EWBC Milestones
Our History
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), Dr. Sarah Vanderlinde (2019)
One thing that has always remained the same—the patient comes first.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.
Office opens in Webster, NY
Dr. Sarah Vanderlinde joins practice
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
Dr. Posy Seifert joins practice
Patient Advocates
Patient Advocates added to EWBC to ensure a smooth patient flow
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.
Computer Aided Detection (CAD)
EWBC researched and developed computer aided detection (CAD) and after FDA approval uses for all mammograms.
EWBC implements bone density evaluation program
For diagnosis of bone loss osteopenia/ osteoporosis. EWBC presents education programs for the community.
Dr. Stamatia Destounis joins practice
Development of Breast Biopsy
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.
EWBC in the 1980’s
Mammography as a screening device becomes standard practice. Dedicated mammography equipment with compression is used by EWBC.
