Dr M Ali Abbasi
Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist
BSc (Hons), MBBS, MRCS, FRCR
"I am delighted to be part of the Clinical Radiology team at Spire St Anthony's Hospital. There is access to a wide variety of advanced imaging modalities and techniques, providing a high class diagnostic service."
I am a Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist and am a member of the British Society of Skeletal Radiologists (BSSR). I have a special interest in sports injuries and I was part of the team of Radiologists working at the World Para Athletics and IAAF World Athletics Championships in London 2017.
I have a special interest in musculoskeletal imaging including ultrasound, CT and MRI, including ultrasound-guided interventions.
I regularly teach radiology trainees. I am a teacher on the King's College Hospital FRCR 2B course. I deliver lectures and practical teaching sessions on musculoskeletal ultrasound and intervention on renowned courses.
I am Lead Radiologist for the Integrated Sports Injury Clinic at Spire St Anthony's Hospital which adopts a multidisciplinary approach to provide patients with a high quality service.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr M Ali Abbasi at Spire include:
Radiology
- CT scan
- MRI scan (magnetic resonance imaging scan)
- Trigger finger release
- Ultrasound scan
Paediatrics
Other treatments
- Carpal tunnel treatment
- Dry needling
- Ganglion removal
- High volume injections
- Hip and shoulder MRI Arthrograms
- Hydrodilatation
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound, specifically for acute sports injuries
- Ultrasound guided injections to joints and peritendinous injections
- I treat children and young people from 12 to 18 years old
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Magnetic resonance imaging
Musculoskeletal imaging
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Soft tissue injury
Sports and exercise medicine
Sports injury
Ultrasound
Qualification and professional memberships
BSc (Hons) / Kings College London / 2003
Bachelor of Science (Hons)
FRCR / St. George's Hospital Medical School, University of London, Guys, Kings and St Thomas' School of Biomedical Science / 2014
Fellow of Royal College of Radiology
MBBS / St. George's Hospital Medical School, University of London, Guys, Kings and St Thomas' School of Biomedical Science / 2003
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
MRCS / St. George's Hospital Medical School, University of London, Guys, Kings and St Thomas' School of Biomedical Science / 2006
Membership of Royal College of Surgeons
Professional memberships
British Association of Sports and Exercise Medicine
British Society of Skeletal Radiologists
Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists
Football Association Medical Society
Current NHS posts
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
University of Surrey - Visiting Reader, Sports and Exercise Science.
Personal profile
I like to spend time with my wife and children and shuttling them between their extensive extracurricular clubs! I enjoy participating in a range of sports, particularly football and cricket but increasingly more of a spectator these days!