Schedule your free FibroScan®
Complimentary Screening for Fatty Liver Disease
What is a FibroScan®?
The FibroScan® liver exam, is a noninvasive pain-free test used to measure the amount of stiffness and fat of the liver accurately. Liver stiffness, helps your provider to determine the best course of treatment and can assist in the monitoring of your liver condition.
What to Expect
During the Exam
You will be asked to lie on your back with your right arm raised and your abdominal area exposed. Gel will be applied, and the probe will be placed on your skin between your ribs.
After the Exam
After the exam you may eat and drink as usual and continue your daily activities. There is no down time or recovery period needed after a FibroScan®. A study investigator or physician will review the results with you.
Who should not receive a FibroScan®
If you have an implanted electrical device, such as a pacemaker or defibrillator, or if you are pregnant.
Patients with insulin pumps may have a FibroScan® as long as the electronic part is removed before the exam.
Walk-In FibroScan® Clinic
Walk-In Hours:
No Appointment necessary
Every Wednesday
7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location:
6300 West Loop South, Suite 565
Bellaire, TX 77401
Have you considered joining a clinical trial?
Clinical trials are prospective biomedical or behavioral research studies on human participants designed to answer specific questions about interventions. These include new treatments and known interventions that warrant further study and comparison.
Study patients may receive:
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Compensation for time and travel
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Blood work, ongoing evaluation, and continuous monitoring throughout the course of the clinical trial
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World-class complimentary care from board-certified professionals