When it comes to breast care on the Northshore, the Women’s Pavilion at St. Tammany Health System towers far above all others, for its comprehensive approach, for the deep-seated compassion on which it was founded and for the unparalleled quality of care delivered day in and day out by our breast-fellowship-trained radiologists.
World-class breast health services close to home.
When it comes to breast care on the Northshore, the Women’s Pavilion at St. Tammany Health System towers far above all others, for its comprehensive approach, for the deep-seated compassion on which it was founded and for the unparalleled quality of care delivered day in and day out by our breast-fellowship-trained radiologists.
That’s because this isn’t just another doctor’s office. It’s a full-service, multi-disciplinary facility dedicated to all facets of breast care, from screening to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship – all delivered in a spa-like setting.
Our comprehensive breast care program is supported by a team of dedicated professionals. This includes fellowship-trained radiologists who are on-site every day at the Women’s Pavilion. Additionally, we have the expertise of breast surgeons Dr. Angela Buonagura, a board-certified and fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist. Nurse Practitioners Kira Smith and Melissa Varnado are also part of our team, all committed to providing exceptional care.
[ READ MORE: Meet Dr. Angela Buonagura, St. Tammany’s breast specialist ]
Recognized by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) and deemed a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR), St. Tammany Health System Women's Pavilion adheres to consistently high standards in such areas as image quality, personnel qualifications, facility equipment, quality control procedures, and quality assurance programs.
The end result is a facility and a team of caregivers dedicated to helping patients focus fully on their health in a comfortable, compassionate and low-stress setting.
Or, in other words: Simply the best.
The STHS Breast Multidisciplinary Team of board-certified physician specialists and key nursing and ancillary staff meet regularly to monitor the clinical quality of care and ensure compliance with nationally recognized clinical guidelines that have made the Women’s Pavilion the Northshore’s destination of choice for breast healthcare.
As a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence through the American College of Radiology, the STHS Women’s Pavilion uses state-of-the-art technology for screening and diagnosis of breast tissue, as well as for a wide array of specialized breast procedures.
Blending the soothing atmosphere of a spa with the expertise of our fellowship-trained radiologists and the diagnostic capabilities of the newest technology, St. Tammany Health System’s Women’s Pavilion has become the premier choice on the Northshore for comprehensive breast health services.
At St. Tammany Health System, we prioritize not just treating cancer but guiding patients through survivorship. Central to that is a philosophy that everyone’s cancer journey is different, which is why we advocate a personalized approach through collaborative management of early detection and cancer care. This collaboration extends to coordinating high-risk patient care with the St. Tammany Cancer Center — A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center, particularly for patients at high risk for breast and other cancers.
Download our resource booklet to learn more about our innovative Breast Disease and High-Risk clinic and the services we provide.
Whether you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer or your medical or family history simply puts you at an elevated risk for developing it, it’s perfectly understandable for you to be experiencing an uncomfortable mix of emotions right now.
But it’s important to remember you’re not alone in this. St. Tammany Health System’s multi-disciplinary team approach to cancer care – and, ultimately, survivorship – consistently delivers some of the best care in the region, all geared toward each patient’s unique case and needs.
Our High-Risk Clinic offers a range of services for patients who have an elevated risk for developing breast cancer. This includes those with prior history or family history of breast cancer, a Tyrer Cuzick Score of 20% or more, a positive BRACA gene and others.
Among the services offered by our highly trained team:
St. Tammany Health System's Comprehensive Breast Care program has earned recognition from groups including:
