A new imaging department has opened at Highgate Private Hospital. The diagnostic suite will now give patients access to state-of-the art equipment and specialist services, including computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), 3/4D ultrasound, digital fluoroscopy and digital X-ray services.
Mark Lyons, director at Highgate Private Hospital, said: “Patients will now be able to have their outpatient consultation and then walk through to the imaging suite where, in many cases, they may be able to be scanned on the same day. Radiology reports will then be sent to the referring doctor within 48 hours. Our aim is to tailor services to fit in with people’s lifestyles, for example offering same day/flexible appointment times, longer opening hours and operating an on-call service to support local sporting clubs.” Debbie Lang, a radiographer specialised in MRI, will head up the new department. Two new radiographers have also joined the imaging team at Highgate.
