- About
RAO’s board-certified radiologists and leading-edge diagnostic procedures unite to provide the best chance of early, accurate detection.
- Services
No center in Marion County matches RAO’s comprehensive list of services.
- Breast Aspiration
- Breast MRI
- Breast Needle Localization
- Breast Ultrasound
- Cardiac Scoring
- CT (CAT Scan)
- CT Angiography (CTA)
- CT Enterography
- DEXA (Bone Densitometry)
- Digital Mammography
- Fluoroscopy
- MRA (Magnetic Resonance Angiography)
- MRI
- Nuclear Medicine Bone Scan
- Nuclear Medicine Gallium Scan
- Nuclear Medicine Parathyroid Scan
- Nuclear Medicine Thyroid Scan
- Open MRI
- PET/CT
- Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
- X-Ray
- Patient Center
Our radiologists, technologists and staff are devoted to your physical and emotional health and comfort throughout your care.
- Referring Clinicians
Our privileges at all Marion County hospitals and quick PACS image and report transmission and digital storage make us the perfect clinical partner.
- Women's Imaging
From screening digital mammography to breast MRI and osteoporosis testing, we specialize in healthier living through early detection.
- Center for Vascular Health
- Teleradiology
- Locations / Contact
We have five convenient locations in Marion County, including two Breast Imaging Centers of Excellence.
- Medical Imaging Center
- Medical Imaging Center at Windsor Oaks
- Women's Imaging Center
- TimberRidge Imaging Center
- Center for Vascular Health
* ACR Breast Imaging Center of Excellence
Services
- Breast Aspiration
- Breast MRI
- Breast Needle Localization
- Breast Ultrasound
- Cardiac Scoring
- CT (CAT Scan)
- CT Angiography (CTA)
- CT Enterography
- DEXA (Bone Densitometry)
- Digital Mammography
- Fluoroscopy
- MRA (Magnetic Resonance Angiography)
- MRI
- Nuclear Medicine Bone Scan
- Nuclear Medicine Gallium Scan
- Nuclear Medicine Parathyroid Scan
- Nuclear Medicine Thyroid Scan
- Open MRI
- PET/CT
- Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
- X-Ray
About Breast Ultrasound
What is breast ultrasound?
A breast ultrasound is a non-invasive procedure that involves exposing the breast to sound wave technology to produce images of inside the breast tissue. This can show whether a lump is solid or filled with fluid.
After a breast ultrasound, you should be able to resume your normal activities immediately.
Where is breast ultrasound offered?
Breast ultrasound is offered at two convenient locations: Women’s Imaging Center and TimberRidge Imaging Center.
What to Expect
While lying on the exam table, the technologist or radiologist will apply some warm water-based gel on your skin and then place the transducer firmly against your body, moving it back and forth over the area of interest until the desired images are captured. There is usually no discomfort or pain from pressure as the transducer is pressed against the area being examined.
Patient Prep
For your convenience, please wear a two-piece outfit. Do not use deodorant, powder, or perfume under the arm or breast area.
