From mammographic screening to tissue diagnosis of breast cancer, the Emory Breast Imaging Center works in partnership with Emory Winship Cancer Institute to provide compassionate care using state-of-the-art imaging and the latest biopsy methods.

Our promise to you is to guarantee high-quality care with a personal touch.  The staff of the Emory Breast Imaging Center is comprised of dedicated mammography sub0specialists that hold faculty positions at the Emory University School of Medicine.  We work in conjunction with your primary care physician to ensure that you receive coordinated care.

Screening Mammography
For most women, mammography screening should begin at age 40, and be followed by routine screenings every year.  These screenings are performed in order to detect breast cancer at an early stage well before physical symptoms can be seen or felt.

Diagnostic Mammography
If questions are raised by the screening mammogram, or if you have clinical symptoms, a diagnostic mammogram is performed to obtain a more detailed image of the breast.  Diagnostic mammography provides additional views of the breast and may use additional techniques to resolve these questions.

Additional Diagnostic Procedures
The Breast Imaging Center offers a variety of diagnostic options that include second opinions.  Our team of physicians and technologists consult with you to determine the most appropriate diagnostic plan that meets your specific health needs.  The following procedures may be needed as determined by your radiologist.

• Breast Ultrasound: uses sound waves to create images of the internal structure of the breast
• Cyst Aspiration: uses ultrasound to guide a thin needle into the breast in order to retrieve fluid
• Ultrasound Guided Core Biopsy:  ultrasound is used to guide a needle into a solid mass to obtain a sample of the breast tissue
• Stereotactic Core Biopsy: a stereotactic X-ray device is used instead of ultrasound to guide the needle into breast tissue
• Breast MRI: a new technology that provides additional information in conjunction with mammography and ultrasound
• MR Guided Biopsy: uses MRI to guide a needle into the breast tissue for sampling

Mary S. Newell, MD
Assistant Professor of Radiology
Associate Director, Section of Breast Imaging - Winship and Grady

Sandra R. Bates, MD
Assistant Professor of Radiology - Winship and Grady

Stephanie F. Roberson, MD
Staff Radiologist
Assistant Professor of Radiology - Winship and Grady

Kathleen R.Gundry, MD
Assistant Professor of Radiology
Director, Breast MRI - Winship and Grady

Robin Tarpley, RN, BHS
Patient Care Coordinator - Winship