Most enquiries in this section are about the heart: heart ultrasound, also known as echocardiography or an “echo”. Next come vascular Doppler ultrasound and pregnancy scans. So it makes sense to start with the scan you have been referred for or were looking for: below you will find all nine types of ultrasound, with prices and duration.
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types of ultrasound in this sectionfrom USD 11
starting price in this section23
doctors performing ultrasoundWhere to start
Patients rarely search for the name of a procedure — they search for what bothers them day to day. Choose the situation closest to yours.
My cardiologist wrote “echocardiogram” or “heart ultrasound”These are the same test — an ultrasound scan of the heart, often simply called an “echo”. The clinic offers three options: standard echocardiography, echocardiography with Doppler and stress echocardiography; which one you need is usually stated in your referral.My legs ache and swell, and my veins are visibleThese symptoms usually call for a Doppler ultrasound — a vascular scan that shows not only the vessel itself but also the blood flow inside it. The doctor decides on the final scope of the examination. It has its own page in this section, with prices for lower-limb and neck vessel scans and a combined scan of arteries and veins.
I’ve just found out I’m pregnant and don’t know when to have my first scanThe timing is set by the doctor managing your pregnancy — it is not something to guess on your own. The clinic’s options are arranged by trimester: the first scan, a detailed scan in the second trimester and a follow-up scan in the third.
My referral just says “ultrasound”Then look at which organ is named next to it: abdomen, kidneys and bladder, pelvic organs, breasts, thyroid, joints or soft tissues. Each of these has its own page with the price, duration and preparation.Services in this section
Heart and blood vessels2
Pregnancy and women’s health3
Abdomen, kidneys, bladder2
Thyroid, joints, soft tissues2
What the method and price depend on
What affects the scope of the examination and the cost
Area examined — The price is linked to the organ being scanned. An ultrasound of one joint starts from USD 19; standard scans of the abdomen, kidneys, pelvis, breasts and thyroid start from USD 18; heart and vascular ultrasound starts from USD 19.
Whether Doppler is included — Assessing blood flow is added to a standard ultrasound and can change the cost: a standard thyroid ultrasound is from USD 19, and the same scan with vascular Doppler also from USD 19.
One area or a combined scan — Combined options cover several organs or add a consultation with a specialist. Abdominal ultrasound is from USD 18, the same scan with the kidneys from USD 21, and a combined scan with a gastroenterologist consultation from USD 38.
Stage of pregnancy — Pregnancy ultrasound is divided by trimester: the first scan is from USD 11, a detailed second-trimester scan from USD 33 and a follow-up third-trimester scan from USD 26.
How long the appointment takes — For the kidneys, pelvis, breasts and thyroid, this section lists 10–20 minutes; for the abdomen and blood vessels, the time depends on the scope of the examination and is confirmed when you book.
No anaesthesia needed — None of the nine scans in this section involves anaesthesia. This affects the preparation, and it also means that after most scans you can return to your usual activities straight away. After stress echocardiography, the doctor may ask you to rest in the department first, so follow their instructions.
How long it takes and when you can get back to normal activities
| Procedure | Duration | Anaesthesia | Hospital stay | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdominal ultrasound | Depends on scope | Not required | Outpatient | Not needed |
| Kidney and bladder ultrasound | 10–20 minutes | Not required | Outpatient | Not needed |
| Pelvic ultrasound | 10–20 minutes | Not required | Outpatient | Not needed |
| Breast ultrasound | 10–20 minutes | Not required | Outpatient | Not needed |
| Thyroid ultrasound | 10–20 minutes | Not required | Outpatient | Not needed |
| Heart ultrasound (echocardiography) | Depends on scope | Not required | Outpatient | Not needed; after stress echocardiography — as advised by the doctor |
| Vascular ultrasound (Doppler) | Depends on scope | Not required | Outpatient | Not needed |
| Joint and soft tissue ultrasound | 15–30 minutes | Not required | Outpatient | Not needed |
| Pregnancy ultrasound | 10–30 minutes | Not required | Outpatient | Not needed |
How much it costs in Ukraine
The prices in the table are the partner clinic’s starting prices, in US dollars. The cost depends on how many areas are scanned in one appointment, whether Doppler is included and whether a specialist consultation is added. The final cost is confirmed once the scope of the examination is clear — from your referral or a short conversation when you book.
