Mater Private Network announces expanded diagnostic offering at Cherrywood Day Hospital

Mater Private Network has unveiled the latest offering in its Cherrywood Day Hospital, a new, cutting-edge CT scanner which offers both general and cardiac CT imaging. The new scanner offers quick turnaround and convenient access, improving the patient experience, while significantly enhancing diagnostic capabilities and patient experience. 

Mater Private Network is continually investing in new services and technologies to improve patient experience and care. In addition to the standard CT offering, the new scanner offers enhanced cardiac diagnostic capabilities including high-resolution images of the heart to identify calcium build-up, coronary artery disease, blockages, and structural issues longstanding reputation for diagnosing and treating Ireland’s most complex cardiovascular cases, this state-of-the-art CT scanner significantly expands cardiac diagnostic capacity in South County Dublin by initially offering 160 extra scans a month, and scaling up to 450 as required.

The additional installation of a new DEXA scanner in Cherrywood also improves diagnostic access for patients with conditions such as osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis and fracture risk.

Commenting on the new offering, David Slevin, Deputy CEO of Mater Private Network said:

“At Mater Private Network we are continually looking at how we can improve our patient services. This new CT scanner will offer enhanced diagnostic capabilities, with quick turnaround times to give our patients peace of mind. This marks the latest in a series of recent investments for Cherrywood – in the past year we have opened new clinics in geriatric medicine, rheumatology, urogynaecology, neurology, pain medicine and an orthopaedic foot & ankle clinic. Work is also currently underway on  a new oncology suite and endoscopy suite in our Northern Cross Day Hospital, due to come on stream from September 2026. 

“Our day hospitals mean that patients can access specialised care from same day clinic appointment to diagnostics and treatment plan, from leading experts, without lengthy waiting times. Patients also have the reassurance that as part of our wider care network, they will have access to our full suite of hospitals and specialist teams, should the need for more acute treatment arise.”

In 2025, Cherrywood Day Hospital saw over 15,000 patients across clinic appointments, diagnostic scans, and treatment. Additional radiology services available in Cherrywood include MRI, X-ray, Ultrasound and CT. Advanced cardiac testing is also available, including cardiac MRI and cardiac CT, as well as ECG, Echo and stress testing. Treatment options include ultrasound-guided and fluoroscopic-guided joint injections for orthopaedic, rheumatology and spine pain management, while a physiotherapy clinic offers full musculoskeletal (MSK) assessments and reviews.