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Meet your ultrasound specialists

Private ultrasound scans in London, performed by specialist consultant doctors and sonographers, explained face to face, on the same visit.

Why Harley Street Ultrasound

Access to ultrasound doctors who are experts in their fields

At the Harley Street Ultrasound Group, we’re not a one size fits all clinic. We personalise every appointment, matching your symptoms to a highly specialised doctor in that area, from a leading tertiary London hospital. We pair you with the very same senior doctors that deal with some of the most complex NHS cases.

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Answers during your appointment

Your doctor performs your scan themselves and talks you through what they see as they go. You leave knowing where you stand, with a clear explanation rather than a wait for a letter, and a written report to keep.

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Simple to book, clear from the start

Choose your scan online in a few minutes and see the price before you confirm. Appointments are often available within days, and if you are not sure which scan you need, ask us and we will point you to the right one.

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Registered & regulated

All scans performed by specialist doctors and sonographers from leading hospitals

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Find your scan by body system

Nine categories, every service visible: no hunting through menus.

The full diagnostic pathway

Ultrasound is where it starts, not where it ends. Bloods, guided injections, biopsies and every next step, under one roof at 99 Harley Street.

Blood sample tubes in a private clinic

Full blood count

Your core baseline

Hormone & thyroid profile

Paired with your scan

Tumour markers

Where clinically indicated

Results to your portal

Reviewed with your images

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Blood tests

Phlebotomy in the same visit: pair your scan with the right blood panel and get one combined picture, not two waiting rooms.

Ultrasound-guided injection at the knee

Ultrasound-guided

The needle is imaged live: placed precisely

SteroidJoint
HyaluronicJoint
PRPTendon
ShoulderKnee
HipWrist
FootAnkle

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MSK injections

Steroid, hyaluronic acid and PRP injections from shoulder to ankle, guided by ultrasound, so treatment goes exactly where it should.

Sterile tray prepared for a guided biopsy

Fine-needle aspiration

Thyroid, breast, lymph nodes

Core biopsy

Consultant-performed

Cyst aspiration

Guided in the same room

Histology & cytology

Fast lab turnaround

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Biopsies & aspirations

If a finding needs tissue answers, a consultant performs the FNA, core biopsy or aspiration here, ultrasound-guided, without a second referral.

Referral folder passed across the consultant's desk

Everything arranged for you

One clinic, start to finish

ScanReviewed
BloodsReviewed
MRI / CTBooked
SpecialistReferred
ReportPublished
Next stepAgreed

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Same-clinic follow-through

Whatever comes next: MRI, CT, a specialist opinion: we arrange it from here. You never have to start again somewhere else.

How it works

Four simple steps, find your specialist in minutes

Choose your scan

Choose your scan

This is where we match you with your specialist. Use our "which scan do I need?" guide to match your symptoms to a scan, and find out what service you need.

Book in minutes

Book in minutes

Real-time online booking at 99 Harley Street. Self-refer directly: no GP letter needed.

Your appointment

Your appointment

One unhurried visit, scanned by a consultant or senior sonographer, with time for every question.

Answers, explained

Answers, explained

Findings explained during the scan, the report on your portal, and your next step agreed before you go.

Hover a step: it opens.

Meet your specialists

Be seen by consultant doctors from London’s leading university teaching hospitals

Who scans you matters. That’s why every pathway at the Harley Street Ultrasound Group is led by the right specialist for the job. Scans are carried out by university hospital consultants, the senior doctors who run imaging discussions for the most complex NHS cases and keep abreast of the latest clinical guidelines.

Same visitresults explained
Portrait of Dr Ayman Mahfouz

Specialist expertise in breast, gynaecological and general imaging. Performs the full range of breast imaging and every ultrasound-guided breast procedure.

Dr Ayman Mahfouz

Consultant radiologist · UCLH

Portrait of Dr Hela Sbano

Specialist expertise in breast and general radiology, with a calm, thorough approach to explaining what the pictures mean.

Dr Hela Sbano

Consultant radiologist · UCLH

Portrait of Dr Nikhil Patel

Specialises in musculoskeletal imaging: joints, tendons and sports injuries, with ultrasound-guided injections.

Dr Nikhil Patel

Consultant radiologist · King’s College Hospital

Portrait of Dr Kate Hawtin

Qualified from Cambridge and Imperial with distinction. Leads breast imaging at UCLH and performs all breast diagnostics and biopsies.

Dr Kate Hawtin

Consultant radiologist · Joint breast imaging lead, UCLH

Portrait of Dr Husam Wassati

Thyroid, salivary glands, lymph nodes and neck lumps, expert diagnostics with same-visit answers.

Dr Husam Wassati

Consultant head & neck and neuroradiologist · King’s College Hospital

Portrait of Dr Hussain Amin

Specialist expertise in breast, oncological and general imaging across a broad range of conditions.

