Private Echocardiograms In The South West
Understand symptoms, spot changes, and protect your heart health
Fixed-Price Package
Private Echocardiograms at Royal Devon Private Healthcare combines NHS clinical standards with enhanced access and personalised support, all delivered on our NHS hospital sites.
£355
Booking your heart scan at Royal Devon Private Healthcare means shorter waiting times, quick referral, and clear results from experienced cardiologists, all in the comfort of a trusted NHS hospital setting.
An echocardiogram or ‘echo’ is an effective and pain-free way to look at your heart without surgery, providing answers and detecting any problems quickly. If you have chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations or other heart-related symptoms, get peace of mind by booking an appointment with us.
Our private service offers:
- Faster appointments – often with little or no waiting list.
- Flexible scheduling – at evenings and weekends, reducing inconvenience and waiting times in a comfortable and patient friendly environment.
- Specialist reporting – our expert cardiologists are able to provide fast and accurate reports using NHS care and systems.
- Trusted NHS setting – scans are performed utilising state of the art technology at our dedicated centres.
- Clear results – results and clinical advice are securely sent back to the referrer within 7 days from appointment.
- Non-profit – this cost-effective private service operates on a non-profit basis, with all funds directed back into the NHS to support services and patient care.
Consultation:
Within 7-10 days*
To test:
Typically 2-6 weeks*
Fixed-price package
Private Echocardiograms at Royal Devon Private Healthcare combines NHS clinical standards with enhanced access and personalised support, all delivered on our NHS hospital sites.
£355
Pricing Breakdown Illustration
What's included
Appointment scheduling
Contact our Private Patient Team for fast access to an appointment.
Private Echocardiogram
An echocardiogram to look at your heart without surgery, providing answers and detecting any problems quickly.
Reporting
A full report and a copy of your results will be sent to your medical referrer.
Your Echocardiograms Pathway
1.Referral
2.Appointment scheduling
3.Private Echocardiogram
4.Results reported
Meet Our Echocardiograms Specialists
Consultant Cardiologist
MBChB (Bristol, 1998), MRCP (London, 2002), FRCP (London, 2018)
Echocardiograms FAQs
What Is An Echocardiogram?
An echocardiogram, also known as “echo,” is a type of heart scan that uses ultrasound to create moving images of your heart. It is a great way for cardiologists to look at your heart’s structure, function, and blood flow, helping detect conditions such as valve problems, heart failure, or irregular heart rhythms. An echocardiogram is quick, pain-free, and provides fast answers to guide your diagnosis and treatment.
Why might I need an Echocardiogram?
You might need an echocardiogram if you have symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness, or swelling in your legs. It can also help investigate a heart murmur, monitor existing heart conditions, or assess your heart after a heart attack or other cardiac event.
How long does an Echocardiogram take?
Echocardiograms usually take about 20-40 minutes as an outpatient appointment. The results will then be sent to your GP or care team who referred you.
What should I expect at my Echocardiogram appointment?
You will be asked to lie down on an examination bench while a warm gel is applied to your chest. A small ultrasound probe is then moved across your chest to capture detailed images of your heart in real time. You may be asked to change position briefly so your cardiologist can get the clearest view of your heart’s structure and function.
In some cases, your heart may be monitored under stress using medication or light exercise to see how it responds. This is called a stress echocardiogram and a member of our team will explain if this is necessary for your individual assessment.
When will I get my Echocardiogram results?
A full report is usually reviewed by a cardiologist within a few days. Your care team will explain the findings, discuss any next steps, and provide recommendations for treatment or further tests if needed.
Do I need a referral?
You can self-refer or ask your GP to refer you to Royal Devon Private Healthcare. Contact our Private Patient Team book a consultation.