Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) Doctor in Ventura, CA
If you’ve discovered a lump or nodule, seeking answers quickly is essential for your peace of mind and health. Dr. Celina Nadelman, a board-certified cytopathologist and fine needle aspiration (FNA) specialist, offers expert diagnostic services to patients in Ventura, CA. With her specialized training and compassionate approach, you can trust Dr. Nadelman to provide precise results while prioritizing your comfort throughout the process.
Why Choose FNA with Dr. Celina Nadelman?
Choosing the right specialist matters when it comes to biopsy accuracy and patient care. Dr. Nadelman is highly regarded for her expertise in both performing and interpreting FNA biopsies, making her a trusted choice for patients in Ventura seeking reliable diagnostics. Key reasons to choose her services include:
- Dual Expertise: As a cytopathologist and FNA specialist, Dr. Nadelman performs both the biopsy and the microscopic interpretation in one visit.
- Minimally Invasive Technique: FNA involves using a fine needle to extract cells for analysis, minimizing discomfort compared to surgical biopsies.
- Fast Results: Most results are available within 24-48 hours, reducing anxiety and allowing for faster treatment decisions.
- Compassionate Care: Dr. Nadelman and her team prioritize patient comfort and clear communication throughout the entire process.
- Convenient Scheduling: Same-day and next-day appointments available to ensure timely care.
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 near Ventura
While many doctors can perform biopsies, Dr. Celina Nadelman offers a unique advantage as a board-certified cytopathologist specializing in both the procedure and the diagnostic interpretation. This dual expertise minimizes the risk of inaccurate results, ensuring a higher standard of care for Ventura residents. Inexperienced interpretation can lead to unnecessary repeat biopsies and delayed diagnoses, but with Dr. Nadelman, you can trust the accuracy and precision of your results.
Fast, Personalized Care in Ventura, CA
Traveling from Ventura to Beverly Hills for an FNA biopsy with Dr. Nadelman is a small step for receiving exceptional care. Larger medical centers often have long wait times and disconnected care experiences. However, with Dr. Nadelman, you receive fast, personalized attention with minimal delays. Her team prioritizes both speed and accuracy, often delivering results within 24-48 hours, so you can make informed health decisions without unnecessary stress.
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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 Ventura, CA
For accurate, compassionate biopsy services, Ventura residents can trust Dr. Celina Nadelman. Call 310.742.1979 today for immediate scheduling and personalized care.
Directions from Ventura to Dr. Nadelman’s Clinic:
- Head south on US-101 S from Ventura.
- Continue for approximately 60 miles.
- Take exit 55B toward Wilshire Blvd.
- Arrive at 8670 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 for your appointment.
Skip the Long Wait Times
In Ventura, larger diagnostic centers often require weeks of waiting for a biopsy appointment. This delay can lead to increased stress and delayed care. By choosing Dr. Nadelman, you receive prompt, personalized care with results often delivered within 48 hours. Her specialized expertise ensures you won’t have to endure multiple biopsies or uncertain results—just precise, reliable care when you need it most.
