Ultrasound — real-time pictures without radiation
Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to produce real-time images of soft tissue, organs, and blood flow — with no ionizing radiation. It is fast, portable, comfortable, and can be performed during the same visit as your clinical examination.
What We Offer
Ultrasound studies available
Each row shows what question the study answers and how to prepare.
Abdomen — complete
Gallstones, liver mass, spleen size, organ assessment
Nothing by mouth (NPO) 6–8 hours before
Abdomen — RUQ focus
Gallstones / cholecystitis workup
NPO 6–8 hours before
Aorta / AAA screen
Pulsatile abdominal mass, AAA surveillance
May need NPO; confirm at scheduling
Renal & bladder
Hydronephrosis, kidney stone, urinary retention
Full bladder sometimes requested
Pelvic / transvaginal
Pelvic pain, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids
Protocol-specific; ask at check-in
Thyroid & neck
Thyroid nodules, goiter, neck lymph nodes
None
Carotid duplex
Bruit on exam, TIA/stroke workup, carotid stenosis
None
Venous duplex — DVT
Unilateral leg swelling, calf pain, suspected clot
None
MSK ultrasound
Tendon tear, rotator cuff, bursitis, injection guidance
None
Soft-tissue mass / abscess
Lump characterization, abscess location, cyst evaluation
None
Advantages
Why ultrasound first?
No radiation
Safe for all ages including pregnant patients and children. There is no cumulative exposure concern.
Real-time imaging
The transducer moves in real time, allowing visualization of blood flow, valve motion, and fetal movement.
Same-visit results
Most studies are interpreted quickly, so your clinician can incorporate findings into your care plan during the same appointment.
Schedule an ultrasound
Your clinician will order the appropriate study at your appointment. Call to ask about same-day scheduling availability.