Dr Hussain Amin

Consultant radiologist · UCLH

Portrait of Dr Trevor Gaunt

Paediatric, oncological and fetal imaging, with the patience and attention to detail that children’s scans require.

Dr Trevor Gaunt

Consultant paediatric radiologist · UCLH

Portrait of Dr Sophie Pattison

Breast imaging specialist: ultrasound, CT, MRI and stereotactic breast procedures.

Dr Sophie Pattison

Consultant radiologist · UCLH

Portrait of Dr Ahmed Shah

Breast and oncology imaging specialist and NHS Breast Screening Programme screener, based at the Parapet Breast Clinic, Windsor.

Dr Ahmed Shah

Consultant breast and general radiologist

Portrait of Dr Niels van Vucht

Musculoskeletal imaging subspecialist: from shoulder to ankle, including guided injections.

Dr Niels van Vucht

Consultant radiologist · UCLH

Portrait of Dr Sanjay Karamsadkar

Gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary and general imaging: liver, kidneys and the abdomen explained clearly.

Dr Sanjay Karamsadkar

Consultant radiologist · Royal Free London

Portrait of Dr Tahir Hussain

Qualified from UCL Medical School and completed general and specialist nuclear medicine training in London.

Dr Tahir Hussain

Consultant · MBBS BSc FRCR

Portrait of Dr Ahmed Al-Nowfal

Genitourinary, vascular and oncological imaging, plus interventional and ultrasound-guided procedures.

Dr Ahmed Al-Nowfal

Consultant radiologist · UCLH

Portrait of Ms Heba Alkutbi

17+ years of NHS fetal medicine experience, including St George’s. Leads pregnancy and gynaecological scanning.

Ms Heba Alkutbi

Senior specialist sonographer

Portrait of Mr Massimiliano Cariati

Assessment and management of benign and malignant breast disease, from diagnosis to reconstruction.

Mr Massimiliano Cariati

Consultant oncoplastic breast surgeon

Portrait of Miss Chloe Constantinou

Specialist oncoplastic breast surgeon offering same-clinic surgical opinion on breast findings.

Miss Chloe Constantinou

Consultant oncoplastic breast surgeon

Portrait of Ms Irene Athanasiou

Diagnosis, surgery and reconstruction: breast findings followed through by a surgeon in the same clinic.

Ms Irene Athanasiou

Consultant oncoplastic breast surgeon · Whittington

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Insurance

Most major UK health insurers accepted

Get pre-authorisation from your insurer before your visit and bring your membership number and authorisation code. We take care of the rest.

  • Bupa
  • Bupa GlobalGlobal
  • Cigna
  • Healix
  • WPA
  • Allianz
  • Vitality

We are not currently a direct provider for AXA or Aviva. You are welcome to attend on a self-pay basis and claim back from your insurer once you have confirmed eligibility with them.

Our partnerships

UCLH Private Healthcare

Partner

UCLH Private Healthcare

Queen Square Private Imaging

Partner

Queen Square Private Imaging

London teaching hospitals

Partner

London teaching hospitals

Fixed, published prices

Self-pay

Fixed, published prices

Billing guidance included

Insurance

Billing guidance included

Pricing

Transparent, fixed prices

Every scan has a fixed, published price. You see it before you book and it doesn't change on the day. Most major private insurers accepted; we are currently unable to accept AXA or Aviva policies.

Pregnancy scans
From £160See prices →
Women's health
From £260See prices →
Men's health
From £250See prices →
Abdomen & organs
From £260See prices →
Muscles & joints
From £280See prices →
Head & neck
From £250See prices →
Children's health
From £300See prices →

Your patient portal

Your images and full report: on your phone, usually the same day

Every patient gets a secure portal account. Scan images and the written report are published to it, ready to download or share with your GP, consultant or insurer.

View a sample report

Hospital-grade imaging, without the hospital

Tap the markers: scanning room, 99 Harley Street
Ultrasound scanning room with machine, couch and Chesterfield sofa
Your screen

The arm-mounted display faces you: you watch your scan live while it happens, with the findings explained as they appear.

Premium ultrasound platforms

We scan on the Samsung S85 Prestige and GE Voluson E10, the machines leading fetal medicine and radiology units choose.

The couch

Scans are unhurried. Appointments are booked long enough to do it properly and answer your questions.

Not a hospital

A Chesterfield, not a corridor. Comfort is part of the clinical design.

The consultant’s desk

Results are discussed here, face to face, before you leave, not posted to you weeks later.

MRI & CT arranged through UCLH Private Healthcare and Queen Square Private Imaging See our full technology →

Questions, answered

What people ask before they book

Anything else? Call 0203 904 4441, a real person answers, and a clinician can call you back.

Do I need a GP referral for a private ultrasound?

