Piedmont Atlanta Hospital Doris Shaheen Breast Health Center

So this seems like a strange place for which to write a review, but I wished that someone would have completed one prior to my appointment at this office, so here goes!
Lets face it, nobody wants to have a mammogram. They’re nerve-​wracking in terms of why you’re there and awaiting results, you feel vulnerable sitting there in a hospital gown, and, oh yeah, they’re pretty uncomfortable from a pain standpoint, too!
I went to the Doris Shaheen Breast Health Center last month for my third-​ever mammogram. Though I’m fairly young, I’ve already had one surgical breast cancer scare and am predisposed thanks to some lucky genes. So, I’m supposed to go annually. I, admittedly, was late on this recommendation, oops! After my experience here, though, I’m not going to be as scared to have my next yearly required mammogram.
The office is conveniently located at Piedmont Hospital, with bridge access to the north parking deck. The front office receptionist was very friendly, as was the intake coordinator. They both acknowledged me and took care of the business at hand quickly. I only had to wait in the (very pleasant with a nice fish tank for entertainment) waiting room for a short five minutes or so before I was taking back to get changed. So far, so good.
Then, the moment of true dread — when the tech comes to get you. You start worrying about the pain and the general embarrassment… except, in this case, neither occurred! I’m not going to lie and say that my poor boobs didn’t get smooshed into unnatural positions with what felt like 500 lbs of pressure pushing down on them, but, somehow, some way, this time didn’t hurt nearly as badly as it has in the past. Perhaps Piedmont has some type of new machine or technology because I promise it wasn’t the pain I’ve experienced before!
In addition, the tech was super friendly and chatted with me so that I almost forgot what was going on except for those brief moments when she told me to hold still and not breathe, lol!
Overall, I highly recommend this office and will definitely be returning next year.