Coastal Medical Thermography is committed to providing accessible, non-invasive thermography in the Golden Isles that offers greater insight beneath the surface, empowering individuals to better understand their bodies and take a proactive approach to whole-body wellness.
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Coastal Medical Thermography provides non-invasive thermal imaging to help you gain insight into your body’s thermal patterns and overall wellness.
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We work with individuals seeking additional insight into their health, as well as local healthcare and wellness providers throughout southeast Georgia.
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Simple, comfortable imaging that provides insight beneath the surface.
At Coastal Medical Thermography, we combine advanced thermal imaging technology with physician-reviewed interpretation to provide a closer look at the body’s thermal patterns. Using a precision FLIR camera, thermography captures variations in surface temperature that may provide helpful insight into circulation, inflammation, and other physiological changes.
Medical thermography is a safe, non-invasive imaging process that uses infrared technology to observe patterns of heat throughout the body. These images can offer an additional perspective on your current state of wellness and help identify areas that may benefit from further attention.
Whether your goal is to take a proactive approach to your overall wellness, monitor changes over time, or focus on areas such as breast health or injury recovery, thermography can provide greater insight beneath the surface and support a more informed approach to your health.
Thermography can also be used as a baseline for future comparisons, helping you observe changes in your thermal patterns over time. Each study is reviewed by an interpreting physician, with a report outlining the findings and noting areas that may warrant further attention. This information can be used alongside your overall health plan to support informed wellness decisions.
Reach out by text, phone, email, or through our website to begin your path toward proactive health. Our team will help you find the most convenient time and location for your thermography study.
STEP 1:
Book Your Appointment
During your appointment, thermal images will be captured using a high-quality FLIR infrared camera. The process is completely non-invasive, and we’re committed to making your experience comfortable and private.
You’ll have a private space where you can remain comfortably positioned while the images are taken. Our technology allows the imaging process to be simple, and stress-free from start to finish.
STEP 2:
Get Scanned!
Following your assessment, your thermal images will be reviewed by a qualified physician who will provide a detailed report of the findings. Your report will help you better understand your thermal patterns and provide recommendations to support your overall health and wellness.
STEP 3:
Interpretation + Consultation
Coastal Medical Thermography Scans
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Breast + Chest Study
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Men or Women’s Health Study
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Full-body Scan
A Few Uses of Medical Thermal Imaging
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Breast Health Assessment
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Thyroid Evaluation
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Inflammation Detection
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Hormonal Assessment
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Musculoskeletal Applications
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Immune System Assessment
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Digestive System Evaluation
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Vascular Assessment
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TMJ + Cervical Analysis
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Toxicity Indicators
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Allergy Detection
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Peripheral Neuropathy
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Your Questions, Answered
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Digital infrared thermal imaging (DITI) is another identification for thermography. It consists of a series of pictures taken by digital camera- without pressure, touch or radiation. Pictures may be taken of most areas of the body for interpretation by a group of medical doctors in the electronic medical imagining system.
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NO. A procedure that looks at the health of the breasts does not replace a procedure that is looking for cancer. Mammography is a cancer-screening procedure that uses radiation. It is strictly looking for signs that cancer may be present. Thermography is not a standalone procedure. It is a thermographic temperature differential study of the breasts and is looking for signs to confirm breast health or that your breasts may be generally unhealthy. Our Interpreting Physicians are not looking for cancer or any other disease. Only a biopsy can diagnose cancer.
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Your appointment will begin with a detailed review of your paperwork, an opportunity to discuss any questions or concerns, and helpful health information. You will then be given privacy to undress before a series of thermal images is taken. The imaging involves no radiation, compression, or physical contact. Gowns and privacy dividers will be provided by your technician.
Afterward, we will briefly review the next steps and explain when you can expect to receive your completed report.
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Appointments take approximately 30 minutes to an hour, depending on which screening option you choose. We begin by reviewing your intake forms and discussing your main concerns. The acclimation to the room temperature takes 10 minutes, followed by the screening.
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After your screening, we submit your images to our team of trained IAMT Thermologists for interpretation. When the report is ready, you may schedule a consultation with a doctor of your choice.
You’ll have an option for a second review with your technician, in which we will focus on ways to improve your results for your next exam.
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Reports will be sent to you or your doctor via a HIPAA-compliant email service within one to two weeks. In the busier months of October and November, this may extend as far out as three weeks. If you have a serious concern, we can provide a STAT interpretation for an additional $50 which means your report will be sent to you within 48 hours.
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Coastal Medical Thermography does not bill or accept insurance directly. However, you may be able to use your HSA or FSA to pay for your appointment. You can also request a receipt and submit it to your insurance provider afterward to see if your plan offers reimbursement.
You are responsible for payment at the time of your imaging. We have seen insurance pay for Thermography but VERY rarely. The “Medi Share” type of health coverage often pays for Thermography (check with your individual plan).
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You may reschedule your scan up to 24 hours before your scan appointment at no additional charge. Please send us an email or text us to reschedule your appointment with our team.
The following fees may apply to any rescheduled/cancelled or missed appointment, as per the details below.
Rescheduling appointments-
You may reschedule your scan up to 24 hours before your scan appointment at no additional charge.Cancellation Policy-
No refund will be provided if you do not show up to your appointment or are more than 15 minutes late for your appointment without notifying Coastal Medical Thermography 24 hours in advance. -
United Breast Cancer Foundation Breast Screening Program offers free or low-cost breast screenings to women and men nationwide. UBCF covers various screening technologies such as mammography, ultrasound and thermography. Click here for their program guidelines and eligibility questionnaire.
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The highest use of thermography is to thermally monitor dynamic changes in general health. We recommend you choose to have a thermal examination to include multiple areas of your body for your first study, which offers you the greatest benefit of thermography. If you choose only a breast study for your initial thermal evaluation, it will provide limited information regarding your general health.