Targeted, or level II, ultrasound is typically performed at 16 to 18 weeks and is helpful in assessing the physical development of the baby.

This evaluation can also be useful for estimating your due date, determining the number of babies, and location of the placenta.

Down syndrome screening can be performed by looking for various “markers” or risk factors for this condition. If one or more markers are present, it does not mean that your baby definitely has Down syndrome, however, the risk for this condition increases.

If no markers are present, the risk may be reduced by as much as 50 percent. It is important to realize that while ultrasound can offer reassurance, it cannot rule out all birth defects or genetic conditions.

Physicians

Physicians offering this service include:

• Boyd, Brita K.
  • Obstetrics/Gynecology / Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Brancazio, Leo R.
  • Obstetrics/Gynecology / Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Brown, Haywood L.
  • Obstetrics/Gynecology / Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • School of Nursing
• Ellestad, Sarah C.
  • Obstetrics/Gynecology / Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Grotegut, Chad A.
  • Obstetrics/Gynecology / Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Heine, R. Phillips
  • Obstetrics/Gynecology / Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Pediatrics / Pediatrics-Chairman Office
• Kuller, Jeffrey A.
  • Obstetrics/Gynecology / Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Livingston, Elizabeth G.
  • Obstetrics/Gynecology / Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Murtha, Amy P.
  • Obstetrics/Gynecology / Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Pediatrics / Pediatrics-Chairman Office
• Rhee, Eleanor H.J.
  • Obstetrics/Gynecology / Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Small, Maria J.
  • Obstetrics/Gynecology / Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Swamy, Geeta K.
  • Obstetrics/Gynecology / Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Locations

This service is available at:

• Duke OB-GYN Consultants
  2406 Blue Ridge Road, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27607
• Duke Perinatal Consultants of Burlington
  Alamance Regional Medical Center , 1240 Huffman Mill Road, Burlington, NC 27715
• Duke Perinatal Consultants of Cary
  600 New Waverly Place, Suite 305, Cary, NC 27518
• Duke Perinatal Durham Pavilion East at Lakeview
  Pavilion East at Lakeview, 2608 Erwin Road, Suite 200, Durham, NC 27705