Private MRI, Ultrasound and Injection Prices in London
A private MRI at LSRI costs from £375 per body part (scan and report only): the scan at a partner imaging centre, a report from a consultant musculoskeletal (MSK) radiologist, usually within 24 hours, and your images. MRI with a consultation is from £425. Ultrasound scans and X-rays are from £200, and a consultation is from £150. Our MRI prices do not depend on the time of day you book, and we confirm your total in advance.
- Same MRI price at any time of day
- Reports usually within 24 hours
- Every MRI reported by a consultant MSK radiologist
- Your total confirmed before you book
- Interest-free instalments available
Private MRI scan prices
Priced per body part. We confirm your total before you book. Scans at partner imaging centres in London and across the UK.
MRI scan
from £375 per body part
- The scan at a partner imaging centre
- A report from a consultant MSK radiologist, usually within 24 hours
- Your digital images
- No consultation included
MRI scan with consultation
from £425 per body part
- Everything in the MRI scan, plus:
- A consultation with a consultant MSK radiologist to go through your findings and next steps
Whichever you choose, we will contact you if your report shows anything urgent or unexpected.
MRI by body part: Knee MRI Shoulder MRI Lower back MRI Hip MRI Foot & ankle MRI Elbow MRI Wrist & hand MRI Neck MRI
Same-day appointments are available. Prices updated October 2026.
MRI cost by body part
Every MRI is priced per body part, and a scan of any one of these areas starts at the same price. Choose an area to see what the scan shows, how it's done and when you might need one.
| Body part | Scan and report | With a consultation | Typical scan time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knee (one side) | from £375 | from £425 | 20 to 30 minutes |
| Shoulder (one side) | from £375 | from £425 | 20 to 30 minutes |
| Lower back (lumbar spine) | from £375 | from £425 | 20 to 40 minutes |
| Hip | from £375 | from £425 | 20 to 40 minutes |
| Foot or ankle (one side) | from £375 | from £425 | 20 to 40 minutes |
| Elbow (one side) | from £375 | from £425 | 20 to 40 minutes |
| Wrist or hand (one side) | from £375 | from £425 | 20 to 40 minutes |
| Neck (cervical spine) | from £375 | from £425 | 20 to 40 minutes |
| Upper back (thoracic spine) | from £375 | from £425 | 20 to 40 minutes |
| Sacroiliac joints | from £375 | from £425 | 20 to 40 minutes |
| Sacrum or coccyx (tailbone) | from £375 | from £425 | 20 to 40 minutes |
| Other muscles, bones or soft tissues (one area, for example the thigh or calf) | from £375 | from £425 | 20 to 40 minutes |
Two areas, for example both knees, or the neck and the lower back, are two scans, each priced separately. If anything about your scan would change the price, we tell you and confirm your total before you book.
The £375 price is the scan and report only. It does not include a consultation or advice on treatment. For that, choose MRI with a consultation, from £425. Whichever you choose, we will contact you if your report shows anything urgent or unexpected.
Open MRI, with lower image quality, is from £375 (scan and report only) at some partner centres. Read about open MRI
MRI, ultrasound, X-ray or a consultation?
Not sure which you need? Call us on 0203 633 5040 and we'll advise. This is how they compare.
| MRI | Ultrasound | X-ray | Consultation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | From £375 (scan and report only); from £425 with a consultation | From £200 | From £200 | From £150 |
| Used for | Inside joints: ligaments, cartilage, discs and nerves, and bone problems such as stress fractures | Tendons, muscles, bursae and lumps near the surface, seen as you move; guiding an injection | Bones: fractures, arthritis and alignment | Working out what's wrong and which test or treatment you need |
| Where | A partner imaging centre in London or elsewhere in the UK | LSRI Harley Street or LSRI Northwest London, Harrow | Our partner imaging centre in Fitzrovia, central London | LSRI Harley Street or LSRI Northwest London, Harrow |
| Results | A report from a consultant MSK radiologist, usually within 24 hours | Dr Prashant Sankaye scans you and reports, usually within 24 hours | A report, usually within 24 hours | Dr Prashant Sankaye goes through your symptoms, any scans you have, and your options |
| Referral | Not needed if you are paying for yourself | Not needed if you are paying for yourself | Needed, because X-rays use ionising radiation. Without one, you can book a consultation (from £150) and our doctors can request an X-ray if it is the right test | Not needed if you are paying for yourself |
| More | MRI scans | Ultrasound scans | X-ray scans | Consultations |
In many cases, if an injection is right for you, it can be done at the same visit as your ultrasound scan (priced separately).
