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Private Hip Ultrasound
Quick, safe, and pain-free private Hip Ultrasound to assess the Joints, Tendons, Muscles, Bursa, Pain & Range of Movement.
Scans Performed by Specialist Doctors feel confident in the care you receive and gain peace of mind with Same-Day Results & Tailored Advice.
Lines Open
Mon – Fri | 8 AM – 7 PM
Sat | 8 AM – 4 PM
Sun | Closed
Hip
Your Ultrasound Checks For
Hip Joint
Pain and Range of Movement
Tendons, Muscles & Bursa
Signs of inflammation & Fluid
Lumps, Masses & Tumors
Abnormalities
Causes of Concern
What's Included
One-to-One Specialist Doctor Appointment
Feel confident in the care you receive. Our specialists can interpret your scan and provide comprehensive advice if necessary.
No Referral Required
You do not require a referral before booking an appointment with our clinic — giving you back complete control of your health.
Same-Day Results
We aim to provide results to you on the day of your visit. Our specialists will explain their findings during your ultrasound examination.
Full Digital Report
Following your appointment, a complete digital report of your Ultrasound examination will be emailed to you directly and securely.
High-Res Digital Images
In addition to the report, images of your scan will be sent for you to share with a healthcare specialist of your choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Registered & Regulated
Our team are fully registered and regulated for practice in the United Kingdom. Our patients should expect nothing less.
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Meet Our
Team of Specialists
The team at Harley Street Ultrasound Group is made up of Specialist Consultants and Specialist Sonographers you can rely upon. They are among the best in the industry.
This is backed up with a full range of qualifications and accreditations. All of our specialists are fully registered with all applicable medical regulatory bodies.
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Mr Massimiliano Cariati
MBBS, PhD, FRCS
Mr Massi Cariati is a consultant oncoplastic breast surgeon. His field of expertise is the assessment and management of benign and malignant diseases of the breast. He has a specialised interest in breast cancer management, breast conservation strategies, oncoplastic breast surgery and breast reconstruction, in particular pre- and sub-pectoral immediate implant-based reconstruction with acellular dermal matrix.
Mr Cariati graduated from the University of Florence Medical School summa cum laude at the top of his class. After completing his basic medical training in Italy, he moved to the UK to read for a PhD degree in surgical oncology at the University of Cambridge, with a thesis on breast cancer stem cells. Having obtained his PhD degree he went on to complete his Core Surgical Training with the London School of Surgery, and then his higher surgical training within the London and South-East Thames region which led to the award of his CCT in general surgery with a sub-specialty interest in breast surgery. During this time he spent three years in the Oncoplastic Breast Unit at Guy's and St Thomas' in London, training in oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgery. He is a fellow of the Royal College of surgeons of England.
During his surgical training, he was awarded the prestigious NIHR Clinical Academic Lectureship in Breast Surgery as well as the Academy of Medical Sciences Starter Grant, which allowed him to develop his research interests within the Department of Research Oncology at King's College London, with a focus on the development of novel intra-operative technologies for the assessment of resection margins in breast conserving surgery, and a parallel interest in the pathophysiology of lymphoedema. His research was recognised with the award of the 2016 Ronald Raven Proferred Prize by the British Association of Surgical Oncology and he has lectured and presented his work nationally and internationally.
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Dr Niels van Vucht
BSc, MSc, MBBS, FRCR
Dr van Vucht is a Consultant Radiologist at University College of London Hospital (UCLH) with a subspecialty in Musculoskeletal Imaging. He completed a Fellowship in Musculoskeletal radiology at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore, focused on bone- and soft tissue sarcoma and image guided interventions. Dr van Vucht lectures at a range of medical conferences and has a passion for teaching. He is an author of several scientific publications and collaborates on research in musculoskeletal and sports imaging.
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Dr Sophie Pattison
BScHons, MBcHB, MRCS, FRCR
Dr Sophie Pattison is a Consultant Radiologist at University College London. her specialist expertise include breast imaging Ultrasound, CT and MRI and stereotactic breast related procedures
Dr Sophie Pattison is a Consultant Radiologist She has an NHS practice at University College London Hospital.
Dr Pattison trained in medicine at Bristol University. She undertook surgical training which included a period of breast surgery and obtained Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2001.
She then became a lecturer in patient safety and subsequently undertook specialist radiological training at University College London Hospital. She was appointed as a Consultant Radiologist in 2014.
Dr Pattison is the joint lead for breast radiology at University College London Hospital and is also joint lead for quality and safety in the radiology department. She also undertakes breast screening radiology at North London Breast Screening Service.
She undertakes all aspects of breast imaging including Mammography, Ultrasound, MRI and CT diagnostics. She performs all ultrasound and stereotactic breast related procedures including vacuum excision.
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Dr Xin Kowa
FRCR, MBBS, BSc (Hons)
Dr Kowa is a consultant head and neck radiologist at University College London Hospital (UCLH). She has trained and worked in large tertiary centres in London (UCLH, Royal London Hospital and St Bartholomew's Hospital) where she completed her subspecialty fellowship in head and neck imaging in 2020.
Her multimodality imaging practice of the head and neck region includes benign and malignant pathologies, and sarcomas (for which UCLH is the regional specialist referral centre). In addition, intraoral scanning also forms part of her diagnostic sonographic work. She provides ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration and core biopsy procedures of:
- Thyroid
- Lymph nodes
- Major salivary glands
- Soft tissue lumps and bumps of the head, neck and face
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Dr Ahmed Shah
FRCR, MBBS, BSc
Dr Ahmed Shah is a Consultant Breast and General Radiologist, offering a wide range of ultrasound scans and procedures at 99 Harley Street. Dr Shah completed a Bachelors Degree in Molecular Pharmacology at Kings College London in 2005, before entering medical training at Barts and The London Medical School. He completed junior doctor rotations throughout North and East London before entering clinical radiology training in Leicester, a highly coveted radiology training program. He became a Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists in 2019 and was appointed Consultant Radiologist at Frimley Health NHS Trust in 2020. He is a specialist in breast and oncology imaging, and is also a screening specialist in the NHS Breast Screening Programme, based at the prestigious Parapet Breast Clinic, Windsor. This means Dr Shah reads a very high volume of mammograms annually, and is involved in complex and challenging patient cases.
In addition to expert imaging for benign and malignant breast disease (including biopsies and cyst aspirations), Dr Shah offers general ultrasound of the abdomen, scrotum, lumps and bumps, deep veins and other general scans. Our patients often comment on Dr Shah’s excellent communication skills, ability to translate complex knowledge and findings into easily understandable and digestible information, excellent bedside manner and holistic approach to caring for his patients. His reviews speak for themselves.
Aside from the practice of radiology, Dr Shah has a keen interest in artificial intelligence and its ability to benefit patient care. He is part of a national research consortium evaluating artificial intelligence in breast ultrasound, with a view to reducing unnecessary biopsies, currently applying for national implementation funding from NIHR.
Dr Shah is Senior Clinical Lecturer in Radiology at Brunel Medical School, and is the undergraduate lead for Radiology and MSK medicine at Wexham Park Hospital. He is also actively involved in the training of Radiology registrars at his NHS trust. He is the lead for radiology discrepancies and learning (REALM) at his NHS site, an important radiology department governance role. Dr Shah has a wonderful wife and two young children, who keep him on his toes outside of work. He enjoys gardening, DIY, football and travelling.
