Christopher B Avecilla Espana, MD - West Florissant Internal Medical

Cheryl Herman, MD, FACR, is fellowship trained in breast imaging and completed her fellowship at the University of Virginia. Prior to that, she attended medical school at Meharry Medical College in Nashville and completed her diagnostic radiology residency at Medical College of Ohio. Practicing since 1997 as a board-certified radiologist, Dr. Herman has special interests in ultrasound, 2D and 3D stereotactic and MRI-guided breast biopsy, mammography and needle localizations of breast lesions. Dr. Herman makes patient comfort her highest priority by providing a space where they can ask questions and express emotions without judgment.

Laura Billadello, MD, specializes in breast cancer screening and diagnosis. She completed a breast and women's imaging fellowship at Northwestern University in Chicago. Prior to that, she completed medical school at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and a diagnostic radiology residency at Northwestern University. She is board certified by the American Board of Radiology. Practicing since 2016, Dr. Billadello has expertise in 3D mammography, breast ultrasound, breast MRI and image-guided breast procedures. Prior to joining SSM Health, Dr. Billadello was an assistant professor of radiology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is a member of the Society of Breast Imaging and the American College of Radiology.

Jovita Oruwari, MD, FACS, is a board-certified surgeon, has been practicing breast surgery. She has a special interest in treating young and minority women of all ages with breast cancer and breast disease. Dr. Oruwari has completed extensive training in Hidden Scar® Breast Cancer Surgery, an advanced approach to removing breast cancer. She performs both Hidden Scar Lumpectomy/Partial Mastectomy and Hidden Scar Mastectomy procedures. During Hidden Scar® Breast Cancer Surgery, the incision is made in the fold under the breast, around the edge of the nipple area or in the armpit, so the scar is less visible after breast surgery.