Locations
Classic
9 Harley Street
Conveniently located diagnostic and out-patient clinic which is part of the Phoenix Hospital Group. On-site ultrasound, CT and MRI scanning. The closest Tube stations are Oxford Circus and Bond Street.
9 Harley Street
London
W1G 9QY
The Princess Grace Hospital
Part of HCA Healthcare UK the Princes Grace Hospital has full facilities for interventional radiology procedures as well as a wide range of specialities with full ITU back-up and a walk-in Urgent Care Centre.
42-52 Nottingham Place
London
W1U 5NY
The Priory Hospital
The Priory Hospital is part of the Circle Health Group and offers a wide range of treatments including interventional radiology with a recently replaced and upgraded interventional theatre. It has full scanning facilities, ITU and a dedicated Fertility unit.
The Priory Hospital
Priory Road
Birmingham
B5 7UG
Spire Parkway Hospital
Located close to Birmingham International Airport and just off the M42 motorway Spire Parkway Hospital offers a full range of scanning facilities, theatres and the Spire Specialist Care Centre for cancer patients.
1 Damson Parkway
Solihull
West Midlands
B91 2PP
The Harborne Hospital
The recently opened Harborne Hospital is part of HCA Healthcare UK and houses state of the art facilities for complex interventional procedures in a luxurious private healthcare facility. It is located on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital campus with its own dedicated parking.
The Harborne Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
B15 2FQ
Spire Little Aston Hospital
Located on the north side of Birmingham, Spire Little Aston Hospital offers the full range of diagnostic scanning, day case facilities and a wide range of specialities.
Spire Little Aston Hospital
Little Aston Hall Drive
Sutton Coldfield
Birmingham
B74 3UP
About
Over 20 years
experience in the
private sector
Over 25 years’
experience in the
private sector
Dr. Paul Crowe is a pioneering Consultant Interventional Radiologist based in Birmingham and London, UK.
He was the one of the first interventional radiologists to offer uterine fibroid embolisation in the U.K. and has performed over 7000 fibroid embolisation treatments while offering the full range of diagnostic radiology scans, including ultrasound, CT and MRI scanning.
Expertise and approach
Dr Crowe specialises in Interventional Radiology which offers minimally invasive treatments of a wide range of conditions under imaging guidance. His areas of special expertise are in embolisation of uterine fibroids, uterine adenomyosis, vascular and urological radiology, pelvic congestion syndrome, varicocele, treating benign prostate enlargement and supporting cancer treatment services by providing venous access (portacath, Hickman line, PICC line) for chemotherapy.
Dr Crowe’s approach is patient-centric and he will take the time to understand your concerns and priorities to provide you with the best treatment choice. By explaining your scans and explaining the findings he can help you to understand why certain recommendations have been made. He takes pride in the number of new patients who come through via personal recommendation from former patients.
Fellowships and Memberships
Dr Crowe is a fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR) and of the Faculty of Radiologists of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (FFRRCSI) and is a member of the British Society of Interventional Radiology (BSIR), the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of Europe (CIRSE) and The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR, USA).
Dr. Crowe actively participates in teaching and research and is an invited speaker at national and international conferences. He sits on numerous local committees including the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust’s Novel Therapeutics Committee. He holds national positions including chairing the Audit & Quality Committee of the British Society of Interventional Radiology (BSIR).
Professional experience
- More than 25 years consultant experience
- Consultant Interventional Radiologist, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust (1998 - present)
- Consultant Interventional Radiologist, Spire Parkway Hospital (1998 - present)
- Consultant Interventional Radiologist, The Priory Hospital (2000 - present)
- Consultant Interventional Radiologist and founder, Birmingham Fibroid Clinic (2007 - present)
- Consultant Interventional Radiologist, the Princess Grace Hospital, London (2011 - present)
- Consultant Interventional Radiologist, 9 Harley Street (2012 - present)
Governance and national roles
- Chair of the Audit and Quality Committee of the British Society of Interventional Radiology (BSIR)
- National Specialist Adviser for Radiology for Spire Healthcare plc.
- Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) Radiology representative and former MAC Chairman, Spire Parkway Hospital.
- Former Interventional Radiology Clinical Lead for the Heart of England NHS Trust
- Expert adviser to the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
- Former Chair of Communications Committee, British Society of Interventional Radiology (BSIR).
- Accredited medical appraiser.
- Member of the Radiation Protection Committee and Children and Young Persons Committee For Phoenix Hospital Group.
Teaching
- Formal and ad hoc teaching of multidisciplinary teams of interventional radiology staff as well as trainees in other specialties.
- Accredited GMC Trainer
- Run masterclass workshops for specialists from other centres to come and learn fibroid embolisation techniques and service management.
Education
- FRCR, Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (1997)
- FFRRCSI, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (1996)
- MB BCh BAO, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Trinity College Dublin (1988)
Meet practice manager, Lisa Whittaker
A friendly voice at the end of the line to calmly and efficiently help you navigate the options available and then co-ordinate every aspect of your booking.
“I have managed Dr Paul Crowe’s private clinic since 2018. Prior to this, I worked alongside Dr Crowe for 11 years as a Radiology Administration Lead at The Priory Hospital.
I am a first point of contact for clinic enquiries and assist Dr Crowe’s patients right through to diagnostic tests, consultations, interventional procedures and follow up appointments.
In my spare time I enjoy walking, yoga and DIY projects.”
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About
Over 20 years’ experience in the private sector
Dr Crowe was one of the first interventional radiologists to offer uterine fibroid embolisation in the U.K. and has performed over 7,000 fibroid embolisation treatments since June 2000 while also offering the full range of diagnostic radiology scans, including ultrasound, CT and MRI scanning.
Interventional Radiology
Radiology is a medical speciality that uses imaging modalities such as ultrasound, CT scanning and MRI scanning, to diagnose disease.
CT Scanning
CT (Computed Tomography) scanning is a quick method of scanning that involves lying on a table which moves through a circular gantry with a rotating x-ray beam.
MRI Scanning
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a scanning technique that uses a high powered magnetic field and radio frequency waves to produce exquisitely detailed images.
Ultrasound scanning
Ultrasound scanning uses high frequency sound waves to form an image of whatever part of the body is being scanned.
KW, Midlands
“I am so, so thankful to have found Dr Crowe, as he has turned my life around for me.”
Locations
Consultant Interventional Radiologist
in Birmingham and London, UK
A general practitioner (GP) referral is always desirable but is not essential and you can be seen for a consultation or scan without a referral. It is recommended that Dr. Crowe communicates with and shares results with your GP but this is only done with your consent. It is worth noting that if your treatment is being covered by private health insurance a GP referral may be a condition of your policy and this is something you would need to check with your insurer when seeking pre-authorisation.
Consultations and scans can usually be arranged within a week to tens days depending on the exact type of scan and preferred location. Dr. Crowe’s practice manager, Lisa, can advise on the earliest available appointment options. Ultrasound, CT and MRI scans can usually be arranged within 7-10 days depending on location. Bookings for day case or in-patient procedures can usually be arranged within 2-3 weeks depending on the preferred location and bed availability. Medically urgent procedures can always be arranged at short notice as required.
Telephone and video consultations are available. Many with busy lifestyles appreciate these options and they are particularly convenient for patients living some distance from our centres or overseas. Dr. Crowe’s practice manager, Lisa, can advise on availability.
No. Although the majority of patients are covered by private health insurance, either personal or through their employer, increasing numbers are choosing to self pay and costs are often less than anticipated.
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