Absolute Radiology offers walk-in imaging is also available for x-ray, DEXA, ultrasound and all studies including general, MSK, obstetric, vascular. Please ensure patient brings referral form for walk in.
Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 7am-5pm.
Patients can be sent directly to Absolute Radiology with their referral form and to have imaging performed immediately. People who are unable to attend on the same day can present to Absolute Radiology when it suits them – with their referral form.
Absolute Radiology offers the same walk in service for CT scans. The only exception is for CTCAs and CT colons, which require preparation. GPs can refer private paying and insured patients for this service.
MRI's can be arranged by appointment, this service is for private paying patients only.
Pain relieving injections, PRP injections and image guided biopsies can also be arranged.
Please contact Sue Smith-Howard, Absolute Radiology operations manager.
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