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Ultrasound

An ultrasound scan, also known as sonogram, uses high-frequency sound waves to create real-time images. This imaging technique does not use radiation and is convenient, painless, non-invasive, and yields quick results. 

UC San Diego Health’s ultrasound team provides high-resolution diagnostic ultrasound exams of the abdomen and pelvis, as well as neck, scrotum and extremities. Our clinicians are registered diagnostic medical sonographers and vascular technologists, accredited by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine in abdominal, obstetrical and gynecological ultrasound.

Common uses for ultrasound include:

  • Diagnosing heart disease and assessing damage following a heart attack
  • Monitoring fetal development (See the Maternal-Fetal Care and Genetics.)
  • Guiding needle biopsies
  • Assessing blood flow 
  • Evaluating internal organ function 
  • Assessing swelling, pain and infection

Ultrasound Procedures

The types of ultrasound procedures we perform include:

  • Abdominal
  • Arterial/Graft
  • Carotids
  • Contrast
  • Non-invasive vascular examinations
  • Obstetrical
  • Pelvic
  • Prostate
  • Renal
  • Scrotal
  • Thyroid
  • Transplant (renal/hepatic/pancreatic)
  • Venus
  • 3D Ultrasound

Appointments & Referrals

Ultrasound Results

The results of your ultrasound exam will be sent to your MyUCSDChart account automatically. If you do not have a MyUCSDChart account or if you need to request past records, call 619-543-6586 for assistance.

Insurance

Locations

La Jolla

Hillcrest

Rancho Bernardo

Radiologists

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