Ultrasound (Sonography) Diagnostics

Physician-performed diagnostic ultrasound in Carlsbad Clinic's dedicated sonography suite, with immediate findings discussed at the scan. The comprehensive option covers abdomen, kidneys, bladder, thyroid and carotid arteries in a single 30-minute appointment — a broad preventive screen of the organs and major vessels most worth checking. Single-region scans are also available if you only need one area. Because a doctor performs and interprets the scan, you receive findings and recommendations on the day rather than a separate report.

Carlsbad Clinic runs a dedicated sonography suite where physicians perform diagnostic ultrasound across several regions, making it a practical preventive screening option during a spa stay. The headline combined examination scans the abdomen, kidneys and bladder, the thyroid gland and the carotid arteries in one 30-minute appointment for 5,950 Kč — a broad look at the organs and the major neck vessels most associated with silent risk, useful for guests who want a baseline check. For more targeted needs, single-region scans are available: abdomen, kidneys and bladder (3,900 Kč, 20 min); thyroid gland (2,790 Kč, 15 min); carotid arteries (2,790 Kč, 15 min); and Doppler ultrasound of the lower-limb blood vessels (3,900 Kč, 20 min) to assess venous or arterial flow. Ultrasound is non-invasive and radiation-free, using high-frequency sound to image soft tissue and blood flow, which is why it is well suited to preventive screening. Because a physician both performs and interprets the scan, abnormalities such as gallstones, kidney changes, thyroid nodules or carotid narrowing can be flagged and explained immediately, with recommendations issued the same day. Who benefits: prevention-focused visitors building a baseline, guests with a known concern in one region, and anyone whose initial medical examination indicated a vascular or organ check. Preparation depends on the region — abdominal scans are best after several hours of fasting, while thyroid and carotid scans need no preparation. There is no recovery time, and the findings feed into the wider plan coordinated through the clinic's consilium of specialists, with onward referral arranged where warranted.