Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Information/Directions
Patient Information
Physician Information/Physician Referral
Research at The Braman Family Breast Cancer Institute
Classes/Education
Donor/Volunteer Information

Contact Information/Directions

What is the address and telephone number to The Braman Family Breast Cancer Institute?

The Braman Breast Cancer Institute at UM/Sylvester is located at 1475 N.W. 12th Avenue, 2nd floor, Miami, Florida, 33136, just minutes from downtown Miami. Our main telephone number is
305-243-7265, or you may call the Information Center at 305-243-1000 or 1-800-545-2292.

How can I obtain directions to The Braman Family Breast Cancer Institute?

For exact directions to The Braman Family Breast Cancer Institute from where you live, call our Information Center at 305-243-1000 or 1-800-545-2292. To view directions to The Braman Family Breast Cancer Institute click here.

Patient Information

Why should I seek treatment at The Braman Family Breast Cancer Institute?

The Institute features a multidisciplinary team offering patients the opportunity to be seen by several specialists in one location. Patients can be assured that continuity of care will be provided throughout their treatments.

I've been diagnosed with cancer. Where should I go for a second opinion?

Second opinions are rendered by surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists at the Institute. To make an appointment with one of our specialists for a second opinion, please contact the Information Center at 305-243-1000 or toll-free at 1-800-545-2292.

Where can I go for screening, diagnosis, and a second opinion for breast cancer?

UM/Sylvester has a state-of-the-art radiology department and provides a full range of screening and diagnostic mammograms. Once a patient receives a breast cancer diagnosis, she/he can seek a second opinion with one of our specialists. For more information, please contact the Information Center at 305-243-1000 or toll-free at 1-800-545-2292.

I have so many questions about cancer and my diagnosis. How can I get more information to make wise decisions regarding my treatment?

You can read the information on our website or you can ask your nurse coordinator to help address any questions you may have.

Physician Information/Physician Referral

How do I schedule an appointment with a physician?

Although appointments can be made with many of our breast cancer specialists by calling the Physician Referral Office (PRO) at 305-243-5757 or 800-432-0191, some of our physicians prefer to handle appointment scheduling in their own offices. By calling our Information Center, you will be connected with either the PRO or the doctor’s office, whichever is appropriate. The UM/Sylvester Information Center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can be reached by calling 305-243-1000 or 1-800-545-2292. Appointments can generally be made from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

You also can request an appointment online with one of our cancer specialists by filling out our secure online appointment form. Please note that the form is titled, “University of Miami Medical Group Appointment Form,” which is used for all University of Miami doctors, including those practicing at The Braman Family Breast Cancer Institute. Once you have completed the form, just click and submit. It’s that easy. You will receive a response by telephone within one business day.

Do I need a physician referral?

Patients can call for an appointment without a physician’s referral. Once an appointment is made, the patient is responsible for obtaining an insurance referral, if required by your insurance company.

Research at The Braman Family Breast Cancer Institute

What research is being conducted at the Institute, finding newer and better treatments, as well as ways of preventing cancer?

We currently have many clinical trials underway with the goal of finding newer and better treatments for breast cancer as well as preventing the disease. Research at the Institute spans from prevention and diagnosis to surgery and radiation.  For more information about research at the Institute, click here.

I am considering participating in a clinical trial. What types of clinical trials are currently available?

UM/Sylvester conducts a wide range of clinical trials. In fact, we typically have more than 100 trials underway at any given time. For more information on the breast cancer clinical trials currently available, click here to be directed to our Clinical Trials Matching Service.

If I were interested in participating in research being conducted at the Institute could I have my doctor call?

Yes, we work with doctors in the community to provide patients the latest medications and clinical trials available. Physicians can contact the Information Center at 305-243-1000 or 1-800-545-2292 to be directed to the appropriate office.

Classes/Education

Do you offer educational programs at the Cancer Center?

Yes, UM/Sylvester offers a variety of education and outreach activities at both its Miami and Deerfield Beach locations. For breast cancer patients undergoing surgery, a class is available regarding incision and drain care. Offered monthly is a chemotherapy education session for patients and their families. For information on these and other classes available, call the Information Center at 305-243-1000 or 1-800-545-2292. To view a calendar of activities and events, click here.

Do you offer support groups?

The Courtelis Center for Psychosocial Oncology at UM/Sylvester offers a number of support groups and conferences that can assist individuals with the emotional stress of cancer. To find out more about the various options available, call the Information Center at 305-243-1000 or 1-800-545-2292.

Donor/Volunteer Information

How do I make a contribution to The Braman Family Breast Cancer Institute?

There are many ways to contribute to the Institute. You may wish to make a financial donation, set up a charitable trust, or become a volunteer. The list goes on. For more information on the various opportunities for giving, please contact our Development Office at 305-243-9088, or to read more, click here to go to the How to Help section.

I am interested in becoming a volunteer at The Braman Family Breast Cancer Institute. Who should I contact for more information?

There are volunteer opportunities available at the Institute. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. To learn how you can become a volunteer, contact the Volunteer Office at 305-243-3663, or to read more, click here to go to the Volunteer Opportunities section.

If you have other questions not addressed in this FAQ, click here to go the expanded Frequently Asked Questions section or call the Information Center at 305-243-1000 or 1-800-545-2292.