FAQ's and Your Visit

  • Do I need an order for a routine mammogram?
    • Our facility does not require an order; however there are some referring providers that require us to collect one. Please check with your referring provider.
  • What should I bring with me?
    • MD order
    • Picture ID
    • Insurance Card
  • Where is the Breast Center Located?
  • When will I receive my results
    • Screening procedures:
      • Your results will be available on the MyHealth Patient Portal 4 days after your procedure – you may enroll online or by calling 661.200.1090.
      • If you need follow-up, our breast health navigators will contact you and discuss the appropriate follow-up.
      • You are always welcome to request your preliminary results at the time of your screening procedure.
    • Diagnostic procedures:
      • Our radiologist will discuss your results before you leave our center.
    • Biopsies:
      • Pathology results are usually available within 96 business hours via the MyHealth Patient Portal.
      • Your referring provider will receive your results.
  • What if I feel a lump in my breast?
    • If you feel a lump, call your medical provider to make an appointment for a physical exam. The appropriate imaging is usually a breast ultrasound of the area in question. A mammogram may also be requested and recommended.
  • What is the difference between a Screening and a Diagnostic Mammogram?
    • A Screening mammogram is an annual routine exam. Most insurance plans offer this as a covered "preventative" benefit.
    • A Diagnostic mammogram is performed if there is an area in question that needs to be worked-up. Diagnostic mammograms are only performed on weekdays when a radiologist is present in the imaging center. Results of a Diagnostic mammogram are given to the patient before she leaves the center. Diagnostic procedures are billed to your insurance and are applied to your deductible.
  • What is a 3D Mammogram?
    • Please click here to learn more about 3D Mammography.
  • What is Breast Density?
    • You will learn your Breast Density after you have a mammogram.
    • Breast dense tissue is common in 40% of women over the age of 40.
    • Dense breasts make it more difficult to read a mammogram.
    • Please click here for education on Breast Density
  • What if I have Dense Breasts?
    • A Breast Ultrasound or other additional imaging may be recommended for women with dense breasts.
    • The Sheila R. Veloz Breast Center has a GE Invenia Automated Breast Ultrasound system (ABUS), especially for Dense Breast Screening.
    • A screening for Dense Breasts must have an order from your medical provider
    • Your insurance will be applied to your deductible, as this is not yet a covered preventative exam by insurance in California.

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23929 McBean Parkway, Suite #101
Valencia, CA 91355