Houston Methodist Breast Care Center at Kirby

Making it easier for Houston's Upper Kirby neighborhood residents to detect breast cancer early and access top-tier treatment.

Find Leading Breast Care in Houston's Upper Kirby Neighborhood

For personalized, comprehensive and convenient breast care you can trust, visit the experts at Houston Methodist Breast Care Center at Kirby, located at the corner of I-59 South and Kirby. We take pride in creating a warm and inviting environment that’s easily accessible and caters to all your breast health needs. And, we’re deeply committed to bringing you leading-edge breast care, including education, support programs, cancer prevention screenings and advanced treatment options for breast cancer. Schedule your mammogram or contact us at 713.441.7465 today.

Breast Care Services Available in Houston, Texas

For early detection of breast cancer, the breast care center in the Upper Kirby neighborhood in Houston, Texas, offers the full spectrum of the latest, most innovative technology and imaging services in one convenient location. Our services include:

3D Imaging (Tomosynthesis)

A technique that creates a three-dimensional image of the breast that our radiologists use to improve the detection of breast abnormalities.

Breast MRI

A detailed imaging method using magnetic fields and radio waves to visualize breast tissue, often for high-risk screening and diagnostic evaluation.

Breast Ultrasound

A diagnostic imaging technique that uses sound waves to produce images of the internal structures of the breast, commonly used to further evaluate abnormalities found in mammograms.

Digital Mammography

A low-dose X-ray imaging technique specifically designed to detect early signs of breast cancer.

Image-Guided Needle Breast Biopsies

A breast biopsy is performed based on the abnormal findings from a mammogram, ultrasound or MRI. The type of biopsy performed in most cases is a core needle biopsy. The minimally invasive procedure involves removing small pieces of the tissue with a needle. Similar needles are used for all image guided biopsies.

 Types of core needle biopsies:

• 3D Stereotactic Biopsy - used when suspicious areas are visible in a mammogram. This type of biopsy is guided by 3D tomosynthesis imaging
• Stereotactic Biopsy - used when suspicious areas are visible in a mammogram. This type of biopsy is guided by 2D digital X-ray
• Ultrasound Biopsy - used when suspicious areas are visible with ultrasound. This type of biopsy is guided by ultrasound
• MRI Biopsy - when a cancerous area appears on a breast MRI that cannot be seen by a mammogram or ultrasound, an MRI guided biopsy may be needed to obtain a sample of the tissue for further examination

Presurgical Localization

A technique used to precisely mark the location of an abnormality in the breast before surgery to ensure accurate removal.

Psychotherapy and Support Groups

Women who have received a recent breast cancer diagnosis often find support and comfort in these groups.

Breast Cancer Treatment Options in Houston, Texas

Our Upper Kirby campus provides the most advanced treatment options available to our breast cancer patients, backed by research and clinical trials. Our treatments include:

Chemotherapy

The use of powerful drugs to destroy cancer cells as part of a comprehensive cancer treatment plan.

Drug Therapy

The use of medications to treat various aspects of breast cancer, such as targeting specific cancer cells and managing side effects.

Genetic Counseling

A service that provides individuals with information about their genetic risk for breast cancer and helps them understand their imaging test options and results.

High-Risk Breast Cancer Program

A specialized program designed to monitor and manage individuals who have a higher risk of developing breast cancer due to genetic or other factors.

Hormone Therapy

A treatment that blocks or lowers the amount of hormones in the body to slow or stop the growth of hormone-sensitive breast tumors.

Radiation Therapy

The use of high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink breast tumors often used after surgery to eliminate any remaining cancerous cells.

 

See a complete list of breast services offered at all of our hospitals.

About Houston Methodist Breast Care Center at Kirby in Houston, Texas

Houston Methodist Beast Care at Kirby in Houston, Texas, offers a comprehensive approach to breast care that includes everything from screening and diagnosis all the way through to survivorship. We also provide therapeutic support services for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients as well as advanced treatment through our partnership with the Houston Methodist Cancer Center.  We are committed to providing accurate, compassionate, efficient and convenient health care — right here in your community. We provide the full continuum of care — from screening through treatment and beyond — all in one place.

Our Amenities

Our patients enjoy the following benefits to help ease your anxiety and navigate your health care journey, including:

• Convenient location close to home, offering easy access and free parking. We even accommodate same-day and walk-in appointments
• A skilled team of doctors, nurses and radiologists dedicated solely to breast imaging, which increases accuracy and helps prevent return visits. Our Breast Center is recognized by the American College of Radiology as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence for offering the highest standards of efficiency, safety and quality
• Collaborative care from board-certified radiologists, surgeons and specialists in oncology, pathology and plastic surgery
• Breast care navigators who reduce stress by answering questions and providing emotional support and guidance for those who require cancer treatment