Consultant Radiologist
Dr James Crawshaw
MB BS · MRCSed · FRCR · MSc Nuclear Medicine
18+yrs
as consultant
Marsden
oncology fellowship trained
5 MDTs
cancer team lead radiologist
About Dr Crawshaw
Dr James Crawshaw is a consultant radiologist at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford, where he has been based since his appointment in 2007. He holds MB BS, MRCSed, FRCR and an MSc in Nuclear Medicine from King's College London - a post-graduate qualification that underpins his advanced expertise in PET CT and nuclear medicine imaging. He has nearly two decades of consultant experience, making him one of the most senior radiologists in the Doctorum team.
He completed his radiology training in London and undertook a dedicated Oncology Imaging Fellowship at The Royal Marsden Hospital - the world-leading cancer centre and one of the most prestigious fellowships available in UK oncological radiology. This training gives him a depth of oncology imaging expertise that few radiologists possess, and he brings it directly to bear in his NHS and private practice.
He is lead local and regional radiologist for five cancer multidisciplinary teams at Royal Surrey County Hospital: melanoma, lymphoma, upper gastrointestinal, gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) and cancer of unknown primary (CUP). He is also lead radiologist on several cancer trials running at the Trust. This level of MDT involvement is a mark of the confidence that clinical oncology colleagues place in his expertise.
He has taught and presented at national radiology and nuclear medicine conferences, published in multiple peer-reviewed radiology journals, and contributed a book chapter on imaging in malignant bone pain in the Oxford Pain Management Library. He also practises privately at Nuffield Health and The Imaging Clinic.
At a Glance
- NHS base: Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford (consultant since 2007)
- Private: Nuffield Health & The Imaging Clinic, Guildford
- Fellowship: Oncology Imaging Fellowship, The Royal Marsden Hospital
- MSc: Nuclear Medicine, King's College London
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Dr Crawshaw has particular depth in oncological imaging and nuclear medicine, including PET CT - a specialist area in which few radiologists hold a dedicated MSc qualification.
MRI
Body MRI with particular expertise in oncological staging and treatment response assessment. Experienced in abdominal, pelvic and chest MRI across the range of gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary and oncological indications.
CT
CT of the chest, abdomen and pelvis with subspecialty expertise in oncological staging and response assessment across melanoma, lymphoma, upper GI malignancies and GIST. Lead radiologist for five cancer MDTs at Royal Surrey County Hospital.
PET CT & Nuclear Medicine
Specialist in PET CT reporting with an MSc in Nuclear Medicine from King's College London - one of the few UK radiologists with dedicated post-graduate academic training in this field. Experienced in FDG PET CT for oncological staging, treatment response and surveillance across a range of cancers.
Ultrasound
Abdominal and general ultrasound as part of a comprehensive general radiology practice, used alongside CT and MRI in the assessment and staging of gastrointestinal and oncological conditions.
X-Ray
Chest, abdominal and general plain-film radiography, including specialist assessment of oncological findings on chest radiography and skeletal plain films in the context of malignant bone disease.
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Clinical Expertise
With Royal Marsden fellowship training and an MSc in Nuclear Medicine, Dr Crawshaw brings specialist depth to oncological imaging that places him among the most credentialed cancer radiologists in the Doctorum team.
Oncological Imaging
Specialist in cancer staging, treatment response assessment and surveillance imaging. Fellowship-trained at The Royal Marsden Hospital - the UK's leading dedicated cancer centre - with deep experience across CT, MRI and PET CT in the oncological setting. Lead radiologist for cancer trials at Royal Surrey County Hospital.
PET CT & Nuclear Medicine
One of the few UK radiologists to hold an MSc in Nuclear Medicine (King's College London), Dr Crawshaw brings formal academic grounding to PET CT and nuclear medicine reporting alongside extensive clinical experience. Specialist in FDG PET CT for oncological staging and response assessment.
Melanoma & Lymphoma Imaging
Regional lead radiologist for both melanoma and lymphoma MDTs at Royal Surrey County Hospital. Expert in CT and PET CT staging, treatment response and surveillance for these two cancers, in which accurate cross-sectional imaging is central to treatment planning and monitoring.
Upper GI & GIST Oncology Imaging
Lead radiologist for the regional upper gastrointestinal and GIST MDTs, providing specialist radiological input for oesophageal, gastric and gastrointestinal stromal tumour staging and treatment response assessment. GIST is a rare tumour in which CT and PET CT response criteria are well defined and essential to management.
Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP)
Lead radiologist for the regional Cancer of Unknown Primary MDT - a clinically challenging scenario requiring systematic and expert imaging evaluation to identify the site of origin in patients presenting with metastatic disease of unknown source. PET CT plays a key role in CUP investigation and Dr Crawshaw's combined expertise is directly applicable.
Gastrointestinal & General Cross-Sectional Imaging
Broad general radiology practice underpinning his specialist oncology work, with particular interest in gastrointestinal and cross-sectional imaging. Nearly two decades of consultant experience at Royal Surrey County Hospital provides extensive diagnostic depth across the range of abdominal and thoracic presentations.
Training & Qualifications
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Medical Degree
MB BS
Qualified in medicine before entering radiology specialty training in London.
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Surgical
MRCSed - Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Completed early surgical training and achieved membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh before transitioning into radiology.
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Radiology
FRCR - Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists
Completed London radiology training and awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists.
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Fellowship
Oncology Imaging Fellowship - The Royal Marsden Hospital
Completed a dedicated oncology imaging fellowship at The Royal Marsden Hospital (2001-2007) - the world-leading specialist cancer centre and one of the most prestigious training environments in UK oncological radiology.
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Postgraduate
MSc Nuclear Medicine - King's College London
A dedicated Master of Science degree in Nuclear Medicine from King's College London - one of the UK's leading academic medical schools. This formal academic qualification in nuclear medicine is held by relatively few UK radiologists and reflects his depth of expertise in PET CT and isotope imaging.
Career Highlights
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2007 - Present
Consultant Radiologist - Royal Surrey County Hospital
Appointed consultant radiologist at Royal Surrey County Hospital in 2007. Over 18 years of consultant-level oncological radiology practice, making him one of the most experienced radiologists in the Trust's cancer imaging programme.
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Ongoing
MDT Lead Radiologist - Melanoma, Lymphoma, Upper GI, GIST & CUP
Lead local and regional radiologist for five cancer multidisciplinary team meetings at Royal Surrey County Hospital. This breadth of MDT leadership is a direct reflection of the trust placed in his specialist oncological imaging expertise by clinical colleagues across surgery, oncology and medicine.
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Ongoing
Lead Radiologist - Cancer Trials, Royal Surrey County Hospital
Lead radiologist on several cancer clinical trials running at Royal Surrey County Hospital, applying the rigorous imaging assessment methodology required in clinical trial settings and contributing to the evidence base for cancer treatment.
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Publications
Book Chapter - "Imaging in Malignant Bone Pain"
Authored the chapter "Imaging in malignant bone pain" in the Oxford Pain Management Library's Cancer Related Bone Pain. Has also published in multiple peer-reviewed radiology journals and presented at national radiology and nuclear medicine conferences.
Professional Memberships
Royal College of Radiologists (RCR)
FRCR - Fellow
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd)
MRCSed - Member
British Nuclear Medicine Society (BNMS)
Member · MSc Nuclear Medicine, King's College London
General Medical Council (GMC)
Registered & Specialist Register
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