Specialist Breast Assessment Clinic

We understand that the evaluation of breast symptoms can be stressful. At Canberra Breast, you will be cared for by experienced specialist breast radiologists and sonographers who are here to support you every step of the way.

Our clinic provides specialist breast ultrasound, biopsy and breast imaging review. Appointments are unhurried, and our team takes time to explain findings clearly and answer your questions.

Our specialist breast assessment clinic is not yet open. We will be accepting appointments from July 2026. Please check back closer to that time.

Meet Our Team

Dr Chaturica Athukorala

Lead Radiologist

Subspecialist breast radiologist with extensive experience across BreastScreen, public hospital breast services, and private practice.

Melissa Ferguson

Chief Radiographer

Years of dedicated breast imaging experience across a range of clinical settings.

We are committed to thorough, compassionate care for everyone we see.

What Your Appointment Involves

Unlike a standard imaging appointment, our radiologists will review your imaging with you directly, discuss findings, and provide clinical guidance as part of your visit.

Depending on your clinical needs, your appointment may include:

Review of any prior imaging
Discussion of imaging findings
Specialist breast imaging assessment
Biopsy counselling and consent, if required
Coordination of ongoing care with your GP or specialist team

Services We Offer

Specialist breast ultrasound
Breast biopsy
Clip insertion (a small marker placed to identify a biopsy site or tumour location, used to guide future surgery or treatment)
Review of outside mammograms and breast imaging
Second opinions
Specialist breast imaging assessment
Coordination of ongoing care with your GP and specialists

I Have a Referral — What Do I Do?

The steps depend on what your referral includes. Please check which pathway applies to you.

My referral is for

Ultrasound ± biopsy

1
Contact Canberra Breast to book your appointment
2
Your specialist breast radiologist will perform your ultrasound and discuss findings with you
3
If biopsy is required, this can often be performed during the same visit

My referral is for

Mammogram + ultrasound ± biopsy

1
Book your mammogram at any imaging practice of your choice
2
Contact Canberra Breast to arrange your ultrasound appointment
3
We will access your mammogram images — you do not need to collect or bring them
4
Your radiologist will review all imaging with you on the day
5
If biopsy is required, this can often be performed during the same visit

Note: we do not perform mammograms onsite. Your mammogram can be done at any imaging provider.

Fees & Billing

Imaging is bulk billed.

A specialist assessment fee applies to all appointments, as each visit includes direct time with your radiologist to review findings and discuss your results.

Specialist Breast Assessment Consultation

$100

Specialist Procedural Consultation & Care Coordination Fee (if biopsy required)

$250

The assessment fee covers your radiologist's time to review your imaging, discuss findings with you, and coordinate follow-up care with your GP or specialist team. If a biopsy is performed, the procedural fee applies instead.