WELLESLEY, Mass.–()–The recently opened Boston Breast Diagnostic Center (www.bostonbdc.com)
was designed to provide comprehensive breast imaging care using
state-of-the-art technology, all in a comfortable, spa-like environment.
Services include digital mammography, high-resolution ultrasound,
dedicated breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), as well as a full
compliment of biopsy techniques using stereotactic, ultrasound and MRI
guidance.
“The mission of our center is to provide a specialized
imaging environment focused on compassionate breast health care. We will
be offering the most advanced screening technologies, as well as
accurate and timely results for all of our patients and referring
physicians”
After 19 years of providing care for patients at the Faulkner-Sagoff
Breast Imaging and Diagnostic Centre, internationally recognized breast
imaging expert, Elsie Levin, M.D. will lead the first freestanding
imaging center in the greater Boston area dedicated exclusively to
breast health. “The mission of our center is to provide a specialized
imaging environment focused on compassionate breast health care. We will
be offering the most advanced screening technologies, as well as
accurate and timely results for all of our patients and referring
physicians” said Levin, the center’s medical director. She added, “We
hope to change the patient experience and replace the clinical
atmosphere of hospitals and imaging centers with a warm, comfortable,
relaxing, spa-like environment. We want to raise the level of care for
women seeking breast imaging services throughout the region.”
Unlike most other breast centers in the area, Boston Breast Diagnostic
Center offers same day consultation with the radiologist. According to
Dr. Levin, “Our patients can get their screenings, and if necessary, a
diagnostic ultrasound, MRI or biopsy in the same location and, often on
the same day. This helps alleviate the anxiety often associated with
breast imaging and awaiting results, which at some centers can take
weeks.”
State-of-the-Art Technology Raises the Level of Care
In Massachusetts, breast cancer affected more than 4,800 women last
year, and remains one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers in women.
With that in mind, Dr. Levin and her team felt strongly about offering
their patients and referring physicians the most advanced technology
currently available for the early detection of breast disease.
Boston Breast Diagnostic Center offers the GE digital mammography
system, which provides physicians with clear and precise digital images,
rather than images on X-ray film. What’s more, the system provides the
largest field of view currently available, which is helpful for
precision imaging of patients with diverse shapes and sizes.
“This is new and powerful technology for the detection and fight against
breast cancer,” said Levin. “Digital systems allow us to offer our
patients state-of-the-art mammograms that are fast and easy.”
In addition to digital mammography, the center offers the Aurora®
Dedicated Breast MRI System, marking only the second center in the
greater Boston area to offer this advanced technology.
“I have been performing breast MRI on the Aurora System for over 12
years and have interpreted over 20,000 studies. My personal experience
has confirmed the clinical benefits that the Aurora System offers. I
have found cancers that were undetected on other imaging modalities and
would not consider my new facility ‘state of the art’ without the
Aurora”, said Dr. Levin.
Boston Breast Diagnostic Center will be hosting an open house on
Saturday, March 20th from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm. Educational
materials, tours, interaction with the radiologists and staff, and
raffle prizes highlight the event.
About Boston Breast Diagnostic Center
The Boston Breast Diagnostic Center was built from the ground up to
provide women with comprehensive breast imaging care using
state-of-the-art technology, all in a comfortable, spa-like environment.
Services include digital mammography, high-resolution ultrasound,
dedicated breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), as well as a full
compliment of biopsy techniques using stereotactic, ultrasound and MRI
guidance. The center is led by internationally recognized breast imaging
expert, Elsie Levin, M.D. To schedule an appointment, please call
1-800-476-0577. Visit us on the web at www.bostonbdc.com.
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