All insurers and private patientsMon – Thu 08:00–17:00, Fri 08:00–13:00
Appointment required
Ultrasound, also known as sonography, shows organs and tissue using sound waves and does not use ionising X-ray radiation.
Please arrange appointments by phone on 0316 840 90 50 (online booking is not available). Please mention “Ultrasound” and the body region shown on your referral (e.g. upper abdomen or thyroid) when you call.
Which area is examined depends on your medical referral.
The liver, gallbladder, spleen and pancreas are assessed. Please come on an empty stomach for an abdominal scan.
Imaging of the kidneys and urinary tract, including the bladder.
The size and tissue of the thyroid, as well as any nodules, can be assessed well. No special preparation needed.
Examination of the soft tissues of the neck, the salivary glands and lymph nodes. No special preparation needed.
Imaging of tendons, bursae, muscles and joints. No special preparation needed.
As a complement to a mammogram or for further assessment, when requested by a doctor.
Lower abdominal organs (bladder, uterus, ovaries) as well as colour Doppler of blood vessels: abdominal aorta, major neck vessels, and the veins and arteries of the arms, pelvis and legs.
Specialist service by PUCmed
High-resolution ultrasound allows peripheral nerves and very fine structures to be imaged precisely and, in some cases, examined dynamically. We offer this specialised diagnostic service.
Making an appointment
0316 840 90 50Mon – Thu 8:00 – 17:00, Fri 8:00 – 13:00 · Please arrange an appointment by phone.
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Ultrasound does not use ionising X-ray radiation.
Yes. Please don't eat anything, smoke, or drink coffee for at least 4 hours before the examination. Still water is fine.
A full bladder acts as a natural acoustic window, making it easier to see the organs in the lower abdomen.
Yes, ultrasound scans are only available by appointment. Please give us a call. No special preparation is needed for thyroid, neck, breast or joint scans.
We examine the upper abdominal organs (liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas), the lower abdominal organs, the kidneys and urinary tract, structures in the neck such as the thyroid and salivary glands, lymph nodes, the breast, as well as joints, soft tissue, the musculoskeletal system and nerves. Using colour Doppler, we assess the abdominal aorta, the veins and arteries of the arms, pelvis and legs, and the major vessels in the neck.
Appointment required
An appointment is required for this examination.
Please arrange appointments by phone on 0316 840 90 50 (online booking is not available). Please mention “Ultrasound” and the body region shown on your referral (e.g. upper abdomen or thyroid) when you call.
