When you make an appointment to visit the MedStar Women’s Specialty Center in Leonardtown, our team of doctors and providers experienced in women’s health will make sure you get the care you deserve. With more than 15 years experience working in a multi-provider practice, Angela Borger, DNP, NP-C, has spent the past year focused on women’s health in the same office with fellowship-trained breast surgeon Patricia Wehner, MD. Both belong to the MedStar Breast Health Program at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital and provide women in our community with exceptional service and peace of mind.
Self Exams and Mammograms
When it comes to the facts about breast cancer and managing your own health, both Angela and Dr. Wehner believe that self awareness and understanding the facts are vital risk reducing strategies, along with self exams and getting your annual mammogram. “Mammographic screening recommendations have currently changed and are determined by personal and family history,” said Dr. Wehner, “but all females aged 45 to 55 will need an annual mammogram.”
Detecting a breast lump during a self exam can be scary, but not all breast lumps are cancer. Many people can have abnormalities in their breasts that are benign or non cancerous. However, if a lump is found during a self exam, it should not be ignored and seeing a provider is advised. “A clinical breast exam is the next step in finding out if a lump needs further medical attention,” said Angela, “and mammogram imaging and other testing may be necessary as well.”
At MedStar Women’s Specialty Center, Angela and Dr. Wehner offer comprehensive breast care for women from routine procedures to surgery. Dr. Wehner performs oncoplastic breast surgeries using new techniques designed to minimize changes in the physical appearance of the breast. “With advances in modern medicine, it is easier now to remove a tumor without disfiguring the surrounding breast tissue,” said Dr. Wehner, who brings the latest advancements in breast surgery to our hometown.
Protecting yourself is simple. Perform routine breast exams at home, visit your provider for annual well-woman exams, which include clinical breast exams, and schedule routine mammogram screenings.
Angela Borger, DNP, NP-C, is a certified nurse practitioner and a provider in the MedStar Breast Health Program. She sees patients at the MedStar Women’s Specialty Center in Leonardtown. Angela earned her doctorate in nursing practice and master of science in nursing from Case Western University in Cleveland, Ohio. She also holds a bachelor of science in psychobiology & women’s studies from Albright College in Reading, Pa.
Patricia Wehner, MD, is a board-certified surgeon and an attending physician in the MedStar Breast Health Program. She performs surgeries at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Wehner earned her medical degree at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed her general surgery training at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, followed by a surgical breast oncology fellowship at the University of Southern California.
Love Yourself, Get Checked
Mammogram appointments for first time visits and annual exams are available at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital. Come in for a scheduled appointment beginning in October and receive a free pink and white Breast Cancer Awareness insulated tumbler, available while supplies last.
Call 301-475-6399 to schedule an appointment.
Breast Health Fair
College of Southern Maryland, Leonardtown Campus
Located in the Wellness Center – Bldg. D
Oct. 18, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
MedStar Women’s Specialty Center providers will be offering information and giveaways.