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Ms Heba Alkutbi
BSc, PGc
Heba Alkutbi ( BSc PGc ) a senior sonographer with over 17 years scanning experience .
Heba completed her BSc in Diagnostic Radiography at St Georges Medical School in 2004. She went on to specialise in Medical Ultrasound and completed her PGc training at City University in 2007. Heba has extensive experience in both obstetrics and gynaecology ultrasound. She has also trained many midwives, radiographers and doctors and was the lead clinical supervisor and deputy Ultrasound Services Manager at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in London.
Heba is accredited by the Fetal Medicine Foundation to undertake fetal Nuchal Translucency scans to screen for chromosomal abnormalities such as Down, Edward and Patau’s Syndromes. She also undertakes all types of obstetric scanning including early pregnancy, dating, anomaly, Fetal Doppler studies, fetal well being scans and 3D/4D scans. As well as Obstetrics, Heba has a keen interest in gyanecology ultrasound and has worked closely with many world-renowned Gynaecologist. She has extensive experience in using ultrasound to screen for gynaecology cancers.
Heba is registered with the Health Care Professional Council and a member of the British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS) and the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ISUOG).
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Dr Hussain Amin
MBBS BSc MRCS FRCR
Dr. Amin is a Consultant Radiologist at University College of London Hospital with a specialist interest in breast, oncology and general radiology.
Dr. Amin qualified from Imperial College London School of Medicine in 2012. After completing Foundation Training, Dr. Amin completed his core surgical training obtaining membership to the Royal College of Surgeons of Enlgand in 2015 after which he embarked on a period of training in Urological Surgery. Dr. Amin obtained his Fellowship to the Royal College of Radiologists whilst training in the London Deanery.
Dr Amin has specialist expertise in breast, oncology and general imaging. He undertakes all aspects of breast imaging including mammography, Ultrasound, MRI and CT diagnostics. He performs all ultrasound and stereotactic breast related procedures including vacuum excision.
Dr. Amin is passionate about teaching and training and is a medical examiner at University College of London School of Medicine as well as an accredited Educational Supervisor. He is also responsible for training specialist trainees in breast imaging at University College London Hospital.
Dr. Amin has published and presented in international radiological and surgical conferences as well as collaborated on national multicentre projects.
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Dr Ayman Mahfouz
MBBS, FRCR
Dr Mahfouz is a Consultant Radiologist at University College of London Hospital (UCLH), his specialist expertise include breast, gynaecology and general radiology imaging.
Dr Mahfouz qualified from Barts and the Royal London School of Medicine in 2009. After completing his junior doctor training at Imperial College Healthcare NHS trust, Dr Mahfouz attained his Fellowship at the Royal College of Radiologists whilst training in the East Midlands Deanery.
Dr Mahfouz has specialist expertise in breast, gynaecology and general imaging.
He undertakes all aspects of breast imaging including mammographic (plain, contrast enhanced and 3D), Ultrasound, MRI and CT diagnostics. He performs all ultrasound and stereotactic breast related procedures including vacuum excision.
He also undertakes interpretation of ultrasound, CT and MRI imaging of gynaecological disorders.
Dr Mahfouz is a designated appraiser for doctors at UCLH and has previously been elected as a regional representative for doctors in training at the Royal College of Radiologists. He previously held the role as Emergency Imaging Lead for UCLH. He is enthusiastic about education and continues to examine junior doctors at the distinguished Leicester FRCR 2B course.
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Dr Nikhil Patel
MBBS, FRCR, BSc(Hons)
Dr Nikhil R Patel is a Consultant Radiologist at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and specialises in musculoskeletal imaging. He completed both general radiology and subspecialty musculoskeletal radiology training within the Kent, Surrey, and London deaneries. He spent his final year of specialty training at St George’s Hospital, London to further enhance his musculoskeletal radiology skills.
He is experienced in a vast array of musculoskeletal imaging including MRI, CT, and ultrasound guided procedures. He also performs general ultrasound as part of his clinical practice including abdomen, kidneys, testes and DVT scans.
Dr Patel qualified from Barts and The London, School of Medicine in 2012, where he also achieved a BSc (Hons) in Sports and Exercise Medicine.
He is passionate about teaching, having taught both locally and nationally, including anatomy at university level, and helps organise regional radiology courses. He also regularly attends radiology conferences and courses to keep up to date with the latest clinical practice.
Dr Patel is a member of:
The Royal College of
British Society of Skeletal
European Society of Musculoskeletal
British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicin
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Dr Kate Hawtin
MA, MBBS, FRCR
Dr Hawtin is a Consultant Radiologist and Joint Breast Imaging Lead at University College London Hospital.
Dr Hawtin qualified from Cambridge University and Imperial College School of Medicine in 2000, graduating with distinction. She obtained Membership of the Royal College of Physicians in 2003 prior to commencing Radiology training at Imperial College NHS Trust, and was awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists in 2007.
She was appointed as a Consultant Radiologist in 2012, and has specialist expertise in breast and general imaging. She undertakes all aspects of breast imaging including mammographic, ultrasound, MRI and CT diagnostics. She performs all ultrasound and stereotactic breast related procedures, including vacuum excision and breast lesion localisation prior to surgery.
Dr Hawtin is also joint deputy head of London School of Radiology, having previously been training programme director for the University College Hospital Radiology training scheme, and is enthusiastic about education and training the next generation of Radiologists.
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Miss Chloe Constantinou
MD, PhD
Miss Chloe Constantinou is a Specialist Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon. She is currently Consultant Breast Surgeon at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and an Honorary Consultant Breast Surgeon at The Royal Marsden Hospital. She obtained higher general surgical training in Red Cross Hospital in one of the busiest and largest hospitals in Athens. She received further training in breast surgery and advanced oncoplastic breast surgery techniques at some of London's world’s famous Breast Units including Imperial College London and Royal Free Hospital. Prior to taking up a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon post at Kingston NHS Foundation Hospital she undertook a prestigious Oncoplastic Fellowship in Breast Surgery at Royal Marsden Hospital, London.
Academically in 2018, she was awarded a PhD thesis for her research on Triple Negative Breast Cancer, at University of Ioannina, School of Medicine, Greece; a retroprospective project that investigated the correlation of immnunohistochemical markers with the prognosis of triple negative breast cancer. The results were published in peer review journals. She has an active interest in surgical research and has published widely in peer reviewed journals.
Her special interests include surgery for breast cancer, immediate breast reconstruction, risk reducing surgery, oncoplastic techniques, therapeutic breast reduction, breast conservation surgery for large breast tumours, and breast volume replacement techniques for cancer.
