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Choose your appointment time below. A dynamic, real-time scan of the abdominal wall and groin to detect and characterise hernias. No preparation required. Instant verbal results, written report within 24 hours.
Prefer to speak to us first? Call 020 3633 4902 — View scan details
A hernia ultrasound requires no special preparation. You do not need to fast, follow a special diet, or arrive with a full bladder. Simply wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows easy access to the groin and abdomen.
The scan uses a dynamic technique: the sonographer will ask you to cough or bear down (the Valsalva manoeuvre) during the examination, and will scan you both lying down and standing up. This increases intra-abdominal pressure and reveals hernias that may retract and remain hidden when you are at rest. Wearing clothing that can be easily adjusted will help the examination proceed smoothly.
From booking confirmation to receiving your report, here is exactly what to expect.
No GP referral is required. You can self-refer and book directly online or by calling 020 3633 4902. If the scan identifies findings that require follow-up, we provide a written report you can share with your GP or a specialist surgeon.
£235 is the all-inclusive price for a single hernia ultrasound (one site, e.g. left groin or umbilical). £350 covers a bilateral examination (e.g. both groins) or two separate abdominal-wall sites in the same appointment. Choose the bilateral option if you have symptoms on both sides or want both groins assessed at once.
Yes. Please give us at least 24 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule without charge. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours' notice may be subject to a cancellation fee. Call 020 3633 4902 or email info@sonoworld.co.uk to make changes.
Yes. We accept AXA, Healix, WPA and most other major private medical insurers. Please call us before booking online so we can process your insurance authorisation code correctly. Self-pay patients are always welcome.
No special preparation is needed. You do not need to fast or arrive with a full bladder. Simply wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows easy access to the groin and abdomen. Eat and drink normally before your appointment.
You receive instant verbal results from your sonographer at the end of the appointment. The signed written report with annotated images follows within 24 hours, sent digitally and ready to share directly with your GP or surgeon.
Yes. Sonoworld is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). All patient data is held securely and in strict confidence. Your results are not shared with your GP unless you specifically request this.
Sonoworld is located just off Harley Street in Marylebone, central London. Easily accessible from Regent's Park, Great Portland Street and Oxford Circus Underground stations.
29 Weymouth Street
Marylebone, London W1G 7DB
Nearest stations: Regent's Park · Great Portland Street · Oxford Circus
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