Ultrasound Services

Clinic Overview

An ultrasound is a safe and painless test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the inside of your body. These images help your healthcare provider see your organs and tissues and better understand what is going on.

Healthwise Diagnostics is a community-based ultrasound clinic proudly serving residents of Toronto, Thornhill, Vaughan, and Markham. We specialize in obstetric, abdominal, pelvic, thyroid and musculoskeletal imaging, and are committed to providing comfortable, high-quality care in a welcoming environment.

Exam Preparation Instructions

Please read carefully and follow these instructions to help ensure accurate results.

Abdomen

This includes imaging of the gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, liver, kidneys, and aorta. To obtain the best images, your stomach must be empty.

• If your appointment is in the morning: Do not eat or drink anything for 6 hours before your exam.
• If your appointment is in the afternoon: You may have a light breakfast before 9:00 a.m. Acceptable items include dry toast, black tea, black coffee, or juice.
• Do not eat or drink anything after 9:00 a.m. for an afternoon appointment.

Pelvis

This includes imaging of the uterus, ovaries, bladder, genitourinary tract, and pregnancy exams such as obstetrical and nuchal translucency. A full bladder is needed to obtain the best images.

• Drink 32 ounces (1 litre / about 4 large glasses) of fluids one hour before your appointment.
• Fluids may include water, juice, coffee, or tea. Please avoid milk.
• Do not use the washroom before your exam.
• You may eat normally. There are no dietary restrictions for this test.

Abdomen & Pelvis Combined

• Do not eat for 6 hours before your appointment.
• Drink 32 ounces (1 litre) of water only and finish drinking it one hour before your exam.
• Do not use the washroom before your appointment, as a full bladder is required.

Obstetrics (Pregnancy Ultrasound)

• Drink 32 ounces (1 litre / about 4 large glasses) of water and finish one hour before your appointment.
• Do not use the washroom before your exam, as a full bladder is required, especially for early pregnancy scans.
• You may eat normally. No fasting is required.

Prostate (No Transrectal Ultrasound)

• Drink 32 ounces (1 litre / about 4 large glasses) of water and finish one hour before your appointment.
• Do not use the washroom before your exam, as a full bladder is required.
• Transrectal prostate ultrasound examinations are not performed at this clinic.

Thyroid, Scrotal and Breast

• No special preparation is required for thyroid ultrasound.
• No special preparation is required for scrotal ultrasound.
• No special preparation is required for breast ultrasound.
• Appointments may be scheduled at any time, morning, day or evening, for your convenience.