St. Mary's Breast Health Center

St. Mary's Breast Health Center is a hospital in Athens, GA, specializing in comprehensive breast care services for patients across the region. The center provides routine screening, diagnostic imaging, prevention counseling, high-risk counseling, genetic counseling and testing, and medical, radiographic, and surgical treatment. It serves individuals seeking early detection, risk assessment, and personalized care, with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered treatment using the latest technologies. The center is accredited by the American College of Surgeons’ National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers and is certified by the National Quality Measures for Breast CentersTM Program, making it the only dual-certified breast center in the region. With a 4.90 rating and 235 reviews, it is highly regarded for its quality and patient experience.

The center emphasizes a holistic approach to care, aiming to educate patients and involve them actively in their treatment plans. It operates a high-risk breast clinic that conducts risk assessments and offers genetic testing based on National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines. Patients receive support throughout their journey, including pre- and post-operative consultations with Dr. Kathleen Jeffery, a breast surgeon with surgical privileges at St. Mary’s Hospital. Services are provided through St. Mary’s Medical Group, which accepts most major insurance plans and Medicare.

Located at 1500 Oglethorpe Ave Ste 2100, the center sits on Oglethorpe Avenue, just a short distance from Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School and the Inner and Outer Loop 10 interstates. It is also near Tallassee Road and the Tara Way neighborhood, placing it within a well-connected corridor of Athens.

The center is recognized for its thorough, well-documented online presence and a website optimized for clarity and accessibility, reflecting its commitment to transparency and patient information. As part of a not-for-profit Catholic health care system, it is dedicated to mission-driven care, community benefit, and continuous improvement in health outcomes.

St. Mary's Breast Health Center stands as a trusted, nationally recognized leader in breast care within Athens, combining clinical excellence with deep community commitment.

Services:

• Chronic Disease Management
• Diagnostic Testing
• Diagnostic imaging
• Genetic counseling and testing
• High-risk counseling
• Hypertension Management
• Medical, radiographic, and surgical treatment
• Preventive Health Services