Neuroradiology

What we do

We provide specialist brain and spinal imaging and treatment using techniques including:

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanning, which uses a powerful magnet and radio waves to produce images.
• Computerised Tomography (CT) scanning, which uses x-rays to produce detailed cross-sectional and 3D images.
• Angiography, which uses x-ray images to look at blood vessels.
• Interventional neuroradiology, where x-ray images are used to guide the treatment of conditions such as brain aneurysms (a bulge in the blood vessels) so patients do not need major surgery.
• Vertebroplasty, where special bone cement is injected into the vertebrae to stabilise and restore strength to the spine and relieve pain.
• Various pain relief procedures.
  

Patients are usually seen by a specialist such as a neurosurgeon or neurologist before they are referred to us.

We are open Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.

Preparing for your appointment

Your appointment letter will have details of any preparation you need to make before your examination.

Location

Ground floor, Ruskin Wing, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS

Contact Details

• Main Reception: +44 (0)20 3299 4890
• General enquiries: +44 (0)20 3299 3279
• Neuroradiology CT, x-ray and all other test enquiries: +44 (0)20 3299 1796
• Neuroradiology MRI appointment enquiries: +44 (0)20 3299 4632

Patient Information Leaflets

Conditions we treat

We offer:

• Specialist imaging of the brain and spinal cord using MRI scanning, CT scanning, cerebral angiography and fluoroscopy.
• Endovascular treatment of intracranial conditions such as aneurysms and arterio-venous malformations.
• Other interventional techniques including vertebroplasty and pain relief procedures.
  

This is a tertiary service and cannot be booked by GPs. Neuroscience consultants at another hospital in the region can refer to the service. Referrals from outside King’s should be made by letter.

GPs should refer to the appropriate neuroscience clinician (neurologist or neurosurgeon), who will then refer the patient for neuroradiological procedures as necessary.

What is required before referring a patient

All referrals must include the clinical history, details of previous imaging, the patient’s name, address, date of birth, NHS number (if known) and GP details.

Booking a patient at King's

Routine Referrals

Routine imaging referrals from outside King’s should be made by letter and addressed to:

Neuroradiology Appointments,
Neuroradiology Department
King’s College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS

For a neuroradiological second opinion on images obtained at other institutions, please transfer the images electronically and fax the referral information to 020 3299 3120.

Please note: requests for second opinions will be treated as routine referrals.

Emergency Referrals

Out-of-hours emergency referrals should be made via the on-call radiologist.

Urgent opinions on the neurosurgical management of patients at other hospitals should be made via the duty neurosurgeon after transferring the images electronically.

Fax urgent referrals to 020 3299 3120.

Other Queries

For general enquiries, tel 020 3299 3279.

For enquiries about MRI appointments, tel 020 3299 4632.

For enquiries about CT, x-ray and all other appointments, tel 020 3299 1796.

Referral Forms

There are no referral forms for this service.

Key Clinical Staff