Private Liver &
Gallbladder Ultrasound
A Liver and Gallbladder Ultrasound can help you identify conditions that damage the liver overtime which can lead to scarring (cirrhosis).
Scans performed by Specialist Doctors feel confident in the care you receive and gain peace of mind with Same-Day Results & Tailored Advice.
£240
All Fees Inclusive
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Liver & Gallbladder
Your Ultrasound Checks For
- Gallstones
- Liver Parenchyma
- Liver Disease (eg Cirrhosis)
- Signs of inflammation
- Signs of infection
- Lumps, Masses & Tumours
- Signs of Cancer
- Abnormalities
- Causes of Concern
£240
All Fees Inclusive
What's Included
One-to-One Specialist Doctor Appointment
Feel confident in the care you receive. Our specialists can interpret your scan and provide comprehensive advice if necessary.
No Referral Required
You do not require a referral before booking an appointment with our clinic — giving you back complete control of your health.
Same-Day Results
We aim to provide results to you on the day of your visit. Our specialists will explain their findings during your ultrasound examination.
Full Digital Report
Following your appointment, a complete digital report of your Ultrasound examination will be emailed to you directly and securely.
High-Res Digital Images
In addition to the report, images of your scan will be sent for you to share with a healthcare specialist of your choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can cause Liver issues?
Liver disease can be inherited (genetic) or caused by a variety of factors that can cause damage to the liver, such as viruses, alcohol use and obesity.
Over time, conditions that damage the liver can lead to scarring (cirrhosis), which can lead to liver failure, a life-threatening condition. Early diagnosis and treatment may give the liver time to heal.
What are Liver Symptoms I should be aware of?
Liver disease doesn’t always cause noticeable signs and symptoms. If signs and symptoms of liver disease do occur, they may include:
- Skin and eyes that appear yellowish (jaundice)
- Abdominal pain and swelling
- Swelling in the legs and ankles
- Itchy skin
- Dark urine colour
- Pale stool colour
- Chronic fatigue
- Nausea or vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- A tendency to bruise easily
What kind of issues can a Liver Ultrasound identify?
Liver ultrasounds are a reliable, safe and painless procedure to identify certain types of liver issues such as:
- Hepatomegaly: Enlargement of the liver, which can be due to heart failure, infection or cancer
- Hepatic steatosis: Fat infiltration of the liver, this can be due to alcohol, obesity and diabetes
- Tumours: This can be from the liver itself such as hepatocellular carcinoma or secondary to other cancers such as colorectal, breast or lung cancers
- Cirrhosis: Chronic liver disease causes liver fibrosis and nodule formation as the liver tries to repair itself. This is most commonly caused by hepatitis
- Infections and alcohol consumption.
- Hepatic cysts
- Liver abscesses: A collection of pus in the liver, usually as a result of infection
- Hemangioma: Benign vascular lesions made up of multiple small blood vessels, often an incidental finding and commonly seen in females
What can cause gallbladder complications?
Typically, the gallbladder doesn’t cause too many problems or much concern, but if foods that may aggravate gallbladder disease, slow or block the flow of bile from the gallbladder.
include:
- foods high in trans fats and other unhealthy fats
- processed foods
- refined carbohydrates, such as white bread and sugar
Try to build your diet around:
- fibre-rich fruits and vegetables
- calcium-rich foods, such as low-fat dairy and dark leafy greens
- foods containing vitamin C, such as berries
- plant-based protein, such as tofu, beans and lentils
- healthy fats, such as nuts and fish
- coffee, which reduces your risk of gallstones and other gallbladder diseases
What are some common Gallbladder symptoms?
When something goes wrong with your gallbladder or the bile ducts, the upper right side of your belly may hurt. You may also feel:
- Pain in your back or chest, especially when you take deep breaths
- Feverish
- Like throwing up
- Bloated
- Itchy
- Tired
Other common symptoms include yellow skin and eyes (known as jaundice), weight loss, and colour changes in your pee or poop.
What can a Gallbladder Ultrasound identify?
Ultrasound can be used to identify:
- Location and size of gallstones,
- Infection,
- Blockage,
- Tumours,
- Biliary ducts within the liver that exit into the gallbladder.
When to see a doctor for liver issues?
Make an appointment with your doctor if you have any persistent signs or symptoms that we have mentioned on this page or really worry you.
Seek immediate medical attention if you have abdominal pain that is so severe that you can’t stay still.
When to see a Doctor for Gallbladder issue?
Symptoms of a gallbladder problem may come and go. However, you’re more likely to develop a gallbladder problem if you’ve had one before.
While gallbladder problems are rarely deadly, they should still be treated. You can prevent gallbladder problems from worsening if you take action and see a doctor.
Symptoms that should prompt you to seek immediate medical attention include:
- abdominal pain that lasts at least 5 hours
- jaundice
- pale stools
- sweating, low-grade fever, or chills, if they’re accompanied by the above symptoms
Pre-examination preparation.
In order to make sure we are able to image the gallbladder effectively.
You will be asked to maintain a fat-free diet on the day of the examination and avoid eating for at least 4-6 hours.
The examination will take 10-15 minutes and you may be asked to alter position to further assess any gallstones.
What happens after the exam?
There is no particular type of care required after a Liver & Gallbladder ultrasound. You may resume your regular diet and daily activities unless your doctor advises you differently.
There are no confirmed adverse biological effects on patients or instrument operators caused by exposures to ultrasound at the intensity levels used in diagnostic ultrasound.
But depending on your particular results, the doctor may give you additional or alternative instructions after the procedure.
