I could not recommend MBC enough. I had my third mammogram there and the experience with the team is unlike any I have had in medicine. From the moment you check in, you are treated kindly and as though you are a person- not a client. The team is thorough and compassionate and walk you through the entire process. The team member who did my mammogram was gentle and cheers you on the entire time "almost done, doing great, almost done!" I had the slightest wait afterwards to be in seen by the PA and the staff member who brought me into my examine room apologized for the wait, but also informed me that the results look great and the doctor would just be a few more minutes...this may sound small, but waiting for the results is stressful and it put me at ease. The PA, Kruti McDonald was absolutely WONDERFUL. She spent time listening and talking to me and didn't rush at all. She was thorough, knowledgeable and TOOK HER TIME-- again, made me feel as though I mattered, my concerns mattered and that she honestly cared. I really can't recommend MBC enough. read more

At one time, Montclair Breast center was consider the best for care. The practice is not what it had been at one time. Staff is not as caring. There is no longer a MD to read mammograms or bone density scans. Making appts is a nightmare. I paid twice because statements were confusing and incorrect. Having someone look into it is an even bigger nightmare. I can only hope they can return to level of care they once provided. read more

My anxiety was off the charts, and so I was almost a decade overdue for my mammogram. But everything about this visit was comforting and relaxing. The building is easy to find, and they have a parking lot. The check-in and wait was quick. There's a pen cup with breasts on it, and the pink pens are super cute. There's only one paper to fill out if you've done the online registration beforehand. Then you go to a room with a nurse and go thru some details (family history etc). She takes you to a small dressing room where you get into a gown and put your stuff in a cute, secure locker. Here's the only drawback: The gown ties in the middle so you have to clutch it closed or your chest will be exposed in the waiting room. Also, the gown doesn't have pockets, so there's no place to put your locker key. (I tucked mine in my bun bc I was wearing leggings that didn't have pockets.) NOTE FOR FUTURE SELF: Bring 2 pins, one to close top of gown for waiting room and walking around between rooms, the second to pin your locker key to your gown or pants (or wear pants or a skirt with pockets). Or wear one of those wrist/armbands with a small pocket (for running or hiking or whatever). I had a sonogram then a 3D mammography. The care was gentle and, well, caring. You get your results before you leave, so no stressing out waiting. 110% recommend MBC! PS: To the reviewer who didn't get an appointment bc THEY didn't call HER to make an appointment? Like, that's not even a thing. (Also, no friends, only 1 review, and created her account in January just to post this negative review, even tho she lives in San Francisco? Looks like her review is the bad apple in the bunch.) OH YEAH, I have to mention they took my insurance and I just had a $xx copay. When I first found this place I was worried it would be out-of-pocket and I wouldn't be able to afford it. If you're nervous, don't be. Just go! read more

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I'm glad that so many others could get what they need at Montclair Breast Center. Sadly it is not my experience. Second appointment - After waiting 9 months for an MRI, and having MBC reschedule the appointment once, perhaps two times, today in a dangerous rain storm I was about to reach the center for my appointment just on time. I had intended to be so much earlier but the rain made my 1.5 hour drive to the center very dangerous. My phone rang in the car. Five minutes before my appointment, MBC said I had to reschedule because I was too late. I said I would come in anyway since I was arriving at the building, and do the rescheduling in person. I understand that a paper needed to be signed and so it was suggested to come in 15 mins before the appointment time (it took 30 seconds because I did it proactively for any future visits), they said I was too late to do it. But consider that I am a high risk patient who has patiently waited for her appointment for 9 months, working through the rescheduling, the difficulty in communicating with the MRI folks, and coming in at the appointment time in a wild downpour. Why am I so horrified that arriving at my appointment time lead to my appointment being cancelled by MBC? For my first appointment at MBC I waited for more than 45 minutes, perhaps an hour past my appointment time, and it wasn't until I said that due to needing to get my kid from school that I would not be able to wait longer that they rushed me in. I was only supposed to be there for a few minutes of record review, a second opinion, not a mammogram or any service. After the review they rushed through a mammogram because after because they found that my previous mammogram was done incorrectly. A lump was found by Harding but then found to be not a lump via the new mammogram. I do thank them for redoing the mammogram but the treatment by MBC regarding the much needed MRI is not ok. If I can be waiting an hour in the waiting room for MBC, in return, no canceling on me for being there at the time of the appointment. The lag with the MRI means that I'm now delayed by several months on my annual mammogram. I didn't get a letter in the mail about it and no one called me to get the second annual appointment set up, I suppose the step was to get the MRI and then be rescheduled for a routine mammogram, I guess... anyway, today was rather cruel at Montclair Breast Center. The MRI was rescheduled but I feel sick trying to navigate what the MRI folks might do next time. I will try to find another place that is easier to navigate and move on. As a high risk person, I need to not have to face this many barriers to get vital tests in a timely manner. read more

