Clinical Partner, Dr. Regina Hampton, MD, FACS
In July 2010, Capital Breast Care Center entered into a clinical partnership with Dr. Regina Hampton of Signature Breast Care. Dr. Hampton is a Board Certified General Surgeon with a special interest and expertise in benign and malignant breast disease.
She is becoming widely recognized in the DC metro area as the “breast expert,” and she speaks regionally and nationally on the management of breast disease. Dr. Hampton has been one of the few specialists in the area who will provide care for CBCC patients.
In addition to her duties with CBCC, Dr. Hampton serves as the president of the Prince George’s County Medical Society, as vice chairman of the Department of Surgery at Doctors Community Hospital, and as co-chair and co-founder of the Breast Tumor Board at Doctors Community Hospital.
CBCC: How do you like working at CBCC?
Dr. Hampton: I enjoy being a part of the team. The care and support we provide is comparable, and, in some instances, better than that provided at larger facilities. I feel privileged to help make a difference in the lives of these women and their families.
CBCC: What prompted you to join CBCC?
Dr. Hampton: I have been taking care of the surgical needs of women who utilize CBCC's services for the last three years. It seemed like a natural fit for me to become a clinical partner. I feel strongly that a woman's inability to afford health care should not preclude her from receiving the best breast care and state-of-the-art treatments that are available to those with insurance.
CBCC: You strive to fight breast cancer in your practice. What inspired you to enter such challenging and rewarding work?
Dr. Hampton: In Prince George’s county, I am currently the only female surgeon with a practice dedicated 100 percent to breast care. I am frustrated with the poor care that women are receiving. I am proud to offer state-of-the-art care and treatment to the women in the area in a quiet community setting.
CBCC: What surprised you, if anything, about the Center, its work, and its patients?
Dr. Hampton: I am impressed with the care and compassion shown to the patients. I think the setup of the waiting room is warm and inviting.
CBCC: What are the most important actions individuals can take to catch breast cancer?
Dr. Hampton: Perform monthly self-breast exams, get yearly mammograms, and notify your health care provider if you feel something abnormal in the breast. It is so disheartening to know that women have not gotten the message that early detection truly does save lives.
CBCC: What advice would you give people who want to help women fight breast cancer?
Dr. Hampton: It helps to donate to reputable breast cancer organizations, but more important is to be supportive to those going through treatment—hold a hand, cook a meal, offer to babysit, help her get back to enjoyable activities. These small gestures are priceless.
Originally published in Capital Breast Care's December 2010 Flyer.
