Ultrasound is an exciting tool used during pregnancy, because it gives expecting parents the first look at their baby and tracks the baby’s health. It’s also essential for determining the cause of many gynecological problems. Dr. Anna Le and the team at Annandale Ob-Gyn offer ultrasound on site, including advanced 3D and 4D ultrasounds. To schedule an ultrasound, call one of their offices in Annandale or Alexandria, Virginia, or book an appointment online for an examination to determine if you need an ultrasound.
"Dr Anna Le was very knowledgeable and at the same time very kind and considerate."
"Thank you for Shara; she was so pleasant."
"It is wonderful place which I have ever seen since 2 years I am coming to this place for all my check up ."
"Dr. Le and her staff were all phenomenal! I really appreciated getting an ultrasound then and there and not have to wait to make a follow up appt. She understood all my concerns and provided honest feedback. I'm excited to have found this practice!"
"I've never been to an OB/GYN. I was REALLY impressed. The doctor really listened to my problems and her plan of action is really reasonable. I was totally at ease & I will absolutely be back in the future. The staff was so polite, and the building was really clean. I felt like I was in great hands."
"Shara is wonderful! She is the only provider that has ever made me feel comfortable at an OBGYN."
"Dr. Summer is the greatest doctor!"
"I love all the staff and doctors at Annandale OBGYN! They're all so amazing."
"Excellent doctor and staff. Love the location. From beginning to end the staff was courteous and the doctor very knowledgeable, I would recommend her any time ! Looking forward for my next appointment."
"The staff and doctors are awesome! i give it 5 stars and recomend it to any woman that is expecting."
"Dr. Le is warm and personable and very knowledgeable."
"Excellent!! Went there before/during/after my pregnancy! All staff are very nice and friendly!! LOVE IT!!"
"Amazing staff, I fully trusted everyone with my pregnancy."
"I have been to three separate OBGYN offices over the last three years, and have come away dissatisfied, or even horrified, at some of the experiences. I visited Annandale OBGYN this week and it was everything the other businesses were not - professional, clean, timely, informative, and attentive."
"They are the best!"
"Dr. Le was very warm, thoughtful, knowledgeable with excellent bedside manners. Her staffs was so friendly and helpful. They always made us feel welcomed and the care was so personable. Just one word: Outstanding!!!"
"I really love this office everyone is so nice , the office is really gorgeous and the doctors there are amazing they really take time to listen to you and you don’t feel like your visit is being rushed even though they are a really busy office . They listen to any concerns and you give you different options to what they think is best or what you would want, overall lovely office and staff!"
"Amazing staff and service. Everyone is very nice and attentive, I would highly recommend this place to a friend or anyone who is looking for an Ob-Gyn doctor. The office has staff that speak Spanish, Vietnamese, and English."
"After calling numerous Gyn offices & never had staff call me back, I was able to get an appointment quickly at Annandale Gyn. Staff very nice to work me into their schedule. Dr. Awad is a very pleasant, professional doctor. His manner was empathetic & concerned."
"I was more than pleased with my visit. Everyone was friendly, compassionate, knowledgeable, and prompt. I would recommend this office to everyone!"
"My research paid off. She is amazing in so many ways. Listening carefully, taking me seriously, and making sure my questions were all answered are what make her unique in a medical field of in and out patients. The office staff is fabulous too. I had an issue with my prescription and her staff quickly solved the problem in minutes over the phone. She is a 'unicorn' in the OBGYN world!"
"Everyone here is absolutely wonderful! Very welcoming from day one, I wouldn't want to go any place else! They are very helpful in so many ways! Thank you to everyone here for making my pregnancy even more special!"
"Dr. Anna Le sincerely cares about her patients."
"Great staff, everyone was very efficient and personable, had a great first impression and their time wait was very short!"
"Been coming to Dr. Le for more than 12 years. She has delivered all my children and each one was unique. She’s not only your Dr but she is also My moral support and she is like my family. Will never go anywhere else. Thank you Dr. Le"
"I was more than pleased with my visit. Everyone was friendly, compassionate, knowledgeable, and prompt. I would recommend this office to everyone!"
"Everyone here is absolutely wonderful! Very welcoming from day one, I wouldn't want to go any place else! They are very helpful in so many ways! Thank you to everyone here for making my pregnancy even more special!"
"Dr. Anna Le sincerely cares about her patients. Her knowledge and care for her patients go beyond expectations- 5 stars!"
"It is a nice centre. I am happy with their services, they are quick in providing ultrasounds etc because can actually provide the ultrasound service in the same appointment which is time saving. All the doctors are wonderful."
"Excellent doctor and staff. From beginning to end the staff was courteous and the doctor very knowledgeable."
What is ultrasound?
Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of organs and other structures inside your body. A device called a transducer sends sound waves into your body, where the waves bounce off body tissues, making echoes that return to the transducer. Then the transducer sends the information to a computer that translates the sound waves into images.
What are the two types of ultrasound?
Gynecological ultrasounds are typically performed two different ways:
- Transabdominal ultrasound – This is the type of ultrasound routinely performed on pregnant women. Ultrasound gel is applied to the skin of your belly, then the transducer is moved over your abdomen. The gel feels cold, but it’s important because it creates a bond that helps sound waves go through your skin.
- Transvaginal ultrasound – A thin transducer is put into your vagina to obtain an ultrasound of your pelvic organs. This method produces a clearer image because the sound waves don’t go through your skin.
How is ultrasound used in obstetrics?
Your doctor at Annandale Ob-Gyn & Primary Care determines the number of ultrasounds needed during pregnancy based on the health of you and your baby. Some women have an ultrasound during the first trimester to verify a pregnancy, determine gestational age, and check for a multiple pregnancy.
All women receive a standard ultrasound around 18-22 weeks to evaluate the baby’s growth, look at heart activity, examine the baby’s anatomy, and determine the amount of amniotic fluid.
The baby’s gender can usually be determined during the second-trimester ultrasound. Sometimes the baby’s body is turned away from the ultrasound, so sex organs may not be visible.
Third-trimester ultrasounds aren’t routine, but may be performed if any concerns arise about the health of you or your baby.
How is ultrasound used in obstetrics?
Ultrasound serves as an important tool for determining the cause of gynecological health problems such as abnormal menstrual bleeding and pelvic pain. Some common conditions that are often diagnosed with ultrasound include:
- Endometriosis
- Ovarian cysts
- Uterine fibroids
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Ovarian cancer
Can you get 3D and 4D ultrasound?
The team at Annandale Ob-Gyn & Primary Care proudly offer ultrasound on site. Ultrasounds produces objective images of your healthy baby and baby anatomy. Four-dimensional imaging provides live-streaming video, so you may capture a yawn or other movements.
