The London Lithotripter Centre

Impact Medical Limited was formed in 2001 by the 4 current directors to provide mobile shockwave therapy to the NHS and private sectors. The business has developed and following the acquisition of United Medical Services UK in 2005 the business now provides in excess of 64 mobile and static clinics per month nationwide.

Today Impact Medical compromises of 8 Radiographers, 5 technical & engineering staff along with administrative support staff. Our clinical staff have, as individuals and a team been at the forefront of innovation in shockwave therapy since its first use in ESWL (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy) in the NHS in 1985;

  • First Radiographer to perform ESWL in March 1985

  • First Radiographer to perform 'In-house' Mobile ESWL in 1992

  • First Radiographer to perform non-union fracture ESWT in 1993

  • First Radiographer to perform ESWT for Peyronie's disease & Erectile Dysfunction 1997

  • First Radiographer to perform ESWT for resistant tendinopathies 1997

  • First Radiographer to perform ESWT for Wound Healing in 2012

  • First Radiographer to perfom ESWL for Pancreatic Stones in 2014

Impact Medical also set up the first dedicated fully private clinic within the UK based at the prestigious St John & Elizabeth Hospital, St John’s Wood, London. The London Lithotripter Centre is managed, staffed and operated by Impact Medical Limited in Partnership with St John & Elizabeth Hospital and works with consultants across the capital providing an unparalleled service with 61% of patients treated with a single session of ESWL. The service is delivered by our specialist team who have access to the latest state-of-the-art equipment and diagnostics to ensure that our patients receive the best possible care in welcoming and comfortable surrounding. From the summer of 2025 our service will be located in a new dedicated suite within St John & Elizabeth Hospital.

Our focus on innovation continues and we are actively involved in clinical studies with leading clinicians to explore new therapy treatments and expand the use of shockwave therapy within the fields of professional sports and wound therapy.