Interventional Radiology

Interventional Radiology is a specialized form of Radiology that involves highly-trained physicians combining sophisticated imaging tools (like CT scan) and small instruments (like catheters) to perform advanced, minimally-invasive procedures to diagnose and treat an ever-growing number of conditions.

Requiring only a few small incisions, interventional radiology procedures often eliminate the need for traditional surgery, resulting in less pain, less risk and a shorter recovery period. Most are performed on an outpatient basis, though occasionally an overnight hospital stay is needed.

Our Interventional Radiology physicians are highly trained in performing these specialized procedures, which combine the latest in computer-aided imaging technology with sophisticated medical training. Stamford Hospital's Interventional Radiology Department strives to provide excellent care with minimum discomfort. Stamford Hospital offers state-of-the-art care in diagnostic and therapeutic Interventional Radiological Services utilizing a Phillips Integris Fluoroscopy suite, GE CT scanning and Sonosite Ultrasound. All Stamford Hospital interventional radiologists are board certified, highly trained and leaders in the field.

Among the many high-tech, and often life-saving, procedures our interventional radiologists perform are:

• Endovascular procedures like angioplasty and stent placement to open blocked or narrowed veins and arteries
• GI/biliary interventions, including feeding tube placements
• GU procedures, such as to clear kidney obstructions
• Myelography to evaluate for spinal stenosis
• Vascular access for long-term IV therapy
• Embolization to stop hemorrhaging or excessive bleeding
• Vertebroplasty to treat compression spine fractures
• Oncological services including biopsy, chemoembolization and radio frequency embolization of tumors

For more information or to make an appointment please call 1-203-276-2602.