Making an Appointment
Knowing where to get started with Breast Healtcare can sometimes be confusing and overwhelming. Here is information or the numbers to call depending on your needs:
- Do I need a Mammogram?
- I am over 40 and I need a screening Mammogram
- I had questionable results on a screening Mammogram, now I need a diagnostic Mammogram
- I had positive reading on my diagnostic Mammogram or I have been told that I do need to consult with a breast health specialist
- If you have a positive reading on your diagnostic mammogram, our Patient Navigator will contact you to schedule your appointment with a breast health specialist/surgeon.
- If you did not receive your mammogram at UTMB Heath, call the access center at (800) 917-8906 to schedule an appointment with a breast health specialist.
Mammogram and Breast Ultrasounds
Please plan to arrive at the center 15 minutes early for your appointment. If your prior mammogram or breast ultrasound were not performed at UTMB, you will need to make arrangements to obtain your films and reports, which will be needed for comparison.
Since you will need to put on a gown, we recommend that you wear a two-piece outfit for your comfort. PLEASE DO NOT wear any deodorant, powder or lotion under your arms or around your breasts. Bring a list of the places and dates of mammograms, breast ultrasounds, biopsies, or other breast treatments that you may have had.
If self-referring, please bring the name, address, and phone number of your doctor or other healthcare provider.
Procedures
BONE DENSITY (DEXA)
Please plan to arrive at the center 15 minutes early for your appointment. You may take all prescription medications. Wear comfortable clothing that does not contain any metal.
MRI PROCEDURES
Please plan to arrive at the center 15 minutes early for your appointment. We recommend that you eat a normal meal before your appointment and wear a two-piece outfit that does not contain metal.
BREAST BIOPSY PROCEDURES
Please plan to arrive at the center 15 minutes early for your appointment. We recommend that you eat a normal meal before your appointment. Please REFRAIN from taking any blood thinning medications such as Aspirin, Advil, Aleve or large quantities of Vitamin E, at least 3 to 4 days BEFORE your appointment. If you are on a prescription blood thinner, such as Coumadin, please obtain your physician’s consent before stopping. You may take all other prescription medication. Since you will be gowning, we recommend that you wear a two-piece outfit for your comfort. If you have trouble hearing or understanding instructions or need assistance, please consider bringing a friend with you.
Clinic visit
New patients should check in at the clinic registration desk about 30 minutes before their appointment. Current patients should check in about 15 minutes before their scheduled visit.
To help our staff provide you with the very best health care, please have the following information available at the time of your clinic visit:
- Medical Information
- A list of all medications you are taking and their dosages
- Other pertinent medical information, such as lab reports, x-rays or a summary of your medical history
Other Information:
- A list of questions you may want to ask your doctor
- Your Social Security number or UTMB identification number
- Proof of health insurance (insurance card or policy), or documents associated with pre-arranged financial assistance
- Unless prior arrangements have been made, UTMB requires payment for the cost of outpatient services not payable by insurance coverage at the time of your visit.