COVID-19 Information Pay My Bill Careers Donate My Health Record +1 (401) 655-2316 Breast Health Women & Infants Hospital Breast Health Center The best health care doesn't come from equipment or buildings; it comes from people. At the Breast Health Center, we combine advanced technology and a full array of treatment options with the most crucial element – specialized expertise and compassion. Every day it is our privilege to evaluate and treat women with the care and dignity they deserve. This is our mission and why we are the best choice for breast health services. To streamline the check-in process for new patients, please print and complete this registration form and bring it to your first visit. Breast Health Registration Form Contact Information: Women & Infants Hospital Breast Health Center 668 Eddy Street 2nd Floor Providence, RI 02905 P: (401) 298-4444 F: (401) 453-7785 Hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday Scheduling of appointments is flexible. Care New England Center for Health 49 South County Commons South Kingstown, RI 02879 Early Detection Saves Lives The key to surviving breast cancer is early detection and the only way to ensure early detection is to see a doctor regularly for mammography screening. Learn More Comprehensive Breast Care Services Mammography Physicians use the mammogram to regularly screen healthy women for breast cancer. Learn More Breast MRI Women with a higher risk of developing breast cancer may benefit from more intensive screening. Learn More Treating Breast Cancer Explore our common procedures when treating breast cancer. Learn More Genetics and Prevention Patients referred to the Cancer Genetics and Prevention Program are given a consultation with a cancer genetic counselor Learn More Rehabilitation and Survivorship Learn about physical therapy or occupational therapy rehabilitation services. Learn More Take The Next Step In Feeling Better First Name Last Name Email Phone Number Breast Cancer Surgical Services At Women & Infants Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing our patients with the most advanced surgical options in breast cancer surgery. Our surgeons are trained in advanced techniques, and together, our goal is to give you the best surgical treatment and experience. Learn More Breast Health Patient Resources BREAST HEALTH Breast Cancer Risk Factors Care New England A risk factor is something that indicates a woman is more likely than average to develop breast cancer though they are not harmful in themselves. Read More BREAST HEALTH Breast Cancer and Minorities Care New England The incidence of breast cancer among African American women is lower than that for Caucasians and higher than Hispanics. Read More BREAST HEALTH Breast Health Awareness Care New England Most women experience some form of breast changes, and it's important to know your normal breasts. Read More Breast Health FAQs We know that early detection means that the statistics for breast cancer are up. How many women can expect to be diagnosed in the next 12 months? It's estimated that 212,920 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the next year. In that same timeframe, an estimated 40,970 women will die of the disease. How is breast cancer diagnosed? When should I get a mammogram? What is the most common type of diagnosis/breast cancer? What is the connection between breast cancer and genetics? If my sister or mother has breast cancer, will I get it? What are dense breasts and how does that factor into diagnosing and treating breast cancer? Do all breast cancer patients have chemotherapy? Is a lump in the breast always cancer? What is the significance of having the mutant BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene? Are there lifestyle choices - exercise, healthy diet, etc. - that can reduce the risk of breast cancer? Other Resources Ancillary Services Lymphedema Therapy Frequently Asked Questions FAQ - Hidden Scar Surgery FAQ - New Mammography Blogs Breast Cancer Surgery: More Options for Patients What To Do If You Feel a Lump in Your Breast Breast Cancer - One Woman's Story Receiving A Diagnosis of Breast Cancer Genetic Testing for Hereditary Breast Cancer Gardenia’s Story: Diagnosed with Breast Cancer While Pregnant Breast Density Poses a Challenge at Mammogram Time Early Detection is Key: Schedule Your Mammogram Meet the Team Breast Surgeons Jennifer S. Gass, MD Director, Breast Health Center General/Breast Surgeon Board-certified in General Surgery Director, Breast Health Center of Women & Infants Hospital Chief of Surgery, Women & Infants Hospital Course Leader, Medical Student Education in Breast Disease at Women & Infants Hospital Professor of Surgery and Professor of ObGyn, Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University Has been in practice since 1992 Completed her general surgery residency at Temple University Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and oncoplastic training at L’Institute du Sein, Paris, France Academic interests include oncoplastic, survivorship, and sexual health after cancer treatment David Edmonson, MD General/Breast Surgeon Board-certified in General Surgery Director, Breast Disease Fellowship at Women & Infants Hospital Director, Lymphedema Program, Program in Women’s Oncology at Women & Infants Hospital Associate Professor of Surgery and Associate Professor of ObGyn, Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University Has been in practice since 2005 Completed his general surgery residency at Albany Medical Center of Albany, New York, and his breast disease fellowship training at Women & Infants Hospital/Brown University Academic interests include the use of technology in patient education and lymphedema prevention and