Fine Needle Aspiration Doctor in New York, NY
Compassionate, Accurate Biopsy Services in New York
Receiving news that you may need a biopsy can feel overwhelming, but finding the right doctor can make all the difference. If you’re experiencing a thyroid, breast, or lymph node lump, early diagnosis is key to peace of mind and timely treatment.
Dr. Celina Nadelman, a board certified cytopathologist, specializes in fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies, offering expert, minimally invasive procedures with next-day appointments available. Patients from New York City and surrounding areas choose Dr. Nadelman for her compassionate care, precise diagnoses, and fast results—often within 24 hours.
Why Choose FNA With Dr. Celina Nadelman?
Unlike traditional biopsy centers where long wait times can leave you in uncertainty, Dr. Nadelman ensures a quick and comfortable experience with accurate, same day procedures.
- Fast Results – Most preliminary results are available within 24 hours, minimizing stress and delays.
- Minimally Invasive – No scalpel, no stitches, and minimal discomfort.
- Expert-Led Diagnosis – Dr. Nadelman performs and interprets the biopsy herself, eliminating uncertainty from multiple providers.
- No Long Waits – Many biopsy centers in New York City have long waitlists—Dr. Nadelman offers next-day appointments.
Understanding Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) Biopsy
FNA is a safe and effective biopsy method that uses a thin needle to collect cell samples for analysis. It is commonly used for evaluating:
- Thyroid nodules – Detecting benign or malignant growths.
- Breast lumps – A faster alternative to surgical biopsies.
- Lymph nodes – Assessing swollen or abnormal lymph nodes for potential concerns.
FNA vs. Surgical Biopsy
Unlike surgical biopsies, FNA is a quick, in-office procedure with no general anesthesia, allowing patients to return to normal activities immediately.
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.
Serving Patients in New York City
If you’re in New York, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, or Staten Island, Dr. Nadelman welcomes you to her Beverly Hills office for fast, expert care. Many New York patients travel for her specialized expertise, ensuring they receive a highly accurate diagnosis without the uncertainty of weeks-long wait times.
Personalized Care for Patients in New York, NY
Patients in New York City and the surrounding boroughs trust Dr. Celina Nadelman for her expertise, compassionate approach, and fast biopsy services. Many large hospitals and imaging centers in New York have long wait times, causing unnecessary stress for patients awaiting answers. Dr. Nadelman offers next day appointments with preliminary results available within 24 hours, providing much-needed clarity without weeks of uncertainty.
Unlike conventional medical centers that often have overcrowded schedules and delays, Dr. Nadelman’s practice is efficient and patient focused. With direct, specialized care, she ensures a seamless experience from consultation to diagnosis—so you can move forward with confidence.
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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 Serves Patients from New York and Beyond.
If you’re in New York, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, or Staten Island, Dr. Nadelman welcomes you to her Beverly Hills office for fast, expert care. Many New York patients travel for her specialized expertise, ensuring they receive a highly accurate diagnosis without the uncertainty of weeks-long wait times. Call us at 310.742.1979 for immediate scheduling.
Directions from Apple Valley to Dr. Nadelman’s Clinic:
- Fly from JFK or LaGuardia – Direct flights to Los Angeles (LAX) daily.
- From LAX to Beverly Hills – A short drive to 8670 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA.
Schedule Your Biopsy Today
If you’ve been advised to get a biopsy, don’t wait weeks for answers. Dr. Nadelman offers next-day appointments and delivers fast, precise results so you can make informed decisions about your health.
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📍 Location: 8670 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA
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