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Examinations performed and reported by Dr Skiadas, Fellowship trained Consultant MSK Radiologist Common Examinations Radiography Read more Ultrasound Read more CT imaging Read more MRI imaging Read more Radiography Xrays and fluoroscopy X-ray is a type of radiation used to create a picture of the inside of your body. As x-ray beams pass through your body they are absorbed differently by various structures in the body, such as your bones and soft tissues. This is used to create an image. X-ray imaging is also known as radiography. It is mainly used to access the bones. Fluoroscopy uses x-ray beams to show movements of the bones in real time. FAQs Ultrasound Ultrasound imaging (sonography) uses high-frequency sound waves to view inside the body. Because ultrasound images are captured in real-time, they can also show movement of the body's internal organs, the muscles and tendons as well as blood flowing through the blood vessels. Unlike X-ray imaging, there is no ionizing radiation exposure associated with ultrasound imaging. FAQs CT Imaging During a CT scan, you will lie inside the CT scanner. Many X-ray beams coming from different diretions will pass through your internal organs, muscles, bones and joints as the X-ray tube rotates around you. The machine will take pictures from many angles, forming multiple cross-section images (slices) of the area. Your doctor will review the pictures on a computer. FAQs MR Imaging Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a very strong magnetic field, radio waves and a computer to produce detailed pictures of joints, soft tissues and bones. It is usually the best choice for evaluating the body for injuries, tumors, and degenerative disorders. MRI is in most cases the best imaging modality for musculoskeletal disorders. It does not use radiation and it is considered safe. FAQs

Therapeutic and diagnostic interventions provided by Dr Skiadas, Fellowship trained Consultant MSK Radiologist Image guided interventions Find out more about the advanced diagnostic and therapuric procedures that Dr Skiadas provides including image guided injections, ultrasound guided injections, biopsies, and more. Diagnostic injections Image guided injections of dye within joints (followed by a CT or an MRI scan) to help with the diagnosis of your problem. Therapeutic injections Image guided injections of pain relief medication (like steroid, hyaluronic acid, prp etc) into joints or around tendons for pain relief. Biopsies Image guided tissue sampling of lumps and bumps to help with the diagnosis of their exact nature. Diagnostic injections Arthrograms or diagnostic local anesthetic +/- steroid injections These are image guided injections of dye (either with X-ray or US guidance) into joints followed by a CT or an MRI scan of the area to identify extra-articular but mainly intra-articular problems and facilitate diagnosis and treatment. Pain relief injections using local anaesthetic +/- steroid are also useful in some cases to identify the main pain generator and can be used as diagnostic tools. Read more Therapeutic injections Xray or US guided injections of steroid, hyaluronic acid, PRP, Arthrosamid etc These are image guided injections (either under X-ray, US or CT guidance) of anti-inflammatory pain relief medication into joints to help with pain and facilitate correct diagnosis and additional treatment, if needed. Read more Image guided biopsies Tissue sampling with image guidance These are image guided procedures where a special needle is advanced within a soft tissue mass or lump under US or CT guidance to acquire a small number of tissue samples. These will be sent to the pathology department to identify the nature of the lesion and decide on the appropriate treatment. Read more

NHS and Private practise of Dr Skiadas, fellowship trained Consultant MSK Radiologist NHS & Private contact Dr Skiadas examines and treats patients on a private basis at The Spire Hospital Southampton and at The Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital, Chandler’s Ford. His NHS practise is at Southampton General Hospital. University Hospital Southampton Spire Southampton Hospital Wessex Nuffield Hospital For enquires please contact us at: Tel: 02380 777222 University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD For appointments please contact us at: Tel: 02380 764364 Spire Southampton Hospital, Southampton, SO16 6UY For appointments please contact us at: Tel: 02380 258409 Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital, Winchester Road, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 2DW Dr Skiadas' Fees Dr Skiadas is a “Fee assured” consultant with all the major insurance companies. This means that the cost of your scan or procedure will be covered from your insurance company with no extra costs. The insurance code for a diagnostic examination or an image guided procedure can vary depending on the area and the type of procedure as well as the injectate used. Your insurance company most frequently settles your invoice directly with Dr Skiadas. Any additional payments (depending on individual health insurance plans) to Dr Skiadas can be made by cheque, or BACS through his secretary. If you are paying for your treatment, please contact the radiology department of Spire or Nuffield directly for a personal quotation that will cover the hospital and Dr Skiadas fees. The treating hospital will be able to provide a price quotation for all aspects of your treatment so there are no surprise costs. Let's Chat Please submit any enquires via the website form and we will try to reply as soon as possible. First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting!

