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Hospitals, Facilities and Services > St. Vincent's Hospital Manhattan > General and Specialty Surgery


Breast Surgery

 
At our Comprehensive Breast Center, we believe in an individualized approach to breast cancer treatment. Our doctors are dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant breast disease. You will have access to a network of board certified and fellowship trained surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and plastic surgeons.

Breast Imaging and Surgery Services Include:

  • Physical examination by a breast surgeon
  • Ambulatory Surgery Unit on-site so patients can undergo surgery in a comfortable, familiar setting
  • Screening and diagnostic mammography  
  • Ultrasound  
  • Fine needle aspirations
  • Stereotactic and ultrasound guided core biopsies
  • Mammotome stereotactic biopsies
  • Galactograms on-site
  • Pathology department provides a quick turnaround of biopsy results 
  • A network of specialty physicians available for initial consults and second opinions.  
  • Genetic counseling
  • Access to clinical trials 
  • Support groups 
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Complementary therapies
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