Expert FNA Biopsy Services in Santa Clarita
In the vibrant and growing city of Santa Clarita, residents deserve the best in medical care, especially when it comes to something as important as a biopsy. Dr. Celina Nadelman, a board-certified cytopathologist and FNA specialist, offers Santa Clarita residents access to highly specialized care, making the short trip to Beverly Hills for a Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) biopsy well worth it.
Why Choose Dr. Nadelman for Your FNA Biopsy?
- Dual Expertise: As a cytopathologist and FNA specialist, Dr. Nadelman is uniquely qualified to provide fast, accurate, and comprehensive diagnostic services for those in Santa Clarita.
- Fast Results: Unlike many larger medical facilities, Dr. Nadelman offers 24-48 hour appointments for patients needing an urgent biopsy, along with rapid diagnostic results that minimize waiting times and reduce stress.
- Personalized Care: Patients in Santa Clarita don’t have to feel like just a number. Dr. Nadelman provides personalized attention, ensuring that each patient feels supported throughout their diagnostic journey.
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.
Ultrasound-Guided FNA: Advanced Care Close to Home
Dr. Nadelman specializes in ultrasound-guided FNA, a highly accurate, minimally invasive procedure that uses real-time imaging to guide the biopsy needle to the precise location of the lump or mass. This precision technology leads to faster results and a more effective biopsy process, all while minimizing discomfort.
Why the Short Trip from Santa Clarita is Worth It
While Santa Clarita offers many wonderful local resources, finding an FNA biopsy specialist with Dr. Nadelman’s credentials is rare. A short trip to Beverly Hills ensures that you receive the best care from a highly experienced cytopathologist, making the journey well worth the time.
Why Choose FNA Over Surgical Biopsy?
Less Invasive: FNA requires only a small needle, meaning there is no large incision and less downtime compared to traditional surgical biopsies.
Faster Recovery: Since FNA is minimally invasive, patients experience less discomfort and a quicker recovery than they would with surgery.
Lower Costs: FNA is more cost-effective, providing a high-quality diagnostic tool at a fraction of the cost of surgery.
Quick Results: FNA offers rapid results, often within just a few days, helping patients avoid the long wait times often associated with other biopsy techniques.
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FAQ’s on Fine Needle Aspiration
Yes, we accept Medicare and most PPO plans. Contact our office to confirm. 310.789.2046
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Nadelman Services All of Santa Clarita, CA
For fast, accurate, and compassionate biopsy services, contact Dr. Celina Nadelman today to schedule your FNA biopsy near Santa Clarita. Call us at 310.742.1979 for immediate scheduling.
Directions from Santa Clarita to Beverly Hills:
- Head south on I-5 S toward Los Angeles.
- Merge onto I-405 S.
- Take Wilshire Blvd Exit in Beverly Hills.
- Arrive at 8670 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA.
Fast, Personalized Care for Santa Clarita Residents
In many major biopsy centers, patients experience long wait times and a disconnected care process. Dr. Nadelman’s clinic offers a different approach. Patients are seen quickly, with appointments available within 24-48 hours, ensuring fast, accurate results that put your health and peace of mind first. Whether you need an FNA biopsy for a suspicious lump or simply want a second opinion, Dr. Nadelman provides top-tier care that prioritizes you as a patient.
