United Hospital

Allina breast cancer care

Our patients benefit from a network of breast care services throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

Breast Center physicians

Domingo Perez, MD, interim medical director, Breast Cancer Program
Judy Grisard, MD
Roy Hope, MD
Omer Sanan, MD
Tara S. Bowman Seitz, MD, lead radiologist
Anna Seydel, MD

Cancer Care Services physicians

Karin Armstrong, MD
Thomas P. Ducker, MD
Kathryn E. Farniok, MD
Craig W.S. Howe, MD
Mark A. Palmer, MD
Domingo G. Perez, MD
John E. Savage, MD
Timothy R. Toonen, MD

Radiologists

Cancer Care

The Breast Center

Breast Center at United Hospital in St. Paul treats women of all ages

Call 651-241-8300 and make your appointment today.

United Hospital's Breast Center earns national breast cancer certification

We are one of only three breast centers in Minnesota to have earned a three-year full accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC).

The Breast Center of United Hospital is a comprehensive program of screening, diagnostic, treatment and support services for women with benign and malignant breast disease. The Breast Center provides quality care from a team of professionals, backed by the latest technology.

A unique part of our care team is our nurse clinician. She is an advanced practice nurse with education and experience in caring for women with breast disease. She can answer questions, offer emotional support and help find other resources appropriate for the woman and her family during treatment and recovery.

Location and parking

We are located in suite 600 of the GardenView Medical Building on 347 North Smith Avenue in St. Paul, Minnesota. For convenient parking, use the Red Ramp.

Diagnostic, treatment and support services

The Breast Center of United Hospital is the oldest dedicated center in the Twin Cities east metro area.

United's Breast Center offers state-of-the-art digital mammography and breast ultrasound. Radiologists specializing in mammography are located in The Breast Center.

Mammography

A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the breasts. It is used to find tumors and to help tell the difference between noncancerous (benign) and cancerous (malignant) disease.

Learn more about mammograms in our health encyclopedia.

Bone density scanning

A bone mineral density (BMD) test/scan measures how much calcium and other types of minerals are present in a section of your bone.

Learn more about bone density scanning in our health encyclopedia.

We offer and provide the following:

Cancer rehabilitation services

Individuals with cancer may experience a decline in the ability to exercise, perform home activities and job skills. Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute offers comprehensive cancer rehabilitation services including:

lymphedema management by certified lymphedema therapists
physical therapy
occupational therapy
speech and language therapy
vocational consultation and referral.

For an appointment, call 612-863-8947.

Sage Screening Program

The Breast Center participates in the Minnesota Department of Health's Sage Screening Program. This program is dedicated to increasing the number of women who are screened for breast and cervical cancer. It provides free screening and follow-up services to uninsured and underinsured women.

To learn more, visit mnsage.com or call 1-800-643-2584.

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The Breast Center of United Hospital has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology. To achieve this designation, breast centers must be fully accredited in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, breast ultrasound and ultrasound-guided breast biopsy. For more about American College of Radiology accreditation, visit acr.org.

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