She runs rapid diagnostic clinics and patients that undergoing a biopsy are discussed in the Multi-Disciplinary Team, of breast surgeons, radiologists, oncologists, histopathologists and specialist nurses who meet on a weekly basis to discuss patient cases with the aim to provide best quality of care
Key Publications
Expression and Clinical Significance of claudin-7, PDL-1, PTEN, c-Kit, c-Met, cMyc, ALK, CK5/6, CK17, p53, EGFR, Ki67, p63 in Triple Negative Breast Cancer.A Single Centre Prospective Observational Study. C Constantinou, S Papadopoulos, E Karyda, A Alexopoulos, N Agnanti, A Batistatou and H Harisis, in vivo32: 303-311 (2018) doi:10.21873/invivo.11238
Inflammation and breast cancer. C Constantinou, IS Fentiman. Breast Cancer Management, 2013 Vol. 2, No. 4, Pages 311-325, DOI 10.2217/bmt.13.26 (doi:10.2217/bmt.13.26)
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ Treatment Requires a Multidisciplinary Approach. C Constantinou, IS Fentiman. Journal of Cancer Therapy 2013. Vol. 4 No. 7, Article ID: 36240 , 14 pages DOI:10.4236/jct.2013.47140
The value of plasma neurotensin and cytokine measurement for the detection of bowel ischaemia in clinically doubtful cases: a prospective study. Sgourakis G, Papapanagiotou A, Kontovounisios C, Karamouzis MV, Lanitis S, Konstantinou C, Karaliotas C, Papavassiliou AG.Exp Biol Med (Maywood).
Diagnosis and treatment of Male Breast Cancer. Chloe Constantinou and Ian Fentiman. Breast cancer Management, 2013 Vol. 1, No. 4, Pages 295-304 , DOI. 10.2217/bmt.12.47 (doi:10.2217/bmt.12.47
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Dr Husam Wassati
MBChB, FRCR
Dr Husam Wassati is a Consultant Head & Neck and Neuroradiologist at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Dr Wassati completed his general and subspecialist head & neck and neuroradiology training at the University Hospitals of Leicester and Queen Medical Centre at Nottingham following a period of training in neurosurgery at specialist hospitals in London.
He performs all multimodality imaging and image-guided interventions of the whole head and neck region including the thyroid, parathyroid, major salivary glands, lymph nodes and benign/malignant conditions.
Dr Wassati introduced, with a colleague (Dr Timothy Yusuf), the UK first microwave ablation for benign thyroid nodules at the Princess Royal University Hospital NHS trust (part of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust).
Dr Wassati also performs general ultrasound examinations of the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, testes and deep veins of the arms and legs and performs them on a regular basis in his clinical practice.
Dr Husam Wassati is a member of the:
Royal College of Radiologists
British Society of Head and Neck Imaging
European Society of Head and Neck Radiology
American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
American Society of Neuroradiolog
Dr Wassati has a great interest in education, having arranged several teaching sessions and national courses to radiology trainees, medical students, and radiographers.
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Dr Tahir Hussain
MBBS BSc FRCR
Dr. Tahir Hussain, MBBS BSc FRCR, qualified from University College London Medical School in 2011, and subsequently completed his General and Specialist Nuclear Medicine & PET CT Radiology training through the East Midlands Radiology training scheme in 2019.
Dr. Hussain has specialist expertise in Nuclear Medicine and PET CT, oncological imaging, and general radiology imaging. He is based at the Barts Health NHS Trust, working at the Royal London and St. Bartholomew's Hospitals. He routinely performs all general ultrasound examinations, including full abdomen, male pelvis, and testicular examinations.
Currently, Dr. Hussain serves as the Clinical Lead for the Nuclear Medicine department at Barts Health NHS Trust and is actively involved in medical education.
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Dr Sanjay Karamsadkar
MBBS, BSc (Hons), FRCR
Dr Karamsadkar is a Consultant Radiologist at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. His specialist expertise includes gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary and general imaging.
Dr Karamsadkar qualified from University College London Medical School in 2014. He undertook specialist training at St Bartholomew's and Royal London hospitals where he attained his Fellowship at the Royal College of Radiologists. He undertakes all aspects of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary imaging which include MRI, CT, ultrasound, fluoroscopy and plain radiographs. Dr Karamsadkar has a keen interest in teaching and is involved in the training of specialist registrars at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
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Dr Trevor Gaunt
BSc (Hons), MBBS, FRCR
Dr Trevor Gaunt is a Specialist Paediatric Consultant Radiologist at University College London Hospital.
Dr Trevor Gaunt is a Consultant Paediatric Radiologist at University College London Hospitals.
Dr Gaunt completed his Radiology training in London with fellowships at both Evelina London Children’s Hospital, and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. He performs and interprets thousands of radiological examinations for children each year.
Children are not just small adults. Scanning children requires time, patience and exceptional attention to detail. An anxious time for any parent, Dr Gaunt will ensure you are well informed about the process and results of your child’s scan, in a friendly and approachable way.
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Mr Massimiliano Cariati
MBBS, PhD, FRCS
Mr Massi Cariati is a consultant oncoplastic breast surgeon. His field of expertise is the assessment and management of benign and malignant diseases of the breast. He has a specialised interest in breast cancer management, breast conservation strategies, oncoplastic breast surgery and breast reconstruction, in particular pre- and sub-pectoral immediate implant-based reconstruction with acellular dermal matrix.
Mr Cariati graduated from the University of Florence Medical School summa cum laude at the top of his class. After completing his basic medical training in Italy, he moved to the UK to read for a PhD degree in surgical oncology at the University of Cambridge, with a thesis on breast cancer stem cells. Having obtained his PhD degree he went on to complete his Core Surgical Training with the London School of Surgery, and then his higher surgical training within the London and South-East Thames region which led to the award of his CCT in general surgery with a sub-specialty interest in breast surgery. During this time he spent three years in the Oncoplastic Breast Unit at Guy's and St Thomas' in London, training in oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgery. He is a fellow of the Royal College of surgeons of England.
During his surgical training, he was awarded the prestigious NIHR Clinical Academic Lectureship in Breast Surgery as well as the Academy of Medical Sciences Starter Grant, which allowed him to develop his research interests within the Department of Research Oncology at King's College London, with a focus on the development of novel intra-operative technologies for the assessment of resection margins in breast conserving surgery, and a parallel interest in the pathophysiology of lymphoedema. His research was recognised with the award of the 2016 Ronald Raven Proferred Prize by the British Association of Surgical Oncology and he has lectured and presented his work nationally and internationally.
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Dr Niels van Vucht
BSc, MSc, MBBS, FRCR
Dr van Vucht is a Consultant Radiologist at University College of London Hospital (UCLH) with a subspecialty in Musculoskeletal Imaging. He completed a Fellowship in Musculoskeletal radiology at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore, focused on bone- and soft tissue sarcoma and image guided interventions. Dr van Vucht lectures at a range of medical conferences and has a passion for teaching. He is an author of several scientific publications and collaborates on research in musculoskeletal and sports imaging.
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Dr Sophie Pattison
BScHons, MBcHB, MRCS, FRCR
Dr Sophie Pattison is a Consultant Radiologist at University College London. her specialist expertise include breast imaging Ultrasound, CT and MRI and stereotactic breast related procedures
Dr Sophie Pattison is a Consultant Radiologist She has an NHS practice at University College London Hospital.
Dr Pattison trained in medicine at Bristol University. She undertook surgical training which included a period of breast surgery and obtained Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2001.
She then became a lecturer in patient safety and subsequently undertook specialist radiological training at University College London Hospital. She was appointed as a Consultant Radiologist in 2014.
Dr Pattison is the joint lead for breast radiology at University College London Hospital and is also joint lead for quality and safety in the radiology department. She also undertakes breast screening radiology at North London Breast Screening Service.
