Ultrasound First

07/15/2023

Ultrasound First now offers echocardiograms.

11/19/2022

Big news!!! Ultrasound First is now offering ultrasound exams of the abdomen, pelvis, kidneys, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, thyroid, and vascular exams. Carotids, Aorta, arterial studies of the legs and upper extremities, thoracic outlet, ABI test. If you need a DVT study, we do it same day. We can get you in for a same or next day appointments for most cases. We can do ultrasound guided injections of any joint, tendon sheath, or nerve (expect the spine). Remember you need a valid order from your doctor, NP or PA for these exams.

09/26/2022

I recently did a podcast. We talk about the evolution of Ultrasound First our educational mission with www.iame.com and the power of ultrasound diagnosis and ultrasound guided procedures.

In this episode, guest host Dr. Jacob Fleming interviews Dr. Jason Cox about musculoskeletal interventions and how he uses ultrasound for diagnosis and intervention in his full spectrum musculoskeletal practice.

04/03/2022

https://ultrasound-first.com/ultrasound-guided-carpal-tunnel-release/

Carpal Tunnel Release with UltraGuideCTR™ and Real-time Ultrasound Guidance CARPAL TUNNEL RELEASE (CTR) USING ULTRASOUND GUIDANCE FOR THE TREATMENT OF

12/09/2021

Ultrasound is the best way to diagnose rotator cuff tears!
https://ultrasound-first.com/rotator-cuff-tears/

Experts recommend MSK Ultrasound First before MRI In 2013, a consensus panel of experts determined that ultrasound should be the primary means of imaging

12/08/2021

I don't know how often I see patients who have shown up too late to get diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory arthritis. Inflammatory arthritis can strike at any age, any person. Athletes, children, healthy people, chronically ill people.

Early differentiation between different types of inflammatory arthritis and subsequent initiation of modern treatments can improve patient outcomes by reducing disease activity and preventing joint damage. Routine clinical evaluation, laboratory testing, ...

12/06/2021

An illustrative case of gout tendinopathy involving the patella tendon.

Introduction Gout is a crystal arthritis associated with high uric acid levels in the blood. Many people are familiar with gout in the great toe. However,

12/01/2021

Ultrasound is the best way to diagnose Rotator Cuff tears. Checkout our new article!!

11/05/2021

I am hosting a lecture and networking event on November 18th. If you are a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner you will be interested in what I will be saying about musculoskeletal ultrasound for your patients. We will also be offering up to .5 category 1 CME for attendence. Participation is limited so please sign up using this link. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/continuing-education-seminar-networking-event-tickets-203933529677.

The meeting is to be held in Creve Coeur Missouri. IL Bel Lago Restaurant

10/29/2021

In this post I explain how musculoskeletal ultrasound can be used to diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome. Ultrasound is fast and affordable. It is also painless and comfortable for the patient.

Patients with carpal tunnel symptoms typically have numbness and tingling in the thumb and first finger and part of the middle finger. This is most

08/12/2021

Check Out Our New Website!

Check out our new and improved website. It is now easier than ever to make an appointment online! All you have to do is head to our website at:

08/03/2021

Anthem - Blue Cross Blue Shield

Long awaited and much anticipated? You bet! The wait is over. We are now accepting all Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield patients. You can choose your preferred

07/12/2021

IntakeQ has been an amazing product. Medical records, booking, billing, fax integration, messaging, appointment reminders it does it ALL!!!

Build your own online client intake forms. Send them privately to your patients or embed them in your website. We are HIPAA compliant and support e-signatures

04/21/2021

Ultrasound First is now in-network with Medicare, Cigna, and Aetna. Starting May 1st, we will be in-network with Humana, Medicare Advantage for Humana, and Healthlink. We are still working hard on credentialing with Blue Cross Blue Shield and UnitedHealthcare, and expect to hear from them any day now. Until then, we are still offering our self-pay discount of 40% to your patients and we offer a low-payment, no-interest payment plan, with no credit check.

Payment plans can be as little as $5-10/mo depending on the situation.

04/13/2021

We already are accepting Medicare and Cigna patients. Starting on 5/1/2021 we will also be accepting United, Aetna, and Healthlink patients in network.

02/27/2021

Diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome is cheaper and just as accurate and less painful using ultrasound by a trained expert.

02/16/2021

The clinic is closed today for weather.