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Breast Health

Specialized care for breast conditions

Expert Breast Care in Newburyport

Whether you need a routine mammogram or advanced treatment for breast cancer, our team is here for you every step of the way. The Gerrish Breast Care Center at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport brings together experienced specialists dedicated to your health. We provide screening, diagnosis, treatment, and supportive services in a welcoming environment, with a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care.

Guidance for Your Breast Health Journey

Your health needs are unique, and your care should be too. Our approach to breast care is tailored to what is most appropriate for you. You’ll have a dedicated patient navigator to provide you with medical and emotional support. Your patient navigator will help schedule your treatments and prepare you for your next appointment.

We also offer supportive services such as emotional counseling, support groups, pet therapy, and the “Encore” aqua therapy program for breast cancer survivors.

Nationally Recognized Breast Health Services

The Gerrish Breast Care Center at Anna Jaques Hospital is accredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by the American College of Surgeons. This recognition reflects our commitment to providing the highest level of quality breast care.

As an NAPBC-accredited center, we meet rigorous standards for screening, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. Patients benefit from:

  • A full range of state-of-the-art services.
  • A multidisciplinary team approach to coordinate the best treatment plan.
  • Access to clinical trials and emerging treatment options.

Care at an NAPBC-accredited center ensures you have every advantage in your breast health journey — all close to home.

Types of Breast Conditions We Treat

At Anna Jaques, you have access to treatments for a wide range of breast conditions.
  • Benign (non-cancerous) breast tumors
  • Breast abnormalities
  • Breast calcifications
  • Breast cancer
  • Breast discharge
  • Breast infections, including mastitis
  • Cysts
  • Duct ectasia
  • Family history of breast or ovarian cancer
  • Fat necrosis
  • Fibroadenomas
  • Fibrocystic changes

Meet Our Providers

Peter Hartmann, MD, FACS
Peter Hartmann, MD, FACS Medical Director Breast Surgery

Schedule a Mammogram

Please call our team to schedule your next mammogram.