Our ACR/FDA accreditation means that you can trust River Oaks Imaging & Diagnostic to provide the most accurate breast studies available.

River Oaks Imaging and Diagnostic Center is the leading outpatient provider of imaging services in the greater Houston area. Your health, diagnosis and treatment are paramount to us. Throughout your examination, our goal is to provide a comfortable, yet professional atmosphere. Committed to providing the highest quality services, we offer the latest technology to ensure our team of board-certified radiologists produce accurate and timely information to assist your physician with properly identifying and treating your condition.

WHAT IS A MAMMOGRAM?

A mammogram is a simple and safe examination utilizing x-rays to produce multiple images of the breasts.

WHY IS MAMMOGRAPHY USED?

Mammography is a tool used by physicians for various reasons:

Identifies areas of the breast that may be abnormal, but have not yet produced symptoms.
Evaluates a woman with symptoms and determines malignant versus benign tumors.
Determines the extent of disease in breasts of a patient who has breast cancer.

PROCEDURE PREPARATIONS

It is advised that you not schedule a mammogram during your menstrual cycle. The breasts are typically more tender and/or swollen during menstruation which could limit the quality of your mammogram or cause you pain. Please do not wear deodorant or powder into the exam room. These particles will show up on your mammogram image and can cause a false reading. You will be asked to disrobe from the waist up, thus pants, shorts or skirts are recommended the day of your exam.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT DURING THE EXAM?

The technologist will ask you to relax so that the breasts can be properly positioned. The breasts are compressed during the examination in order to separate the breast tissue. This can be slightly uncomfortable, but only for a brief period of time. Initially the breasts are imaged in two different positions. The radiologist will determine if additional views are necessary.

HOW LONG WILL THE EXAM TAKE?

Typically the procedure will take twenty to thirty minutes. You will be asked to arrive thirty minutes early prior to your scheduled exam time to complete necessary paperwork.

MAMMOGRAPHY RESULTS

Once your exam is complete, our highly skilled licensed technologists will produce films for a radiologist to review. The radiologist will study your results and produce a report, which then is forwarded to your physician.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATES

Using only the most modern equipment and techniques available, we are committed to providing you and your physician with the most complete and definitive imaging possible to assist in the early detection and treatment of a host of breast-related issues.

River Oaks Imaging and Diagnostic is proud to have all facilities ACR accredited and FDA certified by the MQSA in mammography. In addition, your procedure will be performed by one of our radiologic technologists who are registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists and licensed with the State of Texas in both radiology and mammography. All radiologists are board certified.

FURTHER QUESTIONS

Should you have any questions about your ability to participate in this examination, or if you wish to know more about mammography, consult your physician or contact our office and we will be happy to assist you. River Oaks Imaging & Diagnostic is geographically accessible with multiple locations. All facilities offer convenient, extended hours. Please call our scheduling department at (713) 512-6040 to determine which facility will best serve you. We look forward to a partnership with you and your physician which will promote your health.