Breast Screening & Diagnostic Imaging

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According to the National Cancer Institute, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. With early detection, the survival rate is 98%.

Cottage Health is accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR), the gold standard in medical imaging. As ACR-accredited facilities, we provide you with advanced technology imaging services and personalized care.

Digital 3D Mammography™

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Cottage Health is proud to offer digital 3D Mammography™ exams that provide better, earlier breast cancer detection for our patients.

Cottage Health’s superb team of board-certified mammography radiologists, registered technologists and staff are with you every step of the way. Whether you are having your first screening mammogram, a follow-up procedure, or facing an uncertain diagnosis, the breast center team is here for you.


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Locations and Services

At all locations, board-certified physicians, skilled clinical teams and advanced medical equipment are here to ensure you receive uncompromising medical care.

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Cottage Center for Advanced Imaging - Santa Barbara

Services Offered: 3D digital mammography, GE Senographe Pristina 3D Mammography, soft mammo pad, targeted ultrasound imaging, MRI breast imaging, MRI breast biopsy, we use the latest technology in localizations for precise surgical procedures.

For appointments, or more information, call: 805-879-8500

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Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital - Breast Imaging Center

Services Offered: 3D digital mammography,  soft mammo pad, targeted ultrasound imaging, whole breast ultrasound screening, ultrasound guided biopsy, stereotactic biopsy, DEXA bone density scanning

For appointments, or more information, call: 805-681-6459

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Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital

Serviced Offered: 3D digital mammography, soft mammo pad, targeted ultrasound, ultrasound guided biopsy, DEXA bone density scanning

For appointments, or more information, call: 805-686-3967


New Hologic® Affirm™ Upright Breast Biopsy System

If a biopsy is needed, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital offers this innovative system. It enables radiologists to use 3D imaging to locate and precisely target regions for biopsy that could be more challenging using conventional imaging techniques.

Advantages include:

  • Faster targeting, shorter patient procedure time
  • Reduced radiation
  • Reduced time under compression

Imaging Locations

Schedule a Bone Scan

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Online scheduling for DEXA bone scans at Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital's Breast Imaging Center are now available.

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Importance of Annual Mammograms

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Physicals and self-exams can help with early detection. Advancements in breast screening technology can also help catch the disease early.

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