Consultant Radiologist
Dr Tony Lopez
BSc · MB BS · MRCP · FRCR
37yrs
in clinical practice
30yrs
as a consultant
St Thomas's
trained, University of London
About Dr Lopez
Dr Tony Lopez is a UK consultant radiologist with more than 37 years in clinical medicine and over 30 years as a consultant, with the majority of his career spent at the Royal Surrey County Hospital and St Luke's Cancer Centre in Guildford. He trained at St Thomas's Hospital, University of London, qualifying in medicine in 1988 and completing his radiology fellowship (FRCR) in 1994.
His clinical career has centred on interventional and oncological radiology, with deep expertise across the full range of cross-sectional imaging modalities including CT, MRI, PET-CT and ultrasound. He served as Lead Interventional Radiologist at the Royal Surrey County Hospital for over a decade and played a formative role in establishing minimally invasive image-guided techniques for the management of cancer patients.
Dr Lopez has authored peer-reviewed research, contributed a chapter to the Anglo-American textbook Imaging in Oncology (edited by Professors Husband and Reznek), and presented his work at national and international conferences. He has been recognised as a pioneer in minimally invasive oncological procedures and was awarded the Stanley Melville Memorial Award by the British Institute of Radiology to undertake a research fellowship at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm.
He is the founder of The Imaging Clinic, which has operated across multiple sites in London and Surrey. He brings to Doctorum an exceptional breadth of diagnostic and clinical experience across the full spectrum of radiology, supported by subspecialty depth in oncological and interventional imaging.
At a Glance
- Medical school: St Thomas's Hospital, University of London
- NHS base: Royal Surrey County Hospital & St Luke's Cancer Centre, Guildford
- Qualified: MB BS 1988 · MRCP 1991 · FRCR 1994
- International fellowship: Karolinska Institute, Stockholm
- GMC No.: 3296510
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Dr Lopez has hands-on clinical experience reporting all of the following scan types. Whatever your imaging, you can be confident it is being reviewed by a specialist who has spent decades working with it.
MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain, spine, abdomen, pelvis, joints and soft tissues. No radiation. Produces highly detailed cross-sectional images.
CT
Computed tomography of the chest, abdomen, head and neck. Fast, detailed imaging widely used for cancer staging, trauma and vascular assessment.
Ultrasound
Abdominal, pelvic, thyroid, vascular and musculoskeletal ultrasound. Real-time imaging using sound waves; no radiation and widely used for soft tissue assessment.
X-Ray
Chest, bone, joint and spine plain-film radiography. The most common imaging modality, used to assess fractures, lung conditions and joint disease.
Interventional Radiology
Image-guided minimally invasive procedures including vascular imaging, drainage and cancer-related interventions. Dr Lopez has over 30 years of specialist experience in this field.
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
Dr Lopez has spent his career building deep subspecialty expertise in some of the most technically demanding areas of radiology. The following represent his principal clinical interests.
Interventional & Minimally Invasive Radiology
Over 30 years as a consultant interventional radiologist, with a national and international profile in image-guided minimally invasive procedures. Former Lead Interventional Radiologist at the Royal Surrey County Hospital (2008-2020).
Oncological Imaging
Extensive experience in cancer staging and treatment response assessment across CT, MRI, PET-CT and nuclear medicine. Author of the Radiological Intervention in Oncology chapter in the reference textbook Imaging in Oncology.
Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Imaging
Subspecialty interest in GI and hepatobiliary radiology developed from early in his career, including an international research fellowship at the Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, in endoscopic and GI cancer imaging.
Pelvic Vein & Gynaecological Radiology
Published authority on female pelvic vein embolization and pelvic venous congestion syndrome. His 2015 paper in Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology remains a key reference in the field.
Cross-Sectional Imaging
Broad consultant-level experience in CT and MRI across all body regions, built over three decades at a major NHS teaching and cancer centre. Reporting experience spans routine, complex and oncological cross-sectional studies.
Venous Access & Cancer Support Procedures
Specialist service for cancer patients requiring chemotherapy venous access (PICC lines, ports and central lines). Pioneer of minimally invasive pinhole surgical techniques, on which he has spoken at national and international meetings.
Training & Qualifications
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1
1985
BSc Biochemistry
St Thomas's Hospital, University of London
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2
1988
MB BS (Medicine)
St Thomas's Hospital, University of London
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3
1991
MRCP
Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians. Postgraduate training at Northwick Park, Hammersmith, Royal Brompton and Royal Marsden Hospitals.
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4
1991 – 1994
Radiology Registrar & Senior Registrar
Hammersmith Hospital and St George's Hospital Rotation. Additional subspecialty exposure at The National Hospital for Nervous Diseases and Great Ormond Street Hospital.
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5
1994
FRCR - Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists
Entered on the GMC Specialist Register in Clinical Radiology.
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6
1996
International Fellowship - Karolinska Institute, Stockholm
Awarded the Stanley Melville Memorial Award by the British Institute of Radiology to study GI endoscopic and cancer imaging in Sweden.
Career Highlights
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1996 – 2025
Consultant Radiologist
Royal Surrey County Hospital & St Luke's Cancer Centre, Guildford. Over 30 years as a consultant at a major NHS teaching hospital and regional cancer centre.
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2002 – 2006
Lead Radiologist
Departmental lead at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, responsible for the overall direction and standards of the radiology department.
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2008 – 2020
Lead Interventional Radiologist
Led the interventional radiology service at the Royal Surrey County Hospital for over a decade, developing minimally invasive oncological procedures and establishing a specialist venous access service for cancer patients.
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2002 – Present
Founder & Director - The Imaging Clinic
Founded The Imaging Clinic, operating across multiple sites including Nuffield Health Guildford, Parkside Hospital Wimbledon, Haslemere Community Hospital and Weymouth Street Hospital, London.
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2017 – Present
Director - Mount Alvernia PET CT Limited
Director of the PET CT service at Mount Alvernia Hospital, Guildford, providing specialist nuclear medicine and oncological imaging.
Research & Publications
Peer-Reviewed Journal Article · 2015
"Female Pelvic Vein Embolization: Indications, Techniques, and Outcomes"
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Vol. 38(4):806-820, August 2015
PMID: 25804635 · DOI: 10.1007/s00270-015-1074-7
Book Chapter
"Radiological Intervention in Oncology"
Chapter in Imaging in Oncology, edited by Professors Janet E. Husband and Rodney H. Reznek. A standard Anglo-American reference text in oncological radiology.
Invited Speaker
National and international presentations
Dr Lopez has presented his research and clinical work at national and international meetings, including invited lectures on pioneering minimally invasive techniques in oncological radiology and pinhole surgery.
Professional Memberships
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Royal College of Radiologists (RCR)
FRCR - Fellow since 1994
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British Society of Interventional Radiologists (BSIR)
Member since 1994
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Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE)
Member since 1996
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General Medical Council (GMC)
Registered - No. 3296510 · Specialist Register since 1994
Awards & Scholarships
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Stanley Melville Memorial Award
British Institute of Radiology, 1996. International research fellowship, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm.
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Cook Interventional Fellowship
1996. Awarded to develop specialist interventional radiology expertise.
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Nycomed Interventional Scholarship
1995. Awarded to develop interventional radiology expertise.
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British Institute of Radiology Travel Bursary & Merck Bursaries (×3)
Multiple competitive research and travel awards during training.
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