No. You can self-refer and book directly with us online. Most ultrasound scans need no referral at all. If a particular examination does require a referral (some guided injections and procedures do), we tell you before you book and can arrange the referral for you. After your scan you receive a full written report you can share with your GP, consultant or physiotherapist.

How quickly will I get my results?

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.

Who actually performs the scan?

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.

How much does a private ultrasound scan cost?

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.

How soon can I be seen?

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.

Where exactly are you, and how do I get there?

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.

Is ultrasound safe?

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.

How should I prepare for my scan?

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.

What happens if the scan finds something?

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.

Can I use my private medical insurance?

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.

Can I bring someone with me?

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.

Do you scan children?

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.

Harley Street Ultrasound Group

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What patients say

Rated by our patients, in their own words

Verbatim reviews from our Trustpilot profile.

★★★★★
“Very professional staff and helpful!!! Result in the same day which is very important!”
Livia B.Trustpilot · October 2025
★★★★★
“I went in for a musculoskeletal scan for my elbow. Within minutes we knew exactly what was wrong and how I needed to address it. Months of issues solved in minutes.”
BilalTrustpilot · February 2026
★★★★★
“My doctor was fabulous, explained everything and made me feel so at ease. Thank you.”
Claire H.Trustpilot · March 2026
★★★★★
“Excellent! Very easy to get an appointment, with a terrific medical team that made me feel at ease from the moment I arrived, and answered all of my questions, both during and after the exam. Many thanks to Dr Annan!”
JonTrustpilot · September 2025
★★★★★
“Very friendly staff. Everything was explained to me in detail. They took the time to listen to me and answer my questions. Thank you Harley Street.”
ACTrustpilot · September 2025
★★★★★
“Good experience, friendly staff and kind and knowledgeable consultants. Thorough examination, a worthwhile investment in my case.”
BeverleyTrustpilot · September 2025
★★★★★
“Very professional staff and helpful!!! Result in the same day which is very important!”
Livia B.Trustpilot · October 2025
★★★★★
“I went in for a musculoskeletal scan for my elbow. Within minutes we knew exactly what was wrong and how I needed to address it. Months of issues solved in minutes.”
BilalTrustpilot · February 2026
★★★★★
“My doctor was fabulous, explained everything and made me feel so at ease. Thank you.”
Claire H.Trustpilot · March 2026
★★★★★
“Excellent! Very easy to get an appointment, with a terrific medical team that made me feel at ease from the moment I arrived, and answered all of my questions, both during and after the exam. Many thanks to Dr Annan!”
JonTrustpilot · September 2025
★★★★★
“Very friendly staff. Everything was explained to me in detail. They took the time to listen to me and answer my questions. Thank you Harley Street.”
ACTrustpilot · September 2025
★★★★★
“Good experience, friendly staff and kind and knowledgeable consultants. Thorough examination, a worthwhile investment in my case.”
BeverleyTrustpilot · September 2025
★★★★★
“A brilliant experience. All the staff and sonographer were incredibly kind and took the time to explain everything to us. Thank you”
ElisabethTrustpilot · May 2025
★★★★★
“Everyone the doctors , nurses and radiologist were extremely supportive and explained the course and management well . Highly recommend. They reassured me and were able to put me at ease .”
NehaTrustpilot · May 2025
★★★★★
“I was made very welcome by the Nurse and Consultant everything was fully explained and dealt in detail with the area which my pain is coming from”
ValerieTrustpilot · May 2025
★★★★★
“Great overall very very good quick accommodating precise and very reassuring and professional and NOT expensive at all considering direct booking self pay”
BelindaTrustpilot · November 2024
★★★★★
“Excellent place. Fast, efficient and informative. Also, prices are reasonable.”
BelloniTrustpilot · October 2024
★★★★★
“Really quick appointment. Dr was very reassuring and explained everything Thank you .”
LorraineTrustpilot · October 2024
★★★★★
“A brilliant experience. All the staff and sonographer were incredibly kind and took the time to explain everything to us. Thank you”
ElisabethTrustpilot · May 2025
★★★★★
“Everyone the doctors , nurses and radiologist were extremely supportive and explained the course and management well . Highly recommend. They reassured me and were able to put me at ease .”
NehaTrustpilot · May 2025
★★★★★
“I was made very welcome by the Nurse and Consultant everything was fully explained and dealt in detail with the area which my pain is coming from”
ValerieTrustpilot · May 2025
★★★★★
“Great overall very very good quick accommodating precise and very reassuring and professional and NOT expensive at all considering direct booking self pay”
BelindaTrustpilot · November 2024
★★★★★
“Excellent place. Fast, efficient and informative. Also, prices are reasonable.”
BelloniTrustpilot · October 2024
★★★★★
“Really quick appointment. Dr was very reassuring and explained everything Thank you .”
LorraineTrustpilot · October 2024

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