| Service | Guide price in Ukraine |
|---|---|
| Abdominal ultrasound | from USD 18 |
| Abdominal ultrasound + kidneys | from USD 21 |
| Combined abdominal ultrasound + gastroenterologist consultation | from USD 38 |
| Kidney ultrasound | from USD 18 |
| Kidney and bladder ultrasound | from USD 21 |
| Combined urinary tract ultrasound (kidneys, bladder, prostate/pelvic organs) | from USD 28 |
| Pelvic ultrasound | from USD 28 |
| Pelvic ultrasound with Doppler | from USD 46 |
| Combined pelvic ultrasound + gynaecologist consultation | from USD 48 |
| Breast ultrasound | from USD 23 |
| Breast + lymph node ultrasound | from USD 23 |
| Combined breast ultrasound + breast specialist consultation | from USD 43 |
| Standard thyroid ultrasound | from USD 19 |
| Thyroid ultrasound with vascular Doppler | from USD 19 |
| Combined assessment (ultrasound + endocrinologist consultation) | from USD 39 |
| Heart ultrasound (echocardiography) | from USD 23 |
| Lower-limb vascular ultrasound | from USD 21 |
| Neck vessel ultrasound (Doppler) | from USD 19 |
| Combined arterial and venous ultrasound | from USD 29 |
| Ultrasound of one joint | from USD 19 |
| Ultrasound of several joints | from USD 29 |
| Soft tissue ultrasound | from USD 14 |
| First trimester (first scan) | from USD 11 |
| Second trimester (detailed scan) | from USD 33 |
| Third trimester (follow-up scan) | from USD 26 |
The clinic providing these services
EXPERT medical network — hospital in Uzhhorod ✔
📍 Uzhhorod, Ukraine
★★★★★4.7451 Google reviews, 08.2026
Licensed by the Ministry of Health of Ukraine52 doctors, 15 specialties23 doctors in this section
The scans in this section are performed at the EXPERT medical network hospital in Uzhhorod, a MediUkraine partner clinic. Its ultrasound diagnostics cover all nine types of scan in this section, from an ultrasound of a single joint to echocardiography with Doppler and a combined scan of arteries and veins; the section lists 23 doctors who perform ultrasound scans. Some of the clinic’s options combine the scan with a specialist consultation — with a gastroenterologist, gynaecologist, breast specialist or endocrinologist — in a single visit.
Questions and answers
What is Doppler ultrasound?
It is a type of ultrasound scan in which the machine shows not only the structure of a blood vessel but also the blood flow inside it. In this section, Doppler is available both as a separate page — vascular ultrasound — and as an option within other scans: heart ultrasound with Doppler, pelvic ultrasound with Doppler and thyroid ultrasound with vascular Doppler.
Are heart ultrasound and echocardiography different tests?
No, these are two names for the same test; it is also often called an “echo”. There is one page for it in this section — heart ultrasound (echocardiography), from USD 23.
Can I have several scans in one visit?
Yes, several scans are usually scheduled for one appointment — this is arranged when you book. Some of the clinic’s options already combine several areas into one: kidney and bladder ultrasound from USD 21, breast + lymph node ultrasound from USD 23, combined arterial and venous ultrasound from USD 29. All scans are performed at the partner clinic.
How should I prepare for an ultrasound?
Preparation depends on the area being scanned. For the abdomen, you are usually asked to come on an empty stomach; for the bladder, the opposite — with a full bladder; for joints and the thyroid, no special preparation is needed. You will be told the exact requirements when you book a specific scan.
How long does an ultrasound take, and is anaesthesia needed?
No scan in this section requires anaesthesia. The duration depends on the area: 10–20 minutes for the kidneys and bladder, pelvis, breasts and thyroid; 15–30 for joints and soft tissues; 10–30 for a pregnancy scan. For the abdomen, heart and blood vessels, the time depends on the scope of the examination and is confirmed when you book.
What is the starting price in this section?
Prices in this section start with a first-trimester pregnancy ultrasound — from USD 11. Standard scans of the abdomen, kidneys, pelvis, breasts and thyroid start from USD 18, and heart and vascular ultrasound from USD 19. These are starting prices: the exact cost is based on the scope of the examination.
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