Radiology at St Michael's Hospital
What we do
The department offers a comprehensive obstetric and
gynaecological ultrasound service. There is also a limited x-ray
service for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), gynaecology
and ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat), inpatients and outpatients.
Our specialisms
The department at St Michael's Hospital provides a regional
referral service for obstetric ultrasound and gynaecological
ultrasound.
Further information for patients
Gynaecological ultrasounds - this is an appointment system and
requires a referral from your GP or doctor. These are usually
booked as a transvaginal (internal) scan which is similar to a
smear and a full bladder is not required. Scans can still be
performed during your period. Currently we are unable to offer an
Open Access Service and patients will receive an appointment letter
for their ultrasound scan in the post. Patients will also receive a
confirmation text message of the appointment. Appointments are
allocated following agreement and assignment of priority by the
Ultrasound Team. If your referral is prioritised as urgent the
Appointments Team will contact you by phone to arrange your
appointment. Please be aware calls to mobiles will display 'no
caller id.'
Your examination will be conducted by a sonographer or
radiologist. Please note we have both male and female sonographers.
Your scan may be performed by a male sonographer (with chaperone),
if you are not comfortable with this, or if you are unable to have
a vaginal scan for any reason, then please call the appointment
office on 0117 342 9317.
Your examination results
When you have an imaging test it is important that the doctor
who requested your tests acts on the results.
If your scan was requested by your GP, the scan report should be
with your surgery within 10 working days. Please contact your GP
surgery for the scan results.
For hospital referrals the scan report will be communicated to
the appropriate clinical team.
Obstetric ultrasounds - Obstetric ultrasound scans will be
requested by your Community Midwifery Team. You will receive an
appointment letter for your Ultrasound scan in the post. Patients
will also receive a confirmation text message of the appointment.
If your referral is prioritised as urgent the Appointments Team
will contact you by phone to arrange your appointment. Please be
aware calls to mobiles will display 'no caller id'.
For obstetric examinations the results will be given on the same
day, with a report in the notes.
Conditions we treat
The St Michael's Hospital Ultrasound Department provides a
diagnostic imaging service.
Treatments offered
- Ultrasound - uses sound waves to produce images.
- Plain X-rays (limited service).
Contact us
Obstetric ultrasound: 0117 342 5347
Gynaecology ultrasound: 0117 342 9317
