How to Become an Interventional Radiologist

These medical professionals complete medical training, a residency in radiology, and a fellowship in interventional radiology.

It can take 10 years or more to complete medical training and become a board certified interventional radiologist.

The procedures performed by interventional radiologists are minimally invasive and nonsurgical in nature.

When the services of an interventional radiologist are needed, the doctor meets with the patient to discuss the procedure and set up an appointment time.

Interventional radiologists are board-certified physicians who specialize in the least invasive, non-surgical, targeted treatments available, combined with diagnostic and clinical experience across all specialties.

Board-Certification – Board certification requires two years of additional training after the initial program to become a radiologist is completed.

Quality May be More Than Quantity.

Outpatient UFE is a Possibility – UFE is often performed in an outpatient center. Most women are able to go home the same day that the procedure is performed.

Outpatient UFE is a Possibility.

Communicating with Your Gynecologist – Because interventional radiologists can treat a wide variety of diseases throughout the body, they often work in partnership with physicians of other specialties.

Interventional radiologists are about to get a whole lot more attention due to the brilliant work of their colleague Paolo Zamboni and his new vascular theory of multiple sclerosis.

MRI scans must be interpreted by an experienced radiologist, and can often aid diagnosis.

Most prospective interventional radiologists begin their educations at accredited four-year universities.

After completing training and passing certification exams, a doctor can work as an interventional radiologist at a hospital, surgical center, or private practice.

A student who wants to become an interventional radiologist can benefit by choosing to major in a scientific field, such as chemistry, biology, or physics.

Interventional radiologistsrely on their expert knowledge of human anatomy to accurately detect abnormalities.

MRI scans must be interpreted by an experienced radiologist, and can often aid diagnosis.

Candidates will be Board Eligible/Board Certified and fellowship trained in Pediatric Radiology and Interventional Radiology.

Candidates should have solid skills and knowledge of all interventional radiology procedures, excellent clinical and interpersonal skills, and the desire to collaborate with clinicians to deliver the best in imaging care.

USA Vein Clinics has an immediate need of a board certified or board eligible Interventional Radiologist who has a strong desire to expand the interventional radiology practice and who has diverse diagnostic radiology skills.