Service/Procedure Summary
An Ultrasound refers to a type of photo taken of organs or different parts of the body using high-frequency sound waves. Also known as sonograms, this procedure can make cross-sectional pictures of the underlying body structure by measuring the intensity of reflected (like an echo) sound waves.
Wait times
50%
| Type | Community | Facility | Wait Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALL | Halifax | IWK - Children's Health |
40 days
|
| ALL | Halifax | IWK - Gynecological |
77 days
|
| ALL | Halifax | IWK - Adult Health |
27 days
|
| ALL | Halifax | IWK - Obstetrics |
35 days
|
90%
| Type | Community | Facility | Wait Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALL | Halifax | IWK - Children's Health |
131 days
|
| ALL | Halifax | IWK - Gynecological |
149 days
|
| ALL | Halifax | IWK - Adult Health |
81 days
|
| ALL | Halifax | IWK - Obstetrics |
76 days
|
Wait Times Trends
Disclaimer: Hospitals, long-term care facilities, and clinics across the province provide all wait time information displayed on this website. Wait times are based on historical data and do not include emergency/priority cases.