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Screening, diagnosis and evaluation for breast conditions. We are right in your community, with dedicated specialists who are with you every step of the way.
Our board-certified breast radiologists are on-site during every appointment — reviewing your imaging, talking with you directly, and delivering results before you leave. Most breast centers in the area cannot offer this.
To schedule an appointment, please call our dedicated scheduler: (818) 952-3557
The USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Breast Healthcare Center provides comprehensive breast screening, diagnostic imaging, and evaluation for patients in the Crescenta Valley and surrounding communities. Whether you are due for your annual mammogram or have a specific concern, our team of dedicated breast radiologists is here to provide expert, compassionate care close to home.
Our breast radiologists are Keck Medicine of USC faculty who maintain credentials across all Keck breast centers (Norris, Arcadia, and Verdugo Hills), bringing the depth of a major academic medical system to your neighborhood.
Finding a lump or experiencing breast pain comes with feelings of uncertainty. You want to know what’s causing it, and you want an accurate diagnosis. That’s the goal of our breast care specialists at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, part of the USC Breast Center.
Our breast radiologists are faculty researchers at Keck Medicine of USC and leaders in breast imaging innovation. USC Verdugo Hills Hospital was among the first in Southern California to offer contrast-enhanced mammography. Our active involvement in clinical research means our patients benefit from the latest proven imaging advances. Our radiologists participate in regular multidisciplinary tumor boards and team conferences, ensuring every patient’s case benefits from coordinated expert review.
Our breast center focuses on screening, diagnostic imaging, and evaluation. Services include:
Our specialists evaluate patients presenting with a wide range of breast-related concerns, including:
Pulin Sheth, MD, Director of the USC Breast Center, explains how breast MRI technology enhances cancer detection and patient care.
Same Day Diagnostic Results
A board-certified breast radiologist is on-site for every appointment, reviewing your imaging and speaking with you directly before you leave.
24 – 48 hrs Screening Results
Screening mammogram results delivered within 24 to 48 hours, not 30 days. You won’t be left waiting and wondering.
Direct Line Dedicated Scheduler
When you call (818) 952-3557, you reach a scheduler dedicated to this Breast Center.
Mary Yamashita, MD – Director
April Ballard, MD – Diagnostic Radiology
Michelle Wu, MD – Diagnostic Radiology
Juliana Atallah, MD – Diagnostic Radiology
Pulin Sheth, MD – Diagnostic Radiology
