Ultrasound in Brownsville, TX
We perform abdominal, vascular, OB and musculoskeletal ultrasound, which uses no radiation.
- Scheduling
- Walk-ins for select exams
- Payment
- Insured and self-pay
What is an ultrasound?
An ultrasound uses sound waves to create images of organs, blood vessels, muscles and a developing pregnancy.
What to expect
How it works
A water-based gel goes on the skin, and a small handheld transducer moves over the area, sending sound waves that create the images.
- Typical length
- About 30 minutes, up to an hour
- How it feels
- Painless, with light pressure
- Radiation
- None
Before your visit
- Loose clothing, with no jewelry over the area
- Fasting for some abdominal exams
- A full bladder for some pregnancy and pelvic exams
- Photo ID and any insurance card
- Your doctor's order, if your exam needs one
Who performs and reads your exam
- Performed by
- Certified technologists
- Read by
- Board-certified radiologists
- Report
- Sent securely to your doctor
Questions about ultrasound
Does ultrasound use radiation?
No. Ultrasound uses sound waves to create images.
Do you perform pregnancy ultrasound?
Yes. Obstetric (OB) ultrasound is one of the ultrasound exams we perform.
Do I need a doctor's order?
Not for every exam. Some exams need an order from a doctor and others do not.
What is the gel for?
It keeps air from getting between the transducer and the skin, because air blocks sound waves.