 Ultrasonography has proved invaluable for monitoring pregnancy in a variety of ways, including identification of fetal anomalies, detection of the baby's position and placental location and determination of the baby's sex.
Ultrasonography procedures include:
Assessment and Evaluation
First trimester evaluation
Second and third trimester anatomical assessment
3-D ultrasound evaluation
Prenatal diagnosis
Screening
First and Second trimester Down syndrome screening
Miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy screening
Multiple pregnancy screening
Fetal anomaly screening
Testing and Monitoring
Biophysical profile and Doppler velocimetry/non-stress testing
Fetal echocardiography
Diagnostic Procedures
Amniocentesis
Chorionic villi sampling (CVS)
Cordocentesis/Fetal blood sampling
Therapeutic Procedure
Fetal shunt procedures
Fetal transfusion
Medical treatment of the fetus
Multifetal pregnancy reduction
Selective fetal termination
In addition to standard evaluation, patients may have the opportunity to participate in cutting edge research projects. Such studies are instrumental in expanding knowledge in the field and making advances in treatment.
A unique aspect of Obstetric sonography at Columbia University is the multi-disciplinary, collaborative approach to patient care. Our collaboration and integration with the world -renown Children's Hospital of New York will provide you with every possible diagnostic and treatment option for both mother and fetus. In the case of a suspicion or diagnosis of a maternal or fetal condition, the vast depth of expertise found at New York-Presbyterian Hospital is at your service. We will coordinate your care with a broad team of international experts in pediatrics, pediatric surgery, pediatric cardiology, neonatology and genetics. Our highly trained genetic counselors are available to provide comprehensive genetic analysis and counseling and coordinate your care throughout your pregnancy.
Procedures available in the Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Program include:
- Cordocentesis/Fetal blood sampling
- Fetal shunt procedures
- Fetal transfusion
- Medical treatment of the fetus with heart problems
- Multifetal pregnancy reduction
- Selective fetal termination
For ultrasound appointments at any of our locations, call 212-305-4MFM
Manhattan:
Herbert Irving Pavilion
212-305-4MFM
161 Fort Washington Avenue, Suite 401
New York, New York 10032
(Located between 165th and 168th streets.
Subway: A,C,1 subway or the M4 bus)
CPMC Eastside
212-305-4MFM
16E. 60th Street, Suite 480
New York, New York 10022
(Located between 5th and Madison Avenues.
Subway: 4,5,6,N,R ; Bus: M3,M4,M5,M18 bus)
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
212-305-4MFM
622 W. 168th Street, PH 12
New York, New York 10032
(Located between 165th and 168th streets
Subway: A,C,1 ; Bus: M4 bus)
Allen Pavilion
(212) 305-4MFM
5141 Broadway
New York, NY 10034
(Located at Broadway & 220th.
Subway: 1; Bus: M7 or M100 bus)
Westchester:
Columbia Prenatal Associates of Westchester
77 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, NY 10708
Tel: 914-337-2102
Fax: 914-337-3288
Lawrence Hospital Prenatal Testing Center
55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville, NY 10708
Tel: 914-787-3200
Fax: 914-787-4987
New Jersey:
Maternal Fetal Medicine in Montclair
292 Bloomfield Avenue, 2nd floor
Monclair, NJ 07043
Tel: 973-233-0883
Fax: 973-233-0882
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