Pelvic ultrasound/ovarian scan questions...

Can anyone point me toward hospitals in NYC that do ovarian ultrasounds? Also looking for private OB-GYN clinics and a heads-up on what the costs look like

thanks

I can't give you a definitive answer, but just whatever you do, don't go to Mayo Clinic 🤮
it’s a university hospital, and the doctor is about as gentle as a sledgehammer. I'm not trying to freak you out or anything—but honestly, do you even have any idea what an ultrasound actually looks like?

Linda Hernandez15 said:that’s just some college campus vibe, man—and the doctor is about as gentle as a wrecking ball. I’m not trying to freak you out or anything, but do you even have a clue what an ultrasound actually looks like?

well, why don't you enlighten us then... 🙂

btw, which doc at the Mayo Clinic are we talking about?

It’s like they shoved a probe through her ear just to get to her brain 🙄

Sure, go ahead and start throwing shade immediately—I guess that’s how you all keep life from getting boring, right? 😢

Alright, my apologies... can you explain what exactly makes an ovarian exam so terrifying? 😕

I mean, when you're 18 and nobody bothers to give you a heads-up about what’s actually coming—and then you find yourself sitting there in the waiting room alone—it's a trip. Suddenly, the doctor is shoving that probe in with his left hand while clutching the phone with his right, all while five medical interns are hovering over you like they're part of some weird ritual... yeah, it’s not exactly the highlight of my life. 😢 ha

Linda Hernandez15 said:yeah, sure, just spit on everyone immediately—I guess that's what makes life so thrilling for you people...😢

😕 look, I wasn't the one being disrespectful here. if you're sitting there assuming swiftviper6 has zero clue what an exam actually looks like, why don't you try actually describing your own experience? you know, maybe using slightly more professional terms than "shoving that thing in"...😁

and honestly, I am never going to get why people lose their minds just because med students have to watch or participate in a procedure.

Betty Rivera14 said:Honestly, when you're eighteen and nobody warns you about what's actually coming, then you find yourself sitting there in the exam room while the doctor is multitasking—using one hand for the exam and the other to hold a phone receiver—all while five medical students are crowded right in your face. It’s definitely not exactly a glamorous experience.😢 ha

But why on earth wouldn't those students be looking at the monitor?😉 😁

monitor 😕

Does anyone actually have a monitor for sale? 🤣

Betty Rivera14 said:monitor 😕

So, someone actually has a monitor 🤣

But definitely not this Amazon one!!! 😁 😁

Look, a friend told me that if you just put a condom on that "fake thing"—that's her term for it—and let her do a vaginal exam, it’ll be fine. I can handle a checkup—honestly, I've seen way weirder stuff than that in my life.

Yeah, she pretty much laid it all out for you 😁

The probe looks a bit phallic, especially once you slide a condom over it 🙄

The exam is actually LESS uncomfortable than your standard gynecological manual checkup. Don't sweat it.

Well, if Betty Rivera14 was at Mayo Clinic seeing the exact same doctor I saw, then I’m certainly not surprised her experience was such a disaster. 😁

Just so you know, swiftviper6, you can get an ovarian ultrasound—specifically a transvaginal one—done at Mayo Clinic, but be prepared to sit through a massive wait time. If you decide to go private, though, you're looking at roughly $300-$$133.

But look, here’s the reality: the most critical factor in any ultrasound is the expertise and intuition of the person interpreting the images. It might be worth enduring the headaches and the long lines at Mayo Clinic if it means having a top-tier specialist actually reading your results.

So you're saying it's actually better to hit up the VA hospital instead of some private clinic?

Honestly, it’s hard to say which route is better. I know for a fact that the specialist over at the Mayo Clinic is an absolute master when it comes to ultrasounds, though his bedside manner 🙄 can be a bit hit-or-miss. That said, I have no clue if you’ll actually be able to snag an appointment with him specifically, much less how long the waitlist is—though my guess is you'll be waiting a lifetime. On the flip side, you could just walk into a private clinic tomorrow, which is probably the smarter move if you're dealing with something urgent right now.

Betty Rivera14 said:Look, when you're 18 and nobody warns you about what’s actually coming, then you find yourself sitting in that waiting room while the doctor is shoving equipment in one side and holding a phone receiver with the other, all while five med students are hovering over you... yeah, it’s not exactly a spa day.😢 ha

Sorry, but Peterson is a university hospital. If you don't like having fifth-year med students around, go to a private clinic.

My advice? Skip the private clinics. Their equipment is usually outdated and they lack the necessary experience.
That said, don't just walk into any random public hospital either. You need to find an experienced specialist.

Hannah Scott69 said:Look, excuse me, but Peterson's is a university hospital, and if you aren't comfortable with fifth-year med students being in the room, then just go to a private practice!

That’s technically true, I suppose, but it would be the bare minimum of professional courtesy to actually ask a patient if they’re okay with students being present during an exam, or at least give them a heads-up that junior colleagues will be shadowing—it’s just basic respect for the person on the table. Some doctors actually bother with that level of decorum; for instance, my surgeon specifically asked if it was alright for a resident to assist with my examination, which I was perfectly fine with. On the other hand, the doctor performing my ultrasound treated me like nothing more than a specimen on a slab, coldly discussing my diagnosis with three female students right in front of me as if I weren't even in the room. Not to mention, the whole thing kicked off with the blunt remark, "Well, you can see the problem immediately."

Hannah Scott69 said:That’s true, but at the very least, it would be basic decency to ask the patient if they’re comfortable with students being present, or at least give them a heads-up. It’s about showing some respect. Some doctors actually do this—for instance, my surgeon asked if it was okay for a fellow student to examine me, which I was happy to allow. On the other hand, the doctor performing my ultrasound treated me like a slab of meat on a table. He just stood there coldly discussing my condition with three female students as if I wasn't even in the room. To make matters worse, he kicked things off by saying, 'Well, you can see the problem immediately.'

I agree, but students have a right to observe everything (sorry, but that's the rule), though they really should ask nicely before an exam...
in the first case, those students were just observing, and they were fifth-year med students—essentially junior residents and a legitimate part of the medical team.