Breast Health Clinic
If you’re concerned about a breast lump or abnormal mammogram, or have other
symptoms like nipple discharge or pain, ease your mind and have it evaluated at
the Breast Health Clinic at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) or UW Medical
Center–Roosevelt.
The Breast Health Clinic is staffed by breast surgeons, internists, and nurse practitioners with special expertise in breast health. They provide thorough and concise evaluations of breast abnormalities, develop individual screening plans for people at higher-than-average risk for breast cancer, treat benign breast problems, as well as women with breast cancer. Patients at the Breast Health Clinic have easy access to several imaging technologies available in both locations.
The Breast Health Clinic has two locations, one at SCCA near south Lake Union, and the other in the UW Medical Center–Roosevelt clinic in the University District. When you visit the Breast Health Clinic, you can expect:
- A discussion of breast imaging tests such as digital mammography, ultra-sound, and MRI
- A clinical breast exam by an experienced breast specialist and appropriate follow-up care as directed by your provider
- Minor procedures such as needle sampling or biopsy
- Pre- and post-operative care for patients who have had breast surgery
- Recommendations for a comprehensive individualized screening program
- A referral, if appropriate, for genetic screening
Our goal is to provide state-of-the-art, comprehensive breast health services with attention to individualized needs. We look forward to serving you.
Make an Appointment
The Breast Health Clinic has two locations for your convenience.
Breast Health Clinic at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Call (206) 288-6487 or (206) 288-SCCA (7222) for new appointments
Call (206) 288-6806 for other appointments
Fax: (206) 288-6616 www.seattlecca.org
Located within the Women’s Center at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, located on the 3rd floor at 825 Eastlake Ave. E., Seattle, WA 98109.
Breast Health Clinic at UW Medical Center - Roosevelt
Call (206) 598-5500
Located within the Women’s Health Care Center at UWMC-Roosevelt at 4245 Roosevelt Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98105.
Clinic Providers
Benjamin Anderson, MD—Professor of Surgery and Global Health Medicine,
University of Washington School of Medicine; Director, Breast Health Clinic, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. Dr. Anderson is a surgical oncologist who provides care for women with benign breast problems and breast cancer. He is nationally recognized for his work in “oncoplastic surgery” that combines the principles of cancer surgery with basic plastic surgery to optimize cosmetic preservation as well as cancer outcomes.
Kristine Calhoun, MD—General Surgery Specialist, Assistant Professor University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Calhoun delivers a comprehensive and compassionate approach to surgical treatment of benign breast problems as well as breast cancer.
Sara Javid, MD—Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Javid is a surgical oncologist who specializes in the treatment of women with benign breast problems and breast cancer.
Kathleen Errico, PhD, ARNP—Teaching Associate, University of Washington School of Medicine. Kathleen Errico has been a nurse practitioner with the Breast Health Clinic since 2001. She specializes in the evaluation of benign breast problems, breast cancer screening and diagnosis, surveillance for breast cancer survivors and high-risk patients.
Laila Mansoori, ARNP - A Family Nurse Practitioner with a clinical focus in Breast Health who specializes in the evaluation and management of benign breast diseases
and breast cancer screening for the high-risk patient.
UWMC-Roosevelt’s Breast Health Clinic Providers
Mary Laya, MD, MPH— Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Laya is a General Internist with special expertise in the evaluation of breast problems, personal breast cancer risk assessment, and long-term follow-up of high-risk women and breast cancer survivors.
Kathleen Errico, PhD, ARNP—Teaching Associate, University of Washington School of Medicine. Kathleen Errico has been a nurse practitioner with the Breast Health Clinic since 2001. She specializes in the evaluation of benign breast problems, breast cancer screening and diagnosis, surveillance for breast cancer survivors and high-risk patients.