Ultrasound imaging, also called sonography, utilizes reflected sound waves to evaluate internal structures. Ultrasound is a safe diagnostic tool with no known risk or side effect. It does not require the use of ionizing radiation (x-rays), special dyes or anesthesia. A transducer, a small hand-held device, is passed over the skin to transmit and receive reflected echoes (sound waves), which are then displayed as images of the body on a video screen. The computer-generated images are then interpreted by a radiologist.

Ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging technique used for safe evaluation of most parts of the body. There are many situations in which ultrasound is the best test to evaluate an area of concern. An ultrasound study takes 10 to 60 minutes to complete.

The following studies require preparation:

	Abdominal: Nothing to eat or drink from midnight prior to the exam.
	Pelvic Sonogram: Empty your bladder 11/2 hours prior to your exam. Begin drinking (4) eight ounce glasses of water (32 oz.) total. Be finished drinking 1 hour before the exam. Do not urinate during that time.

Scheduling: Appointments are available Monday-Friday 8:00AM-6:00PM Saturday 8:00AM-5:00PM
Please call 212-326-5552 to schedule an appointment.