Professional information of Dr Skiadas, Fellowship trained Consultant MSK Radiologist About Dr Skiadas Dr Skiadas is a fellowship trained consultant musculoskeletal radiologist. He has been working at Southampton General Hospital since February 2013 and his practise includes bone imaging, joint imaging, spine imaging, sport injuries imaging, soft tissue disorders, bone and soft tissue tumours and image guided diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. Dr Skiadas is a member of many national and internationals societies and an active member of the Ultrasound subcommittee of the European Society of Skeletal Radiology. Since September 2018 and for 4 years Dr Skiadas was the director of the radiology training programme in Southampton General Hospital and currently he is the Musculoskeletal imaging Lead. Education 1990-1996 Aristotelian University of Thessalonica, Greece Military School for Medical Officers and Medical School of Aristotelian University of Thessalonica, Greece. Bachelor in Medicine 1997-2001 University of Athens Radiology resident at University of Areteion Hospital and 401 General Military Hospital, Athens 2011-2012 Royal and Broadgreen Liverpool University Hospital Fellowship in musculoskeletal imaging and interventions Diplomas and Awards Awarded with the Certficate of 7th EULAR Online course on imaging of Rheumatological diseases (October 2025). Awarded with the Sport and Exercise Diploma, University of South Wales (September 2017) Awarded with the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine (April 2017) Awarded with the European Society of Skeletal Radiology Diploma (June 2012). Thesis: «Transvaginal contrast enhanced ultrasound in patients with increased thickness of the endometrium». 2nd Radiologic Department, University of Athens, Areteion Hospital. 2003 – 2008. Voted Radiology Trainer of the Year 2016 from the radiology registrars and nominated also for the Shine Award 2016 for the most inspiring educator of the year at the Wessex Deanery. Awarded Certificate of Merit at ECR 2016 for the presentation: Sonographic appearances of benign soft tissue lumps and bumps. Hints and tips for differential diagnosis. I. Katsimilis, C. Lord, R. Kulanthaivelu, V. T. Skiadas. ECR 2016 Awarded Poster prize at ESSR 2015 for the presentation: The “whys and wheres” of metal work around the shoulder N. Purohit, I. Katsimilis, R. Ray, N. J. Menon, V. T. Skiadas, M.Sampson. ESSR 2015 The paper entitled “MRI characteristics of cysts and “cyst-like” lesions in and around the knee: what the radiologist needs to know”. E Perdikakis, V Skiadas., published in Insights into Imaging in 2013, has received 2.892 downloads in 2013 and was therefore awarded an "Insights into Imaging Most Downloaded Paper Award 2013". Awarded Poster prize at ESSR 2011 for the presentation: V Skiadas. Anterior knee pain. A pictorial essay. Awarded with the 3rd prize at the 22nd World Congress of International Union angiology (24-28/6/2006) in Lisbon, Portugal for the presentation: E. Dimakakos, A. Koureas, V. Koutoulidis, V. Skiadas, K. Katsenis, A. Gouliamos, L. Vlachos. Interstitial magnetic resonance lymphography: is it a new method for the diagnosis of lymphedema? Publications Hamilton BR, Lima G, Barrett J, Seal L, Kolliari-Turner A, Wang G, Karanikolou A, Bigard X, Löllgen H, Zupet P, Ionescu A, Debruyne A, Jones N, Vonbank K, Fagnani F, Fossati C, Casasco M, Constantinou D, Wolfarth B, Niederseer D, Bosch A, Muniz-Pardos B, Casajus JA, Schneider C, Loland S, Verroken M, Marqueta PM, Arroyo F, Pedrinelli A, Natsis K, Verhagen E, Roberts WO, Lazzoli JK, Friedman R, Erdogan A, Cintron AV, Yung SP, Janse van Rensburg DC, Ramagole DA, Rozenstoka S, Drummond F, Papadopoulou T, Kumi