Breast Imaging

Breast imaging radiologists specialize in the interpretation of medical images related to breast health. Using advanced imaging techniques such as mammography, ultrasound, and MRI, they meticulously analyze breast tissue to detect abnormalities such as tumors or cysts. 

Our team is trained to provide interpretations of the most advanced breast imaging studies, including:

  • Mammograms
  • Diagnostic mammograms
  • Breast MRI
  • Ultrasound
  • Breast biopsy
  • Tomosynthesis

A breast imaging radiologist’s expertise is integral in the early detection of breast cancer and in guiding patients through screening, diagnosis, and treatment planning with precision and compassion.

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Exams Read by Our Breast Imaging Specialists

Screening Mammography – A screening mammogram is an annual exam performed as a preventative measure.

Diagnostic Mammography – A diagnostic mammogram is used to look more closely at a specific area of abnormality.

Breast MRI – As a complement to mammography, this type of exam is most often used to screen patients at high risk for cancer. 

Breast Ultrasound – Helps doctors examine breast lesions more closely and determine whether they are solid or fluid-filled.

Specialty exams/procedures performed by our breast imaging specialists

  • Breast Biopsy – Often performed with imaging guidance, this minimally invasive procedure samples tissue from a suspicious area, which is then sent to pathology for analysis. 
  • Tomosynthesis – Also known as 3D mammography, is a huge leap forward in radiology’s ability to diagnose breast cancer in its earliest stages by creating a three-dimensional picture of the breast using x-rays. 

The breast imaging physicians of Radiology Associates of North Texas are passionate about women’s health and committed to doing everything we can to support women as they undergo any of these imaging procedures.

Breast Imaging Section Chief:

Jill Chilcoat, M.D.
Jill Chilcoat

Medical Degree: 1992, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas

Residency: 1996, Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX

Board Certified: American Board of Radiology

Meet Our Breast Imaging Radiologists

Douglas Baker
Douglas Baker, M.D.
Medical Degree: Medical Doctor, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX (1995)
Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis IN (1995-1999)
Fellowship: Breast Imaging Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis IN (1999)
Amy Balis
Amy Balis, M.D.
Medical Degree: Doctor of Medicine, ​UT Southwestern Medical School - Dallas, TX (1993)
Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center - Dallas, TX (1997)
Fellowship: Women's Imaging UT Southwestern Medical Center - Dallas, TX (1998)
Board Certified: American Board of Radiology
Dr. Benson Benjamin
Benson Benjamin, D.O.
Medical Degree: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton, FL (2016)
Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio (2021)
Fellowship: Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention Emory University School of Medicine - Atlanta, GA (2022)
Board Certified: American Board of Radiology
Dr. Daniel Bennett
Daniel Bennett, M.D.
Medical Degree: Medical Doctor, Loma Linda University School Of Medicine - Loma Linda, CA (1993)
Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, Saint Elizabeth Health Center - Youngstown, OH (1997)
Board Certified: American Board of Radiology
Gail Aznavorian Bentley
Gail Bentley, M.D.
Medical Degree: Medical Doctor, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School - Dallas, TX (1994)
Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, Parkland Memorial Hospital - Dallas, TX (1998)
Fellowship: Women's Imaging Parkland Memorial Hospital - Dallas, TX (1998)
Board Certified: American Board of Radiology
Brandon Callahan
Brandon Callahan, M.D.
Medical Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Albany Medical College - Albany, NY (2012)
Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, Texas A&M/Baylor Scott & White - Temple, TX (2014-2018)
Fellowship: Musculoskeletal Imaging University of South Florida - Tampa, FL (2019)
Board Certified: American Board of Radiology
Ying Chen
Ying Chen, M.D. PhD
Medical Degree: Doctor of Medicine, UT Southwestern Medical Center - Dallas (2012)
Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital - Boston, MA (2013-2017)
Fellowship: Breast Imaging Massachusetts General Hospital - Boston, MA (2017)
Other Education:

PhD in Biomedical Sciences: UT Southwestern Medical Center - Dallas

Board Certified: American Board of Radiology
Jill Chilcoat
Jill Chilcoat, M.D.
Medical Degree: Medical Doctor, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX (1992)
Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX (1992-1996)
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Section Chief - Breast Imaging

