Diagnostic Imaging- The GP or Nurse will provide you with a referral form.
Plain X-rays (Spine, hands, feet, etc)
These are done by appointment only. To make an appointment, please telephone the X-ray number for your chosen site.
Specialist Examinations (Ultrasound, CT, MRI, Barium examinations, etc.)
Requests for these procedures have to be checked by Radiology staff before an appointment can be made so that the correct procedure is booked and any preparation can be arranged.
If your examination is for one of these, you may either
- Post the request form, or
- Bring it in to the X-Ray Department.
Queen’s Hospital 9.00 am - 4.30 pm, Mon - Fri
Post forms to X-Ray Department, Queen’s Hospital, Rom Valley Way, Romford, Essex, RM7 0AG
X-ray appts for Queens & Harold Wood Polyclinic 01708 435369
Barium studies 01708 435301
MRI 020 8970 4266 Interventional exams 01708 503106 8.30 am - 1.00 pm
CT 01708 503107 Ultrasound 01708 435451
King George Hospital or Loxford Polyclinic: 9.00 am - 4.30 pm, Mon - Fri
Post forms to X-Ray Department, King George Hospital, Barley Lane, Goodmayes, Essex, IG3 8YB
X-ray 020 8970 8307
(Chest X-rays can be done without an appointment between 9.00 am - 12.00 noon & 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm, Mon - Fri only in the X-ray Dept at King George Hospital)
MRI 020 8970 4266
All other exams 020 8970 8119
You can find out more about x-ray tests, how they are performed, their function and the risks by visiting the
NHS Choices website.