Our Team
St. Vincent’s Breast Health Center’s fellowship-trained physicians are well known throughout Fairfield and New Haven counties and are widely recognized for their level of expertise. They are led by Dr. Richard Zelkowitz, Medical Director of the breast program and a staunch patient and family advocate, and Dr. Brigid Killelea, Chief of Breast Surgery, a dedicated breast cancer research specialist with more than a decade of experience caring for patients with breast cancer. Our Team.
Nurse Navigator
A Nurse Navigator is available to support your journey of care. They are your point of contact for:
- Disease and treatment education
- Navigating barriers to the plan of care
- Coordinating your care needs
- Assisting in psychosocial and emotional needs
- Link between care providers
State-of-the-Art Technology
State-of-the-art technology means better results, shorter recovery and a happier you. Therapy drugs will be selected specifically based on your personal needs. In addition, our radiation treatment options include the Novalis TX, an advanced system that uses the least amount of radiation to just focus on the tumor, leaving healthy tissue intact and giving you shorter treatments and faster recovery times.
Collaborative Approach
St. Vincent’s Breast Health Center our cancer specialists hold weekly tumor board meetings to discuss treatment recommendations, the latest advances, and to review challenging cases.
Our Achievements
St. Vincent’s Breast Health Center has been recognized for providing excellence in treatment and care:
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St. Vincent's Breast Health Center was the first in the area to earn the Breast Center of Excellence distinction from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers.
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St. Vincent’s Breast Health Center received the highest level of accreditation from the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer. The Outstanding Achievement Award is granted to programs that have not only met standards set by the Commission on Cancer, but also exceeded compliance ratings for all designated standards.
