Gastroenterology

In order to get an accurate result, please don’t eat or drink 3 hours prior to the exam.

The entire FibroScan session takes about  15-20 minutes.

No. There is no needle and all you feel is a gentle vibration on your skin.

FibroScan may help you get approval for the new Hepatitis treatments. In many cases, FibroScan can help you and your doctor avoid the added risk and possible complications of a liver biopsy.

With FibroScan, we can diagnose liver disease at it’s earliest stage and start treatment options before fatal complications set in.

Fibroscan uses a combination of an elastic wave and ultrasound technology to assess the health of the liver.  The test itself takes approximately 5-10 minutes and is not painful.  During the test, a gel is applied between the ribs and a small probe is placed on the skin.  The probe sends a pulse through the skin and a numeric score is recorded, which indicates how much scar tissue is present.

FibroScan tests can be repeated regularly (e.g. every 6-12 months) without any health risks. This can help monitor the progression of a liver disease. If you are starting a treatment (e.g. for Hepatitis C), or are making lifestyle changes to lessen the severity of damage to your liver, a FibroScan will help monitor change.

Patients may benefit from FibroScan if they have chronic liver conditions or are at risk for liver disease. FibroScan should not be used for those who are pregnant or have any implantable electronic devices.

Most insurances now cover for a FibroScan examination, including Medicare & Medicaid.