3D Mammography
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Main Location
Health Transformation Building
Call
512-495-5231
Fax
512-495-5680
- About
- Scheduling
- Hours of operation
- What to expect
About this service
The Imaging Center offers the latest 3D mammography technology for screening mammograms. Also known as tomosynthesis, 3D mammography creates a three-dimensional image of the breast using X-rays, giving radiologists a clearer view that can help detect suspicious masses or cancer earlier.
More accurate imaging means fewer callbacks and less anxiety about repeat screenings. This technology is particularly helpful for people with dense breast tissue, as the X-rays are taken from multiple angles to provide better visibility.
Scheduling and eligibility
To schedule, please call UT Medicine’s Imaging Center at 1-512-495-5231.
Who can schedule a mammogram:
- Age 40 and over: May self-refer without a doctor’s order.
- Ages 30–39: Must have a doctor’s order.
- Age 29 and under: Must have a pre-approved order from a breast radiologist.
Ways to schedule:
- Ask your primary care provider to fax an order to 1-512-495-5680.
- If self-referring, bring the name and contact information of your primary care provider, who will receive and review your results.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 4 p.m.
- Tuesday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 1-4 p.m.
Walk-ins are accommodated during office hours if the schedule permits
What to expect at your screening
Checking in:
When you arrive at the Health Transformation Building, take the elevators to the 9th floor. Our concierge staff will escort you to check in at the Imaging Center, and a staff member will then walk you to the mammography suite for your screening.
Insurance and billing:
We accept most major insurance plans and can also accommodate self-pay patients. Please note: Imaging studies at UT Medicine are interpreted by the radiologists at Austin Radiological Association (ARA), a separate entity. You will receive a separate bill from ARA for the interpretation of your mammogram.
What to wear:
Wear comfortable, two-piece clothing. You’ll be asked to remove your top and will be provided a gown during your exam. Please avoid wearing deodorant, perfume, lotions or creams on your chest area.
Results:
You should receive a letter within 3–5 business days. Results may appear in your patient portal before your provider has reviewed them. Once reviewed, your provider will follow up via the portal.
If follow-up imaging is needed, Austin Radiological Association will contact you within 72 hours of your screening.
For questions, please call the UT Medicine Access Center at 1-833-UT-CARES (1-833-882-2737).