Our History
2003
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
2002
Dr. Posy Seifert joins practice
2001
Patient Advocates
Patient Advocates added to EWBC to ensure a smooth patient flow
2000
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
Computer Aided Detection (CAD)
EWBC researched and developed computer aided detection (CAD) and after FDA approval uses for all mammograms.
1996
EWBC implements bone density evaluation program
For diagnosis of bone loss osteopenia/ osteoporosis. EWBC presents education programs for the community.
1993
Dr. Stamatia Destounis joins practice
1990
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.
1980
EWBC in the 1980’s
Mammography as a screening device becomes standard practice. Dedicated mammography equipment with compression is used by EWBC.
1975