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Dr. Amy Powitzky, MD

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology

University of Toledo College of Medicine (1997)

Professional interests include: breast cancer, breast biopsy

6550 Fannin Street Suite 749, Smith Tower
Houston, TX 77030

(713) 441-7465

Dr. Amy Powitzky, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in Sugar Land, TX specializing in diagnostic radiology. She graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine in 1997 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Amy Powitzky, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist and METHODIST RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES, PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

16655 Southwest Freeway
Sugar Land, TX 77479

Address:

18220 State Highway 249
Houston, TX 77070

Address:

18300 Katy Freeway Suite 125
Houston, TX 77094

Address:

6550 Fannin Street Suite 749, Smith Tower
Houston, TX 77030

Some issues Dr. Amy Powitzky, MD can help you with:

Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

breast procedures	640
diagnostic imaging	248
diagnostic procedures	31
excision	33
image guided procedures	31
minimally invasive procedures	31
minor procedures	31
open surgery	33
preventive care	226
ultrasound (sonogram)	135
women's imaging	609
X-rays	474

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	421
Black	57
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	296
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	31
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	19
Dementia	4
Cancer	21

breast procedures	725
diagnostic imaging	314
diagnostic procedures	43
image guided procedures	43
minimally invasive procedures	43
minor procedures	43
preventive care	181
ultrasound (sonogram)	187
women's imaging	682
X-rays	495

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	402
Black	54
Hispanic	24
Asian	13
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	294
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	40
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	23

breast procedures	985
diagnostic imaging	308
diagnostic procedures	35
image guided procedures	35
minimally invasive procedures	35
minor procedures	35
preventive care	197
ultrasound (sonogram)	445
women's imaging	950
X-rays	505

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	834
Black	130
Hispanic	50
Asian	26
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	620
From 75 to 84	324
85 and over	74
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	18
Dementia	4
Cancer	17

breast procedures	994
diagnostic imaging	285
diagnostic procedures	9
image guided procedures	9
minimally invasive procedures	9
minor procedures	9
preventive care	251
ultrasound (sonogram)	449
women's imaging	985
X-rays	536

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	455
Black	46
Hispanic	20
Asian	11
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	317
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	36
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	17
Dementia	3
Cancer	19

breast procedures	1096
diagnostic imaging	299
diagnostic procedures	42
image guided procedures	42
minimally invasive procedures	42
minor procedures	42
preventive care	284
ultrasound (sonogram)	471
women's imaging	1054
X-rays	583

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	484
Black	54
Hispanic	31
Asian	17
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	360
From 75 to 84	184
85 and over	38
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	18
Dementia	3
Cancer	20

breast procedures	1051
diagnostic imaging	280
diagnostic procedures	26
image guided procedures	26
minimally invasive procedures	26
minor procedures	26
preventive care	294
ultrasound (sonogram)	451
women's imaging	1025
X-rays	574

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	479
Black	49
Hispanic	25
Asian	17
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	362
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	33
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	16
Dementia	3
Cancer	19

breast procedures	870
diagnostic imaging	245
diagnostic procedures	24
image guided procedures	24
minimally invasive procedures	24
minor procedures	24
preventive care	246
ultrasound (sonogram)	355
women's imaging	846
X-rays	491

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	410
Black	56
Hispanic	17
Asian	15
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	309
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	32
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Dementia	3
Cancer	22

breast procedures	1017
diagnostic imaging	268
diagnostic procedures	17
image guided procedures	17
minimally invasive procedures	17
minor procedures	17
preventive care	319
ultrasound (sonogram)	413
women's imaging	1000
X-rays	587

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	489
Black	52
Hispanic	25
Asian	14
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	364
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	46
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	16
Dementia	5
Cancer	19

breast procedures	2055
diagnostic imaging	573
diagnostic procedures	43
image guided procedures	43
minimally invasive procedures	43
minor procedures	43
preventive care	562
ultrasound (sonogram)	877
women's imaging	2012
X-rays	1135

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy Powitzky, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Amy Powitzky, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Sugar Land, TX were breast procedures, women's imaging, X-rays and ultrasound (sonogram).

breast procedures	1050
diagnostic imaging	313
diagnostic procedures	31
excision	33
image guided procedures	31
minimally invasive procedures	31
minor procedures	31
open surgery	33
preventive care	284
ultrasound (sonogram)	421
women's imaging	1019
X-rays	597

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Powitzky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	49
Asian / Pacific Islander	11
Non-Hispanic White	397
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	21
Other	11

**Age**
85 and over	33
75 to 84	149
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	292

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Powitzky, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Amy Powitzky, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	14
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	3
Cancer	16

Education & Training

Dr. Amy Powitzky, MD graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine in 1997. She has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine (1997)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Amy Powitzky, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Houston Methodist

METHODIST RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES, PLLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Amy Powitzky, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.	$42 Vascular $42
Boston Scientific Corporation	$28 TACHY GENERATOR $28
Entellus Medical, Inc.	$11 XprESS Multi-Sinus Dilation System $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$81

Biography

Dr. Amy Powitzky sees patients in Houston, TX and Sugar Land, TX. Her medical specialty is diagnostic radiology. Dr. Powitzky's clinical interests include breast biopsy and breast cancer. She is a graduate of the University of Toledo College of Medicine. She is affiliated with Houston Methodist.

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