The Comprehensive Breast Center is dedicated to personalized breast cancer diagnosis and breast cancer treatment. We strive to provide the most supportive and caring environment for our patients, understanding that having a mammogram can be one of the most stressful exams for a woman.
The Diagnostic Breast Center at DeKalb Medical focuses on early detection using state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and the expertise of outstanding doctors who specialize in interpreting the results of our tests. The professionals at the Diagnostic Breast Center combine experience, expertise and compassion with a dedication to each woman's physical and emotional well-being. Accredited by the American College of Radiology and the Food and Drug Administration, our program was designed by women for women to encourage candor and understanding about the issues related to breast disease. Our technologists are highly trained and have earned special certifications in mammography. More than that, our patients continue to comment on the extraordinary breast cancer treatment they provide.
Atlanta Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
The Diagnostic Breast Center offers:
- Screening mammograms for women who have no lumps, symptoms or breast problems
- Diagnostic mammograms for women who have a breast abnormality or other symptom detected in an initial exam
- Breast ultrasound - a quick, painless procedure that uses sound waves to help characterize breast abnormalities
- Stereotactic biopsy - a non-surgical technique to remove small samples of breast tissue
- MRI – the most advanced imaging available for women who have a history of breast disease, a family history of breast disease, or dense breasts that make detection more difficult
- Extended hours – Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Quick reporting of test results
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