Breast Center
Vanderbilt’s Breast Center provides the region’s most comprehensive services for breast health. We offer a full range of services from routine screenings and diagnostic mammography to the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of breast cancer. Our specialized, multidisciplinary team combines advanced research and technology with compassionate care to create a personalized care plan that meets your needs.
Conditions We Treat
We treat all breast conditions, including:
Meet Your Care Team
Denise I. GarciaMD, MEd
- Benign and Malignant Breast Diseases,
- Breast Cancer,
- Breast Cancer Surgery,
- Cancer,
- Genetics,
- Surgical Oncology
Rondi M. KauffmannMD, MPH
- Benign and Malignant Breast Diseases,
- Breast Cancer Surgery,
- Melanoma,
- Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer,
- Surgical Oncology
Maria E. Mulero MoralesMD
- Benign and Malignant Breast Diseases,
- Breast Cancer,
- Breast Cancer Surgery,
- Surgical Oncology
Tiffany J. NevillDO
- Benign and Malignant Breast Diseases,
- Breast Cancer,
- Breast Cancer Surgery,
- Cancer,
- Surgical Oncology
Kristina ShafferMD
- Breast Cancer,
- Breast Cancer Surgery,
- Breast Reconstructive Surgery,
- Cancer,
- Genetics,
- Lymphedema,
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Raeshell S. SweetingMD
- Benign and Malignant Breast Diseases,
- Breast Cancer,
- Breast Cancer Surgery,
- Surgical Oncology
Bapsi Chak ChakravarthyMD
- Breast Cancer,
- Cancer,
- Liver Cancer,
- Radiation Oncology,
- Stomach, Colon, and Pancreas Cancer
Natalie A. LockneyMD
- Breast Cancer,
- Cancer,
- Gastrointestinal,
- Head and Neck Cancer,
- Radiation Oncology
Katie M. DavisDO
- Breast Cancer,
- Breast Imaging,
- Breast Intervention,
- Obstetric and Gynecologic Ultrasound,
- Radiology,
- Ultrasound,
- Women’s Imaging
Christine K. DoveMD
- Breast Cancer,
- Breast Imaging,
- Breast Intervention,
- Obstetric and Gynecologic Ultrasound,
- Radiology,
- Women’s Imaging
Sara M. HarveyMD
- Breast Cancer,
- Breast Imaging,
- Breast Intervention,
- Radiology,
- Ultrasound,
- Women’s Imaging
Alice A. HintonMD
- Breast Cancer,
- Breast Imaging,
- Obstetric and Gynecologic Ultrasound,
- Radiology,
- Women’s Imaging
Tamarya L. HoytMD
- Breast Cancer,
- Breast Imaging,
- Breast Intervention,
- Obstetric and Gynecologic Ultrasound,
- Radiology
Stephanie C. KuritaMD
- Breast Cancer,
- Breast Imaging,
- Breast Intervention,
- Obstetric and Gynecologic Ultrasound,
- Radiology
Kevin T. McManusMD
- Breast Cancer,
- Breast Imaging,
- Breast Intervention,
- Image-Guided Procedures,
- Radiology
Lucy B. SpallutoMD, MPH
- Breast Cancer,
- Breast Imaging,
- Breast Intervention,
- Radiology,
- Ultrasound,
- Women’s Imaging
Odette Abou GhanemMD
- Breast Reconstructive Surgery,
- Cosmetic Plastic Surgery,
- Facial Plastic Surgery,
- Plastic Surgery,
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
- Post Cancer Reconstructive Surgery,
- Reconstructive Microsurgery
Stephane A. BraunMD
- Breast Reconstructive Surgery,
- Cleft Lip and Palate,
- Fetal Surgery for Spina Bifida,
- Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery,
- Pediatric Plastic Surgery,
- Plastic Surgery,
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Lauren M. ConnorMD
- Body Contouring,
- Breast Reconstructive Surgery,
- Cosmetic Plastic Surgery,
- Migraine and Occipital Neuralgia Surgery,
- Plastic Surgery,
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
- Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Susan OrraMD
- Aesthetics,
- Body Contouring,
- Breast Augmentation,
- Breast Reconstructive Surgery,
- Cosmetic Plastic Surgery,
- Plastic Surgery,
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Galen PerdikisMD
- Breast Reconstructive Surgery,
- Complex Aesthetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery,
- Cosmetic Plastic Surgery,
- Facial Cosmetic Surgery,
- Plastic Surgery,
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
- Post Weight Loss Facial, Breast and Body Surgery
Megan VucovichMD
- Body Contouring,
- Breast Reconstructive Surgery,
- Cosmetic Plastic Surgery,
- Plastic Surgery,
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,
- Post Cancer Reconstructive Surgery,
- Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Why Choose the Breast Center at Vanderbilt?
- Recognized care
We are accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. This means our institution is held to the highest standards of care for patients with breast disease. The Vanderbilt Breast Center is affiliated with Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, which is designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute, the highest ranking by the world’s leading authority on cancer. The Vanderbilt Breast Center is recognized as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology. This designation is considered the gold standard in medical imaging.
- Specialized care
Our doctors all specialize in the diagnosis and management of breast disease with a focus on breast cancer. Our program is the only one in Middle Tennessee with pathologists and radiologists dedicated entirely to diagnosing and treating breast cancer. This means our specialists can provide a more accurate diagnosis for you. Often, patients seek us for a second opinion on their diagnosis and treatment plan.
- Team approach
If you have a cancer diagnosis, our medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologist, radiologists, plastic surgeons, oncology nurses and genetic counselors combine their expertise to create a personalized care plan that is right for you. We tailor your care based on your current health, preferences and tests.
- Innovation
Our researchers not only apply the latest research in breast care, but also pioneer some of the latest innovations. At Vanderbilt, our researchers are participants in the Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) in Breast Cancer. This program is one of only five in the country and focuses on innovative research for better screening, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
- Access to new options
Our researchers are leaders in exploring ways to improve care. You may have the option to take part in studies called clinical trials, which test promising new approaches under close monitoring. Participation is always your choice. We’ll give you the information you need to decide. Explore clinical trials.
- One convenient location
Our specialists offer all medical and support services in one place. With comprehensive care from imaging to treatment to recovery support in one location, you can focus on improving your health.
From routine screenings to pioneering immunotherapy
Tests, Treatments and Services
We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:
- Breast exams
- Breast reconstruction