THE place in Essex county to go to for breast care. The staff is super friendly. They offer a limited amount of parking behind the building but there's also parking on the street that is paid. read more

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Very good office experience. Very professional technician. The quality in care was good.

I'm switching from Barnabas Ambulatory breast center to Montclair Breast Center because The surgeon with whom I've worked & have known to be stellar in this field has Left RWJBarnabas Breast center to join Montclair Breast Center where Dr Santorro has TRAINED the Breast Surgeons at this center years ago herself , & who are also Board certified . Because of my trust & knowledge of Elissa SantorroMD I too have left RWJBarnabas breast center. Dr Santorro is the most experienced Breast surgeon in NJ & I have Trusted my care with her for more than 27 yrs. She is the BEST with her many professional accolades achieved through her extensive career to prove her excellence . Nominated also as Top Doctor many times in NJ & Tri State area. Elissa Santoro, MD Trained in New York City at the best institutions . You would be amazed how caring, knowledgeable, & whom I 've had the privilege as Surgical RN to work in the OR with her . I cann tell you First hand compared to many surgeon with whom I've worked from Cornell to Morristown Memorial & Barnabas , She was a METICULOUS surgeon which is critical in removing Breast Cancer. Knowing she trained the other Breast surgeons at this facility assures me great peace of mind that they too met her high standards of practice. read more

I highly recommend this breast center. The entire staff are lovely and calming. They were thorough and went out of their way to make me feel at ease. The results are given while you are there. There was plenty of parking and the check in process was easy. I waited for no more than 5 minutes before being called in. Seriously they make the experience as good as it can be. read more

Everything about my experience here was wonderful. It's never a pleasant experience when you need to see a specialist for a possible health problem, however, everyone in this office makes you feel at ease and confident that you're in good hands. I was able to make an appointment at the referral of my doctor within 4 days. They are very thorough on the phone when gathering health information and, luckily, they're in-network with my health insurance. I was able to complete most of my paperwork online before my appointment. The office staff is kind and helpful. Dr. Borgos took me back on time and took a complete medical history before my examination. She was kind, compassionate, thorough-all of the qualities that make an amazing doctor. I received information from the radiologist while I was still in the office, which eased my mind immensely. I would HIGHLY recommend this practice to anyone in need. read more

Very professional and compassionate, you feel that you are in good hands, love the place and the fact that they told you right away the results. Highly recommended! read more

Great breast center. Professional staff. Immediate results. Just be aware they do not take all insurance. It was worth it to me to pay up front for this service. They filed a claim for me with my insurance company and I was reimbursed within a few weeks. Highly recommend. read more

They are warm, friendly, respectful and courteous. They understand the nervousness of the patient especially with first time mammogram. It's no uncomfortable.. it's simply painful! But so is the dentist root canal - but breast care is a necessity to your health/life. They make you feel comfortable and provide wealth of information to ensure you are on the right path to good breast health. Thank you for being patient especially when other ultrasound thought they found a spot. I didn't have one person, it was literally a team of professionals that looked over my records and assured me, that I was okay and all was well. Thank you!! read more

