Northwest Hospital's Herman & Walter Samuelson Breast Care Center is a comprehensive service offering screening and diagnostic tests as well as treatment for breast cancer. Some of the most advanced technologies for the evaluation of breast disease in the Baltimore area are now found at our center. The center's highly trained team includes a dedicated breast-specialized radiologist, a fellowship-trained breast surgeon, registered nurses and registered mammography technologists.
The center is located in a beautiful, spa-like space near the main entrance of Northwest Hospital. Parking is free in the visitor lot across from the hospital's main entrance on Carlson Lane.
The Herman & Walter Samuelson Breast Care Center is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) of the American College of Surgeons. The center has been named a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
Services offered at the center include:
Screening & Prevention Services
- Digital mammograms with MammoPad® comfort
- Bone density exams
- Genetic counseling and testing for family risk for breast cancer
- Breast ultrasound
- Breast MRI
- Breast biopsies (sterotactic, MRI-guided and ultrasound-guided)
Comprehensive Treatment Services
- Multidisciplinary consultation for the treatment of breast cancer
- Nurse navigator
- Breast surgery
- Chemotherapy at Northwest's Infusion & Cancer Therapy Center
- Radiation therapy
- Reconstructive options and image recovery programs
- Cancer education and support
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In this WBAL- AM “Know Your Health” radio clip, Dr. Leonard discusses how women can reduce their risk of breast cancer, and how the importance of cancer screenings.
Hours of Service
Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Extended Mammography Hours
Every other Saturday 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Every other Tuesday evening open until 7 p.m.
To schedule an appointment, call 410-601-WELL(9355).
If you have questions about our services or which insurance carriers we accept, call 410-521-5913.
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