Breast Imaging at The Sheila R. Veloz Breast Center

To book your appointment, call 661.200.1099

Designated by the American College of Radiology as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, the Sheila R. Veloz Breast Center is defined by quality standards and has undergone a rigorous accreditation process including image evaluations by a team of experts. We are proud to offer 3D mammograms to all patients - a new technology that helps detect breast cancer at earlier stages.

Our expertise in cancer detection services is notable through care provided by our highly qualified medical professionals. Our technologists and physicians are  proficient in mammography, ultrasound, stereotactic biopsy and pre-operative localizations.

The Sheila R. Veloz Breast Center was created through the experiences of breast cancer survivors, patients and their families; the center is designed with your physical and emotional needs in mind. Our goal is to improve access to breast imaging services in the Santa Clarita Valley by making it easier for women to have their annual mammograms, and to reduce the anxiety associated with breast cancer detection.

Saturday, evening and lunchtime appointments are available to accommodate even the busiest schedules. For more information or to make an appointment, please call 661.200.1099.

Sheila R. Veloz Breast Center
23929 McBean Parkway, Suite 101, Valencia, CA 91355
Ph: 661.200.1099
Fax: 661.200.1098

Our Key Technologies

From the latest digital mammography and ultrasound detection, to state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment technologies, the Sheila R. Veloz Breast Center offers the advanced technologies you need to assure the best possible outcome.

Some of our key technologies include:

• 3D Mammogram

  A noninvasive XRAY used to check the breast for cancer and other abnormalities. Mammograms can detect cancer early, before it becomes a palpable mass (something you can feel). 3D or Tomosynthesis imaging utilizes sequential imaging through the breast so we can visualize the tissue in 1 mm slices. This improves cancer detection and decreases the need for additional imaging.

• ABUS

  Automated Breast Ultrasound technique is used for women with dense breast tissue. Adding screening ultrasound to a screening mammogram can increase cancer detection and decrease stage at detection. This is considered superior to hand held screening ultrasound due to its easily adopted technique with no variation among those who perform the study. This technique allows for ultrasound image acquisition and interpretation of the entire breast in multiple views, therefore improving visualization of masses and abnormalities in dense breasts. It is important to remember that is in in conjunction with screening mammogram and should not be used as an alternative.

• Stereotactic Needle Biopsy

  A stereotactic biopsy utilizes mammogram technique in order to sample tissue from an abnormality. These abnormalities include microcalcifications or architectural distortion with no ultrasound correlate. At Sheila R. Veloz Breast Imaging Center, we are able to utilize tomosynthesis or 3D imaging as well to find and sample abnormalities seen on screening and additional diagnostic imaging. This helps us detect the earliest forms of breast cancer.

• Ultrasound Guided Core Needle Biopsy

  This technique utilizes ultrasound in order to obtain sample tissue from an abnormality. Ultrasound imaging allows for identification of the area of concern and needle biopsy of that area, visualizing it in real time during the sampling procedure. Biopsy allows for an accurate and rapid diagnosis, which in turn helps to create a specific treatment plan.

• Pre-Surgical Wire and MagSeed Localization

  Prior to surgery, image guided localization can performed. We are able to utilize mammogram or ultrasound guided techniques and place same day wire localization as well as non wire devices which can be placed at any time prior to surgery.

• AMBRY CARE Program and High Risk Assessment

  Every patient who schedules imaging at the SRV is offered screening for genetic testing and lifetime risk assessment. This allows us to stratify our patients based on risk and offer supplemental screening MRI for those patients who are considered high risk. We do this in order to create specific screening recommendations on an individual basis, according to your breast health needs.