At the age of 31, the prospect of needing a biopsy frightened me. I come from having a family history of breast cancer, so when it came time for an exam, I wanted as fast and as thorough of answers as I could possibly get. Enter: Montclair Breast Center. Let me tell you - I had a plethora of female friends tell me I needed to bring somebody with me for moral support. Against their judgement I went alone anyway, and you know what? I didn't need to bring anybody with me because of the level of comfort that the staff and the doctors here are willing to provide. (I'm also stubborn, but that's beside the point.) Dr. Elliott is just above and beyond compassionate and attentive. I had a very thorough exam with her. She explained everything we were seeing on the ultrasound and what to expect as well as what not to be concerned about. She showed me the differences between healthy tissue and any areas of concern as well as how they can be distinguished. Next, I was handed off to their technician Maria, who continued a thorough ultrasound, along with additional detailed explanation and clarity about the images captured and how they were labeled. She even brought me water to drink to addressed any concerns and questions I had for the biopsy I was about to receive. Dr. Quackenbush came in for final imaging and to perform the biopsy. She was so incredibly informative that I immediately felt at-ease. Her impeccable sense of humor had me laughing throughout - I don't know many people that can say they've been able to laugh their way through a biopsy, but I did. The entire team of doctors here and the staff are just amazing, and the finance department is so completely caring and easy to work with. I cannot stress enough how incredible this practice is. The only tears I shed that day were happy ones knowing I'd been in such good hands along with a provided sense of relief. read more

I recently had my mastectomy surgery on April 23rd, 2019 at the North Fullerton Ambulatory Surgical Center in Montclair New Jersey. Dr Laura Borgos was my breast surgeon. I just cannot say enough good things about Dr Borgos. From the first moment I met Dr Borgos, I immediately felt so comfortable and at ease with her, especially after being diagnosed with such a traumatic illness. Dr Borgos is so kind, professional, knowledgeable, honest, understanding, and compassionate with excellent bedside manners. I trusted Dr Borgos with my life and to perform my mastectomy surgery. Dr Borgos delivered first class service and took such good care of me. I would also like to acknowledge Nicole, such a sweet and gentle soul who answered my many questions pertaining to surgery and who did all the surgery scheduling for me. All I had to do was show up on surgery day. Nicole took care of everything and always willing to give a hug when needed. Thank you Nicole for also holding my hand during those 4 dye injections prior to the mastectomy. You are a gem!!!! I would also like to acknowledge the staff at the Montclair Breast Center, you always greeted me with a smile and made me feel so welcome whenever I visited. Dr Borgos... thank you for everything you did for me. I will never forget your kindness, compassion and professionalism. You are a first class surgeon and anyone would be sooooo fortunate to have you for their breast surgeon. Thank you!!! This forum only gives 5 stars, but from me, Dr Borgos deserves 10 stars . read more

The kindness and compassion of everyone who works here is hard to put into words. The surgeons, radiologists, receptionists: everyone. During such a stressful time, we are lucky to have a place like this. I have seen Dr Hertz and Dr White and they are both amazing. Dr Hertz is truly the kindest soul and doctor I have ever met. I do feel lucky to have found MBC, and would recommend it beyond words :) read more

Hands down the best doctors and bedside manners I have ever encountered. Every woman that works at Montclair Breast Center is outstanding, the receptionists, the nurse, the women in finance, the doctors. Dr Quackenbush handled my procedure and put my extreme anxiety at ease, she was so professional and nice. She explained everything to me. Maria is amazing too, all very down to earth considering their expertise. I will never go anywhere else. I feel safe there. read more

My daughter was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer, and amazingly, they did all the testing in two days. They sent her on to MSKCC (Sloan Kettering), and her oncologist and surgeon both comment on how FAST and how good the testing was. My daughter is very young, 30, and the concern and caring of the staff was overwhelming, yet also matter-of-fact, sensing that she needed that approach. They were gentle, they all helped her keep her sense of humor, while giving her absolutely horrible news. They reached out to my husband and me, knowing how upset we were. They helped with the transition to MSK, and .... well, I just can't say enough about them. read more

I went to Montclair breast center because I found a lump under my breast. I read the reviews and was satisfied that I would be in good hands. I had a mammography, ultrasound and biopsy. I thought I could never get cancer not signs in family history. . Unfortunately they found cancer. I would of loved to stay with the center but they do not take Medicare and had to pay out of pocket for procedures. It was a hard decision that I had to make. I then had to find another facility where to go to finish the process. Would recommend this place in a heartbeat , but sad I could not continue with them. read more

