At-Home Breast Ultrasound
A Safe, Radiation-Free Imaging Option Delivered to Your Home in Nashville, Middle Tennessee & Southern Kentucky
Breast ultrasound uses sound waves to create detailed images of breast tissue without radiation or compression. It can help evaluate lumps, breast pain, swelling, dense breast tissue, nipple concerns, and other areas of concern.
It can also be a helpful imaging option for women with dense breasts, breast implants, or sensitive breasts, including women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Your ultrasound is performed in the comfort and privacy of your home by Kimberly Fielding, RDMS, a registered breast sonographer with 10+ years of diagnostic ultrasound experience.
All medical breast ultrasounds are interpreted by a board certified radiologist. Your final report is securely provided to you and can also be faxed to your healthcare provider if desired.
No physician order or prior mammogram is required to book.
Depending on your results or symptoms, your radiologist or healthcare provider may recommend additional imaging or follow up.
Breast Ultrasound (Both Breasts) - $450
A comprehensive ultrasound evaluation of both breasts, including the underarm areas, nipple ducts and tissue behind the nipples.
This exam may be appropriate for:
- A breast lump or area of concern
- Breast pain or tenderness
- Dense breast tissue
- Nipple discharge or changes
- Breast implants
- Follow up of a previous finding
- Other breast concerns
No physician order or prior mammogram is required to book.
Travel up to 90 minutes round-trip from Whites Creek, Tennessee, is included in each at-home ultrasound. Travel beyond 90 minutes is charged at one dollar per minute for the additional travel time.
Medical disclaimer
Breast ultrasound is a valuable diagnostic imaging tool and is intended to support medical evaluation; however, it is considered an adjunct imaging modality and does not replace breast MRI, physician evaluation, biopsy, clinical breast examination, or additional imaging when clinically indicated.
While breast ultrasound can provide important diagnostic information, no imaging study is 100% accurate or capable of detecting all abnormalities. Ultrasound has inherent limitations and may not identify every breast condition, including certain cancers or abnormalities that may be better evaluated with mammography, MRI, biopsy, or additional diagnostic testing.
Patients are encouraged to continue routine medical care, recommended breast screenings, and follow up with their physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding any symptoms, concerns, abnormal findings, or persistent changes in breast tissue.
This service does not replace a comprehensive breast care plan with your medical provider.
Breast Ultrasound FAQs
Why Ultrasound Is an Important Breast Imaging Option?
Ultrasound is a valuable diagnostic tool in breast imaging and does not use ionizing radiation.
Ionizing radiation interacts with human tissue at the cellular level, and exposure is cumulative over a lifetime. Because breast tissue is considered radiosensitive, medical imaging principles emphasize limiting radiation exposure whenever possible and using radiation-free imaging methods when they can provide appropriate diagnostic information.
In clinical practice, breast ultrasound is commonly used to further evaluate findings seen on a mammogram or when mammography is inconclusive — particularly in patients with dense breast tissue, focal pain, or a palpable concern. Ultrasound provides real-time imaging that can characterize breast tissue and guide next steps without additional radiation exposure.
By using sound waves rather than ionizing radiation, ultrasound can be safely repeated when medically indicated and plays a critical role in modern diagnostic breast care.
What is the Science Behind Radiation and Breast Tissue?
- Ionizing radiation damages DNA
- DNA damage can lead to mutations
- Mutations can contribute to cancer development
- Radiation risk increases with cumulative exposure over time
- Breast tissue is considered radiosensitive
- Mammography uses low-dose ionizing radiation
For this reason, radiation-free imaging modalities such as ultrasound are an important component of breast imaging, particularly when additional evaluation is needed.
What Should I Expect?
- You’ll be asked a few clinical questions
- I arrive with a compact exam setup (massage table + ultrasound system)
- The ultrasound exam is performed with professional technique and careful documentation
- Your official breast ultrasound report will be interpreted by a board certified Radiologist.
- Ultrasound uses sound waves — not radiation.
Our approach combines clinical excellence with comfort and discretion — giving you access to advanced breast imaging without the stress of a traditional clinical setting.
Do You Accept Insurance?
No — diagnostic breast ultrasound services are self-pay. Insurance is not accepted.
HSA/FSA cards are accepted depending on your plan and payment processor.
Do I Need a Mammogram First?
No. Ultrasound is a safe and effective alternative to a mammogram for those who are conscious about radiation exposure.
Is There Radiation?
No. Ultrasound uses sound waves, not radiation.
What Happens if Something Concerning is Seen?
You’ll be guided to the appropriate next step by the radiologist, which may include additional imaging (such as mammography, MRI, or biopsy) and/or clinical follow-up with your ordering provider.
How do I prepare for a breast ultrasound appointment?
Very little preparation is needed for a breast ultrasound.
Please wear a two-piece outfit so you can comfortably undress from the waist up. On the day of your exam, avoid applying lotions, oils, deodorant, or powders to the breast or underarm area, as these can interfere with image quality.
You may eat and drink normally before your appointment. No fasting is required.
If you are breastfeeding, you should breastfeed or pump approximately 15–30 minutes prior to your appointment. This helps reduce breast fullness, improves comfort, and allows for optimal imaging quality during the exam.
A full bladder is not needed for breast ultrasound. The exam is performed with you comfortably positioned, using warm gel and careful, professional technique to thoroughly evaluate the breast tissue.
If you have questions about preparing for your breast ultrasound, we’re happy to help prior to your appointment.
Compassionate Care. Advanced Imaging. Trusted Results.
Whether you’re seeking reassurance, evaluating a new concern, or following up on provider recommendations, our goal is to deliver accurate, high-quality imaging in a setting where you feel respected, heard, and supported.
If you have questions about whether a breast ultrasound is right for you, we’re here to help guide you every step of the way.