What You Should Know About Interventional Radiology
Certified by the American Board of Radiology, Sepideh Moayed, M.D., has over two decades of experience as a radiologist. After receiving her medical degree, Dr. Sepideh Moayed completed her internship at the University of Pennsylvania and her radiology residency at the University of Maryland. Since January 2019, Dr. Sepideh Moayed has owned and operated Preventative Medicine, Inc. in San Jose, California. As a radiologist, she uses her diagnostic skills to help patients identify the root causes of the disease and not just the symptoms. As a Musculoskeletal interventional radiologist, Dr. Moayed uses therapeutic skills such as as joint injections, as well as vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty-procedures that help reverse fractured vertebral bodies.
Interventional radiology (IR) is a medical specialty that uses imaging-guided techniques, such as X-ray, CT scans, and ultrasound, to diagnose and treat various diseases. It is one of the most rapidly growing fields in healthcare due to its minimally invasive approach to treatment.
An interventional radiologist is a medical doctor who performs minimally invasive procedures using imaging technologies such as ultrasound, X-rays, CT scans, and MRI. These procedures help diagnose and treat various conditions, including cancer, stroke, trauma, and vascular diseases. Procedures may involve inserting catheters into blood vessels or organs using imaging guidance. These catheters allow access to areas otherwise inaccessible with traditional open surgery. The goal is to provide effective treatment while minimizing discomfort and recovery time for our patients.
Interventional radiology offers numerous benefits over other treatments for many conditions. The minimally invasive approach means less pain for patients during the procedure and faster recovery times post-procedure. Additionally, IR procedures require less time under anesthesia than traditional surgery, reducing complications associated with general anesthesia, such as blood clots or respiratory distress syndrome. Finally, fewer incisions mean less scarring and a shorter hospital stay resulting in significant cost savings for patients and hospitals.
