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Radiology
National Leaders in Radiology
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Request an AppointmentPlease note a referral letter is required before an appointment can be confirmed.
Please note a referral letter is required before an appointment can be confirmed.
Please note a referral letter is required before an appointment can be confirmed.
Please note a referral letter is required before an appointment can be confirmed.
Useful Information
About our service
Our radiology service offers timely access to advanced diagnostic imaging, supported by a team of in-house consultant radiologists with expertise across a wide range of sub-specialties. With cutting-edge technology and a dedicated scheduling team, we ensure efficient access to scans, prioritise urgent referrals, and deliver accurate, trusted results to support your diagnosis, treatment and care.
There are multiple locations to chose from at Mater Private Network - Eccles Street, Northern Cross and Cherrywood in Dublin, and Mahon in Cork. Each provides state-of-the-art imaging services and interventional techniques, supporting our expert consultants and the wide range of medical services they offer. Services include the following:
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Service updates
We are expanding our diagnostic services. A new CT scanner is now available at Cherrywood Day Hospital, offering same-day access for added convenience. Starting this October, additional MRI capacity at our Eccles Street Hospital will further reduce waiting times and improve access to high-quality care.
Triage process
Our radiology department receives and triages the referral letters. We give priority to urgent referrals. Once your referral letter is triaged, the scheduling team at Mater Private will contact you to arrange an appointment.
Access to our radiology service
Please note that we don’t accept self-referral. In order to book a radiology appointment, we require a written referral letter from a medical practitioner registered in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland.
For booking an appointment please fill out the request an appointment form.
You can refer your patients by using the following referral channels:
- Healthlink (GP practice management system)
- Emailing us at radiology@materprivate.ie or corkradiology@materprivate.ie
Each referral must be written, justified with adequate clinical information, and take account of previous procedures and non-radiation alternatives. Please download our radiology referral form.
For justification, we recommend the use of the IREFER guidelines which are available on the website (www.irefer.org.uk).
Please be advised that Mater Private radiology department only accepts referrals from medical practitioners registered in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland who meet the criteria in SI 256 2018 and SI 30 2019.
Opening hours
- Dublin hospital: Eccles Street, Monday – Friday: 8am - 8pm | Saturday - Sunday: 9am - 5pm (by appointment only)
- MRI: Monday – Friday: 8am - 12am (by appointment only)
X-ray walk-in service
- Dublin hospital: Eccles Street, Monday – Friday | 8am - 4pm.
You must have a referral from a doctor for an X-ray and you must bring it with you. If you have private health insurance, you may need to pay at the time of the procedure and submit a claim to your insurance provider afterwards for reimbursement.
If you require an X-ray for a medical visa, please note that our walk-in service for X-ray is not available. Instead, please book your appointment directly through our Visa Medical department by emailing visacentre@materprivate.ie
- Cork Hospital: Monday – Friday: 8am - 6pm (by appointment only)
X-ray walk-in service
- Cork Hospital: Monday – Friday | 9am to 5pm
You must have a referral from a doctor for an X-ray and you must bring it with you. If you have private health insurance, you may need to pay at the time of the procedure and submit a claim to your insurance provider afterwards for reimbursement.
- Cherrywood and Northern Cross Day Hospitals: Monday – Friday: 8am - 8pm | Saturday: 9am - 5pm (by appointment only)
X-ray walk-in service
- Cherrywood and Northern Cross Day Hospitals: Monday – Friday | 8am - 4:30pm.
You must have a referral from a doctor for an X-ray and you must bring it with you. If you have private health insurance, you may need to pay at the time of the procedure and submit a claim to your insurance provider afterwards for reimbursement.
If you require an X-ray for a medical visa, please note that our walk-in service for X-ray is not available. Instead, please book your appointment directly through our Visa Medical department by emailing visacentre@materprivate.ie
Results & copies of imaging
Clinicians can request copies of radiology results:
- Dublin: xraysorting@materprivate.ie
- Cork: MPCReportquery@materprivate.ie | Tel: 021 6013255 (urgent queries)
Patients can request copies of radiology results:
- Dublin: quality.admin@materprivate.ie
- Cork: MPCQuality@materprivate.ie
If you would like a copy of your imaging please email:
Provide your name, date of birth, hospital number (if known) and the date and type of scan.
Please specify if you wish to receive a hardcopy CD or digitally via email.
Where our services are available across our network
We offer a comprehensive range of procedures including CTs, MRIs, nuclear scans and x-rays. Details of where you can avail of them are outlined below:
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CTCA | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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MRA | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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