Ultrasound scans are used to screen most of the major organs of the body which helps to diagnose many common diseases. Ultrasound Scan is painless, non-invasive and is not associated with any side effects. Most examinations take less than 15 minutes and little or no preparation is requires
The imaging centre at Gosforth Private Clinic provides a full range of diagnostic ultrasound service in an efficient, comfortable and stress-free environment. Equipment is continually updated and the technology is in place to offer the latest diagnostic imaging techniques.
Ultrasound services at Gosforth Private Clinic include:
- Varicose veins
- Neck/Thyroid
- Chest
- Renal
- Follicle Tracking Fertility Scan
- Testicular with Duplex
- Breast
- Heart Scan (Echocardigraphy)
- Musculoskeletal
- Prostate
- Abdomen (Liver, Kidney and Spleen, Gallbladder and Pancreas)
- Abdomen Doppler
- Aorta Duplex (AAA)
- Pelvic
- Carotid Duplex
- Venous Duplex (Lower and Upper Extremities)
- Arterial Duplex (Lower and Upper Extremities)
- Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
- Vein Mapping
- Fine needle aspirations
- Ultrasound guided Corticosteroid ( cortisone) injections of joints and soft tissues for pain relief in arthritis, tendinitis or bursitis.