Overview
"Kate Appleton, MD, is a fellowship-trained breast radiologist. She completed a seven-year combined BS/MD program at the University of Florida where she earned her medical degree with research honors. She completed her diagnostic radiology residency and breast imaging fellowship at Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University (Wash U) School of Medicine in St. Louis. Practicing since 2006 as a board-certified radiologist, Dr. Appleton has special interests in breast cancer screening/diagnosis and image-guided interventional breast procedures/biopsies. Dr. Appleton's career has included a faculty role as associate professor of radiology and chief of breast imaging at Wash U School of Medicine and Siteman Cancer Center. She has published more than 25 peer-reviewed articles, a breast imaging book, and is a contributing author in ""A Women's Decision,"" a guidebook for patients facing breast cancer. As a member of the American College of Radiology (ACR) breast screening leadership group and clinical reviewer for the ACR Breast MRI accreditation program, Dr. Appleton is a nationally-recognized expert in breast imaging. She brings clinical expertise and a passion for providing patient-centric breast care, paired with extensive administrative and leadership experience. ""I strive to provide patient centric individualized care to my patients. Whether it is an annual screening exam or a pre-operative visit, I want each and every patient to know that our entire team is focused on delivering the highest level of expert care, delivered with the utmost compassion.""".
Dr. Appleton is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Lump, Galactocoele, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, and Fibroadenoma.
Dr. Appleton is board certified in Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , American Board Of Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology , Missouri State Board Of Registration, and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Appleton is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kate M. Appleton
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kate M. Appleton?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kate M. Appleton by calling their office at 314-768-2500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kate M. Appleton a top-rated expert for Breast Lump?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kate M. Appleton is classified as an Advanced expert for Breast Lump, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Kate M. Appleton specialize in?
While Dr. Kate M. Appleton is a Radiology, they have specific expertise in Breast Lump, Galactocoele, and Fibrocystic Breast Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiology.
Does Dr. Kate M. Appleton accept my insurance?
Dr. Kate M. Appleton accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Health Alliance. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-768-2500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Breast LumpDr. Appleton isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Lump.
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- FibroadenomaDr. Appleton isExperienced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- Fibrocystic Breast DiseaseDr. Appleton isExperienced. Learn about Fibrocystic Breast Disease.
- GalactocoeleDr. Appleton isExperienced. Learn about Galactocoele.
- Giant Mammary HamartomaDr. Appleton isExperienced. Learn about Giant Mammary Hamartoma.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Appleton isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.