Neuro-Interventional Radiology
Neuro-Interventional Radiologists are physicians who are board certified in Diagnostic Radiology. They have undergone additional subspecialty training, after residency and board-certification, to perform endovascular procedures (working from inside the blood vessels), of the brain and spine, using imaging guidance.
A dedicated, fellowship-trained Neuro-Interventional Radiologist group is a unique strength of University Health Care. Our fellowship-trained Neuro-interventional Radiologists specialize in, and only perform, endovascular surgery on the brain and spine. Our Neuro-Interventional radiologists also perform procedures on the bones and joints of the spine (vertebrae) by using small needles to deliver medications or bone cement to relieve pain and improve function.
The Neuro-Interventional Radiology (Neuro IR) group provides a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic endovascular and percutaneous procedures. We use state-of-the-art biplane, flat-detector Siemens Neuroangiography machines. These machines have the ability to perform 3-dimensional angiography (3D-DSA) and DynaCT on a dedicated workstation. We also utilize the latest multi-slice computed tomography (CT) scanners and fluoroscopic (x-ray) guidance to perform biopsies and abscess drainages of the spinal axis and head & neck.
Our Neuro-Interventional Radiologists maintain a 24 hours/day, 7 days per week on-call schedule as per of University Health Care’s multidisciplinary Brain-Attack team and to provide prompt angiographic diagnosis and endovascular treatment day and night.
Neuro-interventional Radiology has a close working relationship with University Health Care’s nationally recognized programs in Neurosurgery, Neurology, and Otolaryngology. This creates excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary clinical care, research and education.
There is close interaction and collaboration with the Diagnostic Neuroradiology Section.
