Sonography Subject Matter Expertise

Clinical Imaging Redefined

Specialized ultrasound expertise bridging clinical research, aesthetic medical device support, and regulatory-grade protocol development — with over 20 years in the field.

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SonoSME
LLC · Est. 2025
20+
Years in Sonography
10+
Imaging Modalities
R&D
Pharma Clinical Trials
SME
Protocol & SOP Development
Michelle Cariaga
Owner & Founder · SonoSME LLC
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  • Vascular Technology
  • OB/GYN & Abdominal Imaging
  • Aesthetic Medical Device Support
  • Clinical Research & Protocol Development
  • Yorba Linda, CA
About SonoSME

Where Clinical Depth Meets Research Precision

SonoSME LLC was founded to bring specialized sonography expertise directly into clinical research, pharmaceutical development, and aesthetics-focused medical device evaluation. With over two decades of hands-on imaging experience across hospital, clinic, and corporate research environments, we understand what it takes to produce high-quality, protocol-compliant ultrasound outcomes.

From supporting claim substantiation and efficacy studies to training healthcare professionals and developing SOPs, SonoSME provides the scientific and operational bridge between imaging technology and research objectives.

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What We Offer

Core Services

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Protocol Development & SOP Creation

Design and documentation of imaging workflows, step-by-step user guides, and clinical SOPs that standardize processes across sites and studies.

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Clinical Site Support & HCP Training

On-site and remote engagement with clinical teams and external vendors, demonstrating proper device use and ensuring consistent study execution.

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Data Quality Review & Compliance

Review of imaging output and quantitative data to ensure consistency with study objectives, protocol requirements, and regulatory standards.

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Claim, Efficacy & Validation Studies

Collaborative support for study teams in claim substantiation, efficacy evaluation, and validation workflows for aesthetic and pharmaceutical technologies.

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Aesthetic Medical Device Evaluation

Subject matter expertise for ultrasound-based aesthetic technologies — translating scientific objectives into actionable device parameters and imaging workflows.

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Ultrasound Education & Mentorship

Instruction in image acquisition, anatomy recognition, scanning workflow, and clinical best practices for healthcare professionals and study teams.

Technical Depth

Areas of Expertise

Imaging Modalities
OB/GYN Abdominal Vascular Small Parts MSK Transcranial 3D/4D Hysterosonography
Clinical Research
Protocol Development SOP Writing Claim Support Efficacy Studies Validation Data Review Compliance
Administrative
HIPAA Compliance EMR Platforms HCP Collaboration Site Training QC
Career Timeline

Professional History

April 2025 – Present
Owner / Operator
SonoSME LLC · Yorba Linda, CA
Sonography subject matter expert serving clinical research and aesthetics-focused medical device evaluation. Providing protocol support, HCP training, SOP development, and data quality review within pharmaceutical R&D.
June 2022 – Present
Clinical Medical Specialist III (Contractor)
Allergan Aesthetics (An AbbVie Company) · Irvine, CA
SME in sonography supporting aesthetic clinical research. Developed SOPs and training materials, collaborated with HCPs, and supported claim substantiation, efficacy evaluation, and validation workflows for ultrasound-based aesthetic technologies.
August 2016 – Present
Ultrasound Technologist
Dr. James Yang / Dr. Yuhong She / Dr. Francis Chang · Irvine, CA
Diagnostic ultrasound examinations in OB/GYN, abdominal, and small-part imaging including hysterosonograms. Doppler/vascular imaging, image optimization, and EMR documentation.
2003 – 2022
Ultrasound Technologist · Instructor · Vascular Specialist
Multiple Institutions · Southern California
Broad diagnostic imaging experience across vascular, gynecologic, abdominal, MSK, and transcranial studies at Valley View Wellness, Pacific Women's Healthcare, Inland Empire Imaging, Complete Women Care, Women's Medical Imaging, Modern Technology School, and United Medical Imaging.
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Whether you're building a clinical study, need imaging protocol support, or looking for a trusted sonography subject matter expert — SonoSME is ready to partner with your team.

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Serving pharmaceutical, aesthetic, and clinical research clients throughout Southern California and nationally.