Ultrasound imaging, also known as ultrasonography or diagnostic sonography, involves using high-frequency sound waves to capture pictures of the inside of the body. There is no radiation associated with the ultrasound scan.

Ultrasound imaging adds an additional dimension of motion. Since ultrasound images are captured in real-time, they can show the structure and movement of the body’s internal organs, as well as blood flowing through blood vessels. Ultrasound is considered a very safe imaging technique and an important tool utilized for diagnosing disease and guiding interventions.

Imaging Specialists offers the most advanced technology in ultrasound scans. We offer our patients Diagnostic Ultrasound, Breast Ultrasound, and Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy. Our team is devoted to providing the best patient care and technologies to make the most accurate diagnosis.

The advantages of advanced ultrasound include:

  • Real-time, high-resolution images

  • Increased image penetration

  • Greater detailed visualization

  • Reduced exam times

  • Highly skilled diagnostic medical technicians

SPECIFIC EXAMS OFFERED

BREAST ULTRASOUND
A Breast Ultrasound is used to help diagnose breast abnormalities detected by a physician during a physical exam and to characterize potential abnormalities seen on mammography.

UTRASOUND - GUIDED BIOPSY
An Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy sampling procedure, guided by either ultrasound or MRI, is done on an outpatient basis. It removes a few small samples of tissue from the abnormality and takes about 45 minutes using only local anesthesia and a tiny skin nick.

Most ultrasound examinations can be done without special preparation and typically range from 15 to 60 minutes based on scanned organs. There are no injections, it does not use ionizing radiation, and the ultrasonic waves cause no damage to human tissues.

  • You will be asked to lie down on a table and be positioned comfortably.

  • A water-based gel will be applied to the skin over the area to be scanned to provide the best quality images.

  • The technologist will then firmly press the transducer against the skin and move it back and forth over the area to examined.

Once the ultrasound is complete, you can wipe the gel off, and you will be able to leave the imaging center and continue with your daily routine after the scan. One of our board-certified radiologists will interpret the results and report the findings to your doctor within 24 hours.