines, which should be taken into account when deciding the most appropriate study for the clinical question.

If you are uncertain about the referral criteria for a particular study, please contact the relevant department to discuss further with the practitioner responsible for that study. Please note that incomplete referrals cannot be accepted.

Referral details by service

General/plain film x-rays

General/plain film x-rays are carried out at all hospitals, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

Imaging and Dexa scan requests

Tel: 020 3594 0195

Access imaging and Dexa scan referral forms

Once completed, the imaging referral form should be faxed to: 020 3594 3199 or posted to: DEXA Scanner; Second floor, main building; The Royal London Hospital; Whitechapel; London E1 1BB.

Ultrasound

Appointments direct line: 020 8535 6716

Fax: 020 8535 6874

Ultrasound appointments should be pre-booked and can be made by faxing, posting or delivering the form by hand.

Contact our hospitals

Newham Hospital

This service offers an open-access service for patients referred by their GPs.

Opening times: Monday to Friday, 9am-noon and 2pm-4.30pm (except bank holidays). Emergency and outpatient referrals are seen between noon and 2pm.

Radiology helpdesk

Please contact us if you require:

  • Patient x-ray results
  • An urgent appointment
  • Response to a general enquiry

When sending an email please provide the following information:

  • Surgery name
  • Contact name
  • Contact telephone number
  • Patient’s name and date of birth

Opening times: Monday to Friday, 8.45am-5pm

Tel: 020 7363 8926

Email the team

Mile End Hospital (elective adult patients only)

This service is for plain film x-rays only.

Tel: 020 3594 4809

Fax: 020 8223 8852

St Bartholomew’s Hospital

We offer:

  • Radiology (including ultrasound, CT and MRI scanning)
  • Cardiac angiography
  • Nuclear medicine and PET CT scans
  • Breast screening and symptomatic breast radiology
  • Interventional radiology

Tel: 020 3594 1500

Fax: 020 3594 3199

The Royal London Hospital

We offer:

  • Radiology (including ultrasound, CT and MRI scanning)
  • Angiography, neuro-angiography and interventional radiology
  • Nuclear medicine
  • Dental and maxillo-facial radiology
  • Paediatric radiology
  • DEXA scanning
  • Lithotripsy

Tel: 020 3594 0141

Fax: 020 3594 3199

Whipps Cross Hospital 

Tel: 020 8535 6721

Fax: 020 8535 6719

Opening times: Monday to Friday, 9.30am-3.30pm

Patients can be seen without an appointment if they attend between these times and are prepared to wait for the request to be checked, and then wait to be seen in order of time of arrival.

Pre-booked appointments can be made by faxing, posting or delivering the form by hand.