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Comprehensive Women's Imaging

The Women’s Imaging Center at Diagnostic Imaging Services is a Comprehensive Radiology Imaging Center dedicated to the unique healthcare imaging needs of women. The Women’s Imaging Center encompasses breast health, obstetric and gynecologic health, and osteoporosis screening.

We deliver a high level of personalized attentive care in an upscale, spa-like environment. Our team of imaging specialists includes radiologists with a specialization in women’s imaging, certified caring technologists and other healthcare professionals committed to providing exceptional care. This team provides compassionate personalized treatment that fits your unique needs.

Everything you need for comprehensive women’s imaging is located in one beautiful location, All Close to Home.

  • 3D Mammography

    3D
    Mammography

    3D mammography is much like your annual mammogram but far more accurate in earlier breast cancer detection. 3D works by capturing multiple slices (images) of your breast from several angles. Then, a computer produces a 3D image of your breast tissue in one millimeter slices. Our radiologists can review the data, one slice at a time, like turning pages in a book, making it easier for them to see if there is anything to be concerned about.

    3D mammography provides a 25 percent improvement in overall cancer detection rates, finding 40 percent more invasive cancers than conventional mammography. It also means there is less chance of you being called back for a "second look" mammogram because of overlapped normal structures. The "false positive" rates are reduced by up to 40 percent.

  • breast ultrasound

    Breast
    Ultrasound

    It is not uncommon for a mammogram to reveal an area that a radiologist would like to view more closely. Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to aid mammography by giving the radiologist different views of the area of concern.

    This supports diagnosis and helps determine if further testing is needed.

    Ultrasound is also a supplemental breast screening tool for pregnant women, or women who should avoid mammography.

  • breast biopsies

    Breast
    Biopsies

    When an abnormality is discovered in the breast, a needle core biopsy may be recommended. A biopsy is an minimally invasive procedure performed under image guidance to obtain a tissue sample. The sample is sent to pathology for diagnosis.

    We offer three different types of image-guided biopsy:

    • MRI guided
    • Stereotactic guided
    • Ultrasound guided

    Your radiologist will determine and perform the technique that is most appropriate for you.

  • breast MRI

    Breast
    MRI

    Breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an imaging technique using a strong magnetic field, radio wave pulses, and computer processing to create precise images within the breasts and surrounding structures. Breast MRI is best for screening high-risk women, determining the extent of cancer after diagnosis, or providing more information following abnormal mammogram results. MRI is a safe, valuable test that aids mammography.

  • Dexa Scan

    Dexa
    Scan

    Bone health is an important part of aging.

    A DEXA scan (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) measures your bone mass at specific locations like the hip and spine and sometimes the forearm. The Dexa Scan focuses on the bone mineral density measurements in the hip and spine bones, which help to reliably diagnose osteoporosis and determine your risk of a future fracture.

    A DEXA scan can also help your physician:

    • Predict your risk of a fracture in the next ten years.
    • Determine your rate of bone loss.
    • Monitor the effects of treatment if you are being treated for osteoporosis.
  • GYN ultrasound

    GYN
    Ultrasound

    A gynecologic ultrasound used to examine the anatomy of the cervix, uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes, and helps identify various problems and abnormalities. With a GYN ultrasound, we are able to screen for abnormal bleeding, ovarian or uterine cancer, diagnose uterine fibroids, and detect cysts and masses.

  • OB ultrasound

    OB
    Ultrasound

    An obstetric ultrasound serves as a way to monitor the progress of your pregnancy. Our healthcare professionals can confirm the viability of the fetus by visualizing the baby’s heartbeat, identify multiple pregnancies and determine an accurate due date. As your pregnancy progresses, ultrasounds are utilized to screen for fetal anomalies and monitor your baby’s growth and well-being.

complete breast care

Complete Breast Care

Whether you are called grandma, mother, daughter, or sister, we know you work hard caring for others.

That’s why you come first at the Women’s Imaging Center at Diagnostic Imaging Services. Designed with you in mind, the center offers complete breast care services.

Breast health is important for your overall well-being. Through advanced breast screening and procedures, we have powerful tools for detecting breast diseases, including breast cancer.

Our caring and compassionate Radiologists specialize in Breast and Women’s Imaging and will consult with you should you need additional imaging.

Dr. Nina Gordon and our caring team at the Women’s Imaging Center are dedicated to your comfort. From registration through your exam, you will be supported by experienced staff, expert radiologists and advanced technology.

If you receive a breast cancer diagnosis, you are never alone. We make sure you have the answers and support you need by providing you with a personal oncology nurse navigator – a specially trained registered nurse who provides support, coordinates your care, and answers all of your questions and concerns.

The Women’s Imaging Center works closely with the Meritus Center for Breast Health to provide our patients convenient continuity of care that is close to home.

The Women’s Imaging Center is the only Radiology Imaging Center in Washington County that is designated by the ACR as a Breast Center of Excellence.

