Meet our Directors:  

Denise C. Norton, M.D., F.A.C.S
Breast Surgeon and Medical Director
Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital Breast Care Center

Denise Norton, MD is the Medical Director of the Breast Care Center and  dedicated breast surgeon who has focused her surgical practice to treating breast cancer and breast disease.

She leads the Saint Joseph Hospital Breast Care Center which houses a team of accredited breast radiologists, caring technologists and a nurse educator. This multidisciplinary team is available to answer questions, explain treatment options, and provide emotional support. At the Breast Care Center, only physicians and clinicians who were trained and specialize in breast disease are treating our patients.

Dr. Norton has been dedicated to providing a range of surgery services primarily to women for nearly 15 years. A native of the West, Dr. Norton grew up in Park City, UT and Tucson, AZ. She enjoys traveling with her husband and taking part in outdoor activities, including skiing, hiking and cycling.

Education and Experience

• University of Arizona in Tucson, BS, Biochemistry 
• University of Arizona College of Medicine 
• University of Colorado, surgical residency, Chief Resident 
• Rose Medical Center, 1994 -- advanced laparoscopic, endocrine, and breast surgery 
• SurgOne, P.C., 2001 
• Established the Denver Vein Center, 2004 
  • Specializing in treating diseases of the veins, specifically varicose veins and spider veins using minimally invasive techniques 
  • Laser aesthetic services and Botox for treating wrinkles, skin laxity, hair removal, pigmented lesions, age spots, sun spots, and for skin rejuvenation 
• Refocused surgical practice to care of patients with breast cancer and breast disease, January 2008

Jerome S. Schroeder, MD
Medical Director of Breast Imaging
Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital Breast Care Center

Dr. Schroeder is highly experienced in and thoroughly dedicated to providing the best in radiology services to ensure a woman's breast health. He fills his spare time by cycling, hiking, snowboarding and simply enjoying the people and places of both Denver and Colorado.

 Read Dr. Schroeder's recent article:
"What You Know About Breast Cancer Can Save Your Life"

Education and Experience

With over 20 Years Specializing in Breast Imaging and Mammography Interpretation

• University of Missouri-Kansas City Medical School, graduated 1992
• Albert Einstein Medical Center (Philadelphia), 1992-1997
• Holloman Air Force Base (New Mexico), 1997-2000
• University of Colorado, fellowship in breast imaging, 2002
• Kaiser Permanente, 2003-2008

Each year, read more than 15,000 mammograms and performed more than 1,000 procedures

The Breast Care Center is now located

1825 Marion Street, Denver, CO 80218

 It is open Monday through Friday from 7: 30 a.m. to 4 p.m. To download a map, click here.

Physicians with questions may contact Dr. Norton at 303.318.3400.