Interventional Radiologist
Performs minimally invasive, image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat vascular, oncologic, and organ-based conditions.
Career Overview
Growth Outlook: Very HighInterventional Radiologists use fluoroscopy, CT, ultrasound, and angiography to perform targeted procedures such as biopsies, angioplasties, embolizations, stenting, tumor ablations, drainage, and vascular access. They manage acute bleeding, thrombosis, organ obstruction, and oncologic interventions while minimizing surgical risks. Their role blends imaging expertise with hands-on procedural precision, radiation safety, and peri-procedural patient care.
Top Skills
- Image-guided procedures
- Vascular access
- Procedural precision
- Radiation control
Education Pathway
- 12th Science
- MBBS
- MD Radiology
- DM/Fellowship Interventional Radiology
Suggested UG Degrees
- MBBS
PG / Advancement Options
- DM IR
- Fellowships in Endovascular Therapy
Also Known As
- IR Specialist
- Image-Guided Interventionist
- Endovascular Procedures Physician