She undertakes all aspects of breast imaging including Mammography, Ultrasound, MRI and CT diagnostics. She performs all ultrasound and stereotactic breast related procedures including vacuum excision.
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Dr Xin Kowa
FRCR, MBBS, BSc (Hons)
Dr Kowa is a consultant head and neck radiologist at University College London Hospital (UCLH). She has trained and worked in large tertiary centres in London (UCLH, Royal London Hospital and St Bartholomew's Hospital) where she completed her subspecialty fellowship in head and neck imaging in 2020.
Her multimodality imaging practice of the head and neck region includes benign and malignant pathologies, and sarcomas (for which UCLH is the regional specialist referral centre). In addition, intraoral scanning also forms part of her diagnostic sonographic work. She provides ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration and core biopsy procedures of:
- Thyroid
- Lymph nodes
- Major salivary glands
- Soft tissue lumps and bumps of the head, neck and face
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Dr Ahmed Shah
FRCR, MBBS, BSc
Dr Ahmed Shah is a Consultant Breast and General Radiologist, offering a wide range of ultrasound scans and procedures at 99 Harley Street. Dr Shah completed a Bachelors Degree in Molecular Pharmacology at Kings College London in 2005, before entering medical training at Barts and The London Medical School. He completed junior doctor rotations throughout North and East London before entering clinical radiology training in Leicester, a highly coveted radiology training program. He became a Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists in 2019 and was appointed Consultant Radiologist at Frimley Health NHS Trust in 2020. He is a specialist in breast and oncology imaging, and is also a screening specialist in the NHS Breast Screening Programme, based at the prestigious Parapet Breast Clinic, Windsor. This means Dr Shah reads a very high volume of mammograms annually, and is involved in complex and challenging patient cases.
In addition to expert imaging for benign and malignant breast disease (including biopsies and cyst aspirations), Dr Shah offers general ultrasound of the abdomen, scrotum, lumps and bumps, deep veins and other general scans. Our patients often comment on Dr Shah’s excellent communication skills, ability to translate complex knowledge and findings into easily understandable and digestible information, excellent bedside manner and holistic approach to caring for his patients. His reviews speak for themselves.
Aside from the practice of radiology, Dr Shah has a keen interest in artificial intelligence and its ability to benefit patient care. He is part of a national research consortium evaluating artificial intelligence in breast ultrasound, with a view to reducing unnecessary biopsies, currently applying for national implementation funding from NIHR.
Dr Shah is Senior Clinical Lecturer in Radiology at Brunel Medical School, and is the undergraduate lead for Radiology and MSK medicine at Wexham Park Hospital. He is also actively involved in the training of Radiology registrars at his NHS trust. He is the lead for radiology discrepancies and learning (REALM) at his NHS site, an important radiology department governance role. Dr Shah has a wonderful wife and two young children, who keep him on his toes outside of work. He enjoys gardening, DIY, football and travelling.
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Ms Heba Alkutbi
BSc, PGc
Heba Alkutbi ( BSc PGc ) a senior sonographer with over 17 years scanning experience .
Heba completed her BSc in Diagnostic Radiography at St Georges Medical School in 2004. She went on to specialise in Medical Ultrasound and completed her PGc training at City University in 2007. Heba has extensive experience in both obstetrics and gynaecology ultrasound. She has also trained many midwives, radiographers and doctors and was the lead clinical supervisor and deputy Ultrasound Services Manager at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in London.
Heba is accredited by the Fetal Medicine Foundation to undertake fetal Nuchal Translucency scans to screen for chromosomal abnormalities such as Down, Edward and Patau’s Syndromes. She also undertakes all types of obstetric scanning including early pregnancy, dating, anomaly, Fetal Doppler studies, fetal well being scans and 3D/4D scans. As well as Obstetrics, Heba has a keen interest in gyanecology ultrasound and has worked closely with many world-renowned Gynaecologist. She has extensive experience in using ultrasound to screen for gynaecology cancers.
Heba is registered with the Health Care Professional Council and a member of the British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS) and the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ISUOG).
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Dr Hussain Amin
MBBS BSc MRCS FRCR
Dr. Amin is a Consultant Radiologist at University College of London Hospital with a specialist interest in breast, oncology and general radiology.
Dr. Amin qualified from Imperial College London School of Medicine in 2012. After completing Foundation Training, Dr. Amin completed his core surgical training obtaining membership to the Royal College of Surgeons of Enlgand in 2015 after which he embarked on a period of training in Urological Surgery. Dr. Amin obtained his Fellowship to the Royal College of Radiologists whilst training in the London Deanery.
Dr Amin has specialist expertise in breast, oncology and general imaging. He undertakes all aspects of breast imaging including mammography, Ultrasound, MRI and CT diagnostics. He performs all ultrasound and stereotactic breast related procedures including vacuum excision.
Dr. Amin is passionate about teaching and training and is a medical examiner at University College of London School of Medicine as well as an accredited Educational Supervisor. He is also responsible for training specialist trainees in breast imaging at University College London Hospital.
Dr. Amin has published and presented in international radiological and surgical conferences as well as collaborated on national multicentre projects.
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Dr Ayman Mahfouz
MBBS, FRCR
Dr Mahfouz is a Consultant Radiologist at University College of London Hospital (UCLH), his specialist expertise include breast, gynaecology and general radiology imaging.
Dr Mahfouz qualified from Barts and the Royal London School of Medicine in 2009. After completing his junior doctor training at Imperial College Healthcare NHS trust, Dr Mahfouz attained his Fellowship at the Royal College of Radiologists whilst training in the East Midlands Deanery.
Dr Mahfouz has specialist expertise in breast, gynaecology and general imaging.
He undertakes all aspects of breast imaging including mammographic (plain, contrast enhanced and 3D), Ultrasound, MRI and CT diagnostics. He performs all ultrasound and stereotactic breast related procedures including vacuum excision.
He also undertakes interpretation of ultrasound, CT and MRI imaging of gynaecological disorders.
Dr Mahfouz is a designated appraiser for doctors at UCLH and has previously been elected as a regional representative for doctors in training at the Royal College of Radiologists. He previously held the role as Emergency Imaging Lead for UCLH. He is enthusiastic about education and continues to examine junior doctors at the distinguished Leicester FRCR 2B course.
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Dr Nikhil Patel
MBBS, FRCR, BSc(Hons)
Dr Nikhil R Patel is a Consultant Radiologist at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and specialises in musculoskeletal imaging. He completed both general radiology and subspecialty musculoskeletal radiology training within the Kent, Surrey, and London deaneries. He spent his final year of specialty training at St George’s Hospital, London to further enhance his musculoskeletal radiology skills.
He is experienced in a vast array of musculoskeletal imaging including MRI, CT, and ultrasound guided procedures. He also performs general ultrasound as part of his clinical practice including abdomen, kidneys, testes and DVT scans.
Dr Patel qualified from Barts and The London, School of Medicine in 2012, where he also achieved a BSc (Hons) in Sports and Exercise Medicine.
He is passionate about teaching, having taught both locally and nationally, including anatomy at university level, and helps organise regional radiology courses. He also regularly attends radiology conferences and courses to keep up to date with the latest clinical practice.
