Clear answers, without the hospital.
Ultrasound First provides fast, accurate diagnostic ultrasound in a calm, welcoming setting. Board certified physicians, sonographers with decades of experience, and exams at a fraction of hospital cost.
Most major insurance accepted, including workers compensation and self-pay.
Under $300
for most exams. Skip the thousands you would pay at a hospital or imaging center.
Same day
DVT venous Doppler exams with STAT interpretation when you need answers now.
Head to toe
a full range of exams, from abdominal and pregnancy to vascular and musculoskeletal.
Built around your comfort
Traditional imaging can be cramped, cold, and rushed. We built Ultrasound First to be the opposite: a warm, inviting space where exams are quick, comfortable, and handled by people who take time with you.
Your exam is performed by registered technologists whose experience includes leadership of regional sonography societies and supervisory roles at one of the nation's top ten hospitals, with every study read by board certified physicians.
One place for every exam
We offer a comprehensive menu of diagnostic ultrasound exams, all in one calm outpatient setting.
Abdominal & Pelvic
Complete and limited abdominal studies, pelvis, kidneys, hernia evaluation, and soft tissue masses.
Pregnancy
OB ultrasound from early pregnancy through term.
Vascular & Heart
Venous and arterial Dopplers, carotid, echocardiogram, and same-day DVT checks.
Musculoskeletal
Shoulders, hips, knees, wrists, and more, including arthritis studies for rheumatology. Learn more
Thyroid & Soft Tissue
Thyroid, soft tissue neck, chest and back, and superficial body parts.
Common questions
How much does an ultrasound cost at Ultrasound First?
Most exams cost less than $300, a fraction of typical hospital and imaging center fees. We are happy to discuss pricing for your specific exam when you call (314) 782-2034.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes. We accept most major insurance plans, along with workers compensation and self-pay patients.
How quickly can I get a DVT venous Doppler exam?
Same day. We perform DVT venous Doppler exams with STAT interpretation when you need answers right away.
Who performs and reads my exam?
Registered ultrasound technologists with decades of clinical experience perform every exam, and every study is read by board certified physicians.
Ready when you are
Appointments Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Orders can be faxed to (314) 931-3130.