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Christy L. Ratkowski, MD, is fellowship-trained in breast imaging and completed her fellowship at Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology in St. Louis. Prior to that, she attended medical school at University of Missouri School of Medicine in Columbia and completed her radiology residency from Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology. Practicing since 2020, Dr. Ratkowski, a board-certified breast radiologist, has special interests in 3D mammography, breast ultrasound and breast MRI imaging-guided procedures. She is a member of the Society of Breast Imaging, the American College of Radiology and the Radiological Society of North America.

Joshua S. Glaser, MD, is board certified in general surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency at Truman Medical Center in Kansas City.Dr. Glaser has completed extensive training in Hidden Scar Breast Cancer Surgery, an advanced approach to removing breast cancer. He performs both Hidden Scar Lumpectomy/Partial Mastectomy and Hidden Scar Mastectomy procedures. During Hidden Scar Breast Cancer Surgery, the incision is made in the fold under the breast, around the edge of the nipple area or in the armpit, so the scar is less visible after breast surgery.