Meet The Doctor:


C. Alan Henry, MD, FACS


Dr. Al Henry has been recognized by his colleagues as a nationally- renowned expert and pioneer in the field of breast disease and breast cancer treatment.


He is President Emeritus of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. He is also a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons and a member of its Breast Advisory Panel.


Dr. Henry is also a leading clinical researcher who helps test new devices and techniques to aid in better detection and treatment of breast cancer.

 

He uses the latest technologies such as ductoscopy (used to view abnormalities within the milk ducts so small that a mammogram can miss them), brachytherapy (targeted radiation treatment from inside the breast, rather than full-breast irradiation from the outside), and other leading edge treatments.


In the mid-1990s, Dr. Henry was one of the early pioneers of the new techniques of stereotactic breast biopsy and ultrasound breast biopsy, which are minimally invasive techniques used to sample abnormal breast tissue.


In 1996, he stopped practicing general surgery and devoted his practice entirely to diagnosis and treatment of breast disease and breast cancer.


Today, he is invited to speak at many national and international breast cancer meetings.


Dr. Henry was born in Georgia and educated at Dartmouth College. He is a graduate of the Medical College of Georgia and completed his general surgery residency at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia.


Credentials:

  • Practice has been specializing and focused entirely on breast cancer and breast disease since 1996
  • President Emeritus, American Society of Breast Surgeons
  • Fellow, American College of Surgeons
  • Clinical researcher
  • Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery, University of Virginia School of Medicine

 

Meet the Medical and Professional Staff:


Terri Shell, Clinical Assistant


Terri provides medical support for our patients, preparing them for their exams and assisting the doctor during their visits. She also keeps statistical records of all pathologies of patients, so that any trends or patterns of disease in the patient population can be identified.


Terri has been in the medical field since 1990, and has worked previously in neurotrama intensive care and in health information and referral. She took a keen interest in the medical field ever since high school, and says, “I love my job and working with the patients here!”



Melissa "Missy" Tuck, Insurance/Billing and Surgical Scheduling


Missy handles all of our patient accounts, which includes insurance information, medical claims, patient bills and insurance authorizations. If you have any questions regarding billing or an insurance issue, Missy will be glad to help you.

Missy is also responsible for all surgical scheduling.If it is determined that you need breast surgery, Missy will work diligently to schedule your surgery as well as authorize the surgery with your insurance carrier.

Missy has been in the medical field since 1998 and with Breast Care Specialists since 2004.



Karen Baker, Mammography Technologist


Karen has been a Radiologic Technologist since 1980, and in 1984 chose to specialize solely in Mammography. She is a certified Radiologic Technologists and Mammography Technologist with The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.


Shamelle Mike, Office Manager


Shamelle manages many of the operations of the front office to ensure things run smoothly and that we have seamless communication with your primary care physician.


She will ask the important questions to ensure that we have all the information necessary to limit your time spent in the reception area and maximize your time with the doctor.


Shamelle has been working in the medical field since 1999 because she says she "enjoys taking care of people and helping patients."




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