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Turner Diagnostic Centre, Colchester General Hospital
Turner Road, Colchester, Essex CO45JL
7:00am - 8:00pm
Scans starting from£400
Scans starting from
£400
About Turner Diagnostic Centre, Colchester General Hospital
Turner Diagnostic Centre is located at Turner Road, Colchester CO4 5JL and provides quick and easy access to private MRI scans and ultrasound services. It is just a 10-minute walk from Colchester Railway Station. This makes it convenient for residents of Colchester and nearby areas.
Part of the Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust, Turner Diagnostic Centre provides quick access to MRI scans and ultrasound services, including next-day appointments.
The centre is equipped with a 1.5T closed MRI scanner. It delivers clear and accurate images for brain, spine, joint, and soft tissue scans. All scans are reviewed by qualified radiologists, with reports typically available within 24–48 hours, and the centre also offers ultrasound services, including abdominal, pelvic, and vascular imaging.
Why Choose Turner Diagnostic Centre, Colchester for Private MRI Scans?
- Next-Day Appointments Available: Ensuring timely access to scans when required.
- Affordable Pricing: Competitive rates for MRI and ultrasound scans, with no hidden fees.
- Comprehensive Range of Services: From MRI and CT to X-ray, DEXA, Ultrasound, Echocardiogram, and Mammogram scans.
- Experienced and Friendly Staff: Focused on delivering a professional and patient-centred service.
Affordable Private MRI Scans in Colchester
Rated "Good" by the CQC, Turner Diagnostic Centre is committed to providing a seamless, high-quality experience. Turner Diagnostic Centre Colchester offers competitive pricing for MRI and ultrasound services. Each scan includes a detailed report from a consultant radiologist.
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Opening Hours
Monday
7:00am - 8:00pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 8:00pm
Wednesday
7:00am - 8:00pm
Thursday
7:00am - 8:00pm
Friday
7:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday
7:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday
7:00am - 7:00pm
Scans at Turner Diagnostic Centre, Colchester General Hospital
Detailed imaging for accurate diagnosis. MRI scans use powerful magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of organs, tissues, and bones. These images can help doctors diagnose a wide range of conditions, including cancer, heart disease, brain tumours, and spinal cord injuries.
MRI Type
Closed
MRI Strength
1.5T/3T
Comprehensive MRI Scans, Affordable Prices
Turner Diagnostic Centre, Colchester General Hospital MRI Scan Cost
1 Body part
£
400
2 Body Parts
£
550
3 Body Parts
£
670
4 Body Parts
£
815
Turner Diagnostic Centre, Colchester General Hospital Location
Turner Road, Colchester, Essex CO45JL
Nearby transport details
Accessible from No nearby highways found
Bus Routes No nearby bus routes found
Turner Diagnostic Centre, Colchester General Hospital Reviews
Kem Khan
5 years ago
Very professional staff. New facilities nice and clean. Had an MRI , was scared but the staff put me at ease
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Viv McLean
5 years ago
Very helpful and informative. I was put at ease and told what was going to happen, when, how and why.
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Anne Stairmand
5 years ago
Excellent. Staff and medics were superb and really appreciated this due to all COVID restrictions.
Thank you very much.
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David Williams
2 years ago
Very professional from appointment through to MRI scan . Thorough in checking records and adapting treatment for patient safety.
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My Cameras
2 years ago
Very impressive facility. Friendly, helpful and empathetic staff. Easy parking. Not crowded. Very professional service. Thank you.
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Graham Gardner
5 years ago
Friendly and efficient staff. Could not fault the service I received. Thank you NHS.
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Robert Brett
6 years ago
Welcoming and not crowded, the nurses were prompt with the appointments. In and out in allotted time. Well done to all.
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Cindy Gladman
5 years ago
So helpful. In and out in lightening fast time. Efficient and informative.
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Roger Goldsmith
5 years ago
Fabulous friendly service and seen ahead of schedule... outstanding!!!
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Julie Close
5 years ago
Very safe well protected from Covid 19. Staff very friendly
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Paula Durant
6 years ago
Very clean and helpful staff MRI unit were brillant
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Julie Alexander
5 years ago
Friendly staff. Excellent service and experience
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Ann Tilman
2 years ago
Helpful & very efficient. Put you at your ease.
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Alan Bryant
5 years ago
Staff great during these difficult times.
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Devon Arkell
5 years ago
Helpful staff can not praise them enough
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Ian Miller
1 year ago
Very professional and prompt with appointment times
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Charlotte Andersen
1 year ago
No one answers the phones ever! What's the point of being in business if you can't be reached?!
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John Walton
6 years ago
Very professional service.
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Simon Scott
5 years ago
Friendly staff, but quiet a lot of waiting
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Jenny Fisher
5 years ago
Clean and well organised.
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Chris Russell
2 months ago
Very caring and helpful
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N Butt
6 years ago
Very profficnal staff
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Adalene Rees
5 years ago
Staff very helpful.
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kapil G
6 years ago
MRI and Nuclear Medicine Department
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susi stocky
5 years ago
Friendly helpful staff. Very clean
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Ben Gooding
1 year ago
Sent a letter to my doctor saying i did not attend on several occasions, they didn't even send me any appointments so how would I know to attend.
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Susan Smith
1 year ago
Turner Diagnostic Centre prides itself on having multiple scanners and specialising in many types of scan but they can't get anyone to answer the phone, ever
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Francisco Panizza
1 year ago
Trying to get through the phone for the last 3 days and nobody answers the "three options" in their phone line. Also filled a form with my enquiry and nobody wrote me back.
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Daniel Colaianni
1 year ago
Has a phone line. No one answers said phone line ever. Very broken booking system where they text you from s random mobile number a few hours before your appointment asking you to confirm an appoin...
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sunil.thapa
1 year ago
Drove almost 2 hours from kent to find out that my MRI appointment had been cancelled and drove back extremely disappointed. Frustrating part is the patients cannot speak to a receptionist, basicly...
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jennifer mccree
5 years ago
Absolutely useless
Make your mind up whether you are a private hospital or an NHS hopsital. over a week of promises to call me back, with daily phone calls from me chasing , and no help whatsoeve...
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Bryan S
2 years ago
Staff on the day doing the scan could not fault professional, prompt very friendly however very poor admin and absolutely impossible to get hold of anyone or get an actual answer as no one seems t...
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Reece Clarke
2 years ago
They never answer the phone, or their emails. They originally told me they sent my MRI results but my GP never received them. So now I'm trying to chase and chase but it is seemingly impossible to ...
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We now offer a comprehensive range of scans, including MRI, CT, Ultrasound, DEXA, and X-ray. Each scan is conducted by trusted experts using state-of-the-art technology at CQC-registered Centres nationwide.
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We usually provide appointments within 2–3 days of booking. We even offer same-day and next-day appointments in selected scan centres.
MRI scans: Provide detailed images of organs, tissues, and the nervous system. They’re commonly used to diagnose brain, spine, joint injuries, and soft tissue conditions.
CT scans: Use X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body, ideal for diagnosing internal injuries, tumors, and detailed organ imaging.
Ultrasound scans: Used for imaging soft tissues and organs, such as during pregnancy, or for vascular and abdominal imaging.
DEXA scans: Measure bone density and body composition, helping diagnose conditions like osteoporosis and monitor bone health.
X-rays: Commonly used for diagnosing fractures, infections, or conditions like lung diseases.
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