PYO, Twycross-Lewis R, Harper J, Skiadas V, Shurlock J, Tanisawa K, Seto J, North K, Angadi SS, Martinez-Patiño MJ, Borjesson M, Di Luigi L, Dohi M, Swart J, Bilzon JLJ, Badtieva V, Zelenkova I, Steinacker JM, Bachl N, Pigozzi F, Geistlinger M, Goulis DG, Guppy F, Webborn N, Yildiz BO, Miller M, Singleton P, Pitsiladis YP. Integrating Transwomen and Female Athletes with Differences of Sex Development (DSD) into Elite Competition: The FIMS 2021 Consensus Statement. Sports Med. 2021 Jul;51(7):1401-1415. Kolliari-Turner A, Lima G, Wang G, Malinsky FR, Karanikolou A, Eichhorn G, Tanisawa K, Ospina-Betancurt J, Hamilton B, Kumi PYO, Shurlock J, Skiadas V, Twycross-Lewis R, Kilduff L, Martin RP, Ash GI, Potter C, Guppy FM, Seto JT, Fossati C, Pigozzi F, Borrione P, Pitsiladis Y. An observational human study investigating the effect of anabolic androgenic steroid use on the transcriptome of skeletal muscle and whole blood using RNA-Seq. BMC Med Genomics. 2023 May 3;16(1):94. Lima G, Kolliari-Turner A, Wang G, Ho P, Meehan L, Roeszler K, Seto J, Malinsky FR, Karanikolou A, Eichhorn G, Tanisawa K, Ospina-Betancurt J, Hamilton B, Kumi PYO, Shurlock J, Skiadas V, Twycross-Lewis R, Kilduff L, Guppy FM, North K, Pitsiladis Y, Fossati C, Pigozzi F, Borrione P.The MMAAS Project: An Observational Human Study Investigating the Effect of Anabolic Androgenic Steroid Use on Gene Expression and the Molecular Mechanism of Muscle Memory.Clin J Sport Med. 2023 Sep 1;33(5):e115-e122. S. Leach, V. Skiadas, C.E. Lord, N. Purohit. Pelvic fractures: experience of pelvic ring fractures at a major trauma centre. Clin Radiol 2019 August;74(8):649.e19–649.e26 Sadek AR, Dare C, McGillion S, Nader-Sepahi A, Skiadas V. Lumbar intravertebral disc herniation secondary to idiopathic calcific discitis. Br J Neurosurg. 2017 Oct 26:1-5. Purohit N, M Sampson, V Skiadas. Imaging features of spinal trauma: what the radiologist needs to know. Clin Radiol. 2015 May;70(5):544-554. Ganguly A, Aniq H, Skiadas V. Lumps and bumps around the foot and ankle: an assessment of frequency with ultrasound and MRI. Skeletal Radiol. 2013 Aug;42(8):1051-60. Perdikakis E, Skiadas V. MRI characteristics of cysts and "cystlike" lesions in and around the knee: what the radiologist needs to know. Insights Imaging. 2013 Jun;4(3):257-72. Skiadas V, Tyllianakis M, Zolota V, Karantanas A. Intramedullary osteosclerosis. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2012 Nov;41(11):496-9. Skiadas V, Perdikakis E, Plotas A, Lahanis S. MR imaging of anterior knee pain: a pictorial essay. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2012 Apr 10. Primetis E, Dalakidis A, Papacharalampous X, Skiadas V, Vlahos L, Gouliamos A. Extensive tumoral calcinosis in a patient with systemic sclerosis. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2010 Oct;39(10):E108-10. Skiadas V, Koutoulidis V, Koureas A, Moulopoulos L, Gouliamos A. Plain X-ray, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging findings of telangiectatic osteosarcoma: a case report. Cases J. 2009 Sep 16;2: 7833. Skiadas V, Koutoulidis V, Plotas A. An atypical case of noninfected iliopsoas bursitis - MRI findings. J Radiol Case Rep. 2009;3(10):15-8. Dimakakos E, Koureas A, Koutoulidis V, Skiadas V, Katsenis K, Arkadopoulos N, Gouliamos A, Vlachos L. Interstitial magnetic resonance lymphography: the clinical effectiveness of a new method. Lymphology. 2008 Sep;41(3):116-25. Psathakis K, Mermigkis Ch, Vlachaki E, Pavlopoulos G, Skagias L, Skiadas V, Kokkonouzis I, Tsintiris K. Tuberculous conjunctivitis in a doctor. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2008, Feb;12(2):228. Dimakakos E, Koureas A, Koutoulidis V, Skiadas V, Katsenis K, Arkadopoulos N, Gouliamos A, Vlachos L. Interstitial magnetic resonance lymphography: is it a new method for the diagnosis of lymphedema? Int Angiol. 