Interventional radiology encompasses various minimally invasive surgical procedures that are performed with the guidance of imaging technology. Some of these procedures are done for purely diagnostic purposes. However, others are actually treatment options that afford patients reduced risk of complications, less pain and shorter recovery times when compared to other treatment alternatives for the same medical concerns. Interventional procedures usually involve the use of needles, small tubes called catheters or other tiny instruments. Radiology images provide a “road map” that allows a radiologist to guide the small instrument through the body to the area of study or treatment. Most interventional radiology procedures can be safely performed on an outpatient basis.
Interventional radiologists (IR) are board certified physicians who specialize in minimally invasive treatments for a variety of conditions throughout the body, often eliminating the need for open surgery. IR procedures are generally easier for the patient as they require no large incisions, are generally performed with sedation rather than general anesthesia, offer reduced pain, cost, risk and recovery time compared to conventional surgery.
Mountainside Interventional Radiology team has established itself as highly regarded experts in treating vascular and oncologic conditions using their diagnostic medical imaging expertise with the most advanced, safest, and most minimally invasive technology. Our physicians were trained at some of the top medical centers in the country and are committed to offering our patients the full spectrum of personalized interventional radiology care.
Our IR team delivers expertise in all areas of minimally invasive medicine, including liver disease and cancer, arterial and venous conditions, musculoskeletal treatments, gynecological conditions and dialysis access.
Additionally, our team has broad expertise in providing a wide variety of traditional Interventional Radiology procedures such as image guided biopsies, dialysis access, hepatobiliary, genitourinary and gastrointestinal interventions.
Additionally, our team has broad expertise in providing a wide variety of traditional Interventional Radiology procedures such as image guided biopsies, dialysis access, hepatobiliary, genitourinary and gastrointestinal interventions.