MRI scans
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| MRI scan, one body part (scan and report only) | from £375 |
| MRI scan, one body part, with a consultation | from £425 |
| Open MRI, one body part (lower image quality, at some partner centres; scan and report only) | from £375 |
| Knee MRI (one side) | from £375 |
| Shoulder MRI (one side) | from £375 |
| Hip MRI | from £375 |
| Lower back MRI (lumbar spine) | from £375 |
| Neck MRI (cervical spine) | from £375 |
| Upper back MRI (thoracic spine) | from £375 |
| Foot MRI (one side) | from £375 |
| Ankle MRI (one side) | from £375 |
| Elbow MRI (one side), for example for tennis elbow | from £375 |
| Wrist MRI (one side) | from £375 |
| Hand MRI (one side) | from £375 |
| Sacroiliac joint MRI | from £375 |
| Sacrum MRI | from £375 |
| Coccyx (tailbone) MRI | from £375 |
| MRI of other muscles, bones or soft tissues (one area) | from £375 |
MRI prices are for the scan and report only, unless the row says 'with a consultation'. MRI with a consultation is from £425. No GP referral is needed if you are paying for yourself.
Ultrasound scans
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Musculoskeletal ultrasound scan, one area | from £200 |
| Knee ultrasound | from £200 |
| Hip ultrasound | from £200 |
| Shoulder, elbow or wrist ultrasound | from £200 |
| Achilles tendon ultrasound | from £200 |
| Foot and heel ultrasound, including plantar fasciitis | from £200 |
| Lumps and bumps ultrasound, for example a ganglion or lipoma | from £200 |
| Rheumatology and sports injury ultrasound | from £200 |
Ultrasound scans are done and reported by Dr Prashant Sankaye, Consultant MSK Radiologist, at LSRI Harley Street and LSRI Northwest London, Harrow. No GP referral is needed if you are paying for yourself.
X-ray
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| X-ray, one area | from £200 |
X-rays are taken at our partner imaging centre in Fitzrovia, central London, and the report usually follows within 24 hours. By law, an X-ray needs a referral from a registered healthcare professional. If you don't have one, you can book a consultation (from £150) and our doctors can request an X-ray if it is the right test.
Injection treatments
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Ultrasound-guided injection | from £350 |
| Joint injection | from £350 |
| Shoulder injection | from £350 |
| Hip injection | from £350 |
| Bursa injection (bursitis) | from £350 |
| Tennis elbow injection | from £350 |
| Carpal tunnel injection | from £350 |
| Frozen shoulder injection | from £350 |
| Morton's neuroma injection | from £350 |
| Tendon injection | from £350 |
| Rheumatology injection | from £350 |
| Ostenil hyaluronic acid injection | from £350 |
| PRP injection | from £450 |
| Arthrosamid knee injection | from £1,995 |
Injection prices depend on the area and the injection used. Dr Sankaye first checks that an injection suits you, and we confirm your total before treatment.
Consultations
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Consultation with a consultant MSK radiologist | from £150 |
| 5-minute video consultation for patients aged over 70 | Free |
What's included in the price?
Prices on this page are 'from' prices for one area. If anything about your appointment would change the price, we tell you and confirm your total before you book.
MRI scan, from £375
The scan at a partner imaging centre, a report from a consultant MSK radiologist, usually within 24 hours, and your digital images. It is the scan and report only, with no consultation or advice on treatment.
MRI with a consultation, from £425
Everything in the MRI scan, plus a consultation with a consultant MSK radiologist to go through your findings and next steps.
Ultrasound scan, from £200
The scan with Dr Prashant Sankaye at Harley Street or Harrow, and a written report, usually within 24 hours. In many cases, if an injection is right for you, it can be done at the same visit (priced separately).
With every scan
We contact you if your report shows anything urgent or unexpected, and you can share your report and images with your GP, physiotherapist or consultant.