2007 Dec;26(4):367-71. Dimakakos E, Koureas A, Skiadas V, Kostapanagiotou G, Katsenis K, Arkadopoulos N, Giannopoulos A, Gouliamos A, Vlahos L. Interstitial magnetic resonance lymphography with gadobutrol in rabbits and an initial experience in humans. Lymphology. 2006 Dec;39(4):164-70. Chatziioannou A, Mourikis D, Katsimilis J, Skiadas V, Koutoulidis V, Katsenis K, Vlahos L. Acute iliac artery rupture: endovascular treatment. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2007 Mar-Apr;30(2):281-5. Mourikis D, Chatziioannou A, Doriforou O, Skiadas V, Koutoulidis V, Katsenis K, Vlahos L. Endovascular treatment of a vertebral artery pseudoaneurysm in a drug user. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2006 Jul-Aug;29(4):662-4. Skiadas V, Antoniou A, Primetis H, Moulopoulos L, Vlahos L Intratesticular arteriovenous malformation. Clinical course, ultrasound and MRI findings of an extremely rare lesion on a 7-year follow-up basis. Int Urol Nephrol. 2006;38(1):119-22. V Skiadas, C Ladopoulos, E Primetis, A Kalovidouris, V Koutoulidis, L Vlahos. Ultrasound findings of an intratesticular aricocele. Report of a new case and review of the literature. Int Urol Nephrol. 2006;38(1): 115-118. Primary antiphospholipid syndrome: a unique presentation with multiple visceral aneurysms. Koutoulidis V, Chatziioannou A, Kostopoulos C, Kontogiannis S, Skiadas V, Mourikis D, Vlahos L. Ann Rheum Dis. 2005 Dec;64(12):1793-4. Skiadas VT, Koutoulidis V, Primetis H, Ladopoulos Ch, Moulopoulos LA, Gouliamos A, Vlahos L. Image findings of a tailgut cyst. Case report and short review of the literature. Eur J Gynaecol Oncol. 2005;26(3):345-8. Skiadas VT, Koutoulidis V, Eleytheriades M, Gouliamos A, Moulopoulos LA, Deligeoroglou E, Vlachos L, Kreatsas G. Ovarian masses in young adolescents: imaging findings with surgical confirmation. Eur J Gynaecol Oncol. 2004;25(2):201-6. Affiliations - Memberships

Dr Vasileios Skiadas is a fellowship trained Consultant musculoskeletal Radiologist at Southampton with an NHS and private practise (Southmapton MSK Imaging). His NHS practise is at Southampton General Hospital and he examines and treats patients privately at Spire Southampton Hospital and Wessex Nuffield Hospital. Dr Vasileios Skiadas Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist, PhD Dr Vasileios Skiadas is a fellowship trained consultant musculoskeletal radiologist. His NHS practise is based at Southampton General Hospital since February 2013 and his area of interest is musculoskeletal radiology. His private practise is based at the Spire Southampton Hospital and at the Nuffield Wessex Hospital. About me Radiological examinations Dr Skiadas uses high-end X-ray scanners, Ultrasound, MRI, and CT scanners at his NHS and private practise to accurately diagnose and treat various musculoskeletal medical conditions. We prioritize safety and efficiency in our diagnostic processes. Xray and fluoroscopy Ultrasound Computed Tomography - CT Magnetic Resonance Imaging - MRI Read more Therapeutic and diagnostic image-guided procedures Dr Skiadas offers a wide range of image guided procedures in various body areas to treat a spectrum of musculoskeletal problems and aid the diagnosis of musculoskeletal pathologies. Diagnostic interventions Dr Skiadas specializes in musculoskeletal pathology and offers advanced musculoskeletal diagnostic interventions to expedit diagnosis and treatment Read more Therapeutic interventions Dr Skiadas delivers a wide range of therapeutic interventions tailored to your problem using image guidance to ensure optimal outcome. Read more Image-guided biopsies Unless imaging