Where to get a thyroid ultrasound examination?

Endocrine Thyroid Ultrasound Qualified?
An Endocrinologist specializing in endocrinology ultrasound guided biopsy, thyroid biopsy, thyroid ultrasound, or fine needle aspiration in an endocrinology center is a qualified doctor for treating thyroid and hypothyroid diseases.

The American College of Endocrinology's Comprehensive Certification Examination (CCE) demonstrates students' proficiency and awards them a Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound (ECNU). Successful candidates demonstrate acquisition of their ability to diagnose thyroid and parathyroid disorders through both diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (FNA). The ECNU designation is recognized by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) and allows recipients to be directors of sonography laboratories and apply for AIUM Practice Certification.

Thyroid Doctors Use Endocrinologists' Ultrasound Machines
A Thyroidologist is a specialist for evaluation, blood work, labs, check up, exam, endocrinology consultation, and endocrinology exam. Thyroid doctors must be qualified to evaluate and treat a broad range of endocrine conditions including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, nodules, cysts, goiter, thyroid cancer, pregnancy-related thyroid concerns, and autoimmune conditions such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis (Hashimoto's disease) and Graves' disease. Endocrinologists also evaluate patients for hyperparathyroidism and help determine if and when surgery is necessary.

Thyroid ultrasound is an effective way to diagnose health problems in the neck area of the endocrine system. Board certified in Endocrinology, a thyroid doctor should offer extensive medical services including:

• thyroid sonogram,
• evaluation,
• ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy of thyroid nodules,
• in-office CLIA certified testing laboratory.

Endocrine System Care
Goals, methods, and outcomes of therapy will vary from patient to patient because numerous variables affect hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, nodules and cancer.

What do thyroid ultrasound images look like?
Smartsound Ultrasound is the exclusive vendor of endocrine / thyroid ultrasound machines made by Biosound Esaote, the fourth largest ultrasound company in the world. Biosound is a major manufacturer of ultrasound machines ideal for endocrinologists, otolaryngologists, nephrologists, and pathologists. Go to DrSmart.com for information on the MyLab thyroid ultrasound machines, and sample thyroid ultrasound images.