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Fairfax Radiology Breast Center of Loudoun to Open in Lansdowne New Facility is County’s Largest; Features Latest in Breast Health

FAIRFAX, VA, NOVEMBER 14, 2020 

News Release: Loudoun County residents will soon have a new, dedicated facility for breast care. Fairfax Radiology Centers announced today that they are expanding imaging services by opening a comprehensive breast imaging center in Lansdowne November 16.

Fairfax Radiology Breast Center of Loudoun (BCL) – Peterson Family Breast Center will occupy over 8,000 square feet in the medical office building at 19465 Deerfield Avenue, Suite 105, Lansdowne, VA 20176. Weekend and evening hours and easy appointment scheduling will improve patient accessibility, efficiency of service and easy access to results.

A lot of holistic design went into Fairfax Radiology Breast Center of Loudoun. Because the build-out started just as the COVID-19 pandemic began, the team, including architects and medical professionals, was able to put in the initial design extra safety benefits for the patients and the 32-member staff such as a touchless entrance door and glass wall sections. There’s even an app to control flow from the time patients arrive in the parking lot.
A lot of holistic design went into Fairfax Radiology Breast Center of Loudoun. Because the build-out started just as the COVID-19 pandemic began, the team, including architects and medical professionals, was able to put in the initial design extra safety benefits for the patients and the 32-member staff such as a touchless entrance door and glass wall sections. There’s even an app to control flow from the time patients arrive in the parking lot.

 

“Fairfax Radiology Breast Center of Loudoun’s new center will be the largest in the county and will feature the most innovative technology and procedures for breast and bone health,” said Elise Berman, M.D. “BCL is specially designed to improve the patient experience in a soothing environment and to provide the highest quality care.”

This is the Technologist Core at the Fairfax Radiology Breast Center of Loudoun—Peterson Family Breast Center. In this area, patients’ prior images, prior reports, doctor’s order/referral(s) are reviewed. Patient images are processed here and put in their doctor’s order with current medical histories provided by patients at check-in so that a radiologist can read that information in conjunction with the images.
This is the Technologist Core at the Fairfax Radiology Breast Center of Loudoun—Peterson Family Breast Center. In this area, patients’ prior images, prior reports, doctor’s order/referral(s) are reviewed.  Patient images are processed here and put in their doctor’s order with current medical histories provided by patients at check-in so that a radiologist can read that information in conjunction with the images.

 

“While breast cancer continues to be the second most common cancer in women with the CDC reporting some 42,000 deaths from it each year, the great news is that for breast cancers caught early, five-year survival rate is over 90 percent as affirmed by the American Cancer Society,” Berman said.

Berman noted that all CDC-recommended protocols for safety and cleaning during COVID-19 will be strictly followed at BCL, and that patients should not put off having a mammogram.

“The delay in possible cancer diagnosis and appropriate treatment when you put off your mammogram may be even riskier,” Berman said.

Elise Berman M.D., demonstrates the 3D mammography reading system in use at the Fairfax Radiology Breast Center of Loudoun, which opened Nov. 16. The center occupies over 8,000 square feet in the medical office building at 19465 Deerfield Avenue, Suite 105, Lansdowne.
Elise Berman M.D., demonstrates the 3D mammography reading system in use at the Fairfax Radiology Breast Center of Loudoun, which opened Nov. 16. The center occupies over 8,000 square feet in the medical office building at 19465 Deerfield Avenue, Suite 105, Lansdowne.

 

The BCL team consists of dedicated breast radiologists, certified breast navigators and mammography and ultrasound specialists who provide quality care and personal support. The BCL team will work with all providers to ensure a comprehensive breast program. Patients and referring clinicians will feel confident in the knowledge that the Fairfax Radiology breast radiologists exceed the national benchmark standards for cancer detection rates.

Pictured L to R in front of the “living wall” which is a focal point of the luxe lobby: Heather Finizio, Senior Clinical Director, Fairfax Radiology Centers Elise Berman M.D., Fairfax Radiological Consultants, PC Heather Reilly, Center Manager Fairfax Radiology Breast Center of Loudoun 
Dr. Berman is one of more than 90 subspecialty trained FRC radiologists, approximately 20 of whom specialize in breast imaging. This additional training, referred to as a breast imaging fellowship, provides radiologists like Dr. Berman with additional acumen in the detection of breast cancers. 
Pictured Left to Right in front of the “living wall” which is a focal point of the luxe lobby:

​​​  Heather Finizio, Senior Clinical Director, Fairfax Radiology Centers

  Elise Berman M.D., Fairfax Radiological Consultants, PC

  Heather Reilly, Center Manager Fairfax Radiology Breast Center of Loudoun

Dr. Berman is one of more than 90 subspecialty trained FRC radiologists, approximately 20 of whom specialize in breast imaging. This additional training, referred to as a breast imaging fellowship, provides radiologists like Dr. Berman with additional acumen in the detection of breast cancers. 

 

For a sneak peek at the facility, a computer-generated tour is live on Fairfax Radiology Centers website on the BCL location page:  https://www.fairfaxradiology.com/locations/breast-center-loudoun.  To schedule an appointment, call 703.698.4488.

Annual screening mammography is recommended for women ages 40+ with no increased risks for breast cancer.  Diagnostic mammography is recommended for any woman or man experiencing a new breast issue such as a lump, skin discoloration, or change in breast size or shape.

About Fairfax Radiology Centers

Fairfax Radiology Centers, LLC (FRC), established in 2020 as a joint venture between the physicians of Fairfax Radiological Consultants, P.C. and Inova/Radiology Imaging Associates, is the largest radiology practice in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. With over 90 subspecialized radiologists and 800 employees, FRC provides leading-edge medical imaging at more than 20 outpatient locations throughout Northern Virginia and Southern Maryland. FRC works with local hospitals and health care providers to deliver an excellent patient experience and top quality, specialized care for the better health of our community. 

The radiologists at Fairfax Radiology Centers are affiliated with the region's top-ranked hospitals and are consistently selected as "Top Doctors" by Northern Virginia and Washingtonian magazines. They have many years of experience in treating patients in Northern Virginia and the greater D.C. area, and are highly regarded by their medical peers in the community. But more importantly, they are trusted and respected by patients. For more information, visit www.fairfaxradiology.com.

 

 

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