Baptist Health of Northeast Florida - Breast Health Services

General Information

Breast care designed by women. Pictured are:
front (l to r) Prasanna Prabhu, MD and Christine Granfield, MD;
back (l to r), Dianne Ham, MD, and Kathryn Pearson, MD.

Like eating well and exercising regularly, good breast health is an important part of maintaining your overall well-being. That includes monthly breast self-exam, along with a periodic clinical breast exam and screening mammography, as recommended by your physician.

The latest digital technology. A leader in breast health, Baptist Health is among only eight percent of hospitals in the nation to offer the latest in digital technology for screening and diagnostic mammography. Our mammography services are provided by nationally accredited experts in breast imaging and diagnostics, using crystal-clear images for a more accurate reading and a better quality of care.

Easy access to routine screening mammography. Our comprehensive approach to breast health is designed to encourage early detection and treatment of breast cancer. To make routine screening mammography more convenient to the community, we provide this vital service at all four of our adult hospitals, which include Baptist Medical Centers - Downtown, Beaches, Nassau and South. In most cases, a screening mammogram can be scheduled at one of our Breast Centers within one to two days.

A new model of care for diagnostic mammography. Women who have a suspicious result from a screening mammogram are immediately referred to the Pavilion Breast Center at Baptist Downtown for further diagnostic evaluation by radiologists with expertise in breast health. Our centralized model of care for diagnostic mammography is unique in Northeast Florida, and offers several benefits to our patients and their families, including:

Faster diagnosis - Rather than losing sleep, women are able to get the answers they need quickly. In most cases, a diagnosis is available within 24 hours.

Quality and accuracy - Equipping our specialized team of radiologists with the latest technology, all in one centralized location, helps enhance the accuracy of diagnosis and quality of care.

Continuity of care - Patients requiring surgical intervention will have the benefit of a registered nurse Breast Care coordinator to help her navigate the many decisions and aspects of treatment. These nurse clinicians help coordinate each patient's unique "circle of care," and provide continuity from one step to the next. Their goal is to ensure each patient receives the highest level of care, provided in the most convenient and comfortable setting, close to home.