Specialized Care
Just For You
Feel confident knowing you’re in the care of a women’s health care network specifically recognized by the American College of Radiology as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence in mammography, MRI (including MRI biopsy), stereotactic breast biopsy and breast ultrasound.
Comprehensive Care
Meeting your every need, we extend a proactive approach to breast care, offering screenings, diagnosis and treatment for breast health issues – especially breast cancer – within one care network.
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Crystal Clear Diagnostics
From digital mammography to ultrasounds, we use the latest technology and highest quality diagnostic imaging equipment. Our team takes a multidisciplinary approach to diagnostics and treatment, from mammography screening and early-stage diagnosis to breast cancer treatment and dedicated, long-term follow-up care.
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Genetic Testing
Our team of genetic counselors works closely with you to understand your personal and family medical histories. Then, we run a simple genetic test that shows us any mutations that make you more likely to develop cancer.
Call 913-632-9162 to speak to genetic counselor today.
Know Your
Risk Factors
At the High Risk Breast Clinic, our team of specialists know exactly what to look for when determining your risks for breast cancer and will develop a specialized plan that's tailored to your family history and background.
Risk factors of breast cancer include:
- Inherited gene mutations associated with increased cancer risks such as BRCA1 and BRCA2
- Family history of breast, ovarian or pancreatic cancer or a family member diagnosed before age 50
- Chest radiation treatment before age 30
Meet Our Team
No matter your question or concern, our team is here to get you answers, connect you with the right resources and help you find exactly what you need within our care network.
Simran Elder, MD
Dr. Elder serves as the High Risk Breast Clinic Medical Director and is a medical oncologist and hematologist at AdventHealth Medical Group Hematology Oncology at Shawnee Mission in Merriam, Kansas. Dr. Elder earned her medical degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She also completed her residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at UMKC, during which time she was twice named Internal Medicine Consultant of the Year. She then went on to complete a fellowship in medical oncology-hematology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Lesley Hofer, APRN, FNP-C, AOCNP
Lesley earned her bachelor of science in nursing from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and her master of science in nursing from the University of Central Missouri. She is an Advanced Oncology Nurse Practitioner (over 20 years of oncology experience) and a certified family nurse practitioner. Lesley supports patients in the High Risk Breast Clinic and has specialized training in Cancer Risk Assessments through the City of Hope.
Hear From Our Patients
QuoteLesley was incredible. Just so professional and knowledgeable, I felt so at ease with her. She put it all together. It's like the pieces of the puzzle finally went together. It's not just a job to her, she reaches people.
Author name Janet
Author title High Risk Breast Clinic Patient
Contact Us
To learn more or speak to a genetic counselor, call us at Call913-632-9162 to understand your risk for developing breast cancer.
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