TODAY, Elizabeth Wende Breast Care, LLC is a group practice of six breast imaging specialists – Dr. Stamatia Destounis (joined EWBC in 1993), Dr. Philip F. Murphy (2004), Dr. Wade Hedegard (2012), Dr. Alena Levit (2015), Dr. Lisa Paulis (2011), Dr. Sarah Vanderlinde (2019)
One thing that has always remained the same—the patient comes first.
2024
December 12
Dr. Posy Seifert Retires
2022
July 1
EWBC adds Trabecular Bone Score (TBS) with Bone Density Testing
TBS is a measurement of bone microarchitecture used to assess the quality of trabecular bone, which is the type of bone found in the spine and hip. It is obtained from the DXA scan and provides a quantitative assessment of the bone structure that is independent of bone density.
“Get Screened – No Excuses” legislation in New York State (NYS) was introduced by Governor Andrew Cuomo in 2017 allowing women better access to breast health care and services they need. Please note: Law does not apply to self funded plans.
EWBC transitions to digital mammography and now physicians can read from dedicated computer workstations
2002
July 1
Dr. Posy Seifert joins practice
About Dr. Seifert
2001
January 1
Patient Advocates
Patient Advocates added to EWBC to ensure a smooth patient flow
2000
January 1
EWBC in the 2000’s
In 2000, EWBC moves from Mt. Hope Avenue to a state of the art facility on Sawgrass Drive in Brighton.
EWBC participates in the American College of Radiology Imaging Network (ACRIN) study showing digital mammography is more accurate in dense tissue than film mammography.
1998
January 10
Computer Aided Detection (CAD)
EWBC researched and developed computer aided detection (CAD) and after FDA approval uses for all mammograms.
1996
January 10
EWBC implements bone density evaluation program
For diagnosis of bone loss osteopenia/ osteoporosis. EWBC presents education programs for the community.
EWBC physicians help develop the core biopsy procedure as a way to reduce surgical biopsies in patients and becomes the Clinic’s standard of care.
Stereotactic guidance is used to biopsy worrisome areas seen only on the mammogram.
1980
January 1
EWBC in the 1980’s
Mammography as a screening device becomes standard practice. Dedicated mammography equipment with compression is used by EWBC.
1975
January 1
Caring for Patients Since 1975
Dr. Wende Logan Young opens a dedicated breast clinic on Mt. Hope Avenue
in Rochester, NY — THE FIRST IN THE UNITED STATES
