Scans for pregnancy, pain and peace of mind
Ultrasound uses sound waves rather than radiation, which is why it is safe in pregnancy. We scan for antenatal care alongside our obstetrics and gynaecology team, for abdominal and pelvic pain, for kidney and bladder problems seen by our urology service, and for breast and soft-tissue lumps.
- Pregnancy and antenatal scans
- Abdominal scans — liver, gallbladder, kidneys
- Pelvic scans, including fibroids and ovarian cysts
- Breast, thyroid and soft-tissue scanning
Oak Tree Medical Services is in North OLA, Cape Coast, in Ghana’s Central Region — next to the Zoomlion offices, behind the Ameen Sangari factory. Everyone is welcome, wherever you are coming from — patients travel to us from across Cape Coast and the Central Region, including Elmina, Abura, Pedu, Mankessim, Saltpond, Anomabo and beyond.
How it works
Booking
Tell us which scan you need; we explain any preparation.
Preparation
Some scans need a full bladder or an empty stomach — we tell you beforehand.
The scan
Painless, usually 15 to 30 minutes, with gel and a handheld probe.
Your result
The findings are explained to you during the visit, with a report to take away.
Why patients choose us for this
No radiation
Ultrasound uses sound waves, not X-rays, which is why it is safe to use in pregnancy.
Answers on the day
Your scan is reviewed and explained here rather than sent away and waited on.
Everything in-house
From your first visit to your medicines, nothing sends you across town — the consulting rooms, laboratory, theatres and pharmacy you need are all under this one roof.
Ultrasound scans — your questions
Is an ultrasound scan safe in pregnancy?
Yes. Ultrasound uses sound waves rather than radiation, and has been used routinely in pregnancy care for decades.
How do I prepare for my scan?
It depends on the scan. A pelvic or early pregnancy scan usually needs a full bladder, so you drink water beforehand and do not pass urine. An abdominal scan usually needs an empty stomach. We tell you exactly what to do when you book.
Does it hurt?
No. Warm gel is put on the skin and a small probe is moved over the area. It is painless, though there may be light pressure if the area is already tender.
Will you tell me the result on the day?
Yes — the findings are explained to you during your visit and you take a report away with you.
Need a scan?
Message or call to book — we will tell you exactly how to prepare.
