About Upright MRI
We are the largest and longest established operator of upright and open MRI technology in the UK, and the first to offer this alternative form of medical imaging to the general public.
Our History
Upright MRI has long been providing upright and open MRI scans in the UK. In fact our first location opened in Central London in 2006, and was followed by a clinic in Leeds in 2012 and Birmingham in 2014.
More recently, in 2016 we became the first MRI operator to allow patients to ‘self-refer’ for an MRI, i.e. without the need of a referral from a GP.
Over the years we have worked hand in hand with the manufacturers of the MRI scanners to ensure the best possible images are obtained, and we have partnered companies on a number of research projects, including British Gymnastics, the FIA (the governing body of motorsport) and a variety of hospital and university departments.
We also hold contracts and agreements with a number of prominent NHS trusts and Clinical Commissioning Groups, and assist many others on an ad-hoc basis.
Have a Question?
Read our FAQs
Our FAQ section can answer many of your questions, however if you have a question that is not there or you would like to discuss a diagnostic scan with us then please contact one of our friendly team members at any one of our locations or complete our contact form. We will be pleased to help.
Our Experience
Our staff have a great deal of experience in ensuring that patients’ concerns are addressed, and that they have a comfortable and pleasant experience at our centres. Our consultant radiologists are some of the most experienced and well-regarded MSK and Neuro radiologists in the country. In the years we have been open we have successfully scanned more than 50,000 patients, both directly and those referred to us by over 5,500 medical professionals.
If you choose to come to us for an upright and open MRI scan, you can rest assured that our experience in this area is unmatched.
Patient Testimonial
I am claustrophobic, and this is the first time I’ve been in an upright scanner. It was brilliant compared to ordinary MRIs
Upright MRI Patient
Experience
We are the largest and longest established operator of upright and open MRI technology in the UK, and we were the first provider to offer this alternative form of medical imaging to the general public.
Patient Care
Our staff have a great deal of experience in ensuring that patients’ concerns are addressed, and that they have a comfortable and pleasant experience at our centres.
Latest Technology
We are the only company worldwide to operate both the Fonar Indomitable 0.6T and Paramed MrOpen 0.5T MRI scanners – the only two fully open MRI scanners designed for weight bearing and positional imaging.
Meet the Team
The Upright MRI Team
We pride ourselves in having built a fantastic team of highly professional and friendly staff to look after your care. Our Radiologists have vast experience in operating Upright and Open MRI scanners, and we have 18 sub-specialist consultant radiologists able to provide the most informed and informative diagnosis for all patient musculoskeletal and neurological scans.
Isha Yadav
Clinical Lead Radiographer
Inhealth Community Diagnostic Centre, Fiztrovia – London
Isha has over 17 years’ experience in radiography, and 14 years’ experience in MRI.
She originally trained and worked at one of the most prominent medical facilities in India, the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research. She joined our London centre in 2008, and was appointed as the Superintendent Radiographer in 2010 – and having worked with this technology for almost ten years, is the most experienced upright and open MRI radiographer in the country.
Sarah Masters
Imaging Services Manager
The Birmingham Upright MRI Centre
Sarah has over 25 years’ experience in radiography and 23 years’ experience in MRI,working in both the NHS and private sectors. She has been the Superintendent Radiographer at the Birmingham centre since it opened in 2014, and prides herself on her 100% success rate with claustrophobic patients.
Her favourite aspect of the role is taking the time to ensure that each and every patient she sees has the best possible experience.
Meet the Team
Reporting Radiologists
Our radiologists provide the most informed and informative diagnosis for all patient musculoskeletal and neurological scans
Inhealth Fitzrovia – London
Dr Sarah Burnett-Moore
Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist
St John and St Elizabeth and King Edwards VIIs Hospital
Dr Asif Saifuddin
Consultant Spinal Radiologist
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore
Dr Sajid Butt
Consultant Radiologist
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore
Dr Chandra Thakkar
Consultant Neuroradiologist
Barts and the London NHS Trust
Dr Abhinav Singh
Consultant Neuroradiologist
Imperial College
Dr Polly Richards
Consultant Neuroradiologist
Barts and the London NHS Trust
Leeds
Dr Harun Gupta
Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist
Leeds General Infirmary & St James’s University Hospital
Dr Dominic Barron
Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist
Leeds General Infirmary
Dr Sarah Burnett-Moore
Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist
St John and St Elizabeth and King Edwards VIIs Hospital
Dr Abhinav Singh
Consultant Neuroradiologist
Imperial College
Dr Chandra Thakkar
Consultant Neuroradiologist
Barts and The London NHS Trust
Birmingham
Dr Stephen James
Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist
Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
Dr Mark Davies
Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist
Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
Dr Rajesh Botchu
Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist
Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
Professor Vijay Sawlani
Consultant Neuroradiologist
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Dr Anish Patel
Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist
Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
Watch
Our Videos
Please take some time and watch our videos. Hear some patient experiences, and feel calmer after after watching our video about claustophobia and anxiety.
Where We Are
Our Centres
Please do contact us to discuss your requirements. You can either do this by calling any one of our centres at the numbers below.
We are here to help you on your Health journey.
Upright MRI
InHealth – Community Diagnostic Centre, Fitzrovia
We opened in London in 2006, and at the time were the first and only company offering open and upright MRI to the general public.
Located in Central London, just off of Oxford Street, we are extremely accessible, and within a few minutes’ walk of both Goodge Street and Tottenham Court Road underground stations.
Our address is:
InHealth – Community Diagnostic Centre
Badur House
40-44 Newman Street
W1T 1QD
0207 637 2888
Upright MRI
Birmingham
The Birmingham centre opened in 2014, serving those who live across the Midlands and Wales.
We are located on Calthorpe Road, in the heart of the Edgbaston Medical Quarter. Calthorpe Road is 2 miles from Birmingham New Street Station, and has ample parking space.
Our address is:
The Birmingham Upright MRI Centre
38 Calthorpe Road
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 1TS
0121 456 1778
Upright MRI
Coming Soon - Leeds
We're pleased to announce that our central Leeds MRI centre will be opening soon. We will be annoucing more details soon. In the meantime please contact our clinic in Birmingham.
Have a Question?
Read our FAQs
Our FAQ section can answer many of your questions, however if you have a question that is not there or you would like to discuss a diagnostic scan with us then please contact one of our friendly team members at any one of our locations or complete our contact form. We will be pleased to help.
Patient Testimonials
We pride ourselves on the feedback we have from our Patients. We are rated Excellent on Doctify. Read patient reviews below.
Patients and Referrers
Start Your Journey
Book an MRI scan directly with us by completing the Self referral form or completing our enquiry form. We will then contact you to discuss your specific requirements, and confirm the costs with you.
OR
if you are a Referrer wishing to refer a patient complete our Private Patient or NHS Patient Referral forms.
Speak to the team
Get in Touch
Call us on 0207 637 2888 or complete our enquiry form if you would like to discuss an MRI scan with Upright MRI.
Our friendly team members are on hand and will be more than happy to help with any questions that you may have.
