Since 1997, women across the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area have trusted their breast health to the breast care experts at The Betty Lou Ourisman Breast Health Center. Our breast care experts provide comprehensive breast care for both women and men, and treat a wide range of breast conditions, including breast cancer, and benign breast disease. We also follow women who are at increased risk for developing breast cancer.
Breast Health Expertise
Fortunately, most women who pass through our doors receive a clean bill of health. But for those who need extra care, our doctors are the gateway to specialized treatment at the world-renowned Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center—the area’s only comprehensive cancer center, and one of only 41 in the nation designated by the National Cancer Institute. NCI designates this accreditation to cancer centers that demonstrate excellence and commitment to advancing cancer treatment and research using multidisciplinary approaches. For more information, see a list of breast treatments and services we offer.
Advanced Breast Imaging
The start of superior breast care is state-of-the-art imaging and dedicated breast radiologists to interpret the images. Our emphasis on quality in breast imaging has earned us the designation as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. Less than two percent of facilities nationwide merit this prestigious award, the American College of Radiology’s highest rating.
Expert Surgical Care
The Ourisman Breast Health Center is home to the area’s largest group of dedicated breast surgeons, including experienced, board-certified female surgeons who confine their practice exclusively to breast care patients. Meet our team of breast experts.
Team Breast Care
Multiple studies demonstrate better outcomes when patients are treated by a team of multidisciplinary experts—specialists from different areas who work together to provide comprehensive treatment. Our Center is proud to be home to the area’s most experienced specialists, including:
- Breast surgeons
- Radiologists
- Medical and radiation oncologists
- Plastic surgeons
- Nurse practitioners who specialize in high risk patients
- Genetic counselors
Together, the combination of dedicated specialists, state-of-the-art technology and compassionate staff assure that you will receive the best care available in an atmosphere that puts you at ease.
Awards and Recognition
- NAPBC® National Accreditation Program for Breast Center: Dedicated to improving the quality of care and monitoring for patients with diseases of the breast.
- Affiliated with Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center—the area’s only comprehensive cancer center, and of only 41 in the nation, as designated by the National Cancer Institute.
- Breast Imaging Center of Excellence award from the American College of Radiology—less than 2 percent of facilities nationwide merit this prestigious award.
