Who Reads and Reports Your Scan? Meet the Team Behind Your Results
At ScanAlign in London, your EOS scan is done by a specialist diagnostic radiographer registered with the HCPC. It is reported by a consultant radiologist registered with the GMC. Both are named professionals with registration numbers you can check. So you always know exactly who is responsible for your results.
Key takeaways
- A named, HCPC-registered diagnostic radiographer performs and checks the quality of every scan.
- A named, GMC-registered consultant radiologist with musculoskeletal sub-specialty expertise writes your report.
- Every report goes through a structured quality check before it reaches you.
- You can check each professional's registration online on the HCPC and GMC registers.
- No AI tools write or sign off your report. It is always a qualified human.
Who reads my scan at ScanAlign?
Your scan is read by qualified, registered professionals with specific expertise in musculoskeletal imaging. At ScanAlign, standing EOS imaging in Harley Street, two key people produce your report. The diagnostic radiographer performs your scan. The consultant radiologist interprets it.
Each of them is registered with their own regulatory body. This means you can look them up and confirm their qualifications yourself, even before you travel.
Abbas Dhami
Specialist Diagnostic Radiographer · HCPC RA47498Abbas performs your EOS scan. He makes sure the images meet the quality needed for a full alignment assessment. He is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the regulatory body for radiographers in the UK.
Dr Kajan Gengatharan
Consultant Radiologist · GMC 6160074 · FRCRDr Gengatharan is a consultant radiologist. He holds Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR) and has a musculoskeletal sub-specialty interest. He reviews your images, interprets the findings and writes the formal report. He is registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
What is the difference between a radiologist and a radiographer?
A radiographer is the healthcare professional who operates the imaging machine and takes your scan. A radiologist is a medical doctor who has completed specialist training in interpreting diagnostic images. Both are essential, but they do different jobs.
At ScanAlign, your radiographer is Abbas Dhami (HCPC RA47498), and your consultant radiologist is Dr Kajan Gengatharan (GMC 6160074). Both registrations can be searched by the public, so you can check their qualifications at any time.
How does my scan go from image to report?
Your scan follows a clear, set path. It starts the moment you step into the EOS room and ends when your report is delivered. Here is how it works.
Your scan is performed
Abbas positions you in the EOS system and takes your standing, weight-bearing images. He checks each image for quality before you leave. Learn more about what to expect at an alignment assessment.
Images are sent securely
Your images are sent through a secure system to Dr Gengatharan for review. Image data is handled in line with UK data protection standards.
The consultant radiologist writes the report
Dr Gengatharan reviews your full-body alignment images, identifies any findings and writes a detailed report. This includes observations about skeletal alignment, joint positioning and any areas of concern.
Your report is delivered
The signed report is sent to you and, if you wish, to the clinician who referred you. Find out more about how EOS scan results are reported.
How does ScanAlign make sure reports are of good quality?
Report quality is kept high through professional standards, regulatory oversight and a structured way of working. Every report is written by a consultant radiologist with relevant musculoskeletal expertise. The radiographer checks image quality before the images reach the reporting stage. So the radiologist always works from the best possible data.
ScanAlign operates under The Harley Street Hospital's CQC licence. This means the service is subject to the same regulatory standards as the hospital itself. You can learn more about ScanAlign and how the clinic is run.
Before you start a treatment, or change the one you are on, it is worth getting a detailed diagnosis. Knowing whether the cause sits in the pelvis, the legs or the spine changes what will actually help.
When MRI is the better tool: EOS shows bones, joints and whole-body alignment in a standing, weight-bearing position. For soft tissue, discs or nerves, MRI is usually the better tool. If your clinician needs soft-tissue detail, they may recommend MRI alongside or instead of EOS. Our team can help you understand which scan is right for your situation through patient support.
Have questions about your results or how reports are written? Get in touch before you book your scan.
Book a free video consultationFrequently asked questions about who reads your scan
Yes. Your EOS scan is reported by Dr Kajan Gengatharan, a consultant radiologist registered with the GMC (registration number 6160074). He is a medical doctor with specialist postgraduate training in diagnostic imaging.
A radiographer operates the imaging machine and takes your scan. A radiologist is a medical doctor who interprets the images and writes the clinical report. Both are regulated professionals with different responsibilities.
Yes. Abbas Dhami's HCPC registration (RA47498) can be searched on the HCPC online register. Dr Kajan Gengatharan's GMC registration (6160074) can be searched on the GMC's online register. Both are public.
No. Your report is written and signed by a consultant radiologist. No AI tools are used to produce or sign off your clinical report.
Dr Gengatharan holds Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR) and has a musculoskeletal sub-specialty interest. FRCR is the standard postgraduate qualification for consultant radiologists in the UK.
If you give details of a referring clinician, your report can be sent directly to them. You will also receive a copy yourself. The choice is yours.
No. ScanAlign accepts self-referrals. You can book directly without a referral letter from your doctor.
Yes. EOS uses about 90% less radiation than a standard X-ray, around ten times less. It captures full-body images in a single standing exposure.
ScanAlign is a private, self-pay clinic. The price for patients travelling from abroad is confirmed during the free video consultation, which you can arrange from the booking page.
If the radiologist identifies an unexpected or significant finding, you will be told and advised on suitable next steps. This may include a recommendation to see your doctor or a specialist for further tests.
Questions about your scan or results?
Speak to our team before you decide to travel. A free video consultation lets you ask anything about the process, the people involved and whether an EOS scan is right for you.
Book a free video consultationWritten by Abbas Dhami (Specialist Diagnostic Radiographer, HCPC RA47498).
Sources
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Check the Register. hcpc-uk.org/check-the-register
- General Medical Council (GMC). The Medical Register. gmc-uk.org
- The Royal College of Radiologists. Standards for the Reporting and Interpretation of Imaging Investigations. 2nd ed. London: RCR, 2018.
This page is general information and not a diagnosis.
ScanAlign is the trading name of CoreMed Solutions Ltd and operates under The Harley Street Hospital's CQC licence.