To achieve this status, The Women’s Imaging Center met very rigorous requirements established by the ACR and earned voluntary ACR accreditation in the following breast imaging modalities: mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, breast ultrasound, ultrasound guided breast biopsy, breast MRI, and MR-guided breast biopsy.

nurse navigator

Nurse Navigator

The Women’s Imaging Center Provides a Personal Guide During Breast Cancer Care.

At the Women’s Imaging Center at Diagnostic Imaging Services, patients diagnosed with breast cancer may be guided through the process of their treatment by Oncology Nurse Navigators. Patients with cancer have a lot of questions and the nurse navigator is there to answer them.

Oncology Nurse Navigators are clinically trained RNs who will guide, educate and coordinate care across the continuum and serve as single point of contact for cancer patients and their families.

Our nurse navigators translate medical information and help patients and their families understand the plan of care and what to expect from treatments and medications. This enables families to make practical plans and take action on their own behalf. The navigator also coordinates care with other treatment team members, including appointments for consultations and physician visits. This type of support is vital for patients with cancer, who may have as many as 100 medical appointments in the year following diagnosis.

The Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator helps patients with:

  • Answering questions
  • Obtaining orders and referrals for additional procedures as needed
  • Scheduling consultations with a breast surgeon
  • Acting as an "extra set of ears" for patients
  • Providing educational resources to help patients and families better understand their individual diagnosis and treatment options
  • Communicating with regional physicians to expedite scheduling of procedures and appointments
  • Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
  • If a patient meets criteria for Genetic Testing, the nurse navigator or your health care provider may schedule the patient to have genetic testing performed at the Center for Breast Health or obtain a referral for a genetic counseling program.
Meritus Center for Breast Health

Meritus Center
for Breast Health

When you need breast care, having an option that is close to home and known for expert treatment can be a great comfort.

Meritus Center for Breast Health includes a multidisciplinary team of top-rated specialists including breast surgeons, radiologists, medical and radiation oncologists, pathologists, a nurse navigator, psychotherapists, physical therapists and occupational therapists. From prevention and screening to diagnostics, treatment and recovery.  The Meritus Center for Breast Health offers a comprehensive approach to breast health. Your care will be delivered by this multi-disciplinary team who will involve you in all treatment decisions and develop a personalized treatment plan for you.

The Meritus Center for Breast Health has highly skilled and specialized breast surgeons with expertise in the latest, most effective breast cancer surgery and breast reconstruction procedures. The Meritus Center for Breast Health offers leading-edge procedures for breast reconstruction surgery and breast cancer surgery.

Meritus Breast Surgeons:

  • Dr. Ann-Marie Hugh performs more than 200 breast surgeries each year.
  • Meet regularly with our multidisciplinary team of cancer specialists to discuss the best approaches for individual and complex cases.
  • Collaborate closely with John R. Marsh oncologists and your primary care doctor.
  • Tailor treatment to your unique needs.
  • Are available for prompt surgical consultation upon diagnosis.

Meritus Center for Breast Health is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, and NAPBC.

John R. Marsh Cancer Center

John R. Marsh
Cancer Center

Your breast cancer is every bit as unique as you are, and that is why breast cancer treatment at John R. Marsh is focused around you and your loved ones.

John R. Marsh Cancer Center works closely with the Center for Breast Health to provide the most advanced breast cancer care.

Finding a care team you can trust and believe in has always been important, but in today's uncertain times, it's more important than ever. The modern era of cancer treatment is constantly evolving, with new breakthroughs and discoveries changing the course of care all the time. Deciding which combination of treatments is right for you is critical. It can also be overwhelming.

The John R. Marsh center offers a wide range of advanced breast cancer treatments and they will help you determine which treatment option is best for you.

John R. Marsh enables cancer patients to receive exceptional care while staying close to the critical support of family and friends.

The John R. Marsh Cancer Center understands that patients and their families want high-quality care without driving a distance. The most advanced and comprehensive breast cancer treatments are available right here in our local community.

From Treatment and beyond, no matter where you are on your cancer journey, the team at the John R. Marsh Cancer center will be here for you every step of the way.

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All procedures and imaging in one beautiful location. All close to home.

3D Mammography Leads the Way to Early Detection

Mammograms Matter

Mammography is a specific type of imaging that uses a low-dose x-ray system to examine breasts. 3-D Mammography is 41% better at detecting invasive breast cancers.Traditional digital mammography takes two-dimensional pictures of the breast, but rather than viewing the breast tissue in 2-D images, our radiologists can examine the tissue one thin layer at a time, in a sense traveling through the structure of the breast like flipping pages of a book. Fine details are more visible and are less likely to be hidden by overlapping tissue.

Mammography plays a central part in early detection of breast cancers because it can show changes in the breast up to two years before a patient or physician can feel them. Current guidelines from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the American Cancer Society (ACS), the American Medical Association (AMA), and the American College of Radiology (ACR) recommend a screening mammogram every year for women, beginning at age 40. Research has shown that annual mammograms lead to early detection of breast cancers when they are most curable and breast-conservation therapies are available.

