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He has a specialist interest in the imaging of ribs and the chest wall and has helped refine and improve techniques in dynamic ultrasound of the ribs and thorax.
Dr Abbasi works closely with thoracic surgical experts to help characterise complex chest wall problems. He has scanned a large number of patients from across the globe and helped to identify a wide range of previously undiagnosed chest wall and rib pathologies.
He is dedicated to developing novel techniques to assess and monitor a wide range of chest wall and rib conditions to help guide treatment.
Dr Ali Abbasi is a Bupa Platinum Consultant in recognition of the high-quality care he provides.
Dr Ali Abbasi qualified from St George’s Hospital Medical School, London in 2003 and then entered surgical training with an interest in cardiothoracic surgery, and attained Membership in the Royal College of Surgeons.
He trained in Clinical Radiology in London and gained a Fellowship from the Royal College of Radiologists before commencing subspecialist training in musculoskeletal Imaging.
He is a Consultant Radiologist at University College London Hospital, where he was the Clinical Lead for MR Imaging and is the Lead Radiologist for the Multiple Myeloma service.
Dr Abbasi has a passion for high-quality diagnostic musculoskeletal imaging with Ultrasound, CT and MR including advanced techniques such as Whole Body MR and Dynamic Ultrasound.
Dr M Ali Abbasi FRCR
Founder, Rib Imaging
Registration & Regulation
Our CQC registration is a testament to our commitment to safety, efficacy, and superior patient care.
For our patients, this means peace of mind. You can trust that the care you receive is not only innovative and expertly delivered but also regulated under stringent standards.
Clinical Excellence
Rib Imaging is dedicated to providing exceptional, personalised care, tailored to each patient's unique needs.
Harnessing the power of advanced, optimised imaging technologies, we ensure precision in diagnosis and treatment.
Our commitment extends to guiding you along your diagnostic journey, working hand-in-hand with our partner clinicians to deliver the pinnacle of patient care.
Clarity & Direction
Benefitting from our clinical expertise, we provide unparalleled diagnostic accuracy for clear insights into your health.
Transparency is at the heart of our care, involving you in the diagnostic journey and sharing all imaging for a comprehensive understanding of your condition.
We collaborate with you, guiding your informed decisions, and helping you navigate your healthcare journey with certainty.
Continued Improvement
Embracing continuous improvement, we regularly reassess our practice based on new insights and scientific findings.
Staying at the forefront of research in chest wall diagnostics and treatments, we amalgamate our imaging expertise, engineering skills, and in-depth pathophysiological understanding to untangle the complexities of chest wall and rib conditions.
Mr Hunt
Consultant Thoracic Surgeon
ribinjuryclinic.com
Rib Imaging has a longstanding and established relationship with Mr Ian Hunt, Consultant Thoracic Surgeon and we continue to work very closely with him to help provide the highest quality care and unique insights to our patients.
Mr Hunt is one of most experienced specialists in the management of complex chest wall and rib problems.
Mr Dunning
Consultant Thoracic Surgeon
joeldunning.co.uk
Mr Dunning is a Thoracic Surgeon who has a specialist interest in a wide range of complex chest and lung pathologies.
Mr Dunning has experience in the management of rib pathologies including slipping rib syndrome and we work closely to provide support and treatment to patients.
Harley Street Ultrasound Group
A high-quality diagnostic ultrasound clinic based in the centre of the world-famous Harley Street Medical District. We perform all Dynamic Thoracic Ultrasounds at this clinic and are able to share all of your images and reports directly to your devices.
Chenies Mews Imaging Centre
The Chenies Mews Imaging Centre located in Central London is one of the UK's most state-of-the-art independent MRI scanning facilities. We are able to share all of your images directly to your devices. We perform our specialist dynamic thoracic MRI at this centre.
Queen Square Imaging Centre
The Queen Square Imaging Centre is a specialist diagnostic imaging centre, conveniently located less than 10 min walk from our Until Soho site . The centre boasts the most advanced MR and CT machines with AI technology. We perform our CT and MR on this site
Until Soho
Our newest clinic is based in the heart of London. We boast world-class facilities on site including our newest, most advanced Canon Aplio i-series Prism ultrasound machine with AI technology. We are able to share all imaging and reports directly to your devices for your convenience and security
Our Clinics
Our Partner Consultants
Clinical Excellence
We deliver the highest quality, personalised care for all our patients which is tailored to your needs.
We ensure that we use the most advanced technologies which have been optimised and calibrated to produce the highest quality images.
We provide you with support along your diagnostic pathway and aim to individualise your care. This includes working closely with our partner clinicians to ensure you receive the best quality care.
Clarity & Direction
We leverage all of our clinical expertise and experience to provide you with diagnostic accuracy and clarity.
We maintain an open and transparent approach to your care, involving you with our diagnostic pathways and sharing all of your imaging with you so that you have a clearer understanding of your problem.
We work with you to help you to make an informed decision about your care and guide you through the next best steps.
Continued Improvement
We continually review our practice in light of new observations and findings.
We actively remain abreast of research developments in the anatomy, diagnostics and therapeutics of chest wall problems.
We combine our skills in medical imaging and engineering with our understanding of pathophysiology to understand the complexities of the chest wall and rib conditions.
Dr. Ali Abbasi is a genuine expert in the radiology of complex rib and chest wall symptoms. He offers a detailed and meticulous radiological examination which is always found invaluable in helping to diagnose the cause of troublesome rib symptoms
Professor Courtney Kipps
Honorary Consultant and Professor of Sport and Exercise Medicine at UCLH and the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health, UCL
Not only is Dr Abbasi’s expertise in imaging for chest wall disorders unrivalled, he is also always keen to help with the most difficult cases so that patients benefit from appropriate treatment. I am delighted to be able to work with him.
Miss Carol Tan
Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon
I have worked with Dr Ali Abbasi for quite a few years building up a wealth of experience in chest wall problems. He has become an internationally recognised musculoskeletal radiology expert and, certainly in the UK, the leading radiologist in this field. I could not rate him higher. He is an exceptional colleague.
Mr Ian Hunt
Consultant Thoracic Surgeon
Dr Abbasi has been instrumental in advancing rib and chest wall imaging. His expertise, particularly in refining dynamic ultrasound techniques, has improved diagnostic accuracy and patient care. Collaborating with him has been a testament to his dedication, innovation, and commitment to patient-centric care, especially in managing chronic rib pain.
Mr Kunal Bhakhri
Consultant Thoracic Surgeon
Private Medical Insurance
Rib Imaging is approved to treat patients insured with several renowned Private Medical Insurance Companies.
