Peninsula Diagnostic Imaging

At Peninsula Diagnostic Imaging, all technologists and sonographers are certified and registered. We are accredited by the American College of Radiology. Our facility is a center of excellence for mammography and breast imaging, and our equipment is state of the art. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit us at peninsuladiagnosticimaging.com Or call us at 650.343.1655.

There currently is no 100% effective method for detecting breast cancer. Many cancers are too small or soft to be felt, but can be seen on a mammogram. Some types of cancers can be felt more easily than they can be seen on the mammogram. In fact, 10-15% of breast cancers cannot be seen on the mammogram. Therefore, your best protection against breast cancer is using every detection method available breast self-examination and mammography. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit us at peninsuladiagnosticimaging.com Or call us at 650.343.1655

Do You Know: 1. Early detection of breast cancer provides a 98% chance of recovery. 2. Incidence of breast cancer is more aggressive in younger women. 3. Breast cancer is the 2nd most common cancer worldwide.... For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit us at peninsuladiagnosticimaging.com Or call us at (650) 343-1655

Some nutrition experts suggest that "Nutrient-dense foods, such as yogurt, peanut butter, chicken, beef, eggs and dairy products, are foods that are higher in protein, calcium and iron, all nutrients your baby needs to grow and develop properly. Please visit us at peninsuladiagnosticimaging.com, or call us at 650.343.1655.

Did you know? The World Health Organization recommends that a pregnant woman eat a minimum of 75 grams of protein per day!

Great infographic from the ACR. When breast cancer is found using diagnostic imaging, success rates are VERY HIGH.

MRI plays an important role in cancer diagnosis, staging and treatment planning. With MRI, we can distinguish between normal and diseased tissue to precisely pinpoint cancerous cells within the body. It is also useful for revealing metastases. MRI provides greater contrast within the soft tissues of the body than a CT scan. As a result, it is often used for imaging the brain, spine, muscle, connective tissue and the inside of bones. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit us at peninsuladiagnosticimaging.com Or call us at 650.343.1655.

During your pregnancy, the nutrients from the food you eat goes to your baby first, then it passes over to you. If you skip a meal your body will take the nutrients from you to keep your baby healthy. This is just one of the reasons why it is so important to eat regularly and healthily! For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit us at peninsuladiagnosticimaging.com Or call us at 650.343.1655.

Dr. Beth Kleiner has been in private practice in radiology on the San Francisco Peninsula since 1986. She received her M.D. from the University of Colorado Medical Center in 1980.She is author of many scientific publications in radiology and genetics. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please visit us at peninsuladiagnosticimaging.com, Or call us at (650) 343-1655

Dr. Susan Marks has been in private practice in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1989. She received her M.D. from Boston University Medical School in 1981 and completed her radiology residency at the University of Southern California in 1986. For more information, please visit us at peninsuladiagnosticimaging.com, Or call us at (650) 343-1655.

Mammograms often can detect potential problems before they can be felt. Early detection greatly increases treatment options and the likelihood of successful recovery. Although 2D/3D combination exams have been proven to detect more cancers, the breast center continues to support the American Cancer Society’s guidelines which recommend that women 40 and older receive a routine screening mammogram every year. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit us at peninsuladiagnosticimaging.com Or call us at 650.343.1655

We are a different kind of breast care center. Dedicated to providing individualized patient care in a private office setting, patients can expect a level of service not found elsewhere. Led by a board-certified radiologist with advanced, specialized training in breast imaging with a dedicated staff of technologists using state-of-the-art digital mammography equipment, Peninsula Diagnostic Imaging provides the best care for the earliest possible detection of breast cancer. An ACR accredited facility since 1992, our ACR Center of Excellence puts the patient first. For more information, please visit us at www.peninsuladiagnosticimaging.com Or call us at 650.343.1655

Genetic Counseling at Peninsula Diagnostic Imaging With the rapid advances in the genetic diagnostic testing industry, the role of a genetic counselor has never been so critical. The genetic counselor supports both physicians and patients by identifying your baby’s genetic risks and communicating this information in layman’s terms. Genetic counselors are also available to consult with patients and couples prior to pregnancy. For more information, please visit us at peninsuladiagnosticimaging.com Or call us at 650.343.1655.