Dr Patel is a member of:
The Royal College of
British Society of Skeletal
European Society of Musculoskeletal
British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicin
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Dr Kate Hawtin
MA, MBBS, FRCR
Dr Hawtin is a Consultant Radiologist and Joint Breast Imaging Lead at University College London Hospital.
Dr Hawtin qualified from Cambridge University and Imperial College School of Medicine in 2000, graduating with distinction. She obtained Membership of the Royal College of Physicians in 2003 prior to commencing Radiology training at Imperial College NHS Trust, and was awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists in 2007.
She was appointed as a Consultant Radiologist in 2012, and has specialist expertise in breast and general imaging. She undertakes all aspects of breast imaging including mammographic, ultrasound, MRI and CT diagnostics. She performs all ultrasound and stereotactic breast related procedures, including vacuum excision and breast lesion localisation prior to surgery.
Dr Hawtin is also joint deputy head of London School of Radiology, having previously been training programme director for the University College Hospital Radiology training scheme, and is enthusiastic about education and training the next generation of Radiologists.
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Miss Chloe Constantinou
MD, PhD
Miss Chloe Constantinou is a Specialist Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon. She is currently Consultant Breast Surgeon at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and an Honorary Consultant Breast Surgeon at The Royal Marsden Hospital. She obtained higher general surgical training in Red Cross Hospital in one of the busiest and largest hospitals in Athens. She received further training in breast surgery and advanced oncoplastic breast surgery techniques at some of London's world’s famous Breast Units including Imperial College London and Royal Free Hospital. Prior to taking up a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon post at Kingston NHS Foundation Hospital she undertook a prestigious Oncoplastic Fellowship in Breast Surgery at Royal Marsden Hospital, London.
Academically in 2018, she was awarded a PhD thesis for her research on Triple Negative Breast Cancer, at University of Ioannina, School of Medicine, Greece; a retroprospective project that investigated the correlation of immnunohistochemical markers with the prognosis of triple negative breast cancer. The results were published in peer review journals. She has an active interest in surgical research and has published widely in peer reviewed journals.
Her special interests include surgery for breast cancer, immediate breast reconstruction, risk reducing surgery, oncoplastic techniques, therapeutic breast reduction, breast conservation surgery for large breast tumours, and breast volume replacement techniques for cancer.
She runs rapid diagnostic clinics and patients that undergoing a biopsy are discussed in the Multi-Disciplinary Team, of breast surgeons, radiologists, oncologists, histopathologists and specialist nurses who meet on a weekly basis to discuss patient cases with the aim to provide best quality of care
Key Publications
Expression and Clinical Significance of claudin-7, PDL-1, PTEN, c-Kit, c-Met, cMyc, ALK, CK5/6, CK17, p53, EGFR, Ki67, p63 in Triple Negative Breast Cancer.A Single Centre Prospective Observational Study. C Constantinou, S Papadopoulos, E Karyda, A Alexopoulos, N Agnanti, A Batistatou and H Harisis, in vivo32: 303-311 (2018) doi:10.21873/invivo.11238
Inflammation and breast cancer. C Constantinou, IS Fentiman. Breast Cancer Management, 2013 Vol. 2, No. 4, Pages 311-325, DOI 10.2217/bmt.13.26 (doi:10.2217/bmt.13.26)
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ Treatment Requires a Multidisciplinary Approach. C Constantinou, IS Fentiman. Journal of Cancer Therapy 2013. Vol. 4 No. 7, Article ID: 36240 , 14 pages DOI:10.4236/jct.2013.47140
The value of plasma neurotensin and cytokine measurement for the detection of bowel ischaemia in clinically doubtful cases: a prospective study. Sgourakis G, Papapanagiotou A, Kontovounisios C, Karamouzis MV, Lanitis S, Konstantinou C, Karaliotas C, Papavassiliou AG.Exp Biol Med (Maywood).
Diagnosis and treatment of Male Breast Cancer. Chloe Constantinou and Ian Fentiman. Breast cancer Management, 2013 Vol. 1, No. 4, Pages 295-304 , DOI. 10.2217/bmt.12.47 (doi:10.2217/bmt.12.47
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Dr Husam Wassati
MBChB, FRCR
Dr Husam Wassati is a Consultant Head & Neck and Neuroradiologist at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Dr Wassati completed his general and subspecialist head & neck and neuroradiology training at the University Hospitals of Leicester and Queen Medical Centre at Nottingham following a period of training in neurosurgery at specialist hospitals in London.
He performs all multimodality imaging and image-guided interventions of the whole head and neck region including the thyroid, parathyroid, major salivary glands, lymph nodes and benign/malignant conditions.
Dr Wassati introduced, with a colleague (Dr Timothy Yusuf), the UK first microwave ablation for benign thyroid nodules at the Princess Royal University Hospital NHS trust (part of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust).
Dr Wassati also performs general ultrasound examinations of the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, testes and deep veins of the arms and legs and performs them on a regular basis in his clinical practice.
Dr Husam Wassati is a member of the:
Royal College of Radiologists
British Society of Head and Neck Imaging
European Society of Head and Neck Radiology
American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
American Society of Neuroradiolog
Dr Wassati has a great interest in education, having arranged several teaching sessions and national courses to radiology trainees, medical students, and radiographers.
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Dr Tahir Hussain
MBBS BSc FRCR
Dr. Tahir Hussain, MBBS BSc FRCR, qualified from University College London Medical School in 2011, and subsequently completed his General and Specialist Nuclear Medicine & PET CT Radiology training through the East Midlands Radiology training scheme in 2019.
Dr. Hussain has specialist expertise in Nuclear Medicine and PET CT, oncological imaging, and general radiology imaging. He is based at the Barts Health NHS Trust, working at the Royal London and St. Bartholomew's Hospitals. He routinely performs all general ultrasound examinations, including full abdomen, male pelvis, and testicular examinations.
Currently, Dr. Hussain serves as the Clinical Lead for the Nuclear Medicine department at Barts Health NHS Trust and is actively involved in medical education.
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Dr Sanjay Karamsadkar
MBBS, BSc (Hons), FRCR
Dr Karamsadkar is a Consultant Radiologist at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. His specialist expertise includes gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary and general imaging.
Dr Karamsadkar qualified from University College London Medical School in 2014. He undertook specialist training at St Bartholomew's and Royal London hospitals where he attained his Fellowship at the Royal College of Radiologists. He undertakes all aspects of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary imaging which include MRI, CT, ultrasound, fluoroscopy and plain radiographs. Dr Karamsadkar has a keen interest in teaching and is involved in the training of specialist registrars at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
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Dr Trevor Gaunt
BSc (Hons), MBBS, FRCR
Dr Trevor Gaunt is a Specialist Paediatric Consultant Radiologist at University College London Hospital.
Dr Trevor Gaunt is a Consultant Paediatric Radiologist at University College London Hospitals.
Dr Gaunt completed his Radiology training in London with fellowships at both Evelina London Children’s Hospital, and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. He performs and interprets thousands of radiological examinations for children each year.
Children are not just small adults. Scanning children requires time, patience and exceptional attention to detail. An anxious time for any parent, Dr Gaunt will ensure you are well informed about the process and results of your child’s scan, in a friendly and approachable way.
