Well Man Ultrasound Scan in London
Abdomen, kidneys and bladder, prostate, aorta, thyroid and testes in a single unhurried appointment — with an honest account of what this finds and what it cannot.
- About one hour — roughly double a single-region appointment
- Six regions assessed in one visit
- Findings explained on screen as we scan
- Written report usually with you within two hours
- No GP referral required — self-refer today
CQC-registered clinic · Provider ID 1-2775844974 · HCPC-registered sonographers
What does the well man scan include?
The well man scan examines the liver, gallbladder, pancreas and spleen; both kidneys and the bladder before and after emptying; the prostate as far as it can be assessed abdominally; the abdominal aorta; the thyroid and neck; and the testes. It takes about an hour, which is roughly double a single-region appointment.
Men are, on average, worse at seeking healthcare than women, and a single thorough appointment appeals for exactly that reason. What follows is the honest account of where it helps and where it does not — we sell this scan, so weigh it accordingly.
Why might I book a well man scan?
The strongest case is the silent findings. An abdominal aortic aneurysm causes no symptoms until it is dangerous. Fatty liver, gallstones, kidney stones, a thyroid nodule and a testicular abnormality can all sit there unannounced. Finding them changes what you and your GP do next.
The honest counterweight: scanning healthy people also finds things that were never going to cause harm — small cysts, benign nodules, liver haemangiomas — which then need explaining, sometimes rescanning, and reliably cause worry. That cost falls on people who were entirely well, and it is the reason organised screening programmes are built on evidence rather than enthusiasm.
- You want a baseline you can measure against in future
- A family history that makes you want a starting point
- Symptoms you have been putting off mentioning
- You are over 50 and have never had anything checked
- You want the aorta looked at before the NHS invites you at 65
- You would rather one appointment than six
- Liver, gallbladder, pancreas and spleen
- Both kidneys and the bladder, before and after emptying
- Prostate size, as far as it can be assessed abdominally
- Abdominal aorta, measured at its widest point
- Thyroid and the lymph nodes of the neck
- Both testes, with Doppler blood flow
Blood in your urine, a testicular lump, difficulty passing urine, unexplained weight loss or a change in bowel habit should go to your GP now — these are assessed on urgent NHS pathways. Sudden severe abdominal or back pain with faintness is a 999 call. Booking a routine scan instead of reporting a symptom is the wrong order, and we will say so if you call us.
Is this scan suitable for me?
A well man ultrasound is a good fit if any of these sound like you:
- ✓You want a documented baseline rather than a one-off reassurance
- ✓You have a family history of aortic aneurysm or kidney problems
- ✓You are over 50 and have never had imaging
- ✓You have symptoms you have been ignoring and want a starting point
- ✓You want the ultrasound half of a health check done thoroughly
- ✓You understand it complements rather than replaces your GP
And when it is not the right booking
You want your heart assessed — that is echocardiography, a different test we do not offer. For cardiovascular risk, blood pressure and cholesterol through your GP matter more.
You want PSA or prostate cancer assessment — that involves a blood test, examination and, where indicated, MRI and biopsy — all through your GP. We assess prostate size and bladder emptying only.
You want bowel screening — that is the NHS home test kit, and ultrasound does not see the bowel. Do the kit when it arrives.
If a well man ultrasound is not the right test for you, we will say so before you book — not after.
What happens on the day
- 1
Preparation matters hereDo not eat for four hours beforehand and arrive with a comfortably full bladder. Water is fine and take your usual medicines.
- 2
We talk firstYour history, any symptoms, family history and what has prompted you to book. That shapes where we spend the most time.
- 3
Abdomen and aortaLiver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen and the aorta measured at its widest point.
- 4
Kidneys, bladder and prostateBoth kidneys, the bladder before and after you empty it, and prostate size as far as it can be assessed.
- 5
Thyroid, neck and testesThe thyroid and neck nodes, then the testes with Doppler blood flow. A chaperone is available on request.
- 6
Results, region by regionExplained on screen as we go, with the written report usually with you within two hours — organised by region and stating which findings need action and which need none.
What a scan can and cannot screen for
Three honest boundaries around whole-body ultrasound.
What it finds well
Structural things: aneurysms, stones, cysts, fatty liver, thyroid nodules, testicular abnormalities. These are real findings that change management, and several are silent until they are not.
What it cannot see
The heart, the lungs, the bowel, bone density and anything chemical — blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, PSA. Gas-filled bowel blocks ultrasound entirely, which is why bowel screening is a separate test.
Why “annual” is a marketing interval
No evidence supports yearly whole-body ultrasound in men without symptoms. A baseline, or a scan prompted by symptoms or family history, is defensible. A standing annual booking mostly is not, and we will not push it.
What your report might say
A normal scan is not an all-clear. It covers what ultrasound sees, at one moment. Symptoms always need reporting regardless of a recent clear result, and NHS screening invitations should still be attended.
A baseline worth having
Six regions assessed in about an hour, explained on screen as we scan, with a report that separates what needs action from what does not.
How we scan well man appointments
Scanned by the person reporting it
The sonographer who scans you writes your report. Nothing goes to a remote reader.
An hour, not twenty minutes
Six regions cannot be done properly in a standard slot, so the appointment is built around the ground it has to cover.
Incidentals not inflated
Most incidental findings need nothing. We say so rather than generate follow-up appointments.
Pointed at the free stuff too
Where the NHS Health Check or the AAA screening programme would serve you better, we will tell you.
Well Man ultrasound — your questions answered
Should I have one every year?
Does it check my prostate properly?
Does it replace the NHS AAA screening scan?
Can it detect cancer?
What about my heart?
Do I need to prepare?
How long does it take?
Will there be a chaperone?
What if you find something?
Is there a version for women?
Other MSK scans we offer
Lumps, pain and swelling assessed with Doppler blood flow.
See the scan →
AortaAAA Scan
The aorta measured properly, on its own if that is your question.
See the scan →
Men’s HealthAll Men’s Scans
The full range of men’s health ultrasound we offer.
See scans →
Further reading: the annual well man ultrasound — who is it for and blood in urine.
Where can you get a well man ultrasound in London?
Our clinic is at 5a Lucerne Mews, Kensington, London W8 4ED — a quiet mews three minutes on foot from Notting Hill Gate, serving Kensington, Notting Hill, Holland Park, Bayswater and central London.
Short-notice appointments are often available, including for people facing a long wait elsewhere. Call 0203 051 6506 for today’s availability.
Getting here
By tube: Notting Hill Gate — three minutes’ walk.
By bus: Routes along Notting Hill Gate and Kensington Church Street stop nearby.
By car: On-street parking nearby — full options in directions & parking.
One appointment, six regions, straight answers
Abdomen, kidneys and bladder, prostate, aorta, thyroid and testes assessed in about an hour — explained on screen as we scan, with a report that says plainly what needs action and what does not.
Kensington, London W8 4ED
3 mins from Notting Hill Gate
Written and clinically reviewed by the HCPC-registered sonographers who perform this scan at IUS London — a CQC-registered diagnostic ultrasound clinic (Provider ID 1-2775844974). Your own findings are explained to you at the scan and set out in your report.
Author: Yianni Kiromitis, Senior Sonographer, HCPC RA38415 — over 20 years’ experience in NHS and private ultrasound · Reviewed 10 August 2026