Our History
Dr. Sarah Vanderlinde joins practice
Dr. Leah Rossett joins practice
TODAY
TODAY, Elizabeth Wende Breast Care, LLC is a group practice of seven breast imaging specialists – Dr. Stamatia Destounis (joined EWBC in 1993), Dr. Posy Seifert (2002), Dr. Philip F. Murphy (2004), Dr. Wade Hedegard (2012), Dr. Alena Levit (2015), Dr. Lisa Paulis (2011) and Dr. Leah Rossett (2019- not pictured). One thing that has always remained the same—the patient comes first.
Carthage Office opens
New York State Mammography Law
“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.
Batavia Office Opens
EWBC opens satellite office in Batavia, NY
Dr. Alena Levit joins practice
Office Opens in Victor, NY
NYS Breast Density Law goes into effect
Now women with dense breasts may be eligible for additional screening tools such as ultrasound and MRI
Dr. Wade Hedegard joins practice
Office Opens in Geneseo, NY
Dr. Lisa Paulis joins practice
FDA approves 3D Mammography
First FDA approved 3D Mammography equipment installed
Cancer Risk Assessment and Genetic Counseling Program
EWBC starts a Cancer Risk Assessment and Genetic Counseling Program
Office opens in Greece, NY
EWBC opens first satellite office in Greece, NY
EWBC involved in Research with 3D Mammography
EWBC researches 3D digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), an exciting new technology
EWBC Completely Digital
EWBC completes their conversion to a fully digital mammography facility
MRI
EWBC builds MRI suite at the Brighton office
Dr. Philip F. Murphy joins practice
MRI & Digital Mammography
- MRI and MRI biopsy are added to EWBC
- EWBC transitions to digital mammography and now physicians can read from dedicated computer workstations