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Mr Massimiliano Cariati
MBBS, PhD, FRCS
Mr Massi Cariati is a consultant oncoplastic breast surgeon. His field of expertise is the assessment and management of benign and malignant diseases of the breast. He has a specialised interest in breast cancer management, breast conservation strategies, oncoplastic breast surgery and breast reconstruction, in particular pre- and sub-pectoral immediate implant-based reconstruction with acellular dermal matrix.
Mr Cariati graduated from the University of Florence Medical School summa cum laude at the top of his class. After completing his basic medical training in Italy, he moved to the UK to read for a PhD degree in surgical oncology at the University of Cambridge, with a thesis on breast cancer stem cells. Having obtained his PhD degree he went on to complete his Core Surgical Training with the London School of Surgery, and then his higher surgical training within the London and South-East Thames region which led to the award of his CCT in general surgery with a sub-specialty interest in breast surgery. During this time he spent three years in the Oncoplastic Breast Unit at Guy's and St Thomas' in London, training in oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgery. He is a fellow of the Royal College of surgeons of England.
During his surgical training, he was awarded the prestigious NIHR Clinical Academic Lectureship in Breast Surgery as well as the Academy of Medical Sciences Starter Grant, which allowed him to develop his research interests within the Department of Research Oncology at King's College London, with a focus on the development of novel intra-operative technologies for the assessment of resection margins in breast conserving surgery, and a parallel interest in the pathophysiology of lymphoedema. His research was recognised with the award of the 2016 Ronald Raven Proferred Prize by the British Association of Surgical Oncology and he has lectured and presented his work nationally and internationally.
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Dr Niels van Vucht
BSc, MSc, MBBS, FRCR
Dr van Vucht is a Consultant Radiologist at University College of London Hospital (UCLH) with a subspecialty in Musculoskeletal Imaging. He completed a Fellowship in Musculoskeletal radiology at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore, focused on bone- and soft tissue sarcoma and image guided interventions. Dr van Vucht lectures at a range of medical conferences and has a passion for teaching. He is an author of several scientific publications and collaborates on research in musculoskeletal and sports imaging.
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Dr Sophie Pattison
BScHons, MBcHB, MRCS, FRCR
Dr Sophie Pattison is a Consultant Radiologist at University College London. her specialist expertise include breast imaging Ultrasound, CT and MRI and stereotactic breast related procedures
Dr Sophie Pattison is a Consultant Radiologist She has an NHS practice at University College London Hospital.
Dr Pattison trained in medicine at Bristol University. She undertook surgical training which included a period of breast surgery and obtained Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2001.
She then became a lecturer in patient safety and subsequently undertook specialist radiological training at University College London Hospital. She was appointed as a Consultant Radiologist in 2014.
Dr Pattison is the joint lead for breast radiology at University College London Hospital and is also joint lead for quality and safety in the radiology department. She also undertakes breast screening radiology at North London Breast Screening Service.
She undertakes all aspects of breast imaging including Mammography, Ultrasound, MRI and CT diagnostics. She performs all ultrasound and stereotactic breast related procedures including vacuum excision.
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Dr Xin Kowa
FRCR, MBBS, BSc (Hons)
Dr Kowa is a consultant head and neck radiologist at University College London Hospital (UCLH). She has trained and worked in large tertiary centres in London (UCLH, Royal London Hospital and St Bartholomew's Hospital) where she completed her subspecialty fellowship in head and neck imaging in 2020.
Her multimodality imaging practice of the head and neck region includes benign and malignant pathologies, and sarcomas (for which UCLH is the regional specialist referral centre). In addition, intraoral scanning also forms part of her diagnostic sonographic work. She provides ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration and core biopsy procedures of:
- Thyroid
- Lymph nodes
- Major salivary glands
- Soft tissue lumps and bumps of the head, neck and face
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We aim to provide the very best experience possible to all of our patients and visitors, and this covers every aspect of our services — from our specialists to our technology and of course to our clinic itself.
When you visit us, you will find our clinic to be a clean, comfortable and reassuring environment. We also maintain a high standard of Covid-19 best practices, ensuring maximum safety at all times.
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Testimonials
What Our Patients Say About Their Experience
We are committed to providing a high standard of care to our patients. Take a look at some of the incredible responses we have received.
Fantastic friendly staff, made me feel so comfortable and at ease. Very informative and was talked through the whole process.
03 January 2024
Thank you to Heba and her team during my appointment. Explained everything in great detail and showed a lot of care and attention towards me. Fantastic bed-side manner. Wonderful experience.
03 January 2024
Clear and easy service, punctual & knowledgeable. Answered all questions i had.
03 January 2024
Excellent reception and quick pass through to see the doctor. They explained what the process was about. His manners relaxed me completely. Very reassuring. Will be back to look at other areas
25 June 2024
Very efficient and reliable staff, from nurses to doctors. Punctual and professional
19 June 2024
The moment I arrived on the 3rd floor, Madiha introduced herself to myself and my daughters. We were taken to the consultation suite. I was informed of what to expect and got myself ready. Dr Ahmed Shah entered and introduced himself. Every step of the ultrasound was explained and the images on the screen in details which was so good. The whole process was 1st class and I was made to feel.so at ease from start to finish. It was great to get the result that "nothing sinister was going on" and to get the report and scans the same day is fantastic. Thank you so much .
13 June 2024
I found it very easy to book online as all I needed to know was on your the pages of your website. And got an appointment to suit me, speedily. Easy to get to. Didn't have to wait upon arrival, was shown into the Ultrasound scanning room, and procedure explained. The Radiologist gave me a running commentary as she examined me, quite thoroughly. And at the end asked if I had any questions, gave whatever advice she could impart, and advised the next steps I could take. My report confirmed her findings, with screenshots of the pictures she had taken. Thank you
10 June 2024
I was shown up to the third floor (glad there was a lift ) . Where I was greeted by a member of the breast team . (Olga) .who I found very professional and polite. The whole procedure was explained. Though I was very anxious, I was made to feel at ease. Dr . Sbano carried out the ultra sound . And again I was made to feel at ease and every thing was explained step by step. I would like to thank the complete team for their help as I also needed help afterwards with the down load of documents. Regards, Trevor
31 May 2024
This is my second year coming for a breast ultrasound. Both years I got different doctors and I have had a consistently amazing experience. Both consultants were extremely professional, friendly and explained everything in detail, as well as answered all of my questions. I couldn't fault the service at all. I've been made to feel very comfortable each time and I will continue to return yearly. Thank you for a lovely service and such great consultants! Highly recommend!
29 May 2024
We were seen by Dr Trevor Gaunt who was amazing. We have visited twice and he is so honest and doesn't just take your money! He was really patient and sweet with our 2 year old.
17 May 2024
Excellent service, We had out baby girl's neck looked at today by Dr Trevor Gaunt. He is really a genuine, nice person and great doctor. Then I had the pleasure of having a kidney scan by Dr Sophie Pattision again a lovely lady and great doctor really put my mind and rest pleasure to meet you and all the staff today. Great company wish you all the best!
16 May 2024
I was so pleased to be able to be seen the same day after finding a lump in my breast. The team were absolutely amazing and I left feeling both relieved and equipped to make the right choice for me. Thank you so much
16 May 2024
Staff and doctors were very friendly and helpful. They made me feel at ease and very comfortable during my first ever scan
14 May 2024
Efficient, friendly and made to feel relaxed from the moment you enter the clinic.
