
Expert FNA Biopsy Services in Las Vegas, NV
Finding quality healthcare in Las Vegas can be challenging, especially when it comes to specialized procedures like fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies. But with just a quick trip from Las Vegas to Beverly Hills, patients can receive world-class care from Dr. Celina Nadelman, a board-certified cytopathologist and FNA specialist. Her clinic offers same-day or next-day appointments and results within 24-48 hours, ensuring you get fast, accurate answers without the long wait times often seen at larger medical centers.
Why Make the Short Trip from Las Vegas to Beverly Hills?
Top-Notch Care: Las Vegas may have limited options when it comes to specialized care. Dr. Nadelman’s expertise in cytopathology and FNA biopsies ensures a precise diagnosis using a minimally invasive approach. For critical procedures like thyroid biopsies or evaluations of neck lumps, her dual training allows her to assess and diagnose issues more accurately and in real-time with Rapid On-Site Evaluation (ROSE). This expertise ensures that patients are given timely and correct results, minimizing any anxiety from long wait times.
Convenient Scheduling: In Las Vegas, many large biopsy centers are overwhelmed, leading to long wait times for appointments and results. However, Dr. Nadelman can schedule you within 24-48 hours and offer same-day results in many cases. This quick turnaround provides peace of mind and allows you to begin treatment sooner if needed.
Advanced Diagnostic Techniques: Dr. Nadelman uses ultrasound-guided FNA to ensure the biopsy is accurate and targeted. This method is especially important when evaluating smaller lumps or harder-to-reach areas, ensuring the highest diagnostic precision.
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.

The Importance of Choosing a Cytopathologist for FNA Biopsies
Not all FNA biopsies provide the same level of accuracy, especially when performed by non-cytopathologists. Dr. Nadelman is not only highly skilled in the procedure but also specializes in examining the extracted cells under a microscope for immediate, accurate diagnoses. This is critical when addressing potentially serious conditions like thyroid cancer, swollen lymph nodes, or head and neck masses. Choosing a cytopathologist like Dr. Nadelman ensures that your biopsy is handled with the highest level of precision and care.

Why Travel from Las Vegas?
The drive from Las Vegas to Dr. Nadelman’s clinic in Beverly Hills is approximately 4 hours, making it a quick, worthwhile trip for expert-level care. For patients who need fast answers and personalized care, this short journey ensures that you are in the best possible hands for your biopsy and diagnostic needs. Many Las Vegas residents find that the quality and speed of care are worth the trip, especially when it means avoiding the stress and delay of overburdened local healthcare providers.
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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
Dr. Nadelman Services All of Las Vegas, NV
For fast, accurate, and compassionate biopsy services, contact Dr. Celina Nadelman today to schedule your FNA biopsy near Las Vegas. Call us at 310.742.1979 for immediate scheduling.
Directions from Las Vegas to Dr. Nadelman’s Clinic:
- Start on I-15 S from Las Vegas.
- Continue on I-15 S for about 270 miles towards Los Angeles.
- Merge onto I-405 S, and take exit 55B toward Wilshire Blvd.
- The clinic is located at 8670 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA.
Quick, Accurate Results
With Dr. Nadelman, patients receive fast, accurate results, often on the same day or within 24-48 hours. In contrast, many larger centers in Las Vegas can take weeks to deliver results. Time is critical when diagnosing serious conditions, and Dr. Nadelman’s practice ensures you don’t have to wait unnecessarily for the answers you need.