Dr Joseph Alex is a Consultant Radiologist based in Grimsby, working for Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust. He is Clinical Lead for Radiology at Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, where he undertakes a broad range of diagnostic and interventional imaging work.

Areas of expertise

• Musculoskeletal (MSK) radiology
• Thoraco-abdominal cross-sectional imaging
• Ultrasound
• Fluoroscopy
• Interventional radiology

Clinical expertise
Dr Alex undertakes a broad range of diagnostic and interventional radiology, with particular interests in musculoskeletal radiology and thoraco-abdominal cross-sectional imaging. His practice also spans ultrasound, fluoroscopy and interventional radiology, allowing him to support the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of conditions using the most appropriate imaging technique for each patient.

Training and background
Dr Alex undertook his specialist registrar training in Radiology within the Severn Deanery and Yorkshire Deanery, gaining broad experience across two major UK training regions before taking up his consultant post in Grimsby.

Why choose Dr Alex at St Hugh’s
As Clinical Lead for Radiology at Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Dr Alex brings both breadth and clinical leadership to imaging services in Grimsby, spanning general diagnostic imaging through to specialist musculoskeletal and interventional radiology.

FAQs

• What does Dr Alex specialise in? Musculoskeletal radiology, thoraco-abdominal cross-sectional imaging, ultrasound, fluoroscopy and interventional radiology.
• What is interventional radiology? A branch of radiology that uses imaging guidance to perform minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, rather than open surgery.