Clear, practical writing about diagnostic imaging from the team at our downtown Oshawa clinic. Written for patients across Durham Region and for the physicians who refer to us.
Gallstones, fatty liver and abnormal liver tests. What an abdominal ultrasound shows, how to fast and prepare so it works the first time, and what happens on the day.
What breast ultrasound shows, why it is ordered for lumps and dense breasts, what your density category means, and how it works alongside mammography.
A practical reference for physicians, nurse practitioners and midwives across Durham Region who send patients to us for diagnostic ultrasound. What to write on the requisition, what we perform, how to reach us, and what happens once the patient walks out.
Most pregnancies in Ontario involve three or four ultrasounds, each with a different job. Here is what the sonographer is looking for at every stage, when each scan is booked, how to prepare, and what to expect at our downtown Oshawa clinic.
If a joint has been hurting for months and nobody can tell you why, musculoskeletal ultrasound is often the fastest way to get an answer. What it shows, where it beats an MRI, where it does not, and how to get referred in Durham Region.
Requisitions, fasting, full bladders and the wait for results. Exactly how an ultrasound appointment works at our downtown Oshawa clinic, from the moment you book to the day your physician reads your report.
Fasting, full bladders and what to bring vary by exam type. Check the instructions for your scan and download the forms you need before you arrive.
This website is for general information only and does not replace medical advice. Please speak with your physician or healthcare provider regarding your medical concerns. Imaging results are interpreted by qualified professionals and sent to your referring physician.
