Mammography Guide| Breast Self-Exam

The Women's Health Center at Huntington Hospital carries on a tradition of care for women's most personal health issues that started with the Breast Care Center. Now, in addition to mammography and breast biopsy, the expanded Center offers a host of other services to women of all ages - all under the auspices of Huntington Hospital.

In a comfortable setting, close to home, an outstanding medical staff of technologists, nurses, and Board-certified physician specialists provides personalized attention using the latest medical technology.

OUR SERVICES

BREAST CARE
Our mammography services offer women the
opportunity for early detection of breast abnormalities. Female radiologists are available to perform procedures and read results. Click here for more . . .

The latest, non-surgical breast biopsy techniques are used at the Center to diagnose abnormalities found during a mammogram. Click here for more . . .

ANTEPARTUM TESTING AND HIGH-RISK OBSTETRICS
For women with complicated and high-risk pregnancies, we offer specialized care to help them deliver healthy babies. We also provide a Diabetes in Pregnancy Counseling and Education Program. Click here for more . . .

BONE DENSITY TESTING
Our state-of-the-art bone density testing screens women for osteoporosis. This test, which is similar to a low-dose X-ray, measures bone density of the hip and spine. It is fast, safe, and painless, and performed by a specially trained radiologic technologist. Click here for more . . .

GENETIC COUNSELING
Mothers- and fathers-to-be can benefit from information and guidance about their risks for conceiving a child with a genetic abnormality. This is particularly useful to prospective parents with a family history of inherited diseases or birth defects.

Genetic counseling is also available to patients with family histories of cancer. Click here for more . . .

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING
We offer nutritional counseling to women with special nutritional needs, including pregnant women and women with cancer.

A registered dietitian works one-on-one with each patient to develop a nutritional plan consistent with her needs.
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PSYCHOSOCIAL COUNSELING
These services provide support to women undergoing treatment for cancer and their families. In a confidential environment, we provide an avenue for expressing feelings and a method for coping with stress. Click here for more . .

MORE ABOUT THE CENTER
A media room within the Center provides educational resources on women's health issues to women and their families. This area is equipped with computer terminals with Internet access, as well as with videotapes and a library of information.

An on-site file room houses mammography films, enabling physicians and technicians to review a woman's record on a moment's notice.

Multiple dressing rooms allow for privacy while changing and provide a safe place to store belongings during an appointment. Our dressing rooms and bathrooms are handicapped accessible.

GENERAL INFORMATION

HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday to Friday - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday - 8 a.m. to noon

APPOINTMENTS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please call (631) 351-2564 during office hours if you would like further information or to schedule a visit. Patients are seen by appointment only.

DIRECTIONS

STAFF
Judy F. Koles, RN, OCN
Nurse Coordinator

Karen Gregorius, RN
Antepartum Nurse

Ann Surace, RT
Lead Technologist

Siobhan Aramanda, RDMS
Lead Sonographer

Merrilee Kerr, RTRM
Bone Density Technologist

Lynne C. Gullo
Clerical Coordinator

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
Gerald M. Siegel, MD
Chief, Obstetrics & Gynecology

Burton L. Rochelson, MD
Chief, Maternal Fetal Medicine
North Shore University Hospital/Manhasset
Antepartum Testing Services

HUMAN REPRODUCTIVE SERVICES
Micheline C. Chu, MD

GENETICS
Subha Ramathanan, MS
Genetic Counselor

DIET & NUTRITION
Nutritional & Diabetic Counseling

Arlene Sussman, MD
Marilyn Wong, MD
Helene Cole, MD
Michael Slattery, MD
Zarrin Salimi, MD
Tamara Mohuchy, MD