The Sullivan Breast Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C. is dedicated to breast health, from annual screening mammograms through the care and treatment of breast cancer.

Our Services:

Mammograms | Biopsies | High Risk Breast Clinic | Breast Surgery | Support Services

Mammograms

Mammogram Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m to 5:00 p.m.

Mammogram Services We Offer in Washington, D.C.

• Annual screening mammograms
• Diagnostic mammograms
• AI-assisted review for annual mammograms at no additional cost
• 3D mammography (tomosynthesis) for all screenings

Schedule a Mammogram Appointment

• By Phone: 202-537-4545
• Through Mychart

What to Expect for Your Appointment

Appointment Preparation

• No referral is required for a screening mammogram.
• When you call, have your insurance information handy and tell us the name of the physician to whom your screening results will be sent.
• If your prior mammogram studies were performed outside of Sibley, please bring a disc of your prior studies. Comparing your new imaging with prior imaging is important in assessing any changes and helps provide an accurate diagnosis.
• To minimize any discomfort, you may wish to schedule your mammogram for the part of your menstrual cycle during which your breasts are least likely to be tender (often the week after your menstrual period).
• Some women schedule mammograms with a friend for mutual support.

On the day of your mammogram appointment:

• Arrive 15 minutes before your appointment.

Biopsies

Biopsy Services We Offer in Washington D.C.:

• Ultrasound-guided biopsy
• Stereotactic biopsy
• 3D-guided biopsy
• MRI-guided biopsy

Schedule a Biopsy Appointment

To schedule, please contact Danell Sorinmade, biopsy coordinator, at 202-537-4966.

For questions, please contact Barbette Baguidy, Breast Center manager at 202-243-5238 or [email protected].

Preparing for Your Appointment

If your prior mammogram studies were performed outside of Sibley, please bring a disc of your prior studies. Comparing your new imaging with prior imaging is important in assessing any changes and helps provide an accurate diagnosis.

Email: [email protected]

High Risk Breast Clinic

The High Risk Breast Clinic at Sibley Memorial Hospital is a comprehensive program for people who are at increased risk for developing breast cancer. We offer a variety of services for the prevention and early detection of breast cancer in people who are at high risk.

Who is at high risk of breast cancer?

Generally, patients who are considered high risk have a:

• Known genetic predisposition to breast cancer (due to a BRCA mutation or several other gene mutations that predispose to breast cancer)
• Diagnosis of atypical hyperplasia
• Diagnosis of lobular carcinoma of situ
• Family history of breast cancer in a first-degree relative (mother, sister, daughter)
• Family history of breast and/or ovarian cancer in multiple first and second-degree relatives
• History of radiation to the chest

Schedule an Appointment

202-750-4758

Breast Cancer Surgery

Our breast cancer surgeons provide excellent specialized care and discuss surgery options with each patient. Specializations include:

• Oncoplastic techniques
• Nipple-sparing mastectomy
• Prophylactic mastectomy
• Sentinel lymph node biopsy.

Our surgeons work alongside expert breast reconstructive surgeons.

Schedule a Surgery Consultation

202-243-5230

What to Expect for Your First Appointment

• Full review of breast health history.
• Physical exam
• In-depth consultation where you can review your options and help decide the best course of treatment.