Name: Image-Guided Biopsy — Baja Intervention
Creator: Dr. William M. Brady

Why interventional radiology

A biopsy done right the first time.

IR-guided biopsy is the global standard for a reason. Real-time imaging means the needle goes exactly where it needs to — no guessing, less tissue, fewer complications.

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Imaging Guidance

Every biopsy is performed under real-time ultrasound or CT. The needle is visualized from entry to target — dramatically reducing the risk of missing the lesion or injuring surrounding structures.

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Outpatient Procedure

Most biopsies are performed under local anesthesia and take under an hour. You go home the same day. No general anesthesia, no overnight hospital stay, no surgical incision.

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One Step to Your Answer

From consultation to biopsy to pathology report — you deal with one physician who knows your case, speaks your language, and sends the results directly to your US oncologist or specialist.

Procedures we perform

Every image-guided biopsy. One practice.

All procedures performed at accredited hospital facilities in Ensenada. Candidacy is assessed at consultation — not every patient is a candidate, and we'll tell you honestly if you're not.

Most requested

Thyroid Biopsy

Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) · Ultrasound-guided

Thyroid nodules are extremely common — most are benign, but a small percentage are not. FNA is the definitive way to know. It's performed with a thin needle under ultrasound guidance, takes about 20 minutes, and requires no sedation. Results typically determine whether surveillance, treatment, or surgery is appropriate.

~20 min Procedure time

Local anesthesia No sedation required

Same day Discharge

Oncology · Hepatology

Liver Biopsy

Core needle biopsy · Ultrasound or CT-guided

Whether evaluating a suspicious lesion, staging cirrhosis, or characterizing a mass found on imaging, liver biopsy provides tissue that no amount of blood work or scans can replace. Performed through a small intercostal entry point with real-time imaging to avoid vessels and bile ducts.

30–45 min Procedure time

Local anesthesia Mild sedation optional

2–4 hr Recovery observation

Nephrology · Oncology

Kidney Biopsy

Core needle biopsy · Ultrasound-guided

Renal masses require tissue diagnosis before treatment decisions — surgery, ablation, or surveillance all depend on what the pathology shows. Kidney biopsies are also performed for unexplained renal disease, transplant evaluation, and proteinuria workup. Performed prone under ultrasound guidance.

30–45 min Procedure time

Local anesthesia Mild sedation optional

2–4 hr Recovery observation

Urology · Oncology

Prostate Biopsy

Transrectal · Ultrasound-guided

An elevated PSA or abnormal rectal exam warrants tissue. We perform ultrasound-guided transrectal prostate biopsy under sedation. If you've had a previous negative biopsy but PSA continues to rise, or if MRI identified a suspicious target, we can discuss MRI-cognitive fusion targeting at consultation.

30–45 min Procedure time

Sedation Provided

Same day Discharge

Pulmonology · Thoracic oncology

Lung Biopsy

CT-guided transthoracic core needle biopsy

Lung nodules or masses found on CT that require tissue diagnosis can be accessed percutaneously under CT guidance — avoiding bronchoscopy or thoracic surgery in many cases. CT-guided transthoracic biopsy targets lesions as small as 1 cm with high diagnostic yield. Performed under local anesthesia with post-procedure observation for pneumothorax. Candidacy is case-dependent; pleural lesions, peripheral masses, and consolidated infiltrates are typically accessible. Central lesions near major vessels are evaluated individually.

45–60 min Procedure time

CT guidance Real-time targeting

3–4 hr Post-procedure observation

Case-by-case Candidacy

Additional biopsies available

We also perform other image-guided biopsies including soft tissue masses, retroperitoneal lesions, lymph node sampling, adrenal masses, and other locations not listed above. These require individual case evaluation — candidacy depends on lesion location, proximity to critical structures, and technical accessibility. Pricing is quoted case by case. If you have imaging and aren't sure whether your lesion can be biopsied percutaneously, send us the report and we'll give you an honest answer.

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After the procedure

From tissue to answer — and we stay in the loop.

The biopsy is one step. What happens after matters just as much. Here's exactly how we handle your pathology.

Tissue collected & labeled

Core samples or aspirate are fixed, labeled, and sent same-day or next-morning to our pathology lab. Chain of custody is documented.

Processing & analysis

Board-certified pathologists in Mexico process and interpret the specimen. Standard turnaround is approximately 10–14 business days. Immunohistochemistry or special stains may extend this.

Report in English

You receive the full pathology report in English. We review the findings with you directly — not through a portal, not a nurse, not a form letter.

