Rapid Diagnostic Centre

You have been referred to the Rapid Diagnostic Centre because your GP feels the symptoms you are experiencing need investigating quickly. In some cases these symptoms could be a sign of cancer.

You may have already had a series of tests arranged by your GP, such as blood tests or chest x-ray. It is likely that as part of the referral to the Rapid Diagnostic Centre we will arrange additional tests to help the clinical team make a diagnosis.

How we support you

Meet the team

Dr John S Smith - Clinical Lead Rapid Diagnostic Centre
Dr Ajay Muddu - Consultant Gastroenterologist
Jo Clark - Rapid Diagnostic Centre Advanced Specialist Nurse
Lizzie Phillips - Rapid Diagnostic Centre Advanced Specialist Nurse
Laura Trout - Rapid Diagnostic Centre Pathway Navigator
Vicki Capes - Rapid Diagnostic Centre Medical Secretary

Contact us

The Rapid Diagnostic Centre is based at York Hospital and can be contacted directly on 07929184933.

We are available between 8:30am – 4pm Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).
If calling out of hours, please leave a message and a member of the team will get back to you.

Update for visitors

Visiting restrictions are in place at our hospitals to stop the spread of norovirus. These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

The following wards are closed to visitors:

York Hospital: Ward 29 and Ward 37.

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

For patients who are receiving end of life care

Paediatric patients (babies and children)

Maternity care

The family carers of those with dementia

We understand these restrictions can be difficult when a loved one is unwell. The restrictions will be reviewed daily and lifted as soon as it is safe. Thank you for your understanding as we try to reduce the spread of norovirus in our hospitals.