Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center – Breast Services

Breast imaging services:

• 3D Mammography (Breast Tomosynthesis)
• Digital screening and diagnostic mammography with computer-aided detection
• High-resolution breast ultrasound
• Breast MRI
• Breast-specific gamma imaging

Learn more about breast imaging services or call 703-523-1560 to schedule a breast imaging appointment. See below for more details about mammography appointments.

Interventional and other procedures:

• Bone densitometry
• Galactography
• MRI-guided core breast biopsy
• Needle localization
• Percutaneous (nonsurgical) needle breast biopsy
• Stereotactic breast biopsy
• Ultrasound-guided core breast biopsy
• Ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration

Patient navigator: A patient navigator serves as a resource through diagnosis and treatment for cancer patients and their families. Our patient navigator helps to coordinate patient care, answer questions, and provide support.

Appointments: 703-523-1560

Through the Sentara Northern Virginia Comprehensive Breast Center, patients benefit from the expertise and compassion of our breast imaging and intervention team. In addition, our center is recognized as an ACR Breast Imaging Center for Excellence.

Learn more about mammography procedures and patient preparation. 

Mammography Appointment and Patient Information

Call 703-523-1560 or click here to schedule a mammography appointment.

If any of the following apply to you, please do not use this form as we require additional information. Please call one of the breast centers to schedule your diagnostic mammogram appointment.

This applies to:

• Women with a serious breast problem such as a lump, thickening, bloody discharge from the nipple, recent inverted nipple, “orange peel” texture to the skin, redness or discoloration of the breast or any other recent changes that are not normal for the patient.
• Women who are under the age of 35.
• Women with a personal history of breast cancer.
• Women coming back for the first mammogram after having breast surgery for any abnormal condition.
• Women coming back for a follow-up mammogram less than 12 months from their most recent normal mammogram.

Save time on the day of your appointment. Please print and complete the Mammogram Questionnaire in advance and bring it along to your appointment. This information will help us provide an appointment that best fits your mammography needs.

The Sentara digital mobile mammography van travels to community sites throughout Northern Virginia, making mammogram appointments fast and convenient for women in our area.

In the Prince William County area, there is a lack of early detection and treatment of breast cancer, particularly for low-income women, leading to a high rate of deaths from breast cancer. Data from this study indicates the need for improved early detection and treatment.

That’s why we offer mobile mammography services.

Benefits of a Mobile Mammography Van Include:

• Convenience: The mobile mammography van brings mammography to a woman’s employer, church or other locations near their home, so they can set aside the time more easily for this important screening tool.
• Comfort:
  • 40-foot fully equipped mobile mammography van.
  • Two private dressing rooms.
  • Central air/heating system with back-up AC unit.
  • Platform step for safer patient entry.

For more information or to schedule the mobile mammography van for a specific location, please call 703-523-1560.

If any of the following apply to you, please make a mammography appointment at a facility and not the van:

• A serious breast problem, such as a lump, thickening, bloody discharge from the nipple, recent inverted nipple, "orange peel" texture to the skin, redness or discoloration of the breast or any other recent changes that are not normal for the patient.
• Patients under the age of 35.
• Women with a personal history of breast cancer.
• First mammogram after having breast biopsy/surgery or reconstruction.
• Follow-up mammogram less than 12 months from a patient’s most recent normal mammogram.

Mobile Mammography Requirements

If you are over 40, a physician's referral is not required for your annual screening mammogram; however, you will be required to provide your primary care provider’s contact information.

Insurance is billed for patients who have coverage. Care is provided to patients who are uninsured on a prorated basis.

The mobile mammography vehicle was made possible by grants and donations from the Potomac Health Foundation, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center Auxiliary, and community members.

Learning that you have breast cancer can change your life and the lives of those close to you. It's normal for you, your family and your friends to need help coping with the feelings that such a diagnosis can bring. Sentara is here to help.

Search our events and support groups to find out more.

You can also contact a Patient Navigator by calling 703-523-1599 and ask for a breast cancer patient navigator.

Breast cancer online resources:

National Cancer Institute

Sentara Cancer Network Resource Center
Century Medical Building
2280 Opitz Blvd., Suite 225
Woodbridge, VA 22191
703-523-1599

Transportation

We know that getting to your appointments involves transportation, and we’ll assist you in finding transportation if you need it. Talk to your patient navigator or your care team for more information.

Financial Assistance

Understanding insurance claims, co-pays and the finances of your care can be confusing, but your team is here to help. Let your patient navigator or your care team know what you need, and they will help you find the information.