Any recommendations for a specific place to get a mammogram? Is it done at the hospital or do some doctors offer this at their office? I would travel to Calvert (no further than Prince Frederick) if needed.

I go to the Bean Building for mine. Also went up to Washington Hospital Center, too, for a more specialized one. Would recommend both places.

I've been doing them for years in my basement :shrug:

Any recommendations for a specific place to get a mammogram? Is it done at the hospital or do some doctors offer this at their office? I would travel to Calvert (no further than Prince Frederick) if needed.

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talk to your gyno, they'll hook you up with a referral and you can do it right in the hospital , they get you in pretty quick - and its pretty much in and out. Your insurance might not cover it even with a referral though because you're not at the "magic" age yet.

I go to the Bean Building for mine. Also went up to Washington Hospital Center, too, for a more specialized one. Would recommend both places.

I go to the Bean Building and have for 15 years. I like them.

talk to your gyno, they'll hook you up with a referral and you can do it right in the hospital , they get you in pretty quick - and its pretty much in and out. Your insurance might not cover it even with a referral though because you're not at the "magic" age yet.

:yeahthat: The hospital has a nice womens center.

:yeahthat: The hospital has a nice womens center.

They've done all of mine & I was impressed.....




hahahaha 'impressed'....get it?

talk to your gyno, they'll hook you up with a referral and you can do it right in the hospital , they get you in pretty quick - and its pretty much in and out. Your insurance might not cover it even with a referral though because you're not at the "magic" age yet.
Yeah, I figured insurance wouldn't cover it yet. I "hear" it's about $100, give or take.

My gyno is in Waldorf, but I'll call and see if they have a referral for someone/where down here.

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions!

Just getting in here today. Chasey, I've been to the Bean Center and St. Mary's Hospital. I prefer the hospital. The techs there are really nice and gentle. They also got new digital imaging (I think that's what they are) machines last year. Very accurate from what I hear. :yay:

Any recommendations for a specific place to get a mammogram?

I could do it at your house

talk to your gyno, they'll hook you up with a referral and you can do it right in the hospital , they get you in pretty quick - and its pretty much in and out. Your insurance might not cover it even with a referral though because you're not at the "magic" age yet.

:yeahthat: The hospital has a nice womens center.

They've done all of mine & I was impressed.....




hahahaha 'impressed'....get it?

:yeahthat:

Just getting in here today. Chasey, I've been to the Bean Center and St. Mary's Hospital. I prefer the hospital. The techs there are really nice and gentle. They also got new digital imaging (I think that's what they are) machines last year. Very accurate from what I hear. :yay:

Good deal, thanks! :buddies:

Good deal, thanks! :buddies:

Bean also has digital mammography. You have 2 good choices to pick from.

Bean. Great Technician. :yay:

...or the new equipment at the hospital.

Just getting in here today. Chasey, I've been to the Bean Center and St. Mary's Hospital. I prefer the hospital. The techs there are really nice and gentle. They also got new digital imaging (I think that's what they are) machines last year. Very accurate from what I hear. :yay:


Ooh! I'll have to give them a try.

I go to St. Mary's Hospital. They have all the "new" equipment now. Great experience, I mean, considering you are having your boobs smashed. Had one done in December of last year. No pain and results back very quickly.

Any recommendations for a specific place to get a mammogram? Is it done at the hospital or do some doctors offer this at their office? I would travel to Calvert (no further than Prince Frederick) if needed.

If you do go to Calvert, I wouldn't recommend the imaging place by the Hospital for a mammogram. Can't think of the name right now. Go to the one off of West Dares Beach Rd. by Safeway. I'm sorry, I'm not much help on that name either, I don't have my phone book handy. I've had 2 good references to the place near the Safeway since I mentioned my experience at the one over by the hospital.

I had an xray of my ribs at that place several years ago, and it was fine. But the mammogram, I did not have a good experience and would not recommend them.

Yeah, I figured insurance wouldn't cover it yet. I "hear" it's about $100, give or take.

My gyno is in Waldorf, but I'll call and see if they have a referral for someone/where down here.

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions!

If you call around and find out the price, can you let me know? I asked my doc about it not long ago and was told insurance wouldn't cover it because I'm 35. When I asked if she knew how much out of pocket it would be, she thought about $400-$500 but she wasn't 100% sure on that.

I go to St. Mary's Hospital. They have all the "new" equipment now. Great experience, I mean, considering you are having your boobs smashed. Had one done in December of last year. No pain and results back very quickly.

My "Magic age" referral is still sitting in my purse from months ago...guess I should dust it off and make an appointment. :ohwell:

They've done all of mine & I was impressed.....




hahahaha 'impressed'....get it?

:killingme

Any recommendations for a specific place to get a mammogram? Is it done at the hospital or do some doctors offer this at their office? I would travel to Calvert (no further than Prince Frederick) if needed.

