Oryon Imaging

Oryon Imaging: private diagnostic imaging in central London

Oryon Imaging is a private diagnostic imaging clinic based in London, operating under the company name Oryon Imaging and Healthcare Ltd. Founded in 2012, its activity focuses on providing imaging tests and screening programmes with fast access to results. The company states it has served more than 250,000 patients and worked with over 20,000 referring professionals, including consultants, GPs and allied health professionals.

Available imaging and screening tests

The clinic's service catalogue covers various diagnostic modalities:

• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): hip, knee, spine, brain, shoulder and ankle studies.
• X-ray.
• Ultrasound.
• DEXA body composition analysis.
• Screening: whole body MRI, prostate MRI and osteoporosis screening.

The website indicated reference prices for some tests: MRI from £275, X-ray from £70, ultrasound from £295 and DEXA from £115. The clinic operates a dynamic pricing system which, according to its presentation, allows patients to choose the slot that best suits their needs.

Access to results and patient portal

Oryon Imaging offers a secure online portal that provides immediate access to the images obtained. The clinic commits to making radiology reports available on the portal within one working day after the visit, under the motto "images to answers in 24 hours". Reports are prepared by consultant radiologists, all registered with the UK General Medical Council (GMC).

Services for referring professionals

The clinic has a dedicated portal for healthcare professionals that allows immediate access to images for review and discussion. It offers fast-track referral, downloadable referral forms and referral guidelines. It also organises training activities through Oryon Academy, such as continuing professional development (CPD) webinars and the Spinal Symposium, a symposium focused on spinal health, MRI imaging and musculoskeletal care.

Locations

Oryon Imaging has three locations in central London: Wimpole Street, Dover Street and Harley Street.

Regulation and quality

The clinic is a Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered provider rated "Good". According to its presentation, it operates under a clinical governance framework structured around three pillars. The company states that 94% of its patients would recommend it and maintains a 4.5-star rating on Trustpilot.