An ultrasound exam is a safe diagnostic procedure that uses very-high-frequency sound waves to produce an image of many of the internal structures of the body.  Originally developed in the late 1950's, over the years the machines have become better and better, resulting in images of outstanding detail and clarity.

DRC provides state of the art ultrasound machines at most of its imaging locations including Battlefield Imaging, Chattanooga Outpatient Center, Diagnostic PET/CT of Chattanooga, Hutcheson Medical Center, and Tennessee Imaging and Vein Center.  As the results of ultrasound exams are very much dependent on the skill of the operator, DRC employs the best technologists with extensive ultrasound training to perform these exams. Please see 'Your Exam' for additional information on ultrasound exams.