UTMB Breast Imaging Center designated 'Center of Excellence'

GALVESTON, Texas - The Breast Imaging Center at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston has been designated a "Center of Excellence" by the American College of Radiology.

According to the ACR, the Breast Imaging Center of Excellence designation is awarded to breast imaging centers that achieve excellence by earning accreditation in all of the ACR's voluntary breast-imaging accreditation programs and modules, in addition to the mandatory mammography accreditation program.

"This honor is the product of very hard work performed by very good people," said Dr. Gregory Katzman, chairman of the department of radiology. "UTMB radiology is blessed with an integrated breast imaging team that has a real spirit and passion for women's health."

UTMB's Breast Imaging Center is now fully accredited in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy and breast ultrasound. There is only one other Breast Imaging Center of Excellence in the Houston/Galveston area, and only eight in Texas.