Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist
Dr Matthew Mariathas
MBBS · FRCR
12+yrs
as consultant
Oxford
Nuffield Orthopaedic fellowship
MRI Lead
Royal Surrey Hospital
About Dr Mariathas
Dr Matthew Mariathas is a consultant musculoskeletal radiologist at Royal Surrey County Hospital, where he has worked since his appointment in 2012. He is the MRI Lead at the Trust and serves as a clinical and educational supervisor for radiology registrars within the Kent, Surrey and Sussex (KSS) deanery training scheme. He holds the Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR) and is a recipient of the RSNA Education Exhibit Award.
He completed a dedicated post-CCT musculoskeletal radiology fellowship at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford, and John Radcliffe Hospital - one of the UK's foremost orthopaedic and MSK radiology training environments. This specialist fellowship underpins his diagnostic and interventional expertise across the full breadth of musculoskeletal imaging, from joint and soft tissue pathology to image-guided procedures.
In addition to his NHS work at Royal Surrey, he practises privately at Mount Alvernia Hospital, Nuffield Health Guildford, and The Imaging Clinic in Guildford. He has a particular interest in sports imaging and participated as a volunteer musculoskeletal radiologist at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, providing imaging support for elite international athletes.
His commitment to education and training is reflected in his RSNA award and his active supervisory roles, and he is widely regarded as one of the most experienced MSK radiologists serving the Surrey region.
At a Glance
- NHS base: Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford
- Private: Mount Alvernia Hospital · Nuffield Health Guildford · The Imaging Clinic
- Fellowship: Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre & John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford
- Award: RSNA Education Exhibit Award
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Reports from Dr Mariathas and our consultant team are available within 24-48 hours at a fixed price.
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Dr Mariathas has hands-on clinical experience reporting all of the following scan types across a full range of musculoskeletal conditions.
MRI
Musculoskeletal MRI across all joints - knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, wrist, elbow and spine. The mainstay of MSK imaging, providing detailed assessment of ligaments, tendons, cartilage, bone marrow and soft tissue structures without radiation.
CT
CT of the musculoskeletal system including trauma, fracture assessment, joint CT arthrography and metabolic bone disease. Particularly useful for bony detail and complex fracture patterns where MRI alone is insufficient.
Ultrasound
MSK ultrasound for assessment of tendons, ligaments, muscles, bursae, peripheral nerves and soft tissue masses. Dynamic imaging capability enables real-time assessment of joint movement and tendon function, and is used to guide injections precisely.
X-Ray
Plain-film radiography of joints, bones and spine. Often the first imaging investigation in MSK medicine, used for fracture assessment, arthritis grading, bone tumour evaluation and post-operative implant review.
Image-Guided MSK Interventions
Ultrasound and fluoroscopy-guided interventional procedures including corticosteroid injections, hyaluronic acid injections, aspirations, barbotage for calcific tendinopathy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and hydrodistension. Precise image guidance maximises accuracy and effectiveness.
Not sure which type of scan you have? We will identify it for you. Simply get in touch and we will confirm the modality and match your images to the right specialist before any report is produced.
Clinical Expertise
With fellowship training at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and over 12 years as a consultant, Dr Mariathas brings deep subspecialty expertise to every aspect of musculoskeletal radiology.
MSK Imaging - Joints & Soft Tissue
Comprehensive MSK imaging expertise across all major joints. Specialist in MRI of the knee, shoulder, hip, ankle and wrist for ligament tears, meniscal pathology, cartilage defects, tendon disorders and soft tissue masses. Trained at one of the UK's leading orthopaedic centres.
Sports & Exercise Medicine Imaging
Special interest in sports-related injuries and exercise medicine imaging. Served as volunteer MSK radiologist at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, providing imaging support for elite international athletes across a wide range of sports-related musculoskeletal presentations.
Image-Guided MSK Interventions
Experienced in a broad range of ultrasound and fluoroscopy-guided therapeutic procedures including corticosteroid and hyaluronic acid joint injections, barbotage for calcific tendinopathy, high-volume tendon stripping, PRP injections and hydrodistension procedures.
Spinal Imaging
MRI of the spine including cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine assessment for disc disease, nerve root compression, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, inflammatory arthropathy and cord pathology. Expert assessment of post-operative spinal imaging.
Metabolic & Rheumatological Bone Disease
Imaging assessment of rheumatoid and inflammatory arthritis, gout, pseudogout, osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease across MRI, CT and plain radiography. Experienced in imaging-based disease monitoring and assessment of treatment response.
Education & Training
MRI Lead at Royal Surrey County Hospital and Clinical and Educational Supervisor for KSS deanery radiology trainees. Recipient of the RSNA Education Exhibit Award - an international recognition of excellence in radiological education. Active contributor to the training of the next generation of UK radiologists.
Training & Qualifications
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Medical Degree
MBBS
Qualified in medicine before entering radiology specialty training.
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Postgraduate
FRCR - Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists
The primary UK qualification for consultant radiologists, requiring completion of rigorous written and oral examinations in clinical radiology.
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Post-CCT Fellowship
MSK Radiology Fellowship - Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford
Dedicated post-CCT subspecialty fellowship in musculoskeletal radiology at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre and John Radcliffe Hospital, University of Oxford - one of the UK's premier orthopaedic and MSK radiology training centres.
Career Highlights
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2012 - Present
Consultant MSK Radiologist - Royal Surrey County Hospital
Over 12 years as a consultant musculoskeletal radiologist at Royal Surrey County Hospital, a major NHS Trust and regional centre serving Surrey and the surrounding counties.
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Ongoing
MRI Lead - Royal Surrey County Hospital
Responsible for MRI services at Royal Surrey County Hospital, overseeing quality, capacity and development of MRI imaging across the Trust.
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2022
Volunteer MSK Radiologist - Birmingham Commonwealth Games
Provided musculoskeletal radiology support for athletes at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games - an elite international multi-sport event. This role reflects his specialist expertise in sports-related imaging and his commitment to high-performance sports medicine.
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Ongoing
RSNA Education Exhibit Award
Recipient of the RSNA Education Exhibit Award from the Radiological Society of North America - one of the world's most prestigious radiology organisations. Recognises excellence in radiological education and the effective communication of imaging knowledge.
Professional Memberships
Royal College of Radiologists (RCR)
FRCR - Fellow
British Society of Skeletal Radiologists (BSSR)
Member
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
Education Exhibit Award recipient
General Medical Council (GMC)
Registered & Specialist Register
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