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 and Dr. Christopher Porter, 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.
[ LISTEN: Dr. Christopher Porter talks shop on The Lake 94.7 FM morning show ]