Ultrasound

Thyroid ultrasound in Taiwan

甲狀腺超音波

Thyroid nodules.

About this test

An imaging test that uses sound waves to make pictures of the thyroid gland at the front of the neck. A technician moves a handheld probe over gel on the skin, and no radiation is used.

It looks at the size and texture of the thyroid and can show nodules, which are lumps within the gland. Doctors use the images to help assess nodules and whether further testing may be useful.

How much does Thyroid ultrasound cost in Taiwan?

In Taiwan, Thyroid ultrasound is listed on its own from US$19, typically US$31 at 7 hospitals. In the United States a typical cash price is US$220 (MDsave Ultrasound (one body area, thyroid listed), checked 2026-10-11).

Price on its own

From US$19; typical US$31 across 7 hospitals.

HospitalCityAs listedPriceNote
Taipei City HospitalTaipeiThyroid ultrasound (head and neck soft tissue)
US$19
NT$610
Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20
Kuo General HospitalTainanThyroid ultrasound
US$23
NT$750
Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20
Taichung Hospital, Ministry of Health and WelfareTaichungThyroid ultrasound
US$25
NT$788
Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20
Taoyuan Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Health Examination CenterTaoyuanThyroid ultrasound
US$31
NT$1,000
Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20
Taipei Hospital, Ministry of Health and WelfareNew TaipeiThyroid ultrasound
US$31
NT$1,000
Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22
Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital Health Management CenterChiayiThyroid ultrasound
US$34
NT$1,100
Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20
Good Liver Health Management CenterTaipeiThyroid ultrasound
US$37
NT$1,200
Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22
US$ at 32.1 TWD, 23 Sep 2026; you pay in NT$.

Packages that include it

PackageHospitalPrice
Thyroid Function Mini CheckupDitmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital Health Management Center, Chiayi
US$62
NT$2,000
Lohas Life Health CheckupAdd-onPojen General Hospital, Taipei
US$150
NT$4,800
Good Health CheckupCheng Ching Hospital Chung Kang Branch Health Management Center, Taichung
US$187
NT$6,000
Vitality Half-Day CheckupSt. Mary's Hospital Luodong, Yilan
US$202
NT$6,500
Cancer Screening Health CheckupAdd-onPojen General Hospital, Taipei
US$249
NT$8,000
Cherished Woman Checkup (Plan B)Taichung Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taichung
US$308
NT$9,900
Gentleman Vitality Checkup (Plan C)Taichung Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taichung
US$308
NT$9,900
Care PackageCountry Hospital, Taipei
US$312
NT$10,000

What US screening guidelines say

The US Preventive Services Task Force is an independent US panel whose recommendations cover people without symptoms. Shown for comparison; it is not advice for you.

Recommended against (grade D)The USPSTF recommends against screening for thyroid cancer in asymptomatic adults. (2017) · USPSTF ↗

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