11 May 2024
The service was provided by a Consultant Radiologist, and he explained the procedure and put me at ease.
8 May 2024
The doctors are amazing, the service is excellent and they will see you at the soonest available time. Have been to this clinic a number times for various things , with my wife also and everyone is excellent.
2 May 2024
Competent, professional, friendly service. Reassured and provided detailed explanations to all my concerns
2 May 2024
I was seen to within a reasonable time. The staff were polite. I was told what expect what would happen when the doctor came in. The doctor explained what he was going to do. I got my result before leaving the room.
26 April 2024
Appointment started on time. Practitioner was professional, polite, friendly and very knowledgeable. I felt very at ease and will definitely use this company again
25 April 2024
Facilities were discreet, clean and calm and staff were welcoming and polite. The sonographer was very clear in her communication and explanation of results
24 April 2024
Staff was very professional, kind, and excellent bed side manner. Answered my questions with care and made me feel at ease.
23 April 2024
Very efficient friendly and kind. Very thorough scan and explained all aspects of the procedure
18 April 2024
Quick, efficient, professional and friendly. The scan answered the question I had clearly and so money well spent and would visit again if needed.
18 April 2024
I was impressed with the pleasance of the young staff , they were very courteous and helpful.
17 April 2024
They done great!
15 April 2024
Really happy with the doctor that attended me. Highly recommended.
08 April 2024
The staffss are very welcoming and friendly and my consultant is very nice she's gentle while doing the scan and kind .She explained nicely.
04 April 2024
The stalls are very welcoming and friendly and my consultant is very nice she's gentle while doing the scan and kind. She explained nicely.
4 April 2024
My experience at Harley Street Ultrasound was very welcoming. The examination and explanation from Dr Ashah was very reassuring. I would highly recommend Harley Street Ultrasound.
24 February 2024
Really great care from everyone I interacted with. Warm, welcoming, and informative.
22 February 2024
Friendly, attentive staff & time efficient experience.
22 February 2024
I had the 20 week anomaly scan with Dr Heba and I can't recommend her, or this clinic enough! The nurse who welcomed us was so friendly and reassuring (I was very nervous!). Dr Heba was so thorough, so knowledgable and she talked us through the whole scan. She got some great photos and videos too which were sent to us following the scan. We had our NHS scan a couple of weeks later, they do the best they can with limited funds and resources it was a totally different experience. We are so so glad we also had the private scan and would spend the money again no question!!
20 February 2024
Excellent, efficient, welcoming and professional
14 February 2024
I found this clinic online after finding a small lump that I was concerned about! The booking was super easy and I was lucky to get an appointment really quickly! When I arrived, I was greeted and taken to the waiting room. I was the called in for the appointment and the lady was so lovely and chatty while I was getting ready to be seen by the doctor! I saw the doctor who gave me a through check and explained what he was doing the whole process! He made me feel so at ease and comfortable throughout! I left feeling super confident in the service I had had and also really reassured! I would recommend anyone to visit here!
10 February 2024
A made an appointment for an ultrasound following a referral from my GP. The clinic was fantastic and was able to put my mind at ease. I would highly recommend using this clinic for any health concerns that you may have.
10 February 2024
I had to cancel and reschedule my appointment the clinic were absolutely brilliant and re booked me at no extra charge. When I arrived they were kind, efficient, and above all knowledgeable and professional. I was given the results as they conducted the scan and received them in writing with the scan pictures before I got home. If I had had to endure bad news I felt I was in capable yet compassionate hands. I will be back and thank you.
05 February 2024
Very nice clinic and doctors
02 February 2024
Extremely friendly staff, clean clinic, very thorough with scanning. Couldn’t be happier
01 February 2024
The service offered by the Harley Street Ultrasound Group Clinic is excellent. Patients are treated with great professional care and kindness. I would recommend to anyone needing any of the checks they offer.
30 January 2024
Great service, friendly staff, fast service, great to be able to talk to Consultant about results straight away, would recommend.
27 January 2024
I LOVE that you were open on the weekend, as my husband and I are busy with work during the week. Very friendly and professional staff. Great experience.
22 January 2024
We were greeted by warm and supportive professionals. I was quite anxious about having a scan and all of the practitioners were incredibly reassuring and gave lots of information. The doctor that did the scan was informative and took time to explain everything in a friendly manner. He was also incredibly understanding of my anxiety.
20 January 2024
We booked this session for our daughter who has learning disabilities. The staff were fantastic, the service was totally accessible and we worked together to ensure my daughter had the best care. My daughter has had years of hospital visits and sometimes finds these stressful and difficult. The staff were kind, patient, listened to us all and most of all cared. I cannot recommend this centre and their team highly enough.
17 January 2024
The staff were very thorough and very personable. You also were able to fit me in for a second scan at short notice thank you
17 January 2024
Excellent service, wonderful client care, attended to me in a crisis when there were no appointments. Gold star standard. Would not go anywhere else. Thank you
15 January 2024
All the staff were amazing, I felt extremely considered and taken care of, excellent service!
13 January 2024
The lady who carried out the ultrasound was excellent, very empathetic and thoroughly explained what she could see and what it meant. She put our mind at ease and was wonderful.
13 January 2024
Excellent and warm reception. Professional yet friendly attitude of staff
12 January 2024
A very good welcome and comfortable waiting room
08 January 2024
Fantastic friendly staff, made me feel so comfortable and at ease. Very informative and was talked through the whole process.
03 January 2024
Thank you to Heba and her team during my appointment. Explained everything in great detail and showed a lot of care and attention towards me. Fantastic bed-side manner. Wonderful experience.
03 January 2024
Clear and easy service, punctual & knowledgeable. Answered all questions i had.
03 January 2024
Excellent reception and quick pass through to see the doctor. They explained what the process was about. His manners relaxed me completely. Very reassuring. Will be back to look at other areas
25 June 2024
Very efficient and reliable staff, from nurses to doctors. Punctual and professional
19 June 2024
The moment I arrived on the 3rd floor, Madiha introduced herself to myself and my daughters. We were taken to the consultation suite. I was informed of what to expect and got myself ready. Dr Ahmed Shah entered and introduced himself. Every step of the ultrasound was explained and the images on the screen in details which was so good. The whole process was 1st class and I was made to feel.so at ease from start to finish. It was great to get the result that "nothing sinister was going on" and to get the report and scans the same day is fantastic. Thank you so much .
13 June 2024
I found it very easy to book online as all I needed to know was on your the pages of your website. And got an appointment to suit me, speedily. Easy to get to. Didn't have to wait upon arrival, was shown into the Ultrasound scanning room, and procedure explained. The Radiologist gave me a running commentary as she examined me, quite thoroughly. And at the end asked if I had any questions, gave whatever advice she could impart, and advised the next steps I could take. My report confirmed her findings, with screenshots of the pictures she had taken. Thank you
10 June 2024
I was shown up to the third floor (glad there was a lift ) . Where I was greeted by a member of the breast team . (Olga) .who I found very professional and polite. The whole procedure was explained. Though I was very anxious, I was made to feel at ease. Dr . Sbano carried out the ultra sound . And again I was made to feel at ease and every thing was explained step by step. I would like to thank the complete team for their help as I also needed help afterwards with the down load of documents. Regards, Trevor
31 May 2024
This is my second year coming for a breast ultrasound. Both years I got different doctors and I have had a consistently amazing experience. Both consultants were extremely professional, friendly and explained everything in detail, as well as answered all of my questions. I couldn't fault the service at all. I've been made to feel very comfortable each time and I will continue to return yearly. Thank you for a lovely service and such great consultants! Highly recommend!
