Thyroid imaging · South Lake Tahoe, CA

Thyroid ultrasound in South Lake Tahoe

A clear look at the thyroid gland — its size and any nodules or cysts — for South Lake Tahoe patients. Performed at your home by an ARDMS-certified sonographer and read by a board-certified radiologist within 24 hours.

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Natalie smiling while scanning a patient’s neckHome visits · By appointment
24 hrRadiologist report
ARDMSCertified sonographer
No prepNeeded
ZeroFacility fees
Studies

Thyroid studies for South Lake Tahoe patients

No referral needed.

Thyroid

The thyroid gland in the front of the neck — its size, and any nodules or cysts.

No prep needed
Ultrasound image on the scanner screen
What we look at

Your thyroid, in detail

What the scan shows

  • Size and texture of the thyroid gland
  • Nodules — their size, number and features
  • Cysts
  • Enlargement (goiter)
  • Changes over time in known nodules

Who it’s for

  • A lump or fullness in the front of the neck
  • Abnormal thyroid blood tests
  • Monitoring known thyroid nodules
  • A family history of thyroid disease
  • Patients referred by endocrinology or primary care

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Close to South Lake Tahoe

Thyroid ultrasound near South Lake Tahoe

Set on the south shore of Lake Tahoe in El Dorado County, South Lake Tahoe draws visitors year-round for skiing, hiking, and the lake itself, alongside a year-round resident community.

Where
Your home, office or care facility in South Lake Tahoe
When
By appointment

Travel: Every price for South Lake Tahoe includes travel, and you can book online.

How it works

Three steps, no surprises

1

Book online

Enter your ZIP, pick your study and choose a time. No referral needed for most studies.

2

Your scan

An ARDMS-certified sonographer performs your study in your home and explains what she’s seeing as she goes.

3

Your report

A board-certified radiologist reads your images. The written report reaches you — and your doctor — within 24 hours.

Questions

Thyroid ultrasound questions

Where do South Lake Tahoe patients have their thyroid ultrasound?

At home. We come to you, and every price includes travel.

Do I need to prepare?

No preparation is needed. Wear an open-necked top and leave necklaces at home.

Is the exam painful?

No. Ultrasound is non-invasive and uses sound waves, not radiation. A warm gel is applied and the probe glides gently over the skin.

How long does it take?

Most thyroid studies take about 30 minutes.

Do I need a referral?

No. You can book a thyroid study directly.

When will I get my results?

A board-certified radiologist reads your images and the written report is delivered within 24 hours — to you, and to your physician if you like.

Does insurance cover it?

We are flat-rate cash pay with no facility fees. HSA and FSA cards are accepted, and we can give you a superbill to submit to your insurance yourself.

Book your scan today.

Home visits in South Lake Tahoe, by appointment.

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