Comparing MRI prices: what to check
When we checked in October 2026, published London prices for an MRI of one body part ranged from £199 to £750. Some lower prices are for off-peak or limited slots, and some come with a report several working days later. So check these five things.
- Who reports your scan. At LSRI, a consultant musculoskeletal (MSK) radiologist reports every MRI.
- How long the report takes. Ours usually arrives within 24 hours.
- Whether the price depends on the time. Our MRI prices do not depend on the time of day you book.
- What the price includes. Ours includes the scan, the report and your images. If you want to go through the results with a specialist, MRI with a consultation is from £425.
- What happens if something unexpected is found. We contact you if your report shows anything urgent or unexpected.
Read more: Booking a private MRI online? What to check before you pay Is a cheap MRI scan worth it? What really decides MRI quality
Prices at a glance
Appointments are available six days a week at Harley Street and seven days a week across our two clinics.
Paying for your care
Paying for yourself
Pay by credit or debit card. Interest-free monthly instalments are available; ask us for details. No GP referral is needed for an MRI or ultrasound if you are paying for yourself.
Using health insurance
Dr Sankaye is recognised by the major insurers and is Bupa fee-assured. If you are claiming on health insurance, your insurer may ask for a GP referral and an authorisation number first. Call your insurer, then call us on 0203 633 5040 and we'll help you check your cover.
Prices: common questions
How much does a private MRI scan cost in London?
At LSRI, a private MRI scan costs from £375 per body part. That includes the scan at a partner imaging centre, a report from a consultant MSK radiologist, usually within 24 hours, and your digital images. It does not include a consultation or advice on treatment. For that, choose MRI with a consultation, from £425. Our MRI prices do not depend on the time of day you book.
What is the difference between the £375 and £425 MRI prices?
Both include the scan, a report from a consultant MSK radiologist, usually within 24 hours, and your digital images. The £425 price also includes a consultation with a consultant MSK radiologist to go through your findings and next steps. Whichever you choose, we will contact you if your report shows anything urgent or unexpected.
Does the price depend on which body part is scanned?
No. Every single-area MRI on this page starts at £375 for the scan and report, or £425 with a consultation, whether it is a knee, a shoulder, the lower back or an ankle. If anything about your scan would change the price, we tell you and confirm your total before you book.
Are there any hidden costs?
No. The price includes everything listed for that service. If you need more than one body part scanned, each is priced separately, and we tell you the total before you book.
Why do some centres advertise a cheaper MRI?
Some lower prices are for off-peak or limited slots, or come with a longer wait for the report. When you compare, check who reports your scan, how quickly, and what the price includes. What to check before you pay.
How much does an ultrasound scan or X-ray cost?
Ultrasound scans and X-rays start from £200. Reports are usually ready within 24 hours.
How much does an open MRI cost?
Open MRI is from £375 (scan and report only), at some partner imaging centres. Open scanners feel less enclosed but give less detailed pictures, so we'll tell you whether open MRI suits your scan. Open MRI.
How quickly can I have an MRI scan?
Same-day appointments are available at partner imaging centres in London and across the UK, and your report is usually ready within 24 hours of the scan.
Do I need a GP referral for a private MRI?
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. MRI without a GP referral.
Do I need a referral for an X-ray?
Yes. X-rays use ionising radiation, so the law requires a referral from a registered healthcare professional, such as a doctor. If you come to us without a referral, you can book a consultation (from £150) and our doctors can request an X-ray if it is the right test.
Can I use my health insurance?
Yes. Dr Sankaye is recognised by the major insurers and is Bupa fee-assured. Call us on 0203 633 5040 and we'll help you check your cover.
Do you offer free consultations?
Patients aged over 70 can have a free 5-minute video consultation. Other consultations start from £150, and MRI with a consultation is from £425.
How much does an Arthrosamid knee injection cost?
Arthrosamid costs from £1,995. Dr Sankaye first checks that it suits your knee, and we confirm your total before treatment.
How do I book?
Call 0203 633 5040 or book online. Tell us briefly about your symptoms; we check that the scan suits you and confirm your total.
Ready to book?
Call 0203 633 5040 or book online. We'll check the right scan for you and confirm your total before you book.
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