What is Ultrasound

Urology and Ultrasound Associates is accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

Ultrasound testing is noninvasive (does not require entering the body or puncturing the skin). Results are obtained through the use of high frequency soundwaves not audible to the human ear. The soundwaves bounce off tissues in the area being evaluated and create an outline of the shape of various tissues and organs in the body. This testing does not require any radiation or dyes.

Ultrasound Staff

Our ultrasound team includes the following staff:

Radiologist

A physician who interprets films and makes diagnosis
Our radiologist on staff is Maria A. Costa-Greco, M.D.

Technologist

A person who performs testing and obtains images for the physician to review.
Our ultrasound technologist has been on staff since 1993 and has worked closely with Dr. Maria costa-Greco to provide the highest quality of diagnostic imaging.
Our technologist is a registered diagnostic medical sonographer (A.R.D.M.S.) and is a member of the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (S.D.M.S.).

Instructions for Testing

Abdominal ultrasound

• Includes views of the the gallbladder, liver, spleen, and pancreas

Nothing by mouth except water for 8 hours before the examination. You may take your medications as usual.

Pelvic ultrasound

• For females includes views of the uterus, ovaries, and urinary bladder
• For males includes views of the prostate and urinary bladder

One hour before your scheduled appointment, drink 32 ounces of water. You must have a full bladder for the test to obtain optimal results. Please do not urinate until after your testing. You may take your medications as usual.

Renal ultrasound

• Includes views of the kidneys

No preparation for this exam. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as usual.

Scrotal ultrasound

• Includes views of the testicles and epididymitis

No preparation for this exam. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as usual.

Ultrasound Locations

Ultrasound testing can be scheduled at one of our convenient locations by calling 412.781.7222 or 412.374.9444. The locations and testing times are listed as follows:

• Monroeville Medical Center
  125 Daughtery Drive, Suite 410
  Monroeville, PA 15215

  Testing dates: Monday and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

• St. Margaret Medical Arts Building
  100 Delafield Road, Suite 312
  Pittsburgh, PA 15215

  Testing date: Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Insurance Information

Dr. Maria Costa-Greco particpates with the following insurance carriers:

• Medicare
• Blue Shield
• Preferred Blue
• Premier Blue
• Keystone Blue*
• Select Blue*
• Security Blue*
• Intergroup Network
• Devon Health Network
• First Health Network
• PHCS Network

*Special note
The following insurances require a referral form from your primary care physician:

• Keystone
• Select Blue
• Community Blue
• Security Blue