Forwarded to your US team

The report goes directly to your US oncologist, urologist, or primary care physician. We coordinate the handoff so your care continues without gaps.

On turnaround time: We set this expectation upfront — standard pathology takes approximately 10–14 business days. Improving this is an active priority for us. If your clinical situation requires faster results, discuss this at consultation and we will advise honestly on what's possible.

Transparent pricing

What you'll pay — before you travel.

All-inclusive quotes provided at consultation. The number we give you covers the procedure, imaging guidance, facility fee, and pathology. No line-item surprises at checkout.

Thyroid Biopsy (FNA)

$300–600

US cost: $1,500–4,000

Ultrasound-guided FNA. Local anesthesia, no sedation needed. Most straightforward biopsy we perform — often same-week availability.

Liver or Kidney Biopsy

$1,500–2,000

US cost: $2,500–5,000+

Core needle biopsy under imaging guidance. Sedation option available. Facility fee, pathology, and post-procedure observation included in quote.

Prostate Biopsy

$1,000–1,500

US cost: $2,000–4,500+

Transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsy under sedation. Pathology included. All-inclusive quote confirmed at consultation.

Lung Biopsy

$1,500–3,000

US cost: $3,500–7,000+

CT-guided transthoracic biopsy. Range varies by case complexity and facility requirements. Candidacy confirmed at consultation.

What "all-inclusive" means: The quote we give you at consultation covers the procedure, imaging guidance, facility fee, anesthesia (where applicable), and pathology processing. You will not receive a separate bill from the radiologist, the anesthesiologist, or the lab. If the final cost differs from the estimate, we tell you before we proceed — not after.

Honest assessment

We'll tell you if you're not a candidate.

Not everyone who contacts us should have a biopsy here — and we'll say so. This is one of the ways we're different from a medical tourism broker.

Typically good candidates

Thyroid nodule ≥ 1 cm with suspicious features on ultrasound
Liver or kidney lesion found on CT or MRI requiring tissue diagnosis
Elevated PSA with no prior biopsy, or rising PSA after negative biopsy
Peripheral lung nodule or mass identified on CT
Long wait for biopsy in the US (> 4–6 weeks)
Uninsured or underinsured patients needing cost-effective diagnosis

Situations requiring individual evaluation

Active anticoagulation (blood thinners) — may require a hold period
Centrally located lung lesions near major vessels
Uncorrectable coagulopathy or very low platelets
Lesions requiring MRI-in-bore biopsy (not available here)
Patients who cannot travel independently or lack local support
Complex multi-organ cases better managed through a US tumor board first

The physician

You know who is doing this procedure.

No vague "internationally trained" language. These are the facts, verifiable and unembellished.

Dr. William M. Brady

Interventional Radiologist · Ensenada, BC

I'm a native English speaker who trained in Mexico and completed an international observership in New Zealand. I chose Ensenada because it sits 90 minutes from one of the largest concentrations of underserved IR patients in North America — people who are waiting too long and paying too much for procedures I can do this week. I practice the same clinical standards as any IR specialist. The difference is access. And that's exactly what I'm here to fix.

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Radiology Residency

4-year residency at Hospital General de Mexicali — specialty title awarded by Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC)

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IR Fellowship

1-year Interventional Radiology fellowship at ISSSTE 5 de Diciembre, Mexicali — institutional diploma awarded

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International Observership

4 months at an IR program in Auckland, New Zealand — international case mix and technique exposure

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Native English Speaker

All consultations, procedure notes, and follow-up communications in fluent English — no interpreter, no miscommunication

Honest note on credentials: My training is Mexican-accredited, not ACGME. I won't pretend otherwise. The procedures are identical, the imaging is identical, the clinical standards are identical, and my training path is fully transparent and verifiable. The training is different. The procedures are identical. The honesty is non-negotiable.

You need a diagnosis.
Not a six-month
waitlist for a biopsy.

A biopsy done right the first time.

Every image-guided biopsy. One practice.

From tissue to answer — and we stay in the loop.

What you'll pay — before you travel.

We'll tell you if you're not a candidate.

You know who is doing this procedure.

Same-week appointments available.
No referral required.

You need a diagnosis. Not a six-month waitlist for a biopsy.

A biopsy done right the first time.

Every image-guided biopsy. One practice.

From tissue to answer — and we stay in the loop.

What you'll pay — before you travel.

We'll tell you if you're not a candidate.

You know who is doing this procedure.

Same-week appointments available.No referral required.

You need a diagnosis.
Not a six-month
waitlist for a biopsy.

Same-week appointments available.
No referral required.