Who needs a Mammogram? While age guidelines for mammography are important, they can change. Discuss your screening plans at each yearly exam with your PCP or Well Woman provider. Click each age group to learn about the recommended screenings for all women: Breast Health Under age 40 Close Under age 40 If you are at high risk for breast cancer, screening recommendations vary depending on your risk factors. Discuss your screening plans at each yearly exam with your PCP or Well Woman provider. Age 40-44 Close Age 40-44 Starting at age 40, women have the option to begin screening mammogram every year. If you are age 40 or older, nearly all insurance policies should pay for your mammogram. You do not need a doctor’s order or a referral for a screening mammogram. Age 45 – 54 Close Age 45 – 54 Starting at age 45, yearly screening mammogram are recommended. If you are age 40 or older, nearly all insurance policies should pay for your mammogram. You do not need a doctor’s order or a referral for a screening mammogram. Age 55 and older Close Age 55 and older As you get older, your risk for breast cancer increases every year. Continue yearly mammograms or switch to every other year after speaking with your primary care physician or breast health specialist about what is right for you. Schedule Your Annual Screening Mammogram Call to schedule your Mammogram(409) 772-7150 Self-schedule your MammogramExisting patients can use MyChart Next Steps if your Mammogram has Questionable Results My screening Mammogram had questionable resultsI need a diagnostic Mammogram Please call our Radiology Access Center at (409) 772-7150, Option #1, to speak with a scheduling specialist. I had a positive reading on my diagnostic Mammogram Or I have been told that I need to consult with a breast health specialist If you have a positive reading on your diagnostic mammogram:A Patient Navigator will contact you to schedule a follow-up appointment If you did not receive your mammogram at UTMB Heath:Call the access center at (800) 917-8906 to schedule an appointment Skip Menu Navigate: Select to Navigate... - Breast Health - Mammography and Imaging - Cancer Care -- Breast Cancer Care Overview -- Medical & Surgical Oncology -- Integrative Oncology -- Plastic Surgery (Reconstruction) -- Radiation Oncology -- Genetic Screening and Counseling - Preparing for your Visit - Survivorship and Support - Meet the Team - News and Events Breast Health Mammography and Imaging Cancer Care Breast Cancer Care Overview Medical & Surgical Oncology Integrative Oncology Plastic Surgery (Reconstruction) Radiation Oncology Genetic Screening and Counseling Preparing for your Visit Survivorship and Support Meet the Team News and Events Find a Location