Radiology at Queen Elizabeth Hospital

The Radiology/X-Ray services at our Queen Elizabeth Hospital are modern and well-equipped with some of the latest, most technologically advanced equipment. 

Technologies include PACS, a system that makes x-rays (images) accessible to clinicians at any computer throughout the site.

All GP Imaging Department reports are now sent electronically direct to the GP surgery.

Contact details

Helpdesk tel: 020 8836 4734


Services available

General Radiology

The department provides a range of general radiography services including mammography, contrast studies of the gastrointestinal and urinary tracts, vascular Imaging and interventional procedures e.g. angioplasty, embolisation, stenting of the biliary or urinary systems, drainage of abscesses and biopsy procedures. The department also operates a bone density scanner in association with Rheumatology.

A 24-hour emergency service is in operation and mobile radiography is available to all wards and operating theatres at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich.

Computed Tomography (CT) scanning

The department has two state-of-the-art CT scanners. As well as routine CT scans, the department offers spiral CT scans, multiplanar reconstruction scans, high definition scans for fine detail and CT-guided interventions including CT-guided biopsy.

Facilities for patients requiring a general anaesthetic are available.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan

The department has one state-of-the-art MRI scanner to assist in the diagnosis of conditions, treatment planning and the assessment of previous treatments. 

Nuclear Medicine

The Nuclear Medicine department uses radioisotope techniques to aid in the investigation of diseases of body systems, in the localisation of infection or cancer and in therapeutic procedures.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound Imaging may be used to investigate the anatomy of many areas of the body such as the abdomen, pelvis and some endocrine glands. Our obstetric ultrasound service is provided by the Imaging Department within Women's Services for maternity patients throughout the course of their pregnancies.

Patients who are diabetic should read the standard information about ultrasounds as well as specific advice written for diabetic patients.

If you have any further queries then please contact us using the numbers below.


How you can get a referral

  • General Radiology (regular x-rays) - GP referred walk-in service
  • Computed Tomography (CT) scanning - site specialist referral only
  • Nuclear Medicine - mainly referred by site specialists, but some procedures can be requested by GPs for issues such as bone or lung scans. Other requests can be discussed with the consultant.
  • Ultrasound - site specialist or GP referral. Open access is available to GPs for early obstetric problems.