Division of Breast Imaging

Norris Healthcare Center 3, which opened in March 2018, is a world-class specialty care facility located at Keck Medicine of USC on the USC Health Sciences Campus. The entire third floor of the building is devoted to Women’s specialty care. The Lee Breast Center was relocated to this building in 2018 and occupies over half of the third floor. The Breast Center hosts state of the art equipment including three dedicated digital breast tomosynthesis units, two ultrasound machines, and an upright tomosynthesis/stereotactic biopsy device. The radiology faculty at the Breast Center work closely with the breast surgeons and oncologists to provide comprehensive services across all aspects of breast care from pre-evaluation to post-surgery, emphasizing screening, diagnosis, surgical planning, and treatment.

Acquired by Keck Medicine of USC in 2013 as a satellite community hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital has served the cities of Glendale and La Canada, Flintridge for over 40 years. Keck physicians, as well as experts from the community, join together and provide exceptional comprehensive care in multiple specialties. The USC-VHH Breast Healthcare Center is part of the VHH facility and is located on the first floor of the outpatient building. The equipment includes a state-of-the-art digital breast tomosynthesis mammography unit, ultrasound machine, and tomosynthesis biopsy unit. Each patient receives comprehensive care and medical expertise with a personal touch.

In 2008, the Los Angeles General Medical Center completed modernization and expansion of its 1.5 million sq. feet replacement facility, which boasts state-of-the-art equipment and design features. At the heart of the new hospital is the five story Diagnostic and Treatment (D&T) Building, which contains several departments, including radiology. The breast imaging section is located on the third floor of the D&T building. The breast imaging equipment consists of four dedicated digital mammography units, which are in the process of being upgraded to state-of-the-art digital breast tomosynthesis units, four dedicated breast ultrasound machines, a prone digital stereotactic biopsy table, and multiple needle biopsy devices. Our close working relationship with the departments of surgery, pathology, radiation oncology, and medical oncology markedly increases our knowledge of breast disease from many perspectives. A weekly multidisciplinary conference is held to discuss treatment plans for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. This comprehensive approach provides the patient with the latest clinical expertise and leads to a treatment plan unique to each patient.

Los Angeles General Medical Center is affiliated with local Comprehensive Health Centers (Royal, Hudson, El Monte) where screening mammograms are performed and interpreted by our breast imagers. Patients that need additional work-up and biopsies are seen at our Los Angeles General Medical Center Breast Center.