General imaging
What we do
We provide a full range of diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic radiology investigations. Depending on the type of examination you are having, you may need to prepare beforehand for your procedure. Your letter will give you the information you need which is specific to the test you are having. Please make sure you read the information in your letter carefully before you come to hospital.
Our main services, which are all based at King’s College Hospital, are:
- X-ray – uses x-rays to produce images of the skeleton, chest and abdomen.
- Ultrasound – uses high frequency sound waves to produce images of organs such as the liver and kidneys, as well as muscles.
- Computerised Tomography (CT) scan – uses x-rays to produce detailed cross-sectional images of the body and head.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan – uses a combination of strong magnetic and radiowaves to produce detailed pictures of the body and head.
- Interventional radiology – uses x-ray images and contrast media to diagnose or treat diseases using the least invasive techniques.
- Fluoroscopy – uses x-ray and contrast media to provide ‘live’ images, most commonly of the gastrointestinal organs.
For breast mammography see our Breast Screening page.
Preparing for your appointment
You do not need to make any special preparations for most examinations. Your appointment letter will give you details, where necessary.
Appointment queries
If you have any questions about your appointment, please contact us on the relevant number below.
Locations and opening times
X-Ray 1 (x-ray appointments and walk-in service)
Location: Ground floor, Golden Jubilee Wing, King’s College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS
Opening hours:
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- Appointments: Monday to Friday, 8am to 7.45pm
- Walk-in service: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5.45pm
X-Ray 2 (fluoroscopy barium/screening appointments)
Location: First floor, Denmark Wing, King’s College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
General Ultrasound 1 (inpatients and paediatric outpatients from Monday to Friday, all patients at the weekend)
Location: Ground floor, Cheyne Wing, King’s College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS
Opening hours:
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- Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm
- Weekend hours vary
General Ultrasound 2 (adult outpatients)
Location: 2nd floor, Denmark Wing, King’s College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5.45pm
Contact Details
- Main Reception: 020 3299 3111
- CT Reception: 020 3299 3361
- CT Reception: [email protected]
- Fluoroscopy Screening: 020 3299 5213
- Fluoroscopy Screening: [email protected]
- General x-ray: 020 3299 1525
- General x-ray: [email protected]
- MRI Reception: 020 3299 1797
- Ultrasound 1: 020 3299 4221
- Ultrasound 2: 020 3299 3059
- Ultrasound Appointments: 020 3299 1867
- Ultrasound Appointments: [email protected]
Patient information leaflets
| Title | File Size | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Caring for a patient during an X-ray examination | 148 KB | |
| Computed tomography (CT) (adult patients) | 145 KB | |
| Computed tomography (CT) (child patients) | 288 KB | |
| Computed Tomography (CT) Colonography | 138 KB | |
| Computed Tomography (CT) Colonography – extended bowel preparation | 143 KB | |
| Fluoroscopy (adult patients) | 163 KB | |
| Fluoroscopy (child patients) | 286 KB | |
| General radiology (adult patients) | 146 KB | |
| General radiology (child patients) | 260 KB | |
| Having a pelvic MRI with rectal gel | 186 KB | |
| Having a small bowel MRI | 177 KB | |
| Having an MRI defecating proctogram | 187 KB | |
| Having an MRI using the feed and wrap technique | 173 KB |
Conditions we treat
Our imaging service offers a full range of investigations including:
- x-ray
- fluoroscopy
- ultrasound (excluding obstetrics)
- CT Scanning
- MRI Scanning
- interventional radiology
Other imaging departments
Interventional cardiology: specialist cardiac imaging and treatment.
Neuroradiology: specialist brain and spinal imaging and treatment.
Breast radiology: breast imaging services for the South East London Breast Screening Programme and for King’s College Hospital clinicians.
Dental radiology: provides specialist dental imaging.
Booking a patient at King’s
Routine Referrals
For x-ray referrals, please call 020 3299 1525 or email [email protected]. You can either email the form to us directly or ask the patient to bring the request form with them. Please do not follow both steps per referral to avoid duplication.
For ultrasound referrals, please call 020 3299 3059 or email [email protected]. Send the request form to the ultrasound department so we can ensure the patient is correctly prepared.
