Concierge ultrasound imaging · London
One-part ultrasound, a focused single-region ultrasound — thyroid, MSK, testes, carotid or abdomen.
A one-part ultrasound is a focused single-region ultrasound — 15–30 minutes, no radiation, real-time imaging with a consultant sonographer / radiologist. The right choice when the question is region-specific.
Why patients choose us
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The right hands
A consultant sonographer or radiologist scans you and reads it — the person with the probe writes the report.
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Often answers same-day
Findings can frequently be discussed immediately, with the written report to follow.
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Independent, and free
We are paid by no clinic, so the recommendation is impartial and costs you nothing.
Indicative pricing
What a private one-part ultrasound costs in London.
Indicative ranges across our partner clinics. Send the details and we quote firm figures across two or three options.
In short
A standard one-part ultrasound in our network: £220–£520, with findings often the same day.
| Scan type | Indicative range | Typical duration | Report turnaround |
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| Thyroid ultrasound | £220–£400 | 20 min | Same-day |
| Testicular ultrasound | £240–£420 | 20 min | Same-day |
| MSK single-joint ultrasound | £260–£500 | 25 min | Same-day |
| Carotid Doppler | £250–£450 | 25 min | Same-day |
| Abdominal ultrasound (single region) | £280–£520 | 30 min | Same-day |
| US + consultant opinion | £500–£950 | 60 min | Same visit |
Prices vary by clinic, region scanned, and whether a same-visit consultant opinion is included. We come back with a firm quote within one working day.
The problem
An ultrasound is only as good as who scans and reports it.
Ultrasound is operator-dependent — the person with the probe decides what you get. We route you to a consultant sonographer or radiologist whose sub-specialty matches the region in question, and they write the report.
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A lump you can feel?
Thyroid, breast, testicular or soft-tissue — a focused ultrasound characterises it.
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A single joint or tendon in pain?
MSK ultrasound with the right probe answers the specific question, dynamically.
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A single organ or vessel?
One kidney, one testis, one liver, the carotids — we scope the scan to the question.
The journey
From enquiry to report — what happens, in order.
One clinician from first message to report — often within days.
Phase 1 · Before your scan
Concierge, off-stage for you
Phase 2 · On the day
~25 minutes at the clinic
Phase 3 · After
Concierge, back on
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Before
Consultation and referral
Symptoms triaged; the right single region confirmed with the reporter.
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Before
Region-specific preparation
Fasting for abdomen; full bladder for pelvic; nothing needed for thyroid, MSK, testes or carotid.
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Before
Change into gown if needed
Only for regions where access requires it — abdomen, pelvis, breast.
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On the day
Ultrasound gel applied
Warmed gel ensures acoustic contact and comfort.
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On the day
Probe scans the region
The consultant sweeps the probe across the single anatomical area in question.
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On the day
Doppler if vascular
Colour and spectral Doppler added when a vessel or vascular question is in scope.
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After
Written report
Structured report issued the same day, with next-step recommendations.
Typical end-to-end: 3–7 days. Urgent cases: same day.
What it shows
When a one-part ultrasound is the right test.
One-part ultrasound answers a region-specific question — a single anatomical area, dynamically, in real time. These are the presentations we see most.
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Thyroid nodule
Characterises a palpable or incidentally found thyroid lump; guides U-classification.
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Carotid stenosis
Quantifies neck-vessel narrowing after TIA, bruit or as part of CV risk work-up.
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Testicular lump
Distinguishes benign cysts from solid masses that need urology review.
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Abdominal organ (liver, kidney)
Focused look at a single abdominal organ for pain, deranged bloods or a mass.
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Musculoskeletal (tendon, joint)
Dynamic assessment of a single tendon, bursa or joint for pain and injury.
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Vascular (DVT, PAD)
Doppler assessment of a limb for deep-vein thrombosis or peripheral arterial disease.
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Pelvic (gynae)
Transabdominal or transvaginal pelvic ultrasound for a single gynaecological question.
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Red flag: suspicious mass — urgent MDT pathway
Solid, irregular or rapidly growing lesions are routed straight to MDT review.
Treatment and next steps
Options after the scan — where a finding can lead.
What each option on your referral is actually for.
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Reassurance if normal
Nothing further needed — the region is clear on today’s imaging.
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Structured follow-up imaging
Interval ultrasound to monitor a stable finding over time.
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MRI or CT for characterisation
Cross-sectional imaging when ultrasound raises a question it can’t fully answer.
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Onward specialist referral
Endocrine, urology, gastro, vascular or MSK — routed to the right consultant.
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MDT review
Multidisciplinary discussion when findings are complex or suspicious.
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Biopsy planning
Image-guided biopsy scheduled when tissue diagnosis is required.
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Surgical planning
Pre-operative mapping when the finding needs an operation.
