Ultrasound
Ultrasound Imaging Services
From watching a baby in the womb to detecting heart problems, Northwestern Medicine Diagnostic Imaging brings you the latest advances in ultrasound to meet a wide range of imaging needs.
Ultrasound (also called a sonogram) is a quick and easy diagnostic technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the organs and systems within the body.
These sound waves reflect off of body structures and are analyzed by a computer to create a two-dimensional picture. Ultrasound images are often a valuable first step in diagnosis.
Ultrasound services at Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine diagnostic imaging brings you a full range of ultrasound services, including:
- Carotid duplex ultrasound
- General ultrasound
- Gynecological ultrasound
- Obstetrical ultrasound for mother and fetus
- Pediatric ultrasound
- Peripheral vascular ultrasound to evaluate blockages in the veins and arteries
- Ultrasound-guided biopsy, which helps the physician precisely position the needle to extract a tissue sample during biopsy
More information on where to schedule an ultrasound can be found below.