Mourne Private Clinic

Mourne Private Clinic in Newry provides private diagnostic imaging and screening, including pregnancy ultrasound scans, general ultrasound, musculoskeletal ultrasound, X-rays, DEXA scans, genetic screening, cancer gene screening and blood testing. Ultrasound scans are carried out by sonographers, diagnostic radiographers and midwives, while X-rays and DEXA scans are reported by Consultant Radiologists.

Pregnancy ultrasound includes early pregnancy scans, reassurance scans, dating scans, gender scans, anomaly scans, growth scans and 4D scans. For pregnancy scans, the clinic checks the health and wellbeing of the baby according to the scan type, which may include size, multiple pregnancy, anomalies, and the position of the baby and placenta. Printed images are provided at pregnancy scans.

General ultrasound covers named scan areas including upper abdominal, pelvis, renal, soft tissue, testes, groin, thyroid, carotid, venoscan, abdominal aorta and fertility scans. Musculoskeletal ultrasound covers the shoulder, knee, elbow, hip, hand, wrist, foot and ankle, and is used for sports-related injuries and longer-term musculoskeletal conditions.

The clinic also provides private X-rays, with a referral required from a medical professional. DEXA scanning is available to assess bone density and bone mass composition. Screening services include non-invasive prenatal testing for maternity patients, with testing available from 10 weeks' gestation, and hereditary cancer gene screening in collaboration with NIPD Genetics.

Patients can self-refer for pregnancy scans and the clinic accepts referrals from GPs and other relevant medical practitioners for ultrasound. General and musculoskeletal scans are based on the clinical history provided, and reports can be sent to the relevant medical professional with the patient's permission. If a scan is not suitable after clinical history is taken, the clinic advises the patient to contact their medical provider.

Appointments take place at the clinic in Newry. Patients under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.