Understanding Breast Exams: When & By Whom

While a primary care physician or other healthcare provider may perform a breast exam as part of a routine checkup, it is typically not a part of a gynecologist's examination. Gynecologists are healthcare professionals who specialize in female reproductive health and primarily focus on the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and cervix. Breast exams are typically performed as part of routine cancer screenings for women and are typically performed by healthcare providers during regular checkups or by mammographers specifically trained in breast imaging and examinations.