Memorial Hermann, MD Anderson brings new breast screening and diagnostic program to The Woodlands

THE WOODLANDS, Texas – Memorial Hermann and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have launched operations under their recently formed partnership to offer high-quality, specialized breast screening and diagnostic services in The Woodlands and surrounding areas.

MD Anderson Breast Care with Memorial Hermann, the joint program announced in August, provides patients in The Woodlands and surrounding areas with more convenient access to MD Anderson’s specialized breast imaging and interpretation expertise, while utilizing Memorial Hermann’s advanced technologies and convenient access.

“The Woodlands has seen immense growth over the last few years, and this partnership supports the demand for additional access to quality medical care in our community,” said Josh Urban, CEO, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital. “Our close-to-home center, coupled with the cancer screening expertise of MD Anderson, will give our patients access to world-renowned care.”

The patient-driven breast care center offers comprehensive, state-of-the-art screenings and diagnostics, including, but not limited to, breast MRIs, biopsies and ultrasounds, as well as 3D and digital mammography with board-certified and dedicated breast radiologists. Patients will continue to have access to a comprehensive team of specialists in breast oncology, surgery and radiation at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands.

Jay Parikh, M.D., a recognized international expert in breast imaging, is the medical director of the new program and leads MD Anderson’s fellowship trained, subspecialized radiologists.

“Our radiologists are excited about this phenomenal opportunity to partner with Memorial Hermann and offer MD Anderson’s high quality breast imaging and expert interpretation to patients in The Woodlands and communities across the region,” said Dr. Parikh, associate professor of Diagnostic Radiology at MD Anderson.

MD Anderson is now the exclusive provider of professional breast radiology services for five of Memorial Hermann’s 10 breast care centers located in Memorial City, Northeast, Southwest, Sugar Land and The Woodlands.

Over time, the network will expand to Memorial Hermann locations in Katy, Pearland, Pasadena, Upper Kirby and Northwest. In addition, expansion planning is underway for breast care centers in Cypress, South Katy and Spring.

MD Anderson Breast Care is on the campus of Women’s Memorial Hermann, located at 9200 Pinecroft, Suite 150. To make an appointment for MD Anderson Breast Care with Memorial Hermann or any Memorial Hermann Breast Care Center, visit memorialhermann.org/ScheduleNow or call 877.40.MAMMO.