A to Z of services

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is well established at Croydon Health services and the MRI unit is provided in partnership with InHealth Group.

MRI scans

MRI scans are available to investigate conditions affecting the hips, knees, lumbar spine and shoulders.  Direct access is currently limited to lumbar spine investigations only.

The MRI unit is provided in partnership with InHealth, offering patients closed  and highfield open scanners ensuring accessibility for bariatric and claustrophobic patients.

The service is available only at Croydon University Hospital and the maximum wait is six weeks for non-urgent referrals.

Referral criteria

Patients requiring an urgent suspected cancer referral should follow the 2 week referral pathway.

Requests and results

Requests should be made via Sunquest ICE.

Results and reports are sent back to GPs via Sunquest ICE.

For downtimes procedures click here.

Contact information

MRI Unit

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Croydon

CR7 7YE

Tel: 020 8401 3696

Email: ch-tr.mri@nhs.net  
 

Additional Information

Please ask your patient to confirm their appointment at least 48 hours in advance by contacting the MRI Centre Patient Information on 020 8401 3696.