Sheila R. Veloz Breast Imaging Center

The care here is gentle and kind. There is nothing fun about going to this kind of doctor but they make it as easy an experience as possible. Coffee and cookies in the morning. Clean office and informed staff. A comfortable waiting room. Thumbs up to this place.

I had my mammogram today Lisa the technician was fantastic. I always dread going in. this time I waited 3 years … I’m not going to postpone my mammogram again!

A lovely center and absolutely wonderful staff. Their kindness and attentive patient care keeps me coming back every year. Can’t say enough good things about this center.

I go yearly for my mammogram. These gals are always great. That are professional. They take me at my exact appointment time. The environment is serene. Thank you.

Highly recommend the services at this place. The staff are very nice and the technicians are the best. The ladies who did the 3-​D mammogram and the ultrasound did a fantastic job of putting me at ease. They have a lovely little waiting area with a tv and cookies after you go inside and locking cubbies for your valuables. Very happy with the experience and the new technology is a lot less painful than the old days of putting the twins into a Neolithic crushing machine!

I really appreciate the services at shelia veloz. The office and staff have been friendly and professional. The problem with them is their billing department. For my second year now, the billing has been a disaster even after I was preapproved for services. They are charging approx $ 1200 for a mammogram and I’ve seen different charges to insurance, uninsured and to patients! If you do get services at veloz please be aware of these billing practices!!!

This was the most wonderful (if you can have a pleasant time) mammogram I have ever had. The staff was polite and made you feel very comfortable. The technician, Holly, was amazingly friendly and helpful, explaining everything as we went along. Kudos to all of the staff.

My Mother passed away of breast cancer in her 60’s, it was HRT related, so I vowed never to take replacement hormones, since the age of 35 I have had routine mammograms, thank goodness at 40 insurance started kicking in to pay for them, as well I have implants under the muscle, and very dense breasts. I was thrilled after many horrid experiences at other places to find Sheila Veloz Center when I moved to the Santa Clarita Valley, I always ask for an appointment that the Dr can read before I leave, I would never be able to sleep not knowing. The staff is wonderful and I have never had a problem with billing, even though my insurance is a very high deductible it is allowed the cost once a year. Thank you for providing women with the support of superior health care in our valley,

I suspect there are some very philanthropic individuals behind the Sheila R Veloz name. However, be very wary of any services associated with Henry Mayo. The Breast Imaging Center appears to follow the same «bill what you can» mentality that Henry Mayo imposes. Depending on the time of year and the your individual circumstances you could pay as little as $ 160 for a basic mammogram. In my situation, I was billed $ 880.59!!! The administrators would have you believe that the discrepancy is not their fault or their decision. They blame the insurance companies, the availability of special funding programs, among other excuses.
Let’s be clear about a simple fact. Doctors, hospitals, and pharmacies are all service providers with FULL control over what they charge. They can choose what insurance products to carry and they can choose what clientele to service. (at least, non-​emergency service providers can) They can, and should, provide a very clear menu of services with an equally clear price list. Many medical providers will provide an upfront quote for the services they are recommending. Sadly, many still don’t, and an unaware consumer can be stuck with a huge bill.
One of the major problems with rising healthcare costs are the opportunistic fees charged by places such as Henry Mayo. If you have coverage, they will milk it. If you do not have coverage, they will make you a discounted offer. So why can’t we have a single price and then deal with who will be paying the bill? It seems dishonest that one party is charged $ 160 while another is charged $ 880.59 for the exact same product.
According to Healthnet’s contract with Henry Mayo, they will pay $ 364.03 for a mammogram including films. According to this article, the average price nationwide ranges from $ 75 to $ 250 (
). It would seem that I’m safe to assume that $ 364.03 from Healthnet provides a reasonable profit for Henry Mayo. So, one must question the bill when $ 745.59 shows from Henry Mayo and another $ 135 from their vendor of choice, Tower Imaging. By the way, you don’t get to choose who does the screening, so why isn’t that charge always built into the Henry Mayo side of the bill?
You can see how confusing and frustrating this billing issue can get. Henry Mayo can choose to be opportunistic and secretive in their billing. I can choose to avoid Henry Mayo and Sheila R Veloz Breast Imaging Center because of it.
And, thankfully, I can share my horrid experience with others…

No one wants to NEED a mammogram or diagnostic test, in general. But, if the need does arise, you can feel confident in this facility to expedite your appointment and treat you with care.
Digital technology, results while you wait, extremely personable and kind technicians, easy parking.
Apart from all the medical testing, this was a very enjoyable visit.

There is no better place to get a mammogram. They have the latest in digital technology and ultrasound. Their back office waiting area is very comfortable and feels more like home than a medical office. Their entire staff are very professional and compassionate and make sure you have the best care that you require. Not only do they schedule apointments on most week nights but also on Saturdays. Can’t get much more convenient than that! I even called at 4:30 pm one day to see if I could get a copy of my medical records and they said I could pick up by 9:30 am the next morning. Now that’s what I call great customer service.

Staff is very considerate… the facility is clean and organized. They have digital technology — a big plus. The best of all is you can request to get results while you wait. Just ask for that service when you make the appointment.