Private ultrasound scans in Bournemouth
Bournemouth sits at the centre of a busy stretch of the Dorset coast, with Poole to the west, Christchurch to the east and smaller towns such as Wimborne Minster and Ferndown just inland. Ultrasound is used to examine abdominal and pelvic organs, soft tissue and joints. If you want something looked at without a long wait, a private scan can be booked in minutes.
Bournemouth private ultrasound scan costs
Prices for a private ultrasound scan begin at £325 in Bournemouth. That figure covers your consultation with a clinician and the referral they write.
How do I book a private ultrasound scan in Bournemouth?
Enter your postcode in the search box, or browse the map on this page, and prices at each centre appear alongside the options. Choose one, then fill in a short form covering your medical history and why you need the scan. Payment confirms the appointment. No GP referral is needed at any point, and we take care of the arrangements from there.
Why book with us?
We run the largest medical imaging network in the UK, with hundreds of locations and no referral requirement. Most people book online in a few minutes, hear from a clinician within hours, and are scanned within days. Waiting lists do not come into it, so the timing and the place are yours to pick. Results arrive digitally, ready to pass to your own healthcare professional.
Preparation for ultrasound scans
What you need to do beforehand depends on which part of the body is being looked at. Some scans call for a full bladder, so you will be asked to drink water in the run-up and to arrive without emptying it. Others ask you to go without food for a few hours, or to avoid caffeine. Some need no preparation at all. Your chosen centre knows which applies to your appointment and sends the specifics in advance, so follow their instructions rather than working from general advice. Anything you are unsure about is worth raising with them before the day.
The procedure
A trained sonographer carries out the scan and talks you through it first. Clothing over the area may need moving or taking off. You will either lie down or sit while gel is spread on the skin, and a handheld probe is then passed over it. Images appear on a screen as the probe moves. Where the area is already tender, that pressure can be uncomfortable, so say so at the time. Nothing afterwards stops you carrying on with the rest of your day.
How long does it take?
Most ultrasound scans take 15 to 30 minutes. How many areas are being examined, and what the scan is looking for, affects where in that range yours falls. Your clinician and the imaging centre you book with will confirm the expected time before you attend.