Oxford Community Diagnostic Centre - Oxford

Zoe Wai

Had blood taken from Florence today and was one of the top 3 experiences I've had (and I've had many). Didn't poke blindly for a vein and was a calming presence to my anxiety. Was really quick in and out (I did pre book) and I was a little late but they didn't mind. Quality place! Just needs some better signage as I walked into the wrong building from the car park. Plenty of spaces though

Victoria M

I’ve had great experience when I came here for an MRI scan. I have claustrophobia which can sometimes get severe. But it went like a breeze and I was not frightened at any point. So, this is a review for fellow sufferers: I think it is manageable, but you might need a little preparation.

The diagnostic centre is lovely and new, and so is their MRI scan (GE Signa Voyager I think - I don’t know if they have several). It is situated in a kind of outbuliding, but you wait before the process in a very nice space where there is water, toilet, comfortable chairs and sofas, beautiful environment etc. The scanner itself is quite wide, actually a bit like an open scanner, not a narrow tube. It is also white and looks like a friendly spaceship. Actually, this is what I was imagining: that I was flying to another planet, and it would be a pity to miss it just because of feeling afraid. I took a small doze of tranquillizer in advance (discussed this with my doctor of course). My husband was allowed to be near me in the room, so it greatly helped too. Can be a good idea to ask your significant other or a friend to be near you.

I told the doctors that I could get claustrophobic, and everyone was very nice and gentle to me, so many thanks for this! They also put me into the scanner with my feet forward, meaning that my head was not fully inside, I could see around a bit, could see my husband etc. (won’t work of course if you have to have a head scan). There is also a lovely picture with green forest on the wall which is also very calming. The process itself goes in stages: I had 40 seconds of scan first, then 2 minutes, then 6 and 6 minutes, and then again 2 minutes. I think, as it is not one long strech, it is more manageable. You have headphones and the doctor tells you what to expect next. You can also ask to have a break or stop it at any point, and you have a button for this in one hand. So at no point you are alone or isolated. It is a bit noisy and you have to lie still, but it is sort of OK and the headphones make it quiter.

On the whole, it went much better than I had expected! Around the centre there is much greenery and a generously spaced parking. Good luck to everyone!

Ed X

I went here for an MRI scan. Really happy to go here. It is in a lovely building on a science park. Free parking and all very relaxed.

Great staff. The receptionists were very helpful and I saw a lot of positive interactions in the waiting room.

I’m not a massive fan of MRI scans but the two radiographers looking after me were fantastic. Thank you.

A lot of the scans seem to actually happen out the back of the building in three mobile units.

I’d definitely choose this place again given the choice.

Andrés Bidegain

The diagnostic centre is located in a very nice bio sciences park and there is free parking for patients.

The facilities are all new with colourful waiting chairs. The appointments are running on time. The CT scans take place in a shipping container outside the building but it looks very good from the inside

Kay Q

What is the purpose to open it till 7:30pm when you do not collect simple blood samples after 4:00pm? wasting tax payers money? you should close it at 4:00pm.

Kevin Lim

Modern, efficient and new diagnostics center with helpful, friendly and knowledgeable staffs. Plenty of space and seating. Free parking too!

Gem Batchellier

Excellent service, staff were polite and helpful. Set within a beautiful building, clean, bright and modern. Felt like I was visiting a hospital in another country!
Great service, thank you!

James Fawcett MBE

Been on long term health surveillance for nearly 5 years now. Been sent to a few alternative sites in that time. This was up to the usual high standards of care and compassion I have become used to. This location even has free parking?. Staff very friendly. Even checking on patients who were waiting. Thank you.