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The Facilities
The Center for Breast Health is the first facility
of its kind in Northern Virginia, with two board-certified female surgeons dedicated exclusively to diseases of the breast. In the past several years, numerous technological advances, supported by clinical trials, have allowed for improved breast disease diagnosis and treatment. At the Center for Breast Health, we have incorporated this technology into our knowledge base and overall treatment plan, so as to provide the safest and most advanced effective evaluation, management, and treatment for our patients.
During your initial visit, our advanced in-office ultrasound can supplement our careful physical examination to provide you with an accurate breast evaluation and to form the basis of our treatment plan. Each treatment plan will be outlined for you, with the options based upon your individual characteristics.
Routine follow-up, including mammogram frequency, ultrasound, and breast MRI will also be discussed and arranged. When indicated, counseling for genetic testing and risk assessment is also available.
In addition to in-office diagnostic ultrasound, our facility also provides ultrasound-guided minimally-invasive Mammotome breast biopsies. If clinically indicated, stereotactic breast biopsies and breast MRI are arranged for you by our dedicated staff. The latest in breast cancer surgical techniques such as sentinel node excision, oncoplastic surgical techniques, and accelerated partial breast irradiation are also offered when appropriate.
Technological advances have also improved the management and treatment of benign breast disease. Because most breast masses are benign, surgical excision has traditionally resulted in “peace of mind” at the expense of permanent scars. Ultrasound-guided cyst aspirations as well as minimally invasive ultrasound-guided breast biopsies are routinely performed in our office, allowing for the same “peace of mind” but without the surgical scar. Other conditions, including breast pain, fibrocystic breast disease, and routine clinical breast exams are all an integral part of our practice.
Our unique location within Virginia Hospital Center allows for provision of multiple services in one location. We have expanded operating room availability, thus shortening the wait time for surgery. We also have in-hospital mammography and breast MRI. In some cases, it may be possible to provide these imaging services on the same day as your office visit. We work with dedicated breast medical oncologists and radiation oncologists. We also have a patient navigator who is available to assist in scheduling appointments as well as answer questions and coordinate care.
Our all-female staff works hard to provide courteous, comprehensive, and professional care in a timely manner. We want to ensure your health with the highest quality of care. Please call the office to arrange a consultation.
