What Is a Breast Specialist?

Breast specialists diagnose and treat breast disease.

A breast specialist is a health care practitioner who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease and breast cancer.

Types

Breast specialists often work in women's health clinics.

A breast specialist is a physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant who has received medical training and has a specific focus in women's health. He or she might work alone in a private practice, but usually specialists work in a group setting at a hospital, women's health clinic or a breast clinic.

Features

Breast specialists treat and diagnose breast cancer.

Breast specialists diagnose and treat benign breast disease, breast cancer and breast cysts. They also treat conditions related to pregnancy and breastfeeding, menstruation and menopause.

Considerations

Contact your gynecologist for a referral to a breast specialist.

If you need a breast specialist, contact your gynecologist first. He or she might be able to address your needs, and if not, should be able to refer you to a specialist within your health insurance network.

References

• May Clinic: breast clinic
• More Magazine
• Health News: breast disease