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A Different Kind of Wireless
To provide a hookwire alternative to breast cancer patients, Stanford Health Care has adopted a wireless system called the SAVI SCOUT, which tags tumors with 4-millimeter radar reflectors.
Breast Imaging Service
Stanford Health Care Imaging is committed to providing outstanding care, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and offering the subspecialty expertise of Stanford's world-renowned Department of Radiology. Our team of medical professionals conduct more than a quarter of a million studies each year, maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence provided in a compassionate, caring environment.
Care and Treatment
Nationally Recognized
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Breast Cancer: Frequently Asked Questions
In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Stanford experts answer common questions about diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
For Patients
Call us to schedule an appointment at any of our imaging locations. Our CT and MRI services are available seven days a week, including evenings. Same-day appointments are also available.
PREPARE FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT
- Bring your driver's license or some form of identification, your insurance card, and the name and telephone number of your referring doctor.
- Please arrive promptly at your provided arrival time. Late arrivals may result in a rescheduled appointment.
PATIENT FORMS
Please review the following prior to your appointment, if applicable:
- Breast needle biopsy instructions
- Image-guided breast biopsy instructions
- Post image-guided breast biopsy care instructions
Bring your completed forms, if applicable:
- Pre-breast needle biopsy questionnaire
- Breast needle biopsy consent form
- Consent to operation, procedure, and administration of anesthesia
For Health Care Professionals
PHYSICIAN TO PHYSICIAN RADIOLOGY CONSULT LINE
Phone: 650-736-1173
The reading room assistant is available to connect you with our sub-specialty radiologists and technologists. Please have the patient’s name, DOB, and medical record available.
- Advice on what imaging study to order in a given clinical situation
- STAT READ requests or report clarification
- Consultation about specific imaging sequences or special requests
- Inpatient exam schedule status updates
- Report availability
Please direct any outpatient scheduling, rescheduling or cancellations to the Stanford Radiology Scheduling Center.
PHYSICIAN HELPLINE
Phone: 1-866-742-4811
Fax: 650-320-9443
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fax: 650-320-9443
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Stanford Health Care provides comprehensive services to refer and track patients, as well as the latest information and news for physicians and office staff. For help with all referral needs and questions, visit Referral Information.
You may also submit a web referral or complete a referral form and fax it to 650-320-9443 or email the Referral Center at ReferralCenter@stanfordhealthcare.org.
HOW TO REFER
If this is your first time referring a patient to Stanford for imaging, please complete the Unknown Provider Form for the Medical Staff Office provider database.
Stanford Health Care Imaging Services - For general radiology referrals, please complete the Requisition / Exam Order Form, and for radiology wellness exams, use the CT Virtual Colonoscopy Requisition Form, or the CT Lung Cancer Screening Requisition Form.
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley Imaging Services - For general radiology referrals, please complete the Requisition / Exam Order Form, and for radiology wellness exams, use the CT Lung Cancer Screening Requisition Form.
- Send referrals online
- Place radiology and lab orders
- View referral status
- Access medical records