definitely rules out sinister pathology, a biopsy should be performed to confirm if the bone or soft tissue mass is sinister and of what type. Read more NHS & Private practice Dr Skiadas is a full time NHS Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist at University Hospital Southampton. He examines and treats patients on a private basis at The Spire Hospital Southampton and at The Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital Chandler’s Ford. University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD Spire Southampton Hospital, Chalybeate Close, Southampton, SO16 6UY Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital, Winchester Road, Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 2DW Get in touch

Diagnostic examinations provided by Dr Skiadas, fellowship trained Consultant MSK Radiologist Image guided diagnostic injections Arthrograms An arthrogram is a special X-ray procedure where contrast medium (a dye) is injected into your joint and X-ray pictures are then taken. You will then go to CT or MRI for further scans of the joint. FAQs Virtual assistant Diagnostic joint/soft tissue injections A diagnostic injection is an injection of local anaesthetic +/-steroid within a joint or around a soft tissue structure. In some case your treating physician might not be certain about the origin of pain. This injection will provide useful information about the origin of pain based on your immediate and long term pain response. FAQs

Image guided biopsies provided by Dr Skiadas, fellowship trained Consultant MSK Radiologist Image guide biopsies Bone biopsy A bone biopsy is a procedure performed in a hospital to investigate the nature of a bony lesion. A doctor takes a small piece from the bony lesion in most case using x-rays or a CT scanner using a special type of needle. FAQs Virtual assistant Soft tissue biopsy A soft tissue biopsy is a procedure performed in a hospital to investigate the cause of a soft tissue lump. A doctor takes a small piece(s) of tissue from the lump in most cases under ultrasound guidance using a special type of needle. FAQs Virtual assistant

Image guided therapeutic interventions provided by Dr Skiadas, fellowship trained Consultant MSK Radiologist Therapeutic interventions Image guided steroid injections Steroid injections within joints or soft tissue structures like tendons are commonly used to reduce inflammation, reduce the pain and improve quality of life. FAQs Image guided hyaluronic injections Hyaluronic acid joint or soft tissue injections are commonly used to reduce the inflammation and "lubricate" a joint or help soft tissue structures like tendons to move better and reduce inflammation. FAQs Virtual assistant PRP, Arthrosamid, sclerosing agents and other injectates There are cases that different injectates than steroid or hyaluronic acid might be indicated like Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), Arthrosamid or substances that cause sclerosis of a structure like dextrose. FAQs Arthrosamid Image guided aspirations/Arthrocentesis There are procedures that fluid from a joint or a soft tissue collection is aspirated and examined Ito determine its nature and origin. In other cases, the nature of the fluid is already known but this procedure is necessary for treatment reasons FAQs Virtual assistant Image guided barbotage There are cases that calcium, a hard substance, is gathered within a tendon or adjacent to joints causing local inflammation and pain. In this cases an attempt to aspirate or brake the calcium in small pieces is made (barbotage) to reduce the volume of the calcific deposit and reduce the inflammation. This procedure can be combined with a steroid injection, if necessary. FAQs Virtual assistant