:( SMH, I needed to make an appointment for myself and my daughter. My daughter wanted her very first breast exam to be done by MBC and I needed an immediate appointment b/c of breast pain. I had my surgery there so I thought maybe I could come in to be exam. I was then told I could not make an appointment, nor my daughter who never been to MBC, which was so sad for her b/c she had nothing to do with my issue. Sure there was an oversite during the covid shutdown which I immediately resolved the issue, so I can get in quickly. I called three different times and was finally told someone will be calling me back to set up appointment for myself and my daughter. I never got a call back. I was in so much pain, I had to be seen by another Doctor who reluctantly to see me but did, I was thankful the Doctor did. Sad to say, I never got the appointment for myself or my daughter. The two people I spoke to could careless, to call me back (two bad apples can spoil the whole bunch). With that being said, I give the two bad apples a negative 1.5 star so I had to minus a 1.5 star from MBC b/c of the bad apples I will have to give MBC a 3.5 or 4 star. Being honest MBC is great, the doctors are awesome and I do highly recommend. read more

Awesome place. Very professional and knowledgeable. I love the fact that all tests are reviewed and explained before you leave their office, no waiting around for a week or more to find out results. They are tops on my list, would highly recommend!!! Donna C-S, Martinsville, NJ read more

I just want to clarify. The person who made my appointment was completely unprofessional and did not complete her job the way it should have been done. I stand by my 1 star review. I was NEVER notified about paying for my appointment the day I was there. I stand by what I say. Not professional at all. I even expected to get a call that day or the day after from them to apologize about their lack of communicating, but nothing. read more

I was very anxious when I went there. The staff was extremely helpful, calming with a touch of cheerfulness thrown in (but in a good way). They could tell right away that I was pretty scared and made efforts to calm me down. The doctors I met with were very approachable and explained everything as it was going on. They were very comfortable with all the questions I had. When a further test was suggested, the staff member met me right outside the changing room. I didn't have to wonder where to go or who to talk to. The only suggestion I have, sometimes I prefer to pay my copay right away at the beginning of the appointment, so I can leave in a hurry if something during the visit upsets me. This would be a helpful option. Easy to find parking in their designated lot behind the building. Easy to make an appointment. read more

I was referred these doctors from a friend who had a very complicated situation, like mine. I was young and scared, but knew I had no choice, but to go. The doctors, the staff, the facility and environment, all ensure a stress free, comfortable experience that is hands down simply the best! I have referred many friends who can attest to same. To this day, many years later, I still travel from New York City to see these doctors annually. Montclair Breast Center cannot be matched. Thank you for your support and care. read more

When it comes to my health, I want the very best, and that's what I feel I am getting. The doctors are thorough, informative, and proactive in addressing issues. The staff is courteous and helpful. If I have a health concern, this is the kind of care I want. read more

You feel cared for and valued from arrival to departure. Extraordinary doctors and staff. I would never even consider going anywhere else.

If i could give 20 stars i would - professional, empathetic, smart, knowledgable, etc. I tried another place more local to where i live now and simply felt i wasn't getting the best as i could and i now travel 2hrs each way to meet with these incredible ladies. read more

This is the best place by far. The staff and Dr's are extremely nice and professional. They took such great care of me, I called and the next day I was in with my Mammo/Ultrasound and seeing the Doctor. They really eased my anxiety made me feel comfortable and assured me I was fine. I wish I could give them 6 stars. If your looking for the best Physicians & Breast care please don't hesitate. Montclair Breast Center is the best. OUTSTANDING!. Thanks again. :) read more

I was referred to DR. Hertz, at Montclair Breast Center, by a friend and neighbor, who had been going there for years. I was impressed by their professionalism and kindness. I especially appreciated that the diagnostics are done on site. I had an ultrasound and MRI, and received the result within the hour. My surgery and follow-up visits were handled with tact and a calm efficiency. Thank you for a wonderful experience. read more

The entire team at Montclair Breast Center are caring, compassionate, dedicated, knowledgeable, and very professional. They take great care to ensure your visit is as pleasant and comfortable as possible. The office is beautifully decorated and serene. The MRI center is equally as wonderful. Everyone at MBC is truly dedicated to excellent patient care. I have been a patient of Dr. Elliot's for 20 years, she is kind, personable, intelligent, gracious, and always spends as much time as necessary for each appointment to explain in common language all details of the visit and treatment if necessary. I have never felt rushed and have always known that I was in the best hands. Each and every staff member works hard to make you feel at ease and to know that they truly care for you. I once had a difficult procedure performed and a staff member volunteered to hold my hand thru the entire procedure, they were so kindhearted. They will always inform you of the latest breast care information and offer sound advice in the most caring way. I have recommended Dr Elliot and her team to everyone I know. I would never go anywhere else. Truly an amazing team! read more