Tomosynthesis or 3D Mammography at IGO

IGO is pleased to announce that our screening mammograms are performed using Hologic 3D mammography technology and expertly read by the Scripps Polster Breast Center breast radiologists.

Tomosynthesis is a new type of digital x-ray mammogram which creates 2D and 3D breast images.

The 2020-2021 Seasonal Flu Vaccine

PLEASE CALL 858-455-7520 TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR VACCINATION.

The Seasonal Flu Vaccine is now available in our office for any IGO patient. Other family members or contacts are asked to visit their primary care physician or a local clinic for immunization.

Covered California

The only Covered California plans accepted at IGO are:

Blue Shield PPO
Healthnet PPO
Blue Cross Pathways / EPO Exchange Plans (no HMO)

Please email our patient account representative if to confirm that you can be seen at IGO under your Covered California plan.

Continuing Pertussis Outbreak Prompts Vaccination Recommendation

The California Department of Health is recommending that all contacts of young children be immunized due to the continuing increased risk of Pertussis exposure.

The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology recommends that pregnant patients, who are to be vaccinated, receive the immunization during their second or third trimester of pregnancy or after delivery before discharge from the hospital even if they are breastfeeding.

Are You Protected Against Measles?

The United States is currently experiencing the greatest number of reported cases of measles, also known as Rubeola, since the disease was eliminated in 2000. Women of reproductive age and those contemplating pregnancy should have a blood test to confirm they have immunity prior to pregnancy and receive the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine if they are non-immune.

New Reporting Guidelines for Mammography

Existing federal law requires a written report of the results of each mammogram and requires a summary of that report to be sent to the patient. As of April 1, 2013 the California Health and Safety Code has been amended adding a requirement that the written summary also include a prescribed notice on breast density.