Ultrasound & Sonography

Ultrasound uses sound waves, not radiation, so it is safe even in pregnancy. It is done at the clinic, walk-in, and staff explain in Spanish what is being seen.

Which studies do you perform?

Abdominal (liver, gallbladder, kidneys, pancreas and spleen), pelvic, pregnancy scans for monitoring and follow-up, thyroid, and soft tissue when there is a lump or a swollen area to check.

How do I prepare?

For an abdominal scan, 6 to 8 hours without food, because food and gas block the view of the gallbladder. For pelvic and some pregnancy scans it is the opposite: arrive with a full bladder, drinking water an hour before and not using the restroom.

Does it hurt?

No. Cold gel is applied and the probe slides over the skin; if the area is inflamed there may be some discomfort with pressure. The study takes 15 to 30 minutes depending on what is being reviewed.

When do I get the result?

It is reviewed during the same visit and explained to you. If the finding calls for another study or a specialist, we guide the referral and tell you clearly what the next step is.

Can it tell how many weeks pregnant I am?

Yes. A pregnancy ultrasound helps estimate the weeks and confirm things are on track. We perform the study, and since full prenatal care is not provided at the clinic, we guide the referral to continue it.

Can it show gallstones or kidney stones?

That is one of its most common uses, along with checking liver, spleen, pancreas and bladder. If the study finds something that needs surgery or a specialist, we explain what was seen and what comes next.

Why come to La Michoacana?

We are on Spencer Hwy, at 6500 Ste 180, just off Highway 225 and minutes from Deer Park, South Houston and La Porte. We open seven days a week: Monday to Saturday from 9 AM to 9 PM and Sunday from 9 AM to 7 PM, so you can come after work or on the weekend without taking time off. No appointment and no insurance needed. Our whole team speaks Spanish, parking is free and the entrance is wheelchair accessible.

How payment works

You pay per visit, with no insurance involved. We take cash, debit cards, credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover) and phone payments. We do not take checks. Ask about the price of your service when you arrive or over the phone: we tell you before we start, so you know what you are paying.

Where our patients come from

Most live in Pasadena, in ZIP codes 77505, 77504, 77506 and 77503. We also see families from Deer Park, South Houston, La Porte, Pearland and the rest of the Houston area. If you work at the industrial plants along Highway 225 or the Ship Channel, we are on your way home.