I went to the hospital for mine, little wait time and very friendly and gentle techs.

Calvert has Digital Mammography:yay::yay:

My "Magic age" referral is still sitting in my purse from months ago...guess I should dust it off and make an appointment. :ohwell:
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:geek:

you forgot the OLD:geek:

you forgot the OLD:geek:
:lol:

I go to the Bean bldg as well. They have all of the up to date technology as does everyone else.

I believe the most import thing is:
Pick a place to get it done and don't be changing around.

It's a PITA to retrieve records and films from different places over years time if something questionable does come up years down the road.

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Oopsie... forgot you still lurk... :blushing:

you forgot the OLD:geek:

Hey... I just thought this thru for the 3rd time and I get it now... :mad:

Hey... I just thought this thru for the 3rd time and I get it now... :mad:

:huggy: And I wasn't calling you an old geek :lol:

:huggy: And I wasn't calling you an old geek :lol:

I finally got that on the third thought...:mad:

If you do go to Calvert, I wouldn't recommend the imaging place by the Hospital for a mammogram. Can't think of the name right now. Go to the one off of West Dares Beach Rd. by Safeway. I'm sorry, I'm not much help on that name either, I don't have my phone book handy. I've had 2 good references to the place near the Safeway since I mentioned my experience at the one over by the hospital.

I had an xray of my ribs at that place several years ago, and it was fine. But the mammogram, I did not have a good experience and would not recommend them.

I disagree I've had mine done at the place next to the hospital in Calvert for the past three years. I've had no problems. They even send me a notice every year reminding me to schedule the next one. I call get a reference number, get it done, then they mail me my results. I dont even really go through a doctor and my insurance does pay for it. I'm always in and out and its a done deal until next year. Not sure about "magic age" or even what age that would be, but I started mammos when I was about 30, insurance paid for it without any problems. Hope that helps! :buddies:

I disagree I've had mine done at the place next to the hospital in Calvert for the past three years. I've had no problems. They even send me a notice every year reminding me to schedule the next one. I call get a reference number, get it done, then they mail me my results. I dont even really go through a doctor and my insurance does pay for it. I'm always in and out and its a done deal until next year. Not sure about "magic age" or even what age that would be, but I started mammos when I was about 30, insurance paid for it without any problems. Hope that helps! :buddies:

If you don't mind me asking, who are you insured through? Sounds like a company who is good about being proactive.

If you don't mind me asking, who are you insured through? Sounds like a company who is good about being proactive.

Its been through three actually. I started off with BlueCross BlueShield a while ago at one job, then recently year before last it was Unicare and then we switched at work and then went with Cigna. All three were fine if that helps any :shrug:. Not sure if family history has anything to do with it or not on whether its a problem with insurance. That might be why I've never had any problems though. I don't know :shrug:

Its been through three actually. I started off with BlueCross BlueShield a while ago at one job, then recently year before last it was Unicare and then we switched at work and then went with Cigna. All three were fine if that helps any :shrug:. Not sure if family history has anything to do with it or not on whether its a problem with insurance. That might be why I've never had any problems though. I don't know :shrug:

My insurance covers mine also and I'm under the "magic" age

Its been through three actually. I started off with BlueCross BlueShield a while ago at one job, then recently year before last it was Unicare and then we switched at work and then went with Cigna. All three were fine if that helps any :shrug:. Not sure if family history has anything to do with it or not on whether its a problem with insurance. That might be why I've never had any problems though. I don't know :shrug:

Thanks, my doctor said most insurance companies won't cover the cost until the patient is 40 but will sometimes make exceptions if there is a family history. Last year, cancer took my Dad's life & nearly took my Mom's so I'm trying to be proactive. Wasn't breast cancer but the thought of any type of cancer now scares the hell outta me.

Honestly, I have no real reason for concern. I just went to her for a physical and asked what types of tests I should think about having done. Now that we have a baby who just turned 6 months, I want to be as healthy as possible so I can hopefully stick around for a while. Trying to not be a hypochondriac though. :lol:

I disagree I've had mine done at the place next to the hospital in Calvert for the past three years. I've had no problems. They even send me a notice every year reminding me to schedule the next one. I call get a reference number, get it done, then they mail me my results. I dont even really go through a doctor and my insurance does pay for it. I'm always in and out and its a done deal until next year. Not sure about "magic age" or even what age that would be, but I started mammos when I was about 30, insurance paid for it without any problems. Hope that helps! :buddies:


I'm glad you had a good experience, I was just shocked at the difference between there & the one I'd had prior. But, it could be the technician, too. I think that makes a big difference sometimes.

I get 1 free mammogram per year. And I have a high deductible major medical insurance plan (no copays) through Carefirst BC/BS.

