Fine Needle Aspiration Doctor in Lancaster, CA
When you need a biopsy, you want clear answers quickly and without financial surprises. For patients in Lancaster, California, Dr. Celina Nadelman offers advanced Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) biopsy services at her Beverly Hills office. Many people from the Antelope Valley make the short trip because she provides accuracy, efficiency, and cost savings in a single visit.
Dr. Nadelman is a board certified cytopathologist who personally performs and interprets each biopsy. This hands-on approach gives Lancaster patients maximum accuracy, continuity of care, and a smooth experience from start to finish.
While large hospitals may keep patients waiting for weeks, Dr. Nadelman delivers preliminary results in as little as 24 hours. For Lancaster residents seeking a fast, precise, and minimally invasive biopsy from an expert, her office is the trusted choice. Schedule your appointment today.
Why Lancaster Patients Choose Dr. Nadelman for FNA Biopsies
Large hospital systems often separate each step of the biopsy process, which results in multiple bills and longer wait times. Dr. Nadelman’s private practice model keeps the process in one location under the care of one expert. This approach lowers costs and helps patients get the clarity they need quickly.
Key Benefits for Lancaster Patients
- Fast scheduling: Most patients are seen within 24 to 48 hours.
- Quick results: Preliminary findings are usually available within 24 hours.
- One bill, no surprises: Consultation, ultrasound, biopsy, and interpretation are combined.
- Expert care: Dr. Nadelman performs and interprets every biopsy herself.
Personalized attention: Patients receive one-on-one care in a supportive environment.
STEPS TO YOUR BIOPSY
In order to determine whether a lump is malignant, cancerous cells from the area must be examined under a microscope. Those cells can be obtained with a surgical biopsy or an FNA biopsy. An FNA biopsy is done in a doctor’s office with a very thin needle. Not only can the appointment be made within days, it is much less uncomfortable, and has less risk of bleeding or trauma to the tissue.From the patient’s perspective, an FNA is faster, can be performed in a doctor’s office, is less expensive and there is less tissue trauma than with a more invasive surgical biopsy.
How the Fine Needle Aspiration Process Works
At Dr. Nadelman’s Beverly Hills office, your entire biopsy is completed in one visit:
- Medical history review and consultation.
- On-site ultrasound to evaluate the lump or nodule.
- Ultrasound guided FNA biopsy performed by Dr. Nadelman.
- Immediate assessment of the sample to minimize non-diagnostic results.
- Biopsy interpretation by Dr. Nadelman without sending samples to outside labs.
This one stop approach is especially helpful for Lancaster patients who want answers without multiple trips to different providers.
Saving Lancaster Patients Time and Money
Hospitals often bill each part of the biopsy separately, and their negotiated insurance rates can leave patients with higher out-of-pocket costs. At Dr. Nadelman’s office, the process is transparent. You know exactly what you will pay, and there are no surprise facility fees. Many patients find they save hundreds or even thousands of dollars compared to large hospital systems.
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FAQ’s on Fine Needle Aspiration
Fine Needle Aspiration is a method of taking a small amount of tissue from a lump in the body. A very thin needle is inserted into the lump and tissue is dislodged by movement of the needle and/or by gentle suction. The tissue is then examined microscopically by a pathologist. The pathologist will make a diagnosis (find out the cause of the lump) and send a report to your doctor.
No, the procedure is completely painless. However, the needles used in FNA are very thin. Also, for your comfort, local anesthesia is often used before the FNA. If you are sore after the procedure, a simple pain reliever such as Tylenol (no nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, i.e. Advil) or an ice pack may alleviate mild symptoms.
Most doctors consider FNA to be a very good test. Overall, it is about 90-95% accurate when the aspiration and interpretation are done by an experienced cytopathologist. There is a small chance (usually less than 10%, depending on the size, location and nature of the lump) that the FNA will not be interpreted as cancer when cancer is there. Very rarely (usually less than 1% of the cases), FNA may be falsely interpreted as cancer when cancer is not there. Your doctor will use the results of the FNA and other clinical information to determine if further tests or treatment are necessary.
As with any procedure in which the skin is broken (like having your blood drawn), there is always a risk of pain, bleeding, bruising or slight tenderness at the aspiration site. Very rarely, an infection may occur after an FNA. However, the benefits of the FNA far outweigh the risks.
The alternative is to do a surgical biopsy, which is done with a much larger needle or by an operation. Surgery is more invasive, has more complications, and may take a while to schedule. A FNA is simpler, less expensive, has fewer complications and faster.
Generally, you may engage in your normal activities, including eating and drinking before and after the procedure. The only special precaution is to avoid taking anything that would increase bleeding such as aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), such as Advil, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Alieve, fish oil, vitamin E, etc., from about a week before the appointment (or the time your appointment is made), to a few days after the procedure. This may be helpful in limiting any additional bruising from the procedure. Moreover, you may resume normal activities immediately after the procedure.
Depending on what type of lesion (lump) it is and where it is in the body, the actual biopsy takes only a few minutes. However, since the FNA is being performed by a cytopathologist, (Dr. Nadelman), the material is checked immediately under the microscope as you wait, to ensure that there is enough material to make a diagnosis later on. This is done to decrease the chance of having to come back for a repeat FNA because of not enough material. Due to this, the procedure may take up to 45 minutes (per site).
After the biopsy sample has been obtained and you have left the office, all the slides prepared will be thoroughly examined and interpreted by the cytopathologist, Dr. Nadelman. A preliminary report can be telephoned to your doctor shortly after the FNA procedure (often within 24 hours). Because of the detailed evaluation involved and the possibility of additional studies, a final written report may require a few days (2-4 days) to complete, but is usually done in 48 hours. Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) is a diagnostic part of a complete evaluation of the specific site of concern indicated by your referring doctor. Therefore, the results will be given to your doctor and should be discussed with him or her. If you would like to receive your results directly, in addition, you may make a follow up appointment with Dr. Nadelman. Our goal is to care for you in the best, most efficient, yet personalized manner. If you have any further questions please contact us.
Yes, we accept Medicare and most PPO plans. Contact our office to confirm. 310.789.2046
Serving Patients Throughout Los Angeles County.
Dr. Nadelman’s Beverly Hills office regularly welcomes patients from Lancaster, Palmdale, Santa Clarita, and across Southern California. The convenience of faster results and lower costs makes the trip worthwhile for patients who want peace of mind and expert care. Call 310.742.1979 to schedule an appointment today.
Directions from Lancaster to Dr. Nadelman’s Office:
Office Address: 8670 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 200, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
- Take CA 14 South toward Los Angeles.
- Merge onto I 5 South toward Los Angeles.
- Continue onto CA 170 South, then merge onto US 101 South.
- Keep right to merge onto I 405 South toward Santa Monica.
- Exit at Pico Boulevard and drive east.
- Turn left on Beverly Drive. The office is located at 1125 S. Beverly Drive. Check in at the lobby for Suite 602.
Schedule Your FNA Biopsy Near Lancaster
If you live in Lancaster, California, and need a biopsy, Dr. Celina Nadelman offers a faster, more affordable alternative to large hospital systems. With one provider, one bill, and one location, you receive the clarity you need without unnecessary stress.
Call (310) 702-6701 or request an appointment online today.