For fluoroscopy referrals, please call 020 3299 3331 or email [email protected]. Send the request form to the fluoroscopy department so we can ensure the patient is correctly prepared.
For specialist imaging investigations that require some specialist x-ray exams, CT, MRI or interventional imaging please refer to the relevant hospital speciality. The hospital clinicians will determine what investigations are necessary.
Hospital-to-hospital referrals can be made by letter. Please include full patient information and clinical details, the examination and treatment required.
GP Direct Access
We provide direct access GPs to refer patients for most x-ray and ultrasound imaging investigations. Some specialist examinations will still need to be referred via the specialist hospital clinicians.
Emergency Referrals
For suspected cancer, refer via the urgent suspected cancer referral pathway.
All GP requests for fracture and chest pain x-rays will be reported immediately.
Other Queries
For advice and guidance please contact the relevant department using the routine referral email address or telephone number. Our administrative team will direct your query to the appropriate lead staff.
Referral forms
| Title | File Size | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Radiology Request Form GP | 28 KB | |
| Radiology Request Form SLaM | 28 KB |
Key Clinical Staff
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr Pamela Allen | Consultant Radiologist |
| Dr Thoraya Ammar | Consultant Radiologist |
| Dr Ajay Arora | Cosultant Radiologist |
| Dr Frederick Barber | Consultant Radiologist |
| Dr Bhavna Batohi | Consultant Radiologist |
| Mr Dan Beazley | Cardiac Lead Superintendent - Cardiac Catheter Suite |
| Dr Dennis Bielecki | Senior MSK Specialist Radiologist |
| Ms Eleri Brown | Lead CT Trauma Radiographer |
| Dr Lucia Chen | Cardiothoracic Radiologist |
| Mrs Jane Clarke | Clinical Specialist Manager General Ultrasound Dept. |
| Dr Gabi Constantinescu | Consultant MSK Radiologist |
| Dr Cristina Dudau | Consultant Neuroradiologist |
| Dr David Elias | Consultant Radiologist |
| Mr Giorgio Garzillo | Consultant Interventional Radiologist |
| Dr Jane Goligher | Consultant Radiologist |
| Ms Sarah Gower | Lead Superintendent Radiographer - X-Ray Imaging |
| Mr Stephen Gregory | Consultant Radiologist |
| Dr Saira Haque | Consultant Paediatric Radiologist |
| Dr Dean Huang | Consultant Radiologist |
| Dr Sachin Kamat | Consultant radionuclide and general radiologist |
| Dr Nabil Kibriya | Consultant Radiologist (HPB) |
| Dr Sumantra Kumar | Consultant Radiologist |
| Miss Heather Lee | Consultant |
| Dr Rebecca Leung | Consultant Radiologist |
| Dr Dylan Lewis | Consultant Radiologist |
| Dr Lisa Meacock | Consultant Radiologist |
| Dr Anna Metafa | Consultant |
| Dr Michael Michell | Consultant Radiologist, Breast Radiology and South East London Breast Screening Service & National Training Centre |
| Dr Fiona Miller | Consultant Radiologist |
| Dr Juliet Morel | Consultant |
| Dr Nicola Mulholland | Consultant Radiologist |
| Dr Subhachandra Navaratne | Consultant Interventional Radiologist |
| Mr Oluwakemi Olushola | MRI Radiographer |
| Dr Nikhil Kaushik Patel | Consultant Radiologist |
| Mr Clare Peacock | consultant radiologist |
| Dr Praveen Peddu | Consultant Radiologist |
| Dr Dan Quinlan | Senior Clinical Fellow |
| Dr Rumana Rahim | Doctor |
| Dr Hasti Robbie | Consultant Radiologist |
| Dr Suzanne Ryan | Consultant Radiologist |
| Dr Maria Sellars | Consultant Radiologist |
| Dr Ali Sever | Consultant Radiologist |
| Mr Harry Smyth | Acting Lead CT Superintendent Radiographer |
| Dr Priyan Tantrige | Consultant Interventional Radiologist |
| Dr Sa Tran | Consultant Radiologist |
| Mr Paul Walker | Cardiac Superintendent Radiographer |
| Dr Rema Wasan | Consultant Radiologist |
| Dr C. Jason Wilkins | Consultant Radiologist |
| Dr Tim Yusuf | Consultant Interventional Radiologist |