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Structured surveillance
A defined schedule of repeat scans for at-risk lesions or vessels.
Our vetted London network
A small panel of clinics, we picked them.
Partners across central, north, west and south London. Not listed publicly — introductions are made privately, once we understand your case.
Selection criteria
How we choose every clinic in our network.
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Consultant sonographers or radiologists — the person scanning writes the report
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Current-generation ultrasound with colour and spectral Doppler
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Same-day report, with images available for onward review
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Onward specialist or MDT pathway when the finding needs it
Red flags — do not wait
When a private slot is the wrong route.
Ultrasound is exceptionally safe, but some presentations need emergency care, not a private appointment. If any of these fit you, use A&E or 999 first.
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Suspicious mass
Any solid, irregular or rapidly growing lesion — urgent MDT pathway.
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Acute DVT
Painful, swollen limb — needs same-day Doppler and anticoagulation review.
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Symptomatic carotid stenosis
TIA-like symptoms with tight stenosis — refer stroke team immediately.
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Testicular torsion
Sudden severe testicular pain — surgical emergency, not a private slot.
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Ectopic pregnancy
Positive test with pain or bleeding — emergency early pregnancy assessment.
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Ovarian torsion
Sudden severe pelvic pain — emergency gynaecology review.
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Pyonephrosis
Obstructed, infected kidney — urology emergency, drainage needed.
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Ruptured AAA
Abdominal or back pain with collapse — 999, vascular surgical emergency.
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Cholecystitis with sepsis
Fever, jaundice, right-upper-quadrant pain — emergency surgical review.
Reading your report
An ultrasound report can look intimidating. It isn’t.
Whatever the finding, the report keeps to the same four parts.
A quiet reminder
The report is written for your doctor, not for you — and that’s normal.
If you would like us to talk you through it before your follow-up, just ask.
- 01 Header
Indication and clinical context
Your details, the region scanned, and the specific clinical question the referrer asked.
- 02 Technique
Probes and views
Which probe frequency was used and which planes were interrogated across the region.
- 03 Findings
Region-specific measurements
Sizes, echogenicity, vascularity and any lesions — with dimensions and morphology.
- 04 Impression
The conclusion: read this first
Normal or abnormal, with the concrete next step — read this first.
Recognised by major UK insurers
Cover depends on your policy and clinic; we confirm with your insurer before booking.
Frequently asked
Everything we get asked about one-part ultrasound.
Quick answers on what a one-part scan covers, how long it takes, preparation, safety, results, and when MRI or CT is the better next step.
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What is a one-part ultrasound?
A focused single-region ultrasound — one anatomical area at a time, such as thyroid, testes, a single joint, the carotids or a single abdominal organ. It answers a specific clinical question rather than surveying multiple regions.
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How long does a one-part ultrasound take?
Typically 15–30 minutes at the scanner, depending on the region. Thyroid and testicular scans are usually 15–20 minutes; MSK and abdominal single-region scans can run to 30 minutes.
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Is any preparation needed?
Region-specific. Abdomen usually needs fasting for four to six hours; pelvic transabdominal ultrasound needs a full bladder; thyroid, MSK, testes and carotid need no preparation at all.
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Is ultrasound safe?
Extremely — it uses sound waves, not radiation, and is safe in pregnancy and for repeat scanning. It’s one of the safest tests in medicine.
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How quickly will I get results?
Findings are often discussed immediately after the scan, with a written report from the reporting consultant on the same day.
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When would I need MRI or CT instead?
When the ultrasound is ambiguous, when the region is difficult to image acoustically, or when a characterisation the ultrasound can’t give — bone marrow, deep pelvic anatomy, staging — is needed.
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In practice, in London
Where one part ultrasound sits in a private London pathway
With one part ultrasound, the London question is usually about report turnaround and the radiologist reading it — not whether the scan is available. The NHS route for one part ultrasound is thorough, but the queue is real. Most patients we speak with have been told to expect anywhere from a handful of weeks to several months, depending on their local trust and how the referral is graded. Going private in London usually collapses that window to a matter of days — often the same week if the diary allows. It isn’t about jumping a queue so much as buying time back while you still have the flexibility to plan around it.
The mechanics are straightforward: a consultant appointment, any tests done at a nearby CQC-registered site, and a written report back within a few days. London’s density of private diagnostics — Marylebone, the City, Chelsea, Canary Wharf — means most patients can find something that fits around work without a cross-town trek. For one part ultrasound specifically, the difference between a routine report and a sub-speciality read is where private care earns its keep.
We’re careful about what a private pathway for one part ultrasound can and can’t promise. It can compress a wait, put you in front of a subspecialist quickly, and get a proper report in your hands within a week. It can’t rewrite what the imaging or the bloods say. Setting that expectation up front tends to make the whole experience less stressful.
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