The Breast Imaging Center at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago was designed around women’s needs. The center has been designed based on what women told us they wanted. From the relaxed decor in the waiting room to the spacious private lockers, our facility is designed to put women at ease.

The Rush Breast Imaging Center is also set apart by its ...

Expertise. For early detection of breast cancer, regular screening mammograms for women over the age of 40 still remain the best option. But research shows that where you get your mammogram also makes a difference. At Rush, dedicated radiologists specialize in breast imaging. Research shows that a mammogram is only as good as the radiologist who analyzes or “reads” it. That’s why the Rush Breast Imaging Center is staffed by radiologists who specialize in breast imaging.

Excellence. Rush University Medical Center’s Breast Imaging Center has been designated a breast imaging center of excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The designation shows that the Rush Breast Imaging Center meets the highest standards of the radiology profession. A center of excellence designation is awarded to breast imaging centers that have demonstrated excellence in breast imaging by achieving accreditation in mammography, breast ultrasound and ultrasound-guided biopsy and stereotactic breast biopsy.

Convenience. Ask your physician for a referral, or call (312) 942-2027 for an appointment. You may not need a referral for a screening mammogram; check with your insurance provider.

Responsiveness. Your primary care physician is key to your health. Our goal is to contact him or her with the results of your screening mammogram within a few days. Results of diagnostic mammograms are reported immediately after the procedure by a physician specialist.

Care. Few mammography centers anywhere offer the skill and caring manner of the mammography technologists at Rush. Our mammography technologists make every effort to minimize your discomfort and inconvenience. They make every effort to ensure an accurate X-ray on the first attempt.

Helpful links:

• What Every Woman Should Know...And Do: Guidelines for Early Detection of Breast Cancer
• How to Perform a Breast Self-Exam

The breast imaging team includes:

Board-certified radiologists who specialize in breast imaging. A mammogram is one of the most difficult X-rays to read. Breast tumors can appear in a number of forms and are often hard to detect among the normal dark and light areas of a mammogram. The accuracy of your mammogram ultimately comes down to the interpretative expertise of the radiologist who reads it. Learn more about the breast imaging center physicians:

• Peter Jokich, MD, Director
• Anne Cardwell, MD
• Janice Dieschbourg, MD
• Gene Solmos, MD
• Lisa Stempel, MD

Caring, experienced technologists. All of our technologists are mammography certified by ARRT, the American Registry of Radiological Technologists. They are experienced at positioning women to get the most accurate image.