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Scripps Polster Breast Care Center
The mission of the Scripps Polster Breast Care Center is to enhance the well-being of our patients by providing comprehensive and compassionate breast care through our programs and services and those of the physician specialists affiliated with Scripps Health.
State-of-the-art personalized care in a welcoming environment
At the Scripps Polster Breast Care Center, you receive state-of-the-art treatment in a comfortable and inviting environment with warm, welcoming staff who are sensitive to the needs of women. Whether you have questions about your breast health, need to schedule your annual mammogram or are living with breast cancer, we are here to provide you with the breast care services you need to maintain good health.
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The Scripps Polster Breast Care Center is the first in San Diego to offer personalized, compassionate breast care in one convenient location. Here, women and their families receive the high standard of care you expect from Scripps. We offer:
- Experience and expertise. You will meet with experienced health care professionals, registered nurses and physicians who are part of your breast care team. Our physicians and staff work with the latest technology for screening and diagnosis, including digital mammography and breast MRI, enabling them to save valuable time in the detection and treatment of breast cancer.
- Early detection. Screening and diagnosis can take place in a warm, friendly environment. On-site radiologists provide timely test results and all digital screening mammograms are analyzed by a computer-aided detection system. A registered nurse is available to provide education on self breast exams.
- Education and support. We offer the latest information on every aspect of breast care, from prevention and detection to treatment and therapy. Our registered nurses provide community outreach and education on breast cancer, self-exam techniques and general breast health. Women living with breast cancer have the opportunity to talk with counselors, support groups and be mentored by breast cancer survivors.
Our entire staff is dedicated to personalized care. We listen to your concerns and work with you to make informed decisions. We encourage you and your family to ask questions and take an active role in your care.
Scripps Polster Breast Care Center is accredited by the American College of Radiology, American College of Surgeons and The Joint Commission.