Interventional Radiologists: Pioneers of Minimally-Invasive Treatments for Peripheral Vascular Disease Homer Stevens could not walk far because his legs would tire out quickly and his toe was black, swollen and very painful. His quality of life suffered. His podiatrist suggested that he might have a circulation problem and recommended he […]
Chemoembolization: A Minimally Invasive Approach to Treating Cancer As vascular specialists, interventional radiologists target specific illnesses and diseases through image guidance and small devices, which they use through blood vessels to reach a part of the body that requires treatment. One such treatment is chemoembolization, a minimally invasive procedure performed […]
Treating Pelvic Congestion Syndrome According to John Hopkins Medicine, an estimated one-third of all women will experience chronic pelvic pain during their lifetime. This condition is associated with many comorbidities, including pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS). The pain from pelvic congestion occurs when blood accumulates in the veins of your pelvis, […]
Dr. Matthew Dicker Dr. Matthew Dicker grew up in Milwaukee, WI and received his undergraduate degree from University of Wisconsin. After attending Saint Louis University Medical School, he completed four years of a general surgery residency at George Washington University Hospital and, subsequent to that, he completed a diagnostic radiology […]
Dr. David Lloyd Dr. David Lloyd split time growing up in Salt Lake City, UT and Walnut Creek, CA. After graduating magna cum laude from Brigham Young University, he received his M.D. from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. Following his medical school education, Dr. Lloyd completed his diagnostic radiology […]
Dr. Ben Paxton Dr. Ben Paxton grew up in Salt Lake City, UT. He graduated summa cum laude from Brigham Young University and received his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Following his medical school education, Dr. Paxton completed his diagnostic radiology residency […]
What is an MRI? Have you been diagnosed with a condition that requires you to undergo a procedure called MRI exam? If you’re scheduled for a scan soon and would like to know more about this procedure, you’ve come to the right place. MRI or Magnetic Resonance Imaging is a […]
Treatment Options for Peripheral Artery Disease Before we delve into the various medical treatment options for PAD, we must point out the importance of taking control of your own health. If you’re suffering from diabetes, this means that you must carefully monitor your blood sugar levels. If you’re a smoker, […]