If you do go to Calvert, I wouldn't recommend the imaging place by the Hospital for a mammogram. Can't think of the name right now. Go to the one off of West Dares Beach Rd. by Safeway. I'm sorry, I'm not much help on that name either, I don't have my phone book handy. I've had 2 good references to the place near the Safeway since I mentioned my experience at the one over by the hospital.

I had an xray of my ribs at that place several years ago, and it was fine. But the mammogram, I did not have a good experience and would not recommend them.

The one by safeway is called Patuxent Imaging. Not sure if they have Digital though!

The one by safeway is called Patuxent Imaging. Not sure if they have Digital though!

I'm told they do by 2 people who have gone there.

Oopsie... forgot you still lurk... :blushing:
Obviously not very often :lol:

FYI Ladies!

The Bean bldg has the same digital mamogram machine as St. Mary's Hospital!

I can't seem to find the number for "Bean Building" when I try to Google it. :confused: Anyone have the number by chance?

I can't seem to find the number for "Bean Building" when I try to Google it. :confused: Anyone have the number by chance?
Bean Medical Center
24035 Three Notch Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636 (301) 373-4082

I can't seem to find the number for "Bean Building" when I try to Google it. :confused: Anyone have the number by chance?

Shah Associates (http://www.shah-associates.com/locations/index.htm)

I really liked the women's center at St Mary's hospital.

Also, I think it must depend on your insurance (or how the referral is written) but my insurance covered the cost of all my mammograms except for co-pay under the "magic" age.

If you call around and find out the price, can you let me know?

If insurance won't cover the mammogram, it will be $130 at Bean Medical (Hollywood).

The radiology center at Bean Medical is awesome!! My appt time was at 8:30. I was taken back before my appt time and was back at my desk at 9am. Very nice staff, clean facility, quick. This was my first mammogram - it was painless and quite simply, a piece-of-cake! :yay:

The radiology center at Bean Medical is awesome!! My appt time was at 8:30. I was taken back before my appt time and was back at my desk at 9am. Very nice staff, clean facility, quick. This was my first mammogram - it was painless and quite simply, a piece-of-cake! :yay:

I love those early appts. so I can come back and put on my deodorant for the day :lol:

I love those early appts. so I can come back and put on my deodorant for the day :lol:

Do they have to bring in a special high capacity machine for your appointments?

Do they have to bring in a special high capacity machine for your appointments?

Squishing the big 'uns is quite uncomfortable :yay:

The radiology center at Bean Medical is awesome!! My appt time was at 8:30. I was taken back before my appt time and was back at my desk at 9am. Very nice staff, clean facility, quick. This was my first mammogram - it was painless and quite simply, a piece-of-cake! :yay:

I had one at the age of 23 and it hurt so dayum bad I haven't had one since...:dead:

I had one at the age of 23 and it hurt so dayum bad I haven't had one since...:dead:
I felt the smallest pressure. No pain at all. The technician was extremely nice and told me everything she was doing and asked several times if I was okay. Go for it! It's your health! :huggy:

I had one at the age of 23 and it hurt so dayum bad I haven't had one since...:dead:

:tantrum Go get squished woman!!!!!

I love those early appts. so I can come back and put on my deodorant for the day :lol:

:yeahthat: But, I take mine along with me so I don't have to go back home. :lol:

:tantrum Go get squished woman!!!!!

My mammo prescription is dated March of this year... how long are they good for? :dead:

I had one at the age of 23 and it hurt so dayum bad I haven't had one since...:dead:
Technology has improved since you were the first woman to get one in 1960.

My mammo prescription is dated March of this year... how long are they good for? :dead:

It should be a year. Mine was dated August 2009.

It should be a year. Mine was dated August 2009.
I wrote the phone number down... guess next step is to see if insurance covers it...:dead:

I wrote the phone number down... guess next step is to see if insurance covers it...:dead:

Even if insurance didn't cover it, you should still have it done. I have no idea if my insurance will cover the cost. It's only $130. I plan to have one every year! :yay:

:yeahthat: But, I take mine along with me so I don't have to go back home. :lol:

I have some in my drawer at work for emergencies :lol:

Technology has improved since you were the first woman to get one in 1960.

:lol:

:lol:

Keep on laughing... you'll be tripping over your boobs before you know it...:smack:

Just had one done today at St. Mary's Hospital. Been a little over a year since my last one. They have a new machine now and you hardly feel any pressure now. It wasn't uncomfortable at all.

Just had one done today at St. Mary's Hospital. Been a little over a year since my last one. They have a new machine now and you hardly feel any pressure now. It wasn't uncomfortable at all.

:yeahthat: No discomfort at all! And they had me in and out of that place in under 15 minutes! :yay: :yay:

:yeahthat: No discomfort at all! And they had me in and out of that place in under 15 minutes! :yay: :yay:

:clap: It's about time you got one done!