Everyone asks “Do you know a good doctor?” What they really want to know is which doctors have the best medical outcomes. Naturally, you may ask yourself, where can I find this information? At Montclair Breast Center, we understand medical outcomes are paramount. Along with treating the whole patient, providing diagnosis and “answers” within minutes, having a caring staff readily available to put your mind at ease, our medical outcomes are always available for our patients and the public to see on our website.
We recently evaluated our 2010 data, and found that 89% of our patients diagnosed with breast cancer were diagnosed at stage zero or stage one, consistent with our successes from past years. Additionally, our breast conserving surgery rate, which is 86%, is way above the national standard of 70%.
Why are quality assurance measures important? They show that compliance with recommended screening of women from age 40 on with annual mammography and clinical breast exams directly correlates with diagnosis of breast cancer at its earliest stages. Screening mammography in a reputable center that specializes in breast health is important and saves lives.
Don’t believe the Federal government panel that explored the idea of waiting until you are 50 for a screening mammogram. Have your baseline mammogram at least by age 40. I know how important it is — I was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 36 and it was found on my very first mammogram.
So this is an ad?
Aggregate success rates in medicine more often have as much to do with the population being served as the skill of the practitioner. If you are serving a more affluent, educated population with easier access to good medical insurance that alone may account for a “better than the national average” result.
Isn’t that right doctor?
Nice free ad!!!
But, before rushing to make an appt with the M’clair Breast Center, be aware that they do NOT take any insurance. It’s all on you to pay.
Well, it’s Baristanet BLOGS- reader generated “copy.” These “… opinions do not express the opinions of Baristanet…” And a few have been offered by folks who advertise here, or have something to sell…. It would be editorially wrong if on the main page, but here it is ok… I guess.
But is Montclair Breast the place with that beautiful steel sculpture?
It’s one of my faves.
So in my book, folks with taste, can’t be all that bad. Good luck, Dana.
Montclair Breast Center may not take insurance but they give you a claim to submit so that you can get reimbursed from your insurance using out of network benefits. I had a visit about a year ago, I was nervous because I have an Aunt who was diagnosed with breast cancer that was not seen on mammo! A friend of mine assured me that Montclair Breast Center is the place to go especially for high risk surveillance. An MRI was recommended due to my extreme dense breasts and family history of breast cancer. Although I was prepared to pay a self pay rate for MRI, it didn’t cost me anything, Montclair Breast Center fought very hard to get my MRI paid. I still appreciate their efforts on making sure I get reimbursed. It’s worth every penny; you get what you pay for and I receive better care there than any other place I have ever been to.
As someone who has been to MBC a few times over the years I can attest that the service, the physicians, the whole staff is remarkable. It’s the most comforting and state of the art medical facility I’ve ever been to. And they work with everyone. They may not officially “participate” with insurance companies but they are happy to work with anyone with their insurance out of network benefits.
Also, I’m not rich and I go. All kinds of women go. The price of a mammogram is what some women pay for a pair of shoes or to get their hair cut and colored-in many cases, even less! What’s more important, your health or a new pair of shoes? I know many young women who had their cancers detected early enough so they go on to live long healthy lives. This would not be the case if it weren’t for the high quality of care at MBC.
How awful does someones life have to be that they start snark on a blog about a Breast Cancer medical facility during National Breast Cancer awareness month ?
You might notice many “ads” on this topic this month – as people try to raise money, show support, and increase awareness in the need for getting mammograms.
They saved my life 10 years ago… Having been to all kinds and shapes of doctors and medical facilities, its the most human I’ve been to.