MRI Scan
Clear, highly accurate imaging to diagnose joint pain and guide your treatment plan.
Advanced MRI scanning, rapid diagnostics and expert imaging care for accurate results
An MRI scan uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the inside of your body. It can help your specialist look closely at the area causing your symptoms, without using the radiation involved in an X-ray.
At Fortius, we offer 1.5T and 3T scanning for high-quality images. The numbers show how strong the scanner’s magnet is, with 3T being the stronger of the two. A more powerful magnet isn’t right for every scan, so we’ll use the scanner best suited to the area being examined and the detail your specialist needs. Whichever scanner you need, an experienced radiographer will take your scan.
Our MRI scans focus on a specific body area. We don’t offer full-body scans.
How is an MRI carried out?
Preparation
Your radiographer will explain what to expect, answer your questions, ask you to remove metal items, and let you know if you need a gown or a contrast injection.
Positioning
You will be helped onto the scanner bed, with options for wider, open-ended scanners available at certain locations to help you feel less enclosed.
The Scan
You will be given earplugs (or headphones for music), and you will need to stay still for 10 minutes to an hour while the scanner makes loud tapping or knocking sounds.
Monitoring
The radiographer will keep an eye on you throughout the scan, and a call button will be available if you need them at any time.
Types of MRI scans we offer at Fortius Clinic
Most people will have a standard MRI scan, but your consultant may recommend a more specialised scan to get the images they need.
MRI contrast injection
MRI Arthrogram
MRI VIBE sequence
How to pay
We offer flexible options depending on how you choose to access care at Fortius. Whichever option you choose, we’ll help make the process clear and straightforward from the start.
Private medical insurance
If your care is covered by private medical insurance, we’ll usually invoice your insurer directly. Please check your policy in advance and request an authorisation code if your insurer requires one. You’ll be responsible for paying any policy excess or costs that aren’t covered by your insurance.
Paying for yourself
You don’t need private medical insurance to access care at Fortius. If you’re paying for your own treatment, our team will explain the costs clearly and provide a personalised quote before you decide whether to go ahead.
Clinics with this service
Fortius Clinic City
Our City Clinic is conveniently located between Bank and Monument stations, within the historic and financial heart of London. At our modern, two-floor facility we have nine consulting rooms, spacious waiting areas, well equipped treatment rooms and an imaging centre.
Explore our City Clinic with our virtual tour.
If you are travelling by Tube, our closest underground stations are Bank and Monument, exit 6 for King William Street.
Should you be travelling by car, the closest parking is a three minute drive away at NCP Car Park London Vintry Thames Exchange. If you are attending clinic on a weekday, please be aware that we are based in the congestion charge zone.
- 75 King William Street EC4N 7BE
- 0203 195 2442
- Outpatient times are Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 8.00pm.
Fortius Clinic Marylebone
Our Marylebone Clinic is conveniently located in the historic area between Baker Street and Marylebone High Street, just off Manchester Square, home to the iconic Wallace Collection. We have seven consulting rooms, private waiting areas on each floor, well equipped treatment rooms and diagnostic imaging.
- 17 Fitzhardinge StreetW1H 6EQ
- 020 3195 2442
- Outpatient times are Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 8.00pm.
Fortius Clinic London
Our 79,000 sq ft, seven-story, private hospital on Wigmore Street has 39 en-suite inpatient rooms, consultation and treatment rooms, and a physiotherapy suite.
The hospital has a high-spec imaging suite fully equipped with an MRI, CT scanner and X-ray machine. There are three state-of-the-art operating theatres, two anaesthetic rooms and a recovery bay.
Fortius Clinic London has two Mako robots for hip and knee joint replacements.
- 66 Wigmore Street W1U 2SB
- 0203 195 2442
- Outpatient times are Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 8.00pm.
Fortius Clinic Wimbledon
Our Wimbledon clinic houses a state-of-the-art imaging centre with a 3T MRI and X-ray scanners, Ultrasound, seven consulting rooms, two spacious waiting areas and well equipped treatment rooms all located on one level, ensuring easy accessibility for all patients.
Our partnership with Spire St Anthony’s Hospital allows us to provide orthopaedic surgery closer to our clinic. We treat a full range of conditions and perform joint replacement surgery using the latest Mako robotic assisted technology.
The building at 22 Worple Road has steps leading up to the front entrance. If you require assistance please inform us before your arrival by calling ahead on 020 3195 2442
- 22 Worple Road SW19 4DD
- 0203 195 2442
- Outpatient times are Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 8.00pm.
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