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We have many services and testing that can be done in Thunderbird Internal Medicine. Some insurances contract for services outside of our office therefore we may not be able to offer these services to all patients. If there are questions about your insurance policies please feel free to ask! Bone Density Chest X-ray Laboratory Lung Function TestColonoscopy Electrocardiogram EchocardiogramAbdominal Ultrasound Arterial Doppler Outside Services
Bone DensityWe have a Hologic Bone Densitometer that is used to evaluate the strength of the bones in the spine and hip. Women over 50 or postmenopausal are at risk for osteoporosis and should have a bone density performed. In addition others at risk include those who have been on certain medications (prednisone) are at risk. Top of PageElectrocardiogram (EKG)Electrocardiograms are tracings of the electrical activity of the heart. There are many conditions that can show abnormalities in the tracing if they are present. It is one way of evaluating the heart if there are findings on exam or symptoms that suggest rhythm problems, coronary disease, or heart enlargement. Often times we get a "baseline" study to compare with if there are ever new symptoms that develop later. Top of PageChest X-rayWe have an in house Chest X-ray Machine. Generally routine Chest X-rays are not done unless a person has had previous lung disease. X-rays may be ordered in cases of respiratory infection, fever, heart disease or if you are short of breath. Top of PageLaboratoryWe have a full service laboratory where we do most of the routine blood and urine testing in our office. We test for many diseases and conditions as well as monitoring the effect of medicines on internal organs. Top of PagePulmonary Function TestsLung function tests may be ordered when a person is experiencing shortness of breath or if there is suspected lung disease. It gives your doctor more detailed information about how you are able to move air in and out of your lungs Top of PageColonoscopyColonoscopy is the direct inspection of the colon using a lighted flexible tube. It is used to detect colon cancer, polyps and other diseases of the Colon. Click Here to learn more. Top of PageEchocardiogramAn Echocardiogram is a type of Ultrasound of the heart that gives a lot of important information about how the heart is pumping, how the valves are functioning, and if there is any evidence of enlargement or thickening of the heart chambers or walls. It may be ordered when there are findings on examination such as heart murmurs or if there is evidence of abnormalities on the EKG. Top of PageAbdominal UltrasoundAn Abdominal Ultrasound is a study of the internal organs in the abdomen. It is particularly useful in evaluating the gallbladder, kidneys, liver, and pancreas. It may be ordered in cases of abdominal pain, flank pain, or where your provider needs to evaluate these organs. Top of PageArterial DopplerAn Arterial Doppler evaluates the arterial blood flow of the body. It is used many times to evaluate the carotid arteries (the main arteries in the neck supplying blood to the brain) or in the arteries of the legs. It may be ordered when there is suspicion on exam or with symptoms suggestive of blockage. Top of PageOutside Services:For services that we do not provide or if a payor requires using specific labs we have a listing of frequently used facilities on our Laboratory and Radiology Services Page Hearing Testing:We now offer hearing testing and hearing aids. Click Here to Learn More! |
