Frequently Asked Questions
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Dr. Voci specializes exclusively in breast surgical oncology and breast disease, including breast cancer, high-risk breast conditions, hereditary cancer syndromes, abnormal imaging findings, benign breast disease, and second opinion consultations.
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In many cases, no formal referral is required. Patients may contact our office directly, and our team will coordinate with referring physicians and imaging centers as needed.
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Voci Breast Surgery is an independent, out-of-network practice. After more than a decade practicing within a large healthcare system, Dr. Voci made the intentional decision to build a practice where patient care, not insurance contracts or corporate policies, guides every decision.
She believes women deserve the time, attention, and personalized care that are often difficult to deliver within today’s insurance- driven healthcare model. By remaining independent, Dr. Voci can focus entirely on what is best for each individual patient, providing timely treatment without unnecessary delays, thoughtful recommendations, and a highly personalized experience from consultation through recovery.
Payment for your consultation is due at the time of your visit. We provide you with a detailed, whats called “superbill” and guide you how to submit to your insurance carrier for reimbursement, depending on your individual plan.
If surgery is recommended, Dr. Voci’s professional surgical fee is separate from the hospital, surgery center, anesthesia, imaging, pathology and ancillary services. We will obtain a pre authorization prior to surgery and the hospital will bill as usual through your insurance carrier. Our team is highly educated in working with carriers and this process. We will help coordinate your care and review anticipated costs with you before treatment, so there are no surprises.
This model was chose for one reason, to allow Dr. Voci to care for patients the way she believes they deserve to be cared for revolving around the patient rather than the system.
Healthcare is personal, your surgical care should be too.
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Yes, hospital-based services such as facility fees, imaging, pathology, anesthesia, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy may still be processed through a patients insurance plan separately from the surgical professional fee. Our team will obtain a preauthorization prior to surgery and these fees will be billed through your carrier.
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Yes. Dr Voci is a strong advocate for multidisciplinary breast cancer care and collaborates closely with trusted medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, reconstructive plastic surgeons, pathologists, and support services throughout the region.
Each patient is thoughtfully guided in selecting the oncology team and cancer center that best aligns with their diagnosis, goals and preferences. Our office works to seamlessly integrate patients into those practices for adjuvant therapies and ongoing care.
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Surgical procedures are performed at accredited hospitals and outpatient surgical facilities throughout the Charlotte region.
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Absolutely. Many patients seek second opinions to better understand their diagnosis, surgical options, reconstruction choices, or overall treatment plan. Dr.Voci welcomes the opportunity to provide thoughtful, comprehensive second opinion consultations.
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Yes. Dr Voci evaluates patients with elevated lifetime breast cancer risk, including those with strong family history, known genetic mutations, dense breast tissue, or other high-risk conditions.
Many patients are unaware of their individual risk factors or what enhanced surveillance may look like for them. Dr. Voci provides personalized risk education and tailored screening recommendations based on each patient’s unique profile.
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Providing timely access to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients is a core priority of our practice. Every effort is made to accommodate appointments as quickly as possible.
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Yes. Voci Breast Surgery collaborates with leading cancer programs, imaging centers, and oncology specialists throughout the region to ensure patients have seamless access to comprehensive, multidisciplinary care.
Many patients also prefer to receive adjuvant medical therapies at smaller, more accessible private practices. Dr. Voci coordinates with those providers as well.