FOR PATIENTS
Prepare for Your Visit
Patients undergoing radiologic testing at Weill Cornell Imaging often have questions or concerns. We understand that knowing as much as possible beforehand can help ease stress.
We invite you to read through these patient guides to prepare for your visit with us.
Ultrasonography (US)
If you have been given a copy of the prescription for your examination, it is important that you bring it with you on the day of your appointment.
What can I expect on the day of my appointment?
When you arrive in our office, you will be asked to complete registration forms that will allow us to collect your medical history and any necessary insurance information. One of our technologists will escort you to the changing area.
After changing into a gown, you will be brought into an ultrasonography room and positioned on a table in order to allow optimal visualization of the structures that are being evaluated.
An ultrasound technologist will apply gel onto your skin in the area of interest and press firmly against the skin with an ultrasound transducer probe. The ultrasound technologist will move the probe along the skin in order to improve visualization and obtain the necessary images.
Transvaginal or transrectal ultrasound exams in which the transducer probe is inserted into an opening of the body, such as the vagina or rectum, give a closer look at internal structures and are usually well tolerated with minimal discomfort. Always notify the technologist if you experience any pain during an examination.
Once the exam is complete, the gel is wiped off the skin and you will be asked to wait while the images are reviewed with the radiologist in order to ensure that all of the necessary information was obtained. In some cases, the physician may request additional images. We strive, however, to make your visit with us as quick and as pleasant as possible. Most ultrasound examinations take approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
Our staff is available to address any questions or concerns that you might have before or after your appointment. Please call (212) 746-6000 if you wish to speak with us.
