Breast Care Center in Starkville, Mississippi

For women in Starkville and the surrounding Golden Triangle region, the center offers a full range of breast health services without leaving the community. Our team lives and works alongside the families we serve — from routine annual screenings to complex breast cancer care and reconstruction.

Whether you are scheduling a routine screening, navigating a new diagnosis or planning reconstructive surgery, our staff is here to walk with you every step of the way.

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Our center is a member of the prestigious National Consortium of Breast Centers and is certified by the American College of Radiology. With a fellowship-trained surgical breast oncologist and a board-certified plastic surgeon on site, our team offers women full options for breast cancer surgery and breast reconstruction — guiding patients through some of life's most difficult moments with compassion and skill.

Whether you're scheduling a routine screening, navigating a new diagnosis or planning reconstructive surgery, our staff is here to walk with you every step of the way.

The center provides a full range of breast health services for women across Oktibbeha County and north Mississippi.

3D Mammography

3D mammography is an advanced screening tool for the detection of breast cancer. The technology takes multiple images of the breast, allowing radiologists to review breast tissue one layer at a time. Studies have shown that 3D technology increases the detection rate of invasive breast cancers by more than 40% and is FDA approved as superior for women with dense breast tissue.

Breast Ultrasound

Ultrasound technology helps determine the nature of many breast problems and aids in guiding fine needle biopsies of the breast.

Stereotactic Breast Biopsy

This minimally invasive outpatient procedure uses advanced computer imaging to map the precise location of an abnormality seen on a mammogram. The tissue is then removed with pinpoint accuracy. A local anesthetic is used, making this a simple and safe procedure.

Breast MRI

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the breast is used to aid in the surgical management of patients with documented breast cancer, for breast cancer screening in women at high risk, and to evaluate breast implant abnormalities, such as rupture.

Bone Density Testing (DEXA Scan)

A simple, painless scan that measures bone mineral content and density at sites most likely to fracture if osteoporosis or another bone disease is present.

Risk Assessment and Genetic Testing

Our providers offer computer-aided high-risk screening for patients with a personal or family history of breast cancer and other malignancies. We also provide genetic testing and one-on-one guidance with interpreting your results.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Our staff offers consultation, surgery and post-operative care for breast reconstruction and other plastic surgery needs. Dr. Eli Howell, a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with more than 30 years of experience, performs breast and hand reconstruction, breast augmentation, eyelid surgery and other procedures. Howell sees patients at the center and performs surgeries and procedures at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Oktibbeha County on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

Our center is accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR is the largest and oldest imaging accrediting body in the United States, representing more than 34,000 physicians.

What does ACR accreditation mean for you?

• Our facility has voluntarily gone through a vigorous review to affirm that we meet nationally accepted standards of care.
• Our personnel are well-trained and certified in medical imaging, image interpretation and radiation therapy.
• Our equipment is appropriate for the test or treatment you receive, and our facility meets or exceeds quality assurance and safety guidelines.

When you see the ACR gold seal, you can rest assured your imaging test will be done at a facility that has earned a high level of imaging quality and radiation safety through comprehensive review.

Our breast care team includes experienced physicians, a certified nurse practitioner and skilled radiologic technicians — all dedicated to the women of Starkville and north Mississippi.

Dr. Chip Wall

Fellowship-trained surgical breast oncologist. Wall limits his practice to the treatment of breast disorders, both malignant and benign. He is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, certified by the society in breast ultrasound and stereotactic breast biopsy, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and certified by the American Board of Surgery.

Dr. Travis Methvin

Board-certified in general surgery, with a special interest in breast disease and additional training in the field. Methvin is a member of the American Medical Association and the American Society of Breast Surgeons.

Dana Brooks, FNP-C

Certified family nurse practitioner with more than 20 years of experience in women's health. Brooks is certified by the National Consortium of Breast Centers as a Clinical Breast Examiner and is a Certified Lactation Counselor. She has a particular interest in risk assessment and genetic testing.

Dr. Eli Howell

Board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with more than 30 years of experience. Howell performs breast reconstruction, breast augmentation and other plastic surgery procedures.

Our radiologic technicians are all certified in mammographic radiography and bring long tenure in breast care. Together, our team members are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to every patient.

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