Kaiser Mammography

I had to go here for a secondary mammogram in April due to a mass found in my breast during a pre-​op mammogram. I am a young mother and was so scared when I was told I needed the second one to see what the mass was. Every scenario plays through your mind when the possibility is presented that you may have a life threatening ailment. I was a bundle of nerves when I arrived for my procedure, just barely holding it together. I can’t think of very many other times I have ever been so scared.
The staff here was amazing. They took every step they could to keep me at ease the entire time I was there. I am so thankful they were so kind to me during such a fragile moment in my life. Everyone was warm and inviting and reassuring.
My second mammogram just showed the mass was some dense breast tissue, so false alarm. If I ever have to go through this again, I hope I am sent here again.

On this cold, rainy day I went into the Martinez clinic for my mammogram and was given a warm, fuzzy robe; offered coffee, tea or cocoa and a big overstuffed chair to wait. But I didn’t have to wait long. The technician as always was kind, efficient and friendly. I actually wanted to spend MORE time there in this comforting environment! Who knew?!

I am a Kaiser member and have been so for 40 years.
My experiences at the Radiology mammography dept at Kaiser Martinez was absolutely phenomenal. I had done my regular yearly mammogram at Kaiser Walnut Creek. I then got a call back to go to Martinez for more extensive tests. The waiting room has teas, candies and zen sayings on the wall all meant I presume to help women relax during this diffuicul time. The mammography, done by caring and lovely technician,.showed a suspicious spot so I was scheduled for a biopsy one hour later. That is right — one hour later. The nurses and technicians in the biopsy room could not have been kinder or more caring. I was amazed. The doctor was also excellent and called me wilthin 3 days letting me know the results were thankfully negative. I have told so many people of my great experience at Kaiser Martinez Mamography. I nearly forgot. I received a card a week later with all the signatures of the staff in the biopsy room! Above and beyond!

A follow-​up to my previous review. Because I did not feel comfortable with the process thus far, I asked to see a doctor before further images were taken. Although this seemed to be an unusual request, they did accommodate me, and I received a very thorough consultation prior to and following the mammogram. The doctor was very clear and answered every question I posed. At this point, I would return to this facility. I rated 4 out of 5 stars, because my experience is so limited.

I had a mammogram three weeks ago only to be told by the tech that she saw something in my left breast. I was told it would be about a week that I would be contacted. It is now almost three weeks later and I have called twice and written my Dr to try and get my results. I have been told everytime that it was in process. I was also informed by the nurse that they have thirty days by law to read my mammogram. That being said I do not appreciate having a tech show me a lump in my breast during my mammogram visit and then having to sit and wait. I also do not appreciate the inconsistency in the time it takes for them to read the mammogram. I do not feel as though I have been given an answer as to why it has taken so long to read it. All I can say is that I hope they dont go past the thirty days I was informed that they have to read my mammogram or they will be hearing from my laywer!

This is the only place I have gone for mammograms. I knew and trusted the radiologist who read the mammogram films and this is where I started having them when I reached that age. Though he retired several years ago, I still come to Martinez for my yearly mammograms. It’s where my records are and it isn’t that much farther than Kaiser Richmond, where I get most of my medical care. The techs are thorough and w/​o exception have been kind, patient and sweet. It’s no woman’s favorite procedure, but it’s an important one and these women have made it as painless as possible. There’s a sticker on the mammogram machine w/​a pink ribbon. It says «Save the ta tas». You have to love folks w/​an attitude like that!
I also enjoy coming back to see how the garden has grown outside the hallway to Diagnostic Imaging. It was planted sometime in the late ‘90s and last Friday it was luxuriant, w/​the evergreens growing and arching and a flowering plant unknown to me a profusion of pink blossoms. I walked into the X-​Ray department and was surprised to see a beautiful, spacious new registration station. Evidently it opened Thursday. My tech was telling me that Kaiser Martinez has been designated a Breast Care Excellence Center (or something laudatory like that). Make me glad it’s where I get checked. I had my mammogram and am good to go for another year.