management Ashley R. Stuckey, MD Gynecologic Oncologist and Breast Surgeon Board-certified in Gynecologic Oncology Director, Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship of Women & Infants Hospital Associate Professor of ObGyn, Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University Has been in practice since 2010 Completed her ObGyn residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center of New Orleans, Louisiana, a pelvic surgery fellowship at Lahey Clinic of Burlington, Massachusetts, and her gynecologic oncology and breast disease fellowship training at Women & Infants Hospital/Brown University Academic interests include hereditary cancers Micaela A. Weaver, DO General/Breast Surgeon Board-certified in General Surgery Clinical Instructor, Departments of Surgery and ObGyn, Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University Leader, Residency Education in Breast Disease Has been in practice since 2020 Completed her general surgery residency at Flushing Hospital Medical Center of Flushing, New York, and her breast disease fellowship at Women & Infants Hospital/Brown University Academic interests include surgical education and resident experience, as well as gender equity in surgical fields Plastic Surgeons Benjamin P. Christian, MD Plastic Surgeon Board-certified in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Instructor in Surgery, Harvard Medical School Clinical Assistant Professor of Medical Science, Warrant Alpert Medical School at Brown University Has been in practice since 2013 Completed his plastic surgery residency at Rhode Island Hospital / Brown Medical School and his fellowship at BIDMC / Harvard Medical School Academic interests include clinical outcomes following whole and partial breast reconstruction, wound healing, and nerve repair. Erik A. Hoy, MD Plastic Surgeon Board-certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon Clinical Assistant Professor of Medical Science, Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University Has been in practice since 2012 Completed his plastic surgery residency at Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University and his plastics fellowship at Maxwell Aesthetics, LLC, of Nashville, Tennessee Academic interests include advanced techniques for breast reconstruction using the patient’s own breast tissues (oncoplastic reconstruction), aesthetic and reconstructive breast and body contouring surgeries, fat transfer procedures and lipofilling, form-stable (gummy bear) breast implant procedures, and soft-tissue reconstruction after cancer (skin, breast, etc.) Medical Oncologists Bachir J. Sakr, MD Medical Oncologist Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology Director, Infusion Center of Program in Women’s Oncology of Women & Infants Hospital Director, Medical Oncology of Women & Infants Hospital Course Leader, Medical Student Education in Women’s Cancers at Women & Infants Hospital Assistant Professor of Medicine, Clinician Educator and Assistant Professor of ObGyn, Clinician Educator at the Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University Has been in practice since 2002 Completed his internal medicine residency at Detroit Medical Center of Detroit, Michigan, and his fellowship in hematology-oncology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Academic interests include the treatment of breast cancer and benign hematologic conditions in pregnancy William Sikov, MD Medical Oncologist Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology Associate Professor of Medicine, Clinician Educator and Associate Professor of ObGyn, Clinician Educator at the Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University Has been in practice since 1989 Completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Pittsburgh and his hematology-oncology fellowship at New England Medical Center Academic interests include designing and conducting clinical research trials related to the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of early-stage and advanced breast cancer Radiation Oncologists Angela K. DeRobertis, MD Radiation Oncologist Board-certified in Radiation Oncology Clinical Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology, Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University Has been in practice since 2001 Completed her internal medicine internship at Abington Memorial Hospital of Abington, Pennsylvania, and her radiation oncology fellowships at Fox Chase Cancer Center of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and MD Anderson Cancer Center of Houston Texas Academic interests include breast and gynecologic malignancies and general radiation Alexandra Sherman, MD Radiation Oncologist Board-certified in Radiation Oncology Has been in practice since 2015 Completed her internal medicine internship at Carney Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, followed by a combined residency in radiation oncology at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island Academic interests include breast and gynecological cancers and palliative care Contact Us Send Us A Message +1 (401) 655-2316 101 Dudley Street Providence, Rhode Island 02905 Other Care New England Locations Butler Hospital Care New England Integra Community Care Kent Hospital The Providence Center VNA of Care New England Patients and Visitors Find A Provider About Us Who We Are Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Research Legal Notices Auxiliary Aids & Services Price Transparency Get Involved Ways to Give Careers Volunteer Community Leadership Council News In The News Media Relations Sign Up Get the latest updates in health and wellness Copyright © 2021 Care New England Health System Selecteer een taal▼