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Knee MRI Scan in London

Scans at partner imaging centres in London and across the UK. Consultations at Harley Street and Harrow.

A private knee MRI, reported by a consultant musculoskeletal (MSK) radiologist within 24 hours. Same-day appointments are available at partner imaging centres in London and across the UK, from £375.

From £375
Same-day appointments
Report within 24 hours

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What a knee MRI shows

Meniscus tears, including degenerative and root tears
Cruciate ligament injuries (ACL and PCL)
Collateral ligament injuries (MCL and LCL)
Cartilage damage and early osteoarthritis
Bone bruising and stress fractures
Patellar and quadriceps tendon problems
Fluid, bursitis and Baker's cysts

When you might need one

Pain, swelling or locking after a twisting injury
A knee that gives way or feels unstable
Pain that hasn't settled after several weeks of rest or physiotherapy
An X-ray that hasn't explained your pain
Before seeing a knee surgeon

What happens

1

Book

Call 0203 633 5040 or book online, and tell us briefly about your symptoms.
2

Safety check

We check that MRI is safe for you (for example pacemakers, implants or metal fragments) and that the scan suits your symptoms.
3

Your scan

At a partner imaging centre in London or elsewhere in the UK. It is painless, uses no X-rays and usually takes 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the area scanned.
4

Your report

A consultant musculoskeletal radiologist reports your scan within 24 hours.
5

Talk it through

Choose MRI with a consultation (from £425) and a consultant MSK radiologist will go through your findings and next steps with you.

Cost and what's included

Knee MRI from £375

With a consultation: from £425

Included in the price:

the scan at a partner imaging centre
a report from a consultant radiologist within 24 hours
your digital images

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Pay by card; payment plans are available, so ask us for details. Using health insurance? Dr Sankaye is recognised by the major insurers and is Bupa fee-assured; call us and we'll help you check your cover.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a private knee MRI cost?

A knee MRI at LSRI costs from £375. That includes the scan, a report from a consultant radiologist within 24 hours and your digital images. A knee MRI with a consultation, to go through the findings and next steps, is from £425.

How long does a knee MRI take?

Usually 20 to 30 minutes. You lie still on your back with your knee in a padded coil. The scan is painless and uses no X-rays.

Do I need a GP referral?

Not if you are paying for yourself. Our team checks every request to make sure the scan suits your symptoms. If you are claiming on health insurance, your insurer may ask for a referral first.

How quickly will I get my results?

A consultant musculoskeletal radiologist reports your scan within 24 hours. If you would like to go through the results and next steps, choose MRI with a consultation, from £425.

Should I have an MRI or an ultrasound of my knee?

MRI shows the inside of the knee: the menisci, cruciate ligaments, cartilage and bone. Ultrasound is good for tendons, fluid and structures near the surface, but cannot see deep inside the joint. If you are not sure which you need, call us and we'll advise.

I'm claustrophobic. Can I still have a knee MRI?

Tell us when you book. For a knee scan your head can often stay outside the scanner, and open MRI is available at some partner centres (lower image quality, from £375).

Testimonials

What Our Patients Say

"Very good. Excellent. I rang, got answered, filled in form uploading gp referral letter and consultant opinion, got MRI next day, doctor video called me next day … Extremely smooth. 48 hours from first phone call to doctor video conference."

Roddy C. · Google review · October 2026

Our clinics

Two clinics, one team

Dr Prashant Sankaye, Consultant MSK Radiologist, sees patients at Harley Street in central London and at our Northwest London clinic in Harrow. Call one number to book at either clinic.