Breast Imaging
Wei Yang, M.D.
Chair
Jessica Leung, M.D.
Deputy Chair
Breast Imaging radiologists participate in the practice of breast radiology, including:
- Digital mammography interpretation: Screening and diagnostic
- Digital mammography intervention: Needle localization and stereotactic biopsy
- Breast ultrasound interpretation: Screening and diagnostic
- Breast ultrasound intervention: Needle localization, biopsy and fine needle aspiration
- Breast MRI interpretation
- Breast MRI intervention: Needle biopsy and needle localization
Clinical practice
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Julie and Ben Rogers Breast Diagnostic Clinic is located in the Texas Medical Center and is a designated a Center of Excellence in Breast Imaging by the American College of Radiology (ACR), an accrediting body of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. To receive the “Center of Excellence” designation, a center must be fully accredited by the ACR in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy and breast.
Nearly 83,000 procedures are performed each year in the department. Adjunct nuclear medicine is available in the Nuclear Medicine Department.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Julie and Ben Rogers Breast Diagnostic Clinic in the Texas Medical Center utilizes state-of-the-art imaging equipment that includes:
- 12 digital mammography machines for breast cancer screening and diagnostic evaluation
- Two stereotactic biopsy units (one prone and one upright) for digital mammography intervention
- 10 high-resolution ultrasound units with power Doppler capabilities
- Two 3T breast MRI units and 11.5T breast MRI unit for bipsies
- One molecular breast imaging unit
- Four mobile units that travel to different locations, providing patients with state-of-the-art digital mammographys screening.
Current Research
Breast Imaging is proud to support the Moon Shots program that seeks to dramatically — and quickly — reduce deaths and suffering caused by cancer.
MD Anderson's first moon shots aim at cancers that are especially lethal: lung cancer, leukemias (CLL, MDS-AML), triple-negative breast cancer, high-grade serous ovarian cancer, prostate cancer and melanoma. As we find new paths to prevention, early detection and treatment of these cancers, we expect what we learn to reshape the way we attack all other cancers.
Education and Training
The Breast Imaging Fellowship is a much sought after program that attracts more than 45 applicants each year. It is a 12-month program that provides experience in multimodality breast imaging and intervention, and ample opportunity for multidisciplinary interactions with a dedicated team of breast physicians. We actively participate in The University of Texas at Houston Diagnostic Radiology training program for fellows, residents and medical students.
Contact Us
Mailing address
Breast Imaging Department
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Unit 1350
Houston, TX 77030
Physical address
Breast Imaging Department
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
1155 Pressler Street, Unit 1350
Houston, TX 77030-3721
Department Office Phone: 713-745-4555
Patient appointments
To schedule a mammogram call 1-844-240-7092 or visit our mammogram scheduling website. For all other appointments visit our appointments page.