No. I believe the serum studies would be much more accurate in determining kidney function than the ultrasound. The only time I obtain periodic ultrasounds would be if someone has suspicious lesions and I want to follow up over time or with cysts. 

I would not check an ultrasound for this reason alone. Renal ultrasounds are incredibly useful in the initial diagnostic work-up for CKD and/or if there is a sudden change in blood pressure or kidney function. But, I would never change my management of CKD based on subclinical changes in the renal u...