Ultrasound at Beacon

Ultrasound is a safe, versatile imaging test using high-frequency sound waves to create real-time pictures of organs, blood vessels and soft tissues. From monitoring pregnancy to guiding procedures and evaluating abdominal, pelvic and vascular concerns, ultrasound helps clinicians make accurate, timely diagnoses without radiation. Beacon’s teams use advanced sonography technology, including 3D ultrasound and 4D ultrasound, to deliver clear images. Ultrasound benefits include:

• No radiation: Uses sound waves instead of ionizing radiation, making it suitable for children and pregnant patients.
• Real-time imaging: Captures motion for dynamic assessment and precise procedural guidance.
• Wide range of uses to evaluate: Pregnancy, abdominal and pelvic organs, blood vessels, musculoskeletal conditions and more.
• Comfort and convenience: Noninvasive, typically quick, and available at multiple Beacon locations in southwest Michigan and northern Indiana.
• Expert team: Highly trained sonographers and physicians using accredited equipment and collaborative protocols.

Ultrasound uses

Ultrasound supports diagnosis and treatment across many specialties:

• Abdominal imaging: Evaluates the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys and bladder.
• Pelvic imaging: Assesses the uterus and ovaries in women and the prostate in men.
• Musculoskeletal: Visualizes muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints for injuries; inflammation; and guided injections.
• Thyroid and parathyroid: Examines nodules and glands in the neck.
• Breast and soft tissues: Evaluates lumps, cysts and other superficial structures.
• Vascular: Measures blood flow, identifies blockages or clots, and evaluates varicose veins using Doppler sonography.
• Procedural guidance: Improves accuracy and safety for biopsies, fluid drainage, and targeted therapies.
• During pregnancy: Ultrasound monitors fetal growth and development, confirms gestational age, evaluates the placenta and amniotic fluid and detects many structural concerns.

Why choose Beacon

Beacon is a trusted regional healthcare partner, known for clinical collaboration and technology that puts patients first. We offer a coordinated approach to health care:

• Coordinated, patient-centered care with seamless communication between imaging, primary care and specialty teams.
• Accredited equipment and experienced team members who focus on quality and safety.
• Convenient locations in Indiana and Michigan with comfortable settings and flexible scheduling options for select ultrasound exams.
• Transparent pricing tools and support resources to help you prepare and plan for your visit.