Our office is the only site offering Thermography on Staten Island. New Jersey’s Thermographic Diagnostic Imaging comes to our space every other month to avail local women of this innovative service.
What is thermography?
Thermography is the gentle approach to breast health screening.
Thermography utilizes state of the art, FDA approved infra red technology to look at the breast from a physiologic standpoint. It is well known that physiology predates anatomy in all venues of medicine, sometimes by as much as by seven to ten years. In this way, the potential exists for Thermography to guide early intervention of a proactive nature to facilitate the best possible outcomes.
Thermography detects the physiologic changes on a cellular level in the breast tissue that have been shown to correlate with cancerous or pre- cancerous states. The screening is completely non-invasive, with no compression or radiation. Thermography allows women to maintain their dignity while empowering them to be proactive in their health and wellness concerns.
Because there is no contraindication to Thermography, it can be started as soon as women develop breasts. It is safe for breastfeeding women and women with prior surgery or implants.
It is not covered outright by insurances, but you will receive a superbill to submit to your plan. Some PPOs reimburse 30% of the cost. Credit Cards, including from Health Savings Accounts, can be used for payment.
Philip Getson, D.O. is a Board Certified Family Physician in practice since 1976 in Marlton, New Jersey. He is also a Board Certified Thermologist since 1982 and has reviewed more than 25,000 Thermographic studies of the breast, thyroid and dental systems. He has lectured internationally regarding Thermographic Testing and has authored several papers on the subject. He served as Vice President of the American Academy of Thermology for a three year term and during that time he helped write the Thermographic breast protocols which have been accepted by the National and International Thermographic communities.
Dr. Getson interprets all of the images for TDI and generates all of the reports. Once a patient receives their Thermographic images and reports they then have an optional phone conference with Dr. Getson to go over the results at no additional charge.
Liesha Getson is a Board Certified Thermographic Technician who has been actively involved with Thermographic Testing since 2000. She is an Integrative Health Coach having received her training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and is a member of the American Association of Drugless Practitioners.
For more information, visit TDI’s website http://tdinj.com/thermography/ or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TDI.HealththroughAwareness/?ref=bookmarks
To schedule an appointment contact Thermographic Diagnostic Imaging at 856-596-5834