The Breast Center

An African American woman looks over her shoulder and smiles. The Breast Center of United Hospital is a comprehensive program of screening, diagnostic, treatment and support services for women with benign and malignant breast disease. The Breast Center provides quality care from a team of professionals, backed by the latest technology.

A unique part of our care team is��our��Nurse�Clinician.�She�is an advanced practice� nurse with education and experience in caring for women�with breast disease. She can answer questions, offer emotional support and help find other resources appropriate for the woman and her family during treatment and recovery.

Location and parking

We are located in suite 600 of the GardenView Medical Building on 347 North Smith Avenue in St. Paul, Minnesota.

For convenient parking, use the�Red Ramp.

Call 651-241-8300 and make your appointment today.

Diagnostic, treatment and support services

The Breast Center of United Hospital is the oldest dedicated center in the Twin Cities east metro area that provides and coordinates:

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The Breast Center of United Hospital has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology. To achieve this designation, breast centers must be fully accredited in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, breast ultrasound and ultrasound-guided breast biopsy.

United's Breast Center offers state-of-the-art digital mammography and breast ultrasound. Radiologists specializing in mammography are located in The Breast Center.

state-of-the-art imaging systems for annual routine screening and diagnostic imaging, including
- mammography
- breast ultrasound
- magnetic resonance imaging
breast health clinic providing consultations regarding any breast health concerns
clinical breast examination
surgical consultation
most advanced biopsy systems and techniques
sentinel lymph node mapping
bone density scanning
lymphedema services
Sharon K. Willbrandt Resource Library
a comfortable and private environment
timely information and diagnosis
second opinions
treatment planning conferences with a team of specialists
support groups
access to:
- clinical trials
- genetic counseling
- integrative medicine

Sage Screening Program

The Breast Center participates in the Minnesota Department of Health's Sage Screening Program. This statewide comprehensive breast and cervical cancer screening program is dedicated to increasing the number of women who are screened for breast and cervical cancer. It provides free screening and follow-up services to uninsured and underinsured women.

Cancer Rehabilitation Services

Individuals with cancer may experience a decline in the ability to exercise, perform home activities and job skills. Sister Kenny Rehabilitation Institute offers comprehensive cancer rehabilitation services including:

lymphedema management by certified lymphedema therapists
physical therapy
occupational therapy
speech and language therapy
vocational consultation and referral

Physicians

The Breast Center physicians

Karin Armstrong, MD, Medical Director, Breast Cancer Program

Tara S. Bowman Seitz, MD, lead radiologist

Cancer Care Services physicians

Karin I. Armstrong, MD

Thomas P. Ducker, MD

Kathryn E. Farniok, MD

Timothy R. Toonen, MD