The department is fully digitised which enables scanned images to be transmitted directly to computers located in the department and around the hospital. This means that diagnosis time is greatly reduced, as patients do not have to wait for X-ray plates to be processed. Our image exchange portal allows image transfer to specialist centres if required
Facilities:
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Digital radiography for all plain films including evaluating suspected fractures, chest infections and a number of other conditions
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Four ultrasound machines used for a range of soft tissue imaging including general abdominal / pelvic work, diagnosis of sports injuries, suspected deep vein thrombosis and early detection of prostate and breast cancers. We also use ultrasound to guide a number of interventional procedures such as biopsy of the liver and drain insertion
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Fluoroscopy suites used principally for barium procedures (including swallows, meals, follow-throughs and enemas) for patients with gastrointestinal symptoms , as well as for hysterosalpingograms
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Two multislice CT scanners, allowing fast and accurate diagnosis in a wide range of conditions including the early detection of cancer. The hospital was one of the first imaging centres in the UK to have this technology
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1.5T MRI scanner, which is most frequently used to investigate neurological or musculoskeletal problems (frequently knee and back symptoms). We also perform a wide range of body imaging including cancer staging in rectal cancer, gynaecology cancers and prostate and bladder cancers as well as breast imaging.
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Mammography service for symptomatic diagnosis of breast pain, lumps and early detection of cancer . Ultrasound and stereotactic biopsy facilities.
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Angiography suite for performing complex interventional procedures including vascular, hepatobilliary and urology intervention
Consultants
Dr Catherine Ramsey (Divisional Director) - Body imaging / Gynae
Dr Suzanne Wakely (Clinical Lead) - Body imaging / Gynae
Dr Caroline Miller - Paediatric imaging / Gynae
Dr Farhad Aref - Breast/ Intervention/ ENT imaging
Dr Martin Watson - Musculoskeletal imaging
Dr Lucy Wilding - Breast imaging
Dr Paul Sookur - Musculoskeletal imaging
Dr Lara Curry - Intervention/ ENT
Dr Tat Te Koh - Chest imaging
Secretary Balvinder Kaur Tel: 0208 321 5866/7 / Fax: 0208 321 5251
Referrals
We provide a direct access service to GPs for X-rays, ultrasound scans, and barium procedures. GP films are usually reported within 24 hours Urgent requests should be faxed to the number above. Routine requests should be posted to the department. Appointments are not necessary for single chest x-rays.
Other imaging for NHS patients can be accessed via referral to the relevant clinician.
Page last updated September 2011