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) adds that women who have had breast cancer and those who are at increased risk due to a genetic history of breast cancer should seek expert medical advice about whether they should begin screening before age 40 and about the frequency of screening.

Early Detection Makes a Difference

All women can get breast cancer, even those with no family history of the disease. These statistics are provided by the American College of Radiology.

  • 40

    40 is the age at which women should start getting annual mammograms.

  • 37%

    37% Reduction in breast cancer deaths since mammography screening became widespread in 1990

  • 1/6

    1 in 6 Breast Cancers occur in women ages 40-49.

  • 3/4

    3 of 4 Women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of the disease or other factors that put them at risk.

annual mammogram

Why Choose Us
For Your Annual
Mammogram

  • Advanced 3D Mammography

  • Mammography and other test results available through Meritus Health MyChart

  • Expert Radiologists with a specialization in Breast Imaging are onsite and will consult with you should you need additional diagnostic tests.

  • Nurse navigators are available if a cancer diagnosis is made to aid in the patient’s journey and process.

  • The Women's Imaging Center at Diagnostic Imaging Center is designated as a Center of Breast Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

Compassionate Staff

The Women’s Imaging Center caring staff recognizes that diagnostic testing can cause apprehension and uneasiness. Our technologists will take the time to explain exactly what you can expect during your mammogram, and someone is always available to assist you with questions or concerns. 

Convenience

Convenient location and hours, providing high quality, advanced imaging services with evening and weekend hours for your busy schedule.

Depth of Experience

Our board-certified radiologists work with trained technologists to provide a compassionate, expert imaging experience. Radiologists are physicians who have received 4 to 6 years of advanced training after completing their medical degrees. Radiology technologists, who work closely with radiologists, receive 2 to 4 years of training in radiologic technology.

Safety

Your safety is one of our top priorities. We are committed to delivering the best medical imaging experience and minimizing your exposure to radiation.

our center

Our Center

Our caring radiologists and staff are here for you every step of the way.

We know that having a diagnostic women’s Imaging exam can be a stressful experience for many, and it’s why our center is designed by women, for women – to bring a sense of comfort and relaxation to each appointment. Our complimentary bottled water, soft music, and a spa-like atmosphere will be sure to enhance your experience with our compassionate radiologists and staff.

If you should need a Diagnostic Mammogram, Breast MRI, Breast Ultrasound or Breast Biopsy our Radiologists are here on site to consult with you and perform your procedure.

Meet our Compassionate and Caring Women’s Imaging Team

Dr. Nina Gordon and our team of experienced Ultrasound and Mammography technologists are here to welcome you to Women's Imaging at Diagnostic Imaging Services. They will help you through your women's health needs with the highest level of compassion and care!

Women's Imaging Center staff
Dr. Gordon

Nina J. Gordon, MD

Board Certified

American Board of Radiology

Medical School

Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT

Internship

Internal Medicine, Hospital of St. Raphael
Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT

Residency

Diagnostic Radiology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Harvard University School of Medicine, Boston, MA

Professional Society Memberships

American College of Radiology
Radiological Society of North America
American Roentgen Ray Society
Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound
Society of Breast Imaging

Verda Henry
Mammography Lead
Mallory Studebaker
Ultrasound Lead 

Our lead technologists will guide you through your special procedures and address your concerns to make sure you have a positive experience during your visit with us.

Women's Imaging Center team

Our registration staff is ready to welcome you and help to start your visit with us.

TESTIMONIALS

What Our Clients Say

  • Thank you Dr. Gordon for your kind words of encouragement. I’ll always remember how kind and sweet you are.

  • Dear Dr. Gordon,

    Thank you so much for your early diagnosis of my breast cancer at the end of May this year. I feel so lucky that this was caught early by your persistence in seeking more images and definitive answers. I might be looking at a different outcome if this was not caught until next year. The work you do is so important and so appreciated I am so grateful. Thank you again.

  • I want to thank you immensely for all of your help during my recent diagnosis of breast cancer. It gave me great confidence to know that you were involved in my care.

  • Thank you so much for working me in to your busy schedule and making time for me. I also appreciate you talking with me about things and all of your kindness with my situation and emotions. It means a lot to me.

  • I was a patient for a biopsy study. I just want to thank you and the staff that was with me during the procedure. Everyone was so friendly and put me at ease and made me feel like I was an important patient. You are indeed lucky to have the employees you have working for you. I am lucky that my test was done rapidly and with minimal discomfort and most importantly – it was not cancer! Thank you for all your help.

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  • Mammography Accredited Facility
  • Breast Ultrasound Accredited Facility
  • Breast MRI Accredited Facility
  • Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Accredited Facility
  • Breast Imaging Center of Excellence
  • Ultrasound Accredited Facility
  • MRI Accredited Facility
  • CT Accredited Facility