Screening Mammograms during COVID-19: Dr John Williams - Breast Cancer Surgeon - Northern Virginia

Описание: Dr John Williams reviews the availability of screening mammograms in Northern Virginia. Where and when they will be available.

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Screening Mammograms are becoming available at many breast imaging locations in Northern Virginia. I wanted to share an up-to-date list as of May 4th, 2020. I hope this outreach will be helpful to the women of our community and their physicians that order breast imaging. John Williams MD

Screening Mammograms have been UNAVAILABLE over the last several months. Facilities in Nova are opening up now. I will update you on where & when they are available for you and your patients.

The COVID 19 pandemic completely shut down “Screening Mammograms”. And appropriately so for the safety of both patients and mammographers. As of May 1st, Virginia’s governor will now allow resumption of these important “elective” screening studies.

The quality of breast imaging available to us if fantastic. In this video I will review every hospital and imaging center in NOVA and let you know when if and when they will be opening for screening mammograms for the women of our region.

Mammographic screening is incredibly important. It is essential. It saves lives. Lets not let COVID-19 harm more than it already has.

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Dr. Williams dedicates his practice to breast care. His clinical expertise is in both malignant and benign diseases of the breast. He focuses on comprehensive, minimally invasive and compassionate care of women and men with breast disease. He practices breast cancer surgery in Northern Virginia with offices in Haymarket and Chantilly, Virginia. He is a national leader in breast cancer education and founded the not-for-profit Breast Cancer School for Patients.

In 2019, he received a presidential appointment to be chairman of the President’s Cancer Panel at the National Instiute of Health. This panel is designated to serve as advisors to the President of the United States on the National Cancer Program.

He received an undergraduate degree in psychology with distinction from Duke University and his medical degree from UNC School of Medicine. Dr. Williams then completed his surgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine with Dr. Michael E. DeBakey. He is a clinical faculty member at the Institute for Biohealth Innovation at George Mason University and founded the Novant-UVA Breast Center in 2009. Dr. Williams practices breast surgery in Northern Virginia.

Dr. Williams was the first Breast Surgeon in the state of Virginia to obtain from the American Society of Breast Surgeons simultaneous “Certification in Breast Ultrasound” and “Certification in Stereotactic Breast Procedures”.

In 2008, Dr. Williams founded the Novant UVA Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Conference to enhance the “Team Approach” of breast specialists working together to treat this disease. This comprehensive approach has been embraced by our regional hospitals, medical community and most importantly, the community as a whole. In 2009, the Novant UVA Breast Center developed from this broad collaboration and Dr. Williams’ leadership.

SERVICES
Dr. Williams evaluates and treats cancerous and non-cancerous conditions of the breast. Watch the educational videos below to learn more about breast surgery and breast health.

Diagnostic Services
• Ultrasound Needle Breast Biopsy
• Ultrasound Breast Cyst Aspiration
• Ultrasound Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy
• Stereotactic Needle Breast Biopsy
• Genetic Testing (BRCA mutation)

Breast Cancer Surgical Procedures
• Lumpectomy/partial mastectomy
• Mastectomy (with reconstruction)
• Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
• Oncoplastic Surgical Techniques
• Breast Infection procedures