Abdominal Ultrasound in London: Private Doctor-Performed Scan With Same-Day Results
Last updated July 2026. Medically reviewed by GMC-registered doctors at The Online GP by The Wellness.
Abdominal imaging in London is anchored by the private hospital tier, where the scan fee precedes consultant reporting, outpatient charges and a follow-up consultation, and by consultant-radiologist-led clinics at £300 to £500 per region before anyone interprets the result for you. Because the advertised price buys images and a report rather than an answer, the real total commonly reaches £600 to £900 across two or three appointments and one to three weeks. At The Online GP by The Wellness, a doctor-performed abdominal ultrasound starts from £995 for a single region, from £1,495 for two regions and from £1,795 for three, with the scan, the interpretation and the findings delivered before you leave by the GMC-registered doctor who performed it. Where bloods complete the picture, a targeted panel from £595 or the Advanced Screen of 55 biomarkers from £995 is added on the day, and whole-picture assessment runs from £3,495 for the Men's and Women's Body Scans and from £5,995 for the Executive Body Scan. Book and pay online in minutes, with same-day appointments across London.
Enquire about an abdominal ultrasound on WhatsApp or email team@thewellnesslondon.com. You can also call +44 20 3951 3429.
What an abdominal ultrasound examines
A standard upper abdominal study assesses the liver for size, texture and fatty change, the gallbladder for stones, wall thickening and sludge, the bile ducts for dilatation, the pancreas as far as bowel gas allows, the spleen for enlargement, both kidneys for stones, obstruction, cysts and masses, and the abdominal aorta for aneurysm.
Extended and combined studies add the bladder with pre and post-void volumes, the prostate transabdominally, and the pelvic organs in women, which is why the region combination matters and why it should be chosen after someone has heard your history rather than from a dropdown menu.
The most common findings in practice are gallstones, fatty liver, simple renal cysts, kidney stones, an enlarged prostate with incomplete bladder emptying, and an incidental aortic measurement that matters more than the symptom that prompted the scan.
Why fatty liver is the finding that changes most lives
Around one in five UK adults has some degree of fatty liver, most of them without knowing, and the majority have entirely normal liver blood tests. That last point is the one worth reading twice, because it explains why a blood-test-only health check reassures people who should not be reassured.
Ultrasound sees the fat that bloods miss. Caught early, the condition is reversible with weight, alcohol and metabolic management. Left for years, a proportion progresses to inflammation, fibrosis and cirrhosis, and by that stage the reversal window has closed.
Because The Online GP by The Wellness runs blood testing from the same clinic, a fatty liver seen on screen is immediately paired with HbA1c, lipids, liver function and where indicated a fibrosis assessment, so you leave with the finding, the metabolic context around it and a plan, rather than a line in a report suggesting you see somebody.
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What it costs in London, and what that price includes
Premium preventative imaging programmes built around whole-body MRI and CT reach £32,000 and beyond.
Private hospital imaging sits next, with the scan fee quoted before consultant reporting, outpatient attendance and any follow-up consultation are added.
Consultant-radiologist-led clinics in Harley Street and central London run from £300 to £500 for an abdominal study, generally with the report included and interpretation excluded.
None of those figures include a clinician sitting with you to explain what the report means for your symptoms, which is a further £150 to £400 appointment, and it is the step that converts a document into a decision. Cheaper volume clinics exist and their headline numbers buy images alone, which is a different product rather than a better price.
At The Online GP by The Wellness, a doctor-performed abdominal ultrasound starts from £995 for a single region, from £1,495 for two regions and from £1,795 for three. The Men's Body Scan and Women's Body Scan start from £3,495 and the Executive Body Scan from £5,995. In practice most people presenting with abdominal symptoms are better served by a two-region study from £1,495, because the pelvis or the urinary tract holds the answer more often than the upper abdomen alone, and anyone attending for reassurance rather than a symptom should look at the Executive Body Scan from £5,995.
When an abdominal scan should happen today rather than next month
Certain presentations should not wait for a routine slot. Severe right upper abdominal pain with fever or jaundice suggests biliary obstruction or infection and needs urgent assessment. A pulsatile abdominal mass, particularly in a man over sixty-five or a smoker, needs an aortic assessment promptly. Loin pain with blood in the urine, inability to pass urine, unexplained weight loss with abdominal pain, a palpable abdominal mass, or jaundice of any kind all warrant same-day review.
