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Mammography & Breast Imaging

Centra Mammography and Breast Imaging Services is dedicated to helping women of all ages take charge of their breast health through prevention and early detection of breast cancer and other conditions.

Our approach to care

Centra Mammography & Breast Imaging addresses total breast health and overall well-being, while emphasizing health and wellness through education, screening, treatment and emotional support. You will also find personal encouragement and quality medical care so you can make informed decisions about the treatment you need. 

Our experts in mammography have an emphasis on the following:

  • Diagnostic imaging
  • Breast surgery
  • Medical and radiation oncology
  • Pathology
  • Genetic counseling
  • Survivorship

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Primary Care

Centra Medical Group specializes in primary care throughout Central Virginia. We offer a variety of appointment types available to meet our community needs.

Cancer Care

Our multidisciplinary team of experts is dedicated to providing you with the best care in a healing environment.

Plastic Surgery

Our team of experienced plastic and reconstructive surgeons help restore your confidence and sense of well-being through the cosmetic surgery.

Where you can find us

We have a number of conveniently located facilities in your neighborhood. See all Locations

Meet our team

Centra's team of Caregivers is dedicated to providing the most advanced, personalized care.

Our experts' services include the following:

Stereotactic-guided and ultrasound-guided breast biopsies
A procedure during which breast tissue samples are removed from an area that appears abnormal and evaluated by a pathologist to determine if the cells are cancerous or benign. We offer several types of breast biopsies using imaging techniques.

3D Mammography
This type of imaging revolutionizes how breast cancer is detected by producing standard 2D views while also allowing breast tissue examination by layer. This advanced technology offers our patients greater accuracy, earlier detection and up to 40% fewer recalls for additional testing. 

Breast reconstruction and plastic surgery
Centra offers a full spectrum of reconstructive options for those who have undergone a mastectomy. Our surgeons are performing the most advanced procedures that combine the best aspects of standard implant techniques.

Breast MRI
This type of scan examines dense breast tissue, scar tissue at a lumpectomy site and any breast abnormalities. It also helps determine if breast disease has spread and evaluates breast implants for leakage or rupture. It is a screening tool for women with calculated increased risk for developing breast cancer in their lifetime or for those who are genetically predisposed to carry the breast cancer genes BRCA1 and 2. 

High resolution breast ultrasound
Using high-frequency sound waves, high resolution breast ultrasound detects abnormalities to determine whether tissue is a benign cyst or a potentially cancerous lump. Ultrasounds may detect problems that a mammogram does not identify. 

Mammograms are a must

Your health is important. Schedule your mammography appointment at one of our five locations today!

ACR Breast Center of Excellence

A reputation of excellence

Our breast centers are nationally recognized as Breast Imaging Centers of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR) in addition to accredited by the ACR, the Commission on Cancer and the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. Our mammography and breast imaging services have been recognized for meeting the highest level of image quality and patient safety. 

Advanced imaging technology

When it’s time to receive your annual mammogram, we want your experience to be as worry free as possible. The digital mammograms we utilize offer advantages for detecting breast cancer, especially in women younger than 50, women who are perimenopausal and women who have dense breast tissue, because of the built-in computer-aided detection (CAD) technology that flags abnormalities and acts a second set of eyes to the radiologist.

Mammogram Van

Centra's Mammo Van

Centra has a mammography van that travels across the area that Centra serves to provide breast imaging services at local primary care provider offices and local businesses. Find out when the mammovan will be near you!

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NAPBC Accredited 

Centra's Oncology Service Line which works closely with our Mammography and Breast Imaging Teams is certified by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). Holding certification from the NAPBC means that Centra's team takes a multidisciplinary approach to coordinate the best care and treatment options available, supplies information about participation in clinical trials and new treatment options and provides ongoing monitoring and improvement of care.

Related News

Podcast Oct 24, 2023
Mammography doesn't have to be confusing | & so much more

In this episode of & So Much More, our host, Cami Smith, is joined by Dr. Audrey Graham, the Medical Director of Breast Imaging at Centra.

Newsletter Oct 05, 2023
Mission Moment, Kim Kirby

Written by Kim Kirby, Breast Imaging Coordinator at Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital My career began in 1985 as a Radiologic Technologist at Virginia…

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