29 May 2024
We were seen by Dr Trevor Gaunt who was amazing. We have visited twice and he is so honest and doesn't just take your money! He was really patient and sweet with our 2 year old.
17 May 2024
Excellent service, We had out baby girl's neck looked at today by Dr Trevor Gaunt. He is really a genuine, nice person and great doctor. Then I had the pleasure of having a kidney scan by Dr Sophie Pattision again a lovely lady and great doctor really put my mind and rest pleasure to meet you and all the staff today. Great company wish you all the best!
16 May 2024
I was so pleased to be able to be seen the same day after finding a lump in my breast. The team were absolutely amazing and I left feeling both relieved and equipped to make the right choice for me. Thank you so much
16 May 2024
Staff and doctors were very friendly and helpful. They made me feel at ease and very comfortable during my first ever scan
14 May 2024
Efficient, friendly and made to feel relaxed from the moment you enter the clinic.
11 May 2024
The service was provided by a Consultant Radiologist, and he explained the procedure and put me at ease.
8 May 2024
The doctors are amazing, the service is excellent and they will see you at the soonest available time. Have been to this clinic a number times for various things , with my wife also and everyone is excellent.
2 May 2024
Competent, professional, friendly service. Reassured and provided detailed explanations to all my concerns
2 May 2024
I was seen to within a reasonable time. The staff were polite. I was told what expect what would happen when the doctor came in. The doctor explained what he was going to do. I got my result before leaving the room.
26 April 2024
Appointment started on time. Practitioner was professional, polite, friendly and very knowledgeable. I felt very at ease and will definitely use this company again
25 April 2024
Facilities were discreet, clean and calm and staff were welcoming and polite. The sonographer was very clear in her communication and explanation of results
24 April 2024
Staff was very professional, kind, and excellent bed side manner. Answered my questions with care and made me feel at ease.
23 April 2024
Very efficient friendly and kind. Very thorough scan and explained all aspects of the procedure
18 April 2024
Quick, efficient, professional and friendly. The scan answered the question I had clearly and so money well spent and would visit again if needed.
18 April 2024
I was impressed with the pleasance of the young staff , they were very courteous and helpful.
17 April 2024
They done great!
15 April 2024
Really happy with the doctor that attended me. Highly recommended.
08 April 2024
The staffss are very welcoming and friendly and my consultant is very nice she's gentle while doing the scan and kind .She explained nicely.
04 April 2024
The stalls are very welcoming and friendly and my consultant is very nice she's gentle while doing the scan and kind. She explained nicely.
4 April 2024
My experience at Harley Street Ultrasound was very welcoming. The examination and explanation from Dr Ashah was very reassuring. I would highly recommend Harley Street Ultrasound.
24 February 2024
Really great care from everyone I interacted with. Warm, welcoming, and informative.
22 February 2024
Friendly, attentive staff & time efficient experience.
22 February 2024
I had the 20 week anomaly scan with Dr Heba and I can't recommend her, or this clinic enough! The nurse who welcomed us was so friendly and reassuring (I was very nervous!). Dr Heba was so thorough, so knowledgable and she talked us through the whole scan. She got some great photos and videos too which were sent to us following the scan. We had our NHS scan a couple of weeks later, they do the best they can with limited funds and resources it was a totally different experience. We are so so glad we also had the private scan and would spend the money again no question!!
20 February 2024
Excellent, efficient, welcoming and professional
14 February 2024
I found this clinic online after finding a small lump that I was concerned about! The booking was super easy and I was lucky to get an appointment really quickly! When I arrived, I was greeted and taken to the waiting room. I was the called in for the appointment and the lady was so lovely and chatty while I was getting ready to be seen by the doctor! I saw the doctor who gave me a through check and explained what he was doing the whole process! He made me feel so at ease and comfortable throughout! I left feeling super confident in the service I had had and also really reassured! I would recommend anyone to visit here!
10 February 2024
A made an appointment for an ultrasound following a referral from my GP. The clinic was fantastic and was able to put my mind at ease. I would highly recommend using this clinic for any health concerns that you may have.
10 February 2024
I had to cancel and reschedule my appointment the clinic were absolutely brilliant and re booked me at no extra charge. When I arrived they were kind, efficient, and above all knowledgeable and professional. I was given the results as they conducted the scan and received them in writing with the scan pictures before I got home. If I had had to endure bad news I felt I was in capable yet compassionate hands. I will be back and thank you.
05 February 2024
Very nice clinic and doctors
02 February 2024
Extremely friendly staff, clean clinic, very thorough with scanning. Couldn’t be happier
01 February 2024
The service offered by the Harley Street Ultrasound Group Clinic is excellent. Patients are treated with great professional care and kindness. I would recommend to anyone needing any of the checks they offer.
30 January 2024
Great service, friendly staff, fast service, great to be able to talk to Consultant about results straight away, would recommend.
27 January 2024
I LOVE that you were open on the weekend, as my husband and I are busy with work during the week. Very friendly and professional staff. Great experience.
22 January 2024
We were greeted by warm and supportive professionals. I was quite anxious about having a scan and all of the practitioners were incredibly reassuring and gave lots of information. The doctor that did the scan was informative and took time to explain everything in a friendly manner. He was also incredibly understanding of my anxiety.
20 January 2024
We booked this session for our daughter who has learning disabilities. The staff were fantastic, the service was totally accessible and we worked together to ensure my daughter had the best care. My daughter has had years of hospital visits and sometimes finds these stressful and difficult. The staff were kind, patient, listened to us all and most of all cared. I cannot recommend this centre and their team highly enough.
17 January 2024
The staff were very thorough and very personable. You also were able to fit me in for a second scan at short notice thank you
17 January 2024
Excellent service, wonderful client care, attended to me in a crisis when there were no appointments. Gold star standard. Would not go anywhere else. Thank you
15 January 2024
All the staff were amazing, I felt extremely considered and taken care of, excellent service!
13 January 2024
The lady who carried out the ultrasound was excellent, very empathetic and thoroughly explained what she could see and what it meant. She put our mind at ease and was wonderful.
13 January 2024
Excellent and warm reception. Professional yet friendly attitude of staff
12 January 2024
A very good welcome and comfortable waiting room
08 January 2024
Fantastic friendly staff, made me feel so comfortable and at ease. Very informative and was talked through the whole process.
03 January 2024
Thank you to Heba and her team during my appointment. Explained everything in great detail and showed a lot of care and attention towards me. Fantastic bed-side manner. Wonderful experience.
03 January 2024
Clear and easy service, punctual & knowledgeable. Answered all questions i had.
03 January 2024
Excellent reception and quick pass through to see the doctor. They explained what the process was about. His manners relaxed me completely. Very reassuring. Will be back to look at other areas
25 June 2024
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