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| The Women's Imaging Center |
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The Women's Imaging Center is a part of the Diagnostic Radiology Service
within the Department of Radiology. Our mammography services are certified
by the American College of Radiology and the Food and Drug Administration.
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Our staff is specifically trained in the area of mammography and women's
imaging. Our team consists of board certified and highly experienced
radiologists, registered mammography technologists and registered nurses.
We will guide you through your appointment, introduce you to our patient
education office, and schedule your next appointment. We take pride
in offering you the finest in imaging and health care services coupled
with personal and corteous attention. Our center provides rooms specifically
designed for your privacy.
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On average your exam should take approximately 30 minutes. During this
time, if you choose, you will have the opportunity to speak with the
radiologist about your examination. During a diagnostic examination,
all additional images will be performed during your scheduled appointment.
Screening mammogram patients will have their exam interpreted on the
same day. If necessary, additional images will be obtained as soon as
possible for that patient at her earliest convenience. Approximately
10% of all screening patients will need to return for additional images
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| The Services We Provide |
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Our services are provided using the highest quality state-of-the-art imaging
equipment in stereotactic imaging, contrast enhanced MRI examination
of the breast and all forms of transabdominal endovaeinal and sonohvsteroarachv
ultrasound.
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Here are some of the services we provide:
- Screening mammography (in asymptomatic women)
- Diagnostic mammography
- Needle localization procedures of the breast
- MR mammography
- High resolution breast ultrasonography
- Stereotactic biopsy procedures
- Ultrasound guided cyst aspiration and/or core biopsy
- Pelvic ultrasonography
- Sonohysterography
- Referring physician consultation
- Patient education and consultation
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| Things You Should Do |
Things you should do to help us provide the high quality care you deserve:
- Perform regular monthly breast self examination
- Have your breast examined by a healthcare provider annually
- Have a baseline screening mammogram performed between the ages
of 35-40 years of age
- Obtaining yearly mammographic examination starting at age 40
- Having prior mammograms available for us a the time of your examination
- Be aware of any changes in your breast, including masses, abnormal
discharge, or bleeding and notify your healthcare provider immediately
- Notify your healthcare provider immediately if you detect signs
of abnormal vaginal discharge or abnormal vaginal bleeding
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| Location |
The Women's Imaging Center is located
within section IX of the Main Radiology Department, Main Hospital
(Heaton Pavilion).
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| Parking |
Parking is located in the Underground Patient Parking area in front
of the Main Hospital.
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| How To Contact Us |
For patient appointments please call 202-782-7289
For physician consultation please call 202-782-1645.
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