Electro Medical Interpretation (EMI), our interpretation service, employs specially trained board-certified medical doctors as thermologists. You will receive your report in about 3-5 business days. We also offer urgent reporting (within 24 hours) for an extra fee of $20. The written report and images are provided via an encrypted PDF file, and/or a printed version for $5 to you and your doctor (upon written request). The report is password-protected. You will receive an email with the password before your report arrives.

Thermography technicians are trained and certified by the American College of Clinical Thermography associated with Duke University Medical Center.

No, you do not need a referral. For filing an insurance claim, a doctor's order is helpful.

Yes, thermography is safe. Infrared scanning uses no radiation or compression of the body. In addition, the procedure is painless and FDA approved to use as an adjunct to mammogram. Unlike most diagnostic modalities, thermography is non-invasive. We do not come in contact with the client.

The scan, including the time to acclimate to room temperature, will take 15-45 minutes.

The information gained from a thermogram is valuable to women, men, and children. Thermography is an ideal tool for monitoring inflammation, vascular changes, and neurological changes in the body and can identify patterns that suggest: Breast cancer risk Dental pathology Digestive disorders Heart disease Lymphatic stagnation Neuropathy and vascular disorders Joint dysfunction and arthritis Everyone has their own unique “thermal fingerprint”. By having regular comparative thermographic views, you are able to take action early. Thermography is valuable for: Dense breasts Fibrocystic breasts Breasts implants Post mastectomy Inconclusive mammograms Women for all ages Males

First, you need to schedule an appointment: Book Now or call Eniko Fodor at 847-363-3314 There are certain activities and products that can affect the outcome of the images. Please review the Prescan-instructions at Client Resources

No, a thermogram can be performed at any point during monthly cycles.

Thermography is most valuable for monitoring changes over time. Before we can start evaluating any changes, we need to establish an accurate and stable baseline. This baseline represents your unique thermal “fingerprint,” which will only be altered by pathology. A baseline cannot be established with only a one-time scan. We would have no way of knowing if the first scan represents your normal pattern or if it already shows signs of abnormal pathology. By comparing two different scans three months apart, we are able to determine if your breast physiology is stable and suitable to be used as your normal baseline. Three months is an ideal interval between the first two scans, because it is typically the time needed for blood vessels to show visible changes. A second scan at less than three months after the first scan may miss significant changes.

Thermograms, just like mammograms and ultrasounds, are used for screening only. Only a biopsy can definitively diagnose cancer. However, thermography can show tumor development 6-8 years before mammograms can detect it, and can show inflammation, lymphatic congestion, vascularity, and neurological changes as a precursor to disease.

Yes, hundreds of studies have been written in medical journals. For further information please read: http://www.iact-org.org/articles/articles-review-btherm.html

Insurances does not cover this method of screening. It is not covered by Medicare or Medicaid. We recommend checking with your individual insurance provider for your specific coverage. Your doctor might give you an insurance code. We do not provide billing or any assistance in heath insurance reimbursement, but we provide a detailed receipt for filing purposes.

We accept cash, checks, all credit cards , HSA, and FSA accounts. Sorry no Care-credit It is a self-pay service.