Board Certified: American Board of Radiology
Tilden Childs
Tilden Childs, M.D.
Medical Degree: Medical Doctor, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA (1976)
Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas Health Science Center/Hermann Hospital, Houston, TX (1977-1980)
Fellowship: Neuroradiology, CT and Ultrasound University of Texas Health Science Center/Hermann Hospital, Houston, TX (1981)
Robert Emery
Robert Emery, M.D.
Medical Degree: Medical Doctor, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences - Bethesda, MD (2002)
Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium - San Antonio, TX (2009)
Fellowship: Breast Imaging University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio, TX (2022)
Board Certified: American Board of Radiology
Dr. Kelly Ford
Kelly Ford, M.D.
Medical Degree: Medical Doctor, University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio, TX (2013)
Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center - Memphis, TN (2018)
Fellowship: Breast Imaging University of Tennessee Health Science Center - Memphis, TN (2019)
Board Certified: American Board of Radiology
Kianne Hardee
KiAnne Hardee, M.D.
Medical Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Science Center - Shreveport, LA (2005)
Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - Dallas, TX (2010)
Fellowship: Breast Imaging University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - Dallas, TX (2011)
Board Certified: American Board of Radiology
Serena Jen
Serena Jen, M.D.
Medical Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia Augusta University - Augusta, GA (2018)
Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio - San Antonio, TX (2022)
Fellowship: Breast Imaging and Intervention George Washington University - Washington, DC (2023)
Board Certified: American Board of Radiology
Penny Labor
Penny Labor, M.D.
Medical Degree: Medical Doctor, Louisiana State University Medical Center, Shreveport, LA (1990)
Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, Louisiana State University Medical Center, Shreveport, LA (1991-1995)
Fellowship: Body Imaging The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, TX (1996)
Board Certified: American Board of Radiology
Ashley Simonak
Ashley Simonak, M.D.
Medical Degree: Doctor of Osteopathy, The University of North Texas Health Science Center - Fort Worth, TX (2009)
Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, Medical University of South Carolina - Charleston, SC (2014)
Fellowship: Breast Imaging Medical University of South Carolina - Charleston, SC (2015)
Board Certified: American Board of Radiology
Kelly Starkey
Kelly Starkey, M.D.
Medical Degree: Medical Doctor, Louisiana State University Health Science Center, Shreveport, LA (2006)
Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, Louisiana State University Health Science Center, Shreveport, LA (2007-2011)
Fellowship: Breast and Body Imaging Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY (2012)
Board Certified: American Board of Radiology
Azita Tadjali
Azita Tadjali, M.D.
Medical Degree: Medical Doctor, Kobenhavns Universitet, Copenhagen, Denmark (1997)
Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN (07/2004-06/2008)
Fellowship: Breast Imaging Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX (2009)
Board Certified: American Board of Radiology
Dr. Kristen Trapnell
Kristen Trapnell, M.D.
Medical Degree: Medical Doctor, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, TX (1999)
Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, TX (2000-2004)
Fellowship: Interventional Neuroradiology The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, TX (2005)
Board Certified: American Board of Radiology
Dr. Kai Wang
Kai Wang, M.D.
Medical Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia - Augusta, GA (2018)
Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center - Nashville, TN (2023)
Fellowship: Women's Imaging Weill Cornell Medicine - New York City, NY (2024)
Board Certified: American Board of Radiology
Dr. David Watts
David Watts, M.D.
Medical Degree: Medical Doctor, University of Texas Medical School, Houston TX (1990)
Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, University of Florida Health Science Center, Jacksonville, FL (1990-1994)
Fellowship: Body Imaging Baylor College of Medicine, Dallas, TX (1997)
Board Certified: American Board of Radiology
Kenneth Kyle White
Kenneth Kyle White, M.D.
Medical Degree: Medical Doctor, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston - Galveston, TX (1999)
Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, Baylor University Medical Center - Dallas, TX (2004)
Board Certified: American Board of Radiology, Certificate of Added Qualifications
Joseph Yetto
Joseph Yetto, M.D.
Medical Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences - Bethesda, MD (2011)
Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, Naval Medical Center Sad Diego - San Diego, CA (2019)
Board Certified: American Board of Radiology
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