- Mon - Fri
- 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Located at 1550 Faulk Street, Suite 1200 on the campus of Carolinas Medical Center-Union in Monroe, NC, in the CMC-Union Medical Plaza Building.
Procedures Offered
Annual 3D screening mammography is the standard of care at Charlotte Radiology. Also referred to as digital breast tomosynthesis or “tomo,” 3D mammography offers better image quality and greater accuracy in detecting breast concerns at an early stage – and at a lower radiation dose. Annual 3D screening is now integrated with ProFound® AI - an FDA-cleared technology that facilitates early detection of breast cancers including those that are more difficult to find. This advanced technology provides additional information for our breast imaging experts to interpret your mammogram. Our board-certified, subspecialized radiologists read every image – incorporating AI input as well as comparing your current images to those available from your prior mammograms – to deliver precise, personalized results. The radiologist will include their clinical findings, including breast density and any follow-up recommendations, in your report. Charlotte Radiology is the first in the area to offer this advanced AI technology to all annual screening and diagnostic patients at no additional cost; most insurances cover annual screening mammograms 100%.
A 3D diagnostic mammogram can be ordered by a physician when further evaluation of the breast is needed. Diagnostic mammography may include a combination of imaging technologies and/or procedures and can provide more information about an area of concern found on a screening mammogram. It can also be helpful in evaluating patients with a history of breast cancer or those experiencing symptoms like a worrisome lump, nipple discharge or changes in the breast skin.
Doctor Referral Required
A needle biopsy of the breast is performed when the radiologist identifies an area of concern through diagnostic mammography. Needle biopsy is a safe and minimally invasive procedure that uses a needle to retrieve a small sample of breast tissue. This tissue sample is then studied by a pathologist to confirm whether the breast tissue is benign (no cancer found) or cancerous.
Doctor Referral Required
