What does a Invasive Radiology doctor do?
An interventional radiologist treats disease without open surgery, using needles and catheters introduced through a small puncture in the skin under ultrasound, X-ray or CT guidance: opening narrowed arteries (angioplasty and stents), blocking the blood supply to bleeding or to tumours such as fibroids (embolisation), closing varicose veins with laser, draining abscesses and fluid collections, biopsies, and relieving blocked bile ducts and urinary tracts. The advantages are a tiny incision, little pain and a short recovery.
Common reasons to consult
- Narrowed leg arteries
- Varicose veins
- Uterine fibroid embolisation
- Image-guided biopsy
- Abscess and fluid drainage
- Blocked bile duct or urinary tract
Frequently asked questions
How does interventional radiology differ from surgery?
Open surgery needs a large incision to reach the organ; interventional radiology enters through a puncture of a few millimetres in a vessel or the skin and follows every step on imaging. As a result, general anaesthesia is usually unnecessary, pain is minor and recovery is measured in days.
How are varicose veins treated?
Under ultrasound guidance a thin catheter is placed inside the vein and the vein is sealed from within with laser or radiofrequency energy; blood is redirected to healthy veins. The procedure takes 30–45 minutes under local anaesthetic and the patient walks home the same day.
What is fibroid embolisation?
A catheter from the groin or wrist is guided to the arteries feeding the fibroid, which are blocked with tiny particles; starved of blood, the fibroid shrinks over months. The uterus is preserved, and heavy bleeding and pressure symptoms resolve in most women — an alternative for those who do not want surgery.
How do I prepare for a procedure?
Usually you fast for 6 hours, stop blood thinners for the period your doctor specifies and report allergies (especially to contrast). Because sedation is given, someone must take you home; after the procedure you lie down for a few hours while the puncture site is monitored.
How many Invasive Radiology doctors are on uzmanhekim.az?
The directory currently lists 3 verified Invasive Radiology doctors; 3 of them are accepting new patients.
Which clinics do Invasive Radiology doctors see patients at?
Doctors in this specialty see patients at 2 clinics, including Məlhəm Beynəlxalq Hospital and Liv Bona Dea Hospital.
Which cities do Invasive Radiology doctors work in?
The Invasive Radiology doctors in the directory see patients in these cities: Baku.
How do I book a Invasive Radiology doctor online?
Pick a doctor from the list, choose a suitable day and time on their profile and send the appointment request. Your appointments appear in your account.
Are the doctors on this page verified?
Yes. This page only shows doctors whose diploma and licence documents have been checked by uzmanhekim.az.