Persistent bloating in a woman, occurring more than twelve times a month, is on the ovarian cancer pathway and needs pelvic assessment alongside a CA-125 blood test rather than months of dietary experimentation. That specific combination is one of the most under-recognised presentations in general practice, and it is a reason to be seen by a doctor rather than to book a scan yourself.
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Preparing properly, because preparation determines whether the scan works
Fast for six to eight hours before an abdominal scan. Clear fluids, water and black coffee are fine and dehydration makes the study harder rather than easier. Avoid fizzy drinks, chewing gum and smoking beforehand, since all three increase swallowed air and bowel gas, which is the single biggest obstacle to seeing the pancreas and the deeper structures.
If the bladder or pelvis is included, arrive with a comfortably full bladder, which usually means finishing a litre of water an hour beforehand and not emptying beforehand.
Morning appointments suit fasting scans best. Where views are limited by bowel gas or body habitus, the doctor will tell you what was and was not seen, rather than issuing a report that reads as normal when part of the study was never visualised.
What happens if something is found
This is where the single-visit structure earns its fee. A finding on screen is discussed immediately, put in the context of your history and examination, and acted on the same day. Gallstones with symptoms are explained alongside the surgical options and referred appropriately. Fatty liver triggers metabolic bloods in the same appointment. A renal cyst is characterised and either dismissed or followed up on a defined schedule. An aortic measurement above threshold is escalated immediately. Anything suspicious is referred urgently under NICE guidance with the report already written.
In the fragmented model, each of those steps is a separate appointment with a separate fee and a separate wait.
Why patients choose The Online GP by The Wellness
The Online GP by The Wellness is a doctor-led private medical group in London. Abdominal scans are performed and interpreted by a GMC-registered doctor rather than acquired by a sonographer and reported later, so the examination adapts to what appears on screen and the findings are explained to you before you leave. Blood testing runs from the same clinic, so a fatty liver, a suspected gallstone or an unexplained finding is paired with the metabolic and liver work that completes it on the same day, and prescriptions and urgent referrals are issued in the same visit. Same-day appointments are routinely available, the clinic holds more than 187 five-star reviews, and scans are booked and paid online in three taps.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an abdominal ultrasound cost in London? Advertised prices run from around £105 to £280, with consultant-radiologist-led scans at £300 to £500, and neither figure includes a clinician explaining the report, which adds £150 to £400. At The Online GP by The Wellness, a doctor-performed abdominal ultrasound starts from £995 for a single region, from £1,495 for two and from £1,795 for three, including scan, interpretation and findings on the day, with whole-picture assessment from £3,495 and the Executive Body Scan from £5,995.
Do I need to fast? Yes, for six to eight hours, with water and black coffee allowed. Avoid fizzy drinks, gum and smoking beforehand because swallowed air obscures the pancreas and deeper structures.
What does an abdominal ultrasound show? Liver size and texture including fatty change, gallbladder stones and wall thickening, bile duct dilatation, pancreas where bowel gas allows, spleen, both kidneys, and the abdominal aorta. Extended studies add bladder, prostate and pelvic organs.
Can an abdominal ultrasound detect cancer? It can identify masses and abnormalities that require urgent further investigation, but it cannot confirm or exclude cancer on its own. Suspicious findings are referred urgently for definitive imaging and tissue diagnosis under NICE guidance.
Will it show fatty liver even if my blood tests are normal? Yes, and this is one of its most valuable uses. Around one in five UK adults has fatty liver and most have normal liver blood tests, so a blood-only health check can be falsely reassuring.
How quickly do I get results? On the day. The doctor explains the findings during and immediately after the scan and provides a written report before you leave.
Book a doctor-performed abdominal ultrasound in London
The Online GP by The Wellness provides doctor-performed abdominal ultrasound from £995, two regions from £1,495, three from £1,795, blood testing from £595 in the same visit, whole-picture assessment from £3,495 and the Executive Body Scan from £5,995, with the findings explained by the GMC-registered doctor who performed the scan.
Enquire now on WhatsApp, email team@thewellnesslondon.com, or call +44 20 3951 3429.
References
Royal College of Radiologists. iRefer, making the best use of clinical radiology. Updated 2024. NICE. Clinical Knowledge Summaries. Gallstones. Updated 2024. NICE. Guideline NG49. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, assessment and management. Updated 2016. NICE. Guideline NG12. Suspected cancer, recognition and referral. Updated 2023. British Liver Trust. Fatty liver disease prevalence in the UK. Updated 2025.
