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Q: Are interventional radiologists doctors?

Yes, interventional radiologists are doctors who completed medical school and then specialised in interventional radiology.

Q: What procedures are performed by interventional radiologists?

Some of the procedures performed by interventional radiologists are angioplasty (repair or unblocking of blood vessels), thrombolysis (dissolving blood clots), biopsies, stenting, embolization (blocking of blood flow to cancer cells), and radiofrequency ablation (nerve pain reduction).

Q: Do interventional radiologists perform surgeries?

Interventional radiologists perform surgeries but they do not perform traditional surgeries. Instead, they use imaging techniques to perform minimally invasive procedures. Interventional radiology procedures are less painful and less risky in comparison to traditional procedures.

Dr. Suresh Giragani

Radiologists

16 Years • MBBS - Osmania Medical College , DM- Neuroradiology and Interventional Radiology- Post graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh , MD Radiodiagnosis - Post graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh

Hyderabad

Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad

₹1200

Dr. Pradyumna K Reddy

Radiologists

6 Years • MD, FMSKIR (Singapore), FVIR (Singapore)

Hyderabad

Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad

₹650

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FAQs

Are interventional radiologists doctors?
Yes, interventional radiologists are doctors who completed medical school and then specialised in interventional radiology.
What procedures are performed by interventional radiologists?
Some of the procedures performed by interventional radiologists are angioplasty (repair or unblocking of blood vessels), thrombolysis (dissolving blood clots), biopsies, stenting, embolization (blocking of blood flow to cancer cells), and radiofrequency ablation (nerve pain reduction).
Do interventional radiologists perform surgeries?
Interventional radiologists perform surgeries but they do not perform traditional surgeries. Instead, they use imaging techniques to perform minimally invasive procedures. Interventional radiology procedures are less painful and less risky in comparison to traditional procedures.