How does Harley Street Ultrasound work with the National Health Service?
Many of our patients are concerned that if they come to us for an ultrasound, they won’t be able to go back to public health. That simply is not the case.
Our goal is to give you answers as quickly as possible and get you on the right treatment path fast – no strings attached.
When you come to us, you will be seen by a qualified specialist who can determine if your situation is serious or not that same day.
We don’t want you to wait weeks on end for an appointment because every minute counts when it comes to something as important as your health.
If your situation is serious, our specialist will write to your doctor on the NHS advising them that you need an urgent appointment.
Registered & Regulated
Our team are fully registered and regulated for practice in the United Kingdom. Our patients should expect nothing less.
Meet Our
Team of Specialists
The team at Harley Street Ultrasound Group is made up of specialist consultants you can rely upon. They are among the best in the industry.
This is backed up with a full range of qualifications and accreditations. All of our specialists are fully registered with all applicable medical regulatory bodies.
Dr van Vucht
MBBS FRCR
Dr van Vucht is a Consultant Radiologist at University College of London Hospital (UCLH) with a subspecialty in Musculoskeletal Imaging.
Dr Susan Jawad
BSc (Hons), MBBS, FRCR
Dr Susan Jawad is a Consultant Radiologist at University College Hospital London with a specialist interest in Head & Neck imaging.
Dr Trevor Gaunt
BSc (Hons), MBBS, FRCR
Dr Trevor Gaunt is a Consultant Paediatric Radiologist at University College London Hospitals.
Dr Ali Abbasi
BSc (Hons), MBBS, MRCS, FRCR
Dr Ali Abbasi is a Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist at University College London Hospital.
Dr Sophie Pattison
MBBS FRCR
Dr Sophie Pattison is a Consultant Radiologist at University College London Hospital. her specialist expertise include breast imaging Ultrasound, CT and MRI and stereotactic breast related procedures
Dr Sangoh Lee
MBBS BSc MRCP FRCR
Dr Lee is a consultant musculoskeletal and trauma radiologist at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
Dr Ayman Mahfouz
MBBS FRCR
Consultant Radiologist at UCLH, his specialist expertise include breast, gynaecology and general imaging.
Dr Tahir Hussain
MBBS FRCR
Dr Hussain is a Consultant Radiologist at Barts & The Royal London Hospital his specialist expertise include radionuclide, oncological and general radiology imaging
Dr Kate Hawtin
BSc (Hons), MBBS, FRCR
Dr Hawtin is a Consultant Radiologist and Joint Breast Imaging Lead at University College London Hospital.
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We aim to provide the very best experience possible to all of our patients and visitors, and this covers every aspect of our services — from our specialists to our technology and of course to our clinic itself.
When you visit us, you will find our clinic to be a clean, comfortable and reassuring environment. We also maintain a high standard of Covid-19 best practices, ensuring maximum safety at all times.
Testimonials
What Our Patients Say About Their Experience
We are committed to providing a high standard of care to our patients. Take a look at some of the incredible responses we have received.
Excellent service, caring and efficient . I would definitely use again if needed and I have already recommended to a friend.
12th September 2022
I am using your service for the second time because I was very impressed by the quality and the professionalism of the medical and administrative staff that time. The same quality this time. The investigation was thorough, the explanations very clear, everybody was polite, supportive and friendly.
15th September 2022
An excellent experience from booking to getting the results.
21st September 2022
Made me feel really at ease, explained everything throughout procedure and received my ultrasound results and report within 2 hours
27th September 2022
Best private clinic I’ve ever been. Everyone was so kind and professional.
8th October 2022
Amazing, efficient service. Very clear and reassuring. All questions answered fully and confidently. Just what I needed. I wil be back when required.
8th October 2022
What a fantastic experience – everything was on time and the doctor was extremely knowledgeable and was able to give really good explanations and advise. Thank you so much!!
12th October 2022
Great experience. From beginning to the end. Dr Mahfouz and all staff were fantastic
17th October 2022
excellent service, clear explanation of my condition. highly recommended
19th October 2022
The Doctor who is checking my daughter with scan was very nice to explain everything and very friendly, and also nurses lady very helpful and friendly. Thank you very much.
20th October 2022
What a fantastic experience – everything was on time and the doctor was extremely knowledgeable and was able to give really good explanations and advise. Thank you so much!!
12th October 2022
Very friendly staff. Dr made me feel very relaxed and listened to. Appreciated the explanation of everything happening and the speed of follow up with images and report. I was very worried and felt immediately assured
21st October 2022
The most caring amazing people made me feel so relaxed after having a breast scan which off course makes you nervous but the doctor that did my scan didn’t make me feel on edge at all and the most amazing lady she made me feel so relaxed, I am such a nervous person and these two didn’t make me feel like I was being silly made me feel so reassured and I honestly couldn’t thank them both enough, would also like to say a massive thank you to Monica who was the lady that took my call who was so helpful over the phone and explained everything so well to me she was so friendly and I had so many questions and she was more than happy to answer them and was so helpful which made me feel like this was the right place for me to go to.
26th October 2022
I had an excellent experience. The doctor really took the time to explain findings and answer all my questions. It was worth paying a bit extra for this interpretation of what he saw. He was clearly highly experienced and knowledgeable about all matters relating to my symptoms and was very reassuring. He gave clear advice on what further was needed. Not much! He also made it clear that it could be done through the NHS.
26th October 2022
It was exceptionally good. I wasn’t kept waiting everyone was very kind and very professional. I was so grateful to the doctor for answering my questions was well and reassuring me. I felt so much better afterwards.
26th October 2022
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