Vascular And Interventional Radiology

MCR’s advanced interventional radiology (IR) treatments for cancer patients center on effective, minimally invasive options, either as an alternative to surgery or in addition to other treatments and therapies. Our fellowship-trained interventional radiologists use real-time imaging to precisely target tumors. These procedures often result in faster recovery times, fewer side effects and same-day discharge.

We partner closely with your oncology team to deliver collaborative and comprehensive care for cancers of the liver, lung, kidney and bones. No matter where you are in your cancer treatment journey, our IR team is here to support every step.

Our interventional radiologists in Hampton Roads, VA, play a key role in palliative medicine and pain management, offering minimally invasive treatments to ease discomfort and support quality of life for patients on palliative care or living with persistent pain. Working closely with your care teams, we focus on relieving pain, managing symptoms and enhancing comfort with compassion and precision.

MCR’s image-guided vascular and interventional radiology procedures for palliative medicine and pain management include nerve blocks, vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty, epidural steroid injections and drainage procedures. We also offer essential support services like feeding tube placement and TIPS procedures for patients with liver disease or fluid buildup.

Kyphoplasty, part of our vascular and interventional radiology service offerings at MCR in Hampton Roads, VA, offers a safe, effective and minimally invasive solution for patients with back pain caused by osteoporosis, trauma or spinal tumors. Our fellowship-trained interventional radiologists use advanced imaging to precisely repair vertebral compression fractures, helping restore spinal stability, comfort and even posture.

During kyphoplasty, our IRs carefully insert and inflate a balloon within the fractured vertebra to restore its height, as well as inject a special cement to stabilize the bone. This procedure is completed in an outpatient setting and yields quick pain relief and minimal downtime.

Through vascular and interventional radiology, MCR in Hampton Roads is dedicated to helping our patients find faster recovery, fewer complications and long-term symptom relief while avoiding traditional surgery. Advanced, minimally invasive treatments such as Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) and varicocele embolization provide solutions for common men’s health conditions such as enlarged prostate (BPH) and varicocele embolization for enlarged scrotal veins. 

Using high tech and precise imaging during Prostate Artery Embolization, our interventional radiologists block blood flow to the prostate in order to reduce its size and relieve symptoms. We also treat varicoceles by closing off these veins, which in turn relieves pressure and restores circulation.

MCR’s interventional radiology services for women’s health focus on nonsurgical treatment options for conditions like uterine fibroids and pelvic congestion syndrome. Our IRs use real-time imaging to perform minimally invasive procedures such as Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) and ovarian vein embolization, which are designed to relieve symptoms and restore your comfort without major surgery.

UFE is a highly effective alternative to hysterectomy for women living with symptoms like heavy bleeding, pelvic pain and frequent urination. Ovarian vein embolization offers lasting relief from chronic pelvic pain caused by pelvic congestion syndrome, which some women experience after pregnancy.

 MCR’s IRs specialize in neurointerventional radiology,  bringing advanced, minimally invasive treatments for affecting the brain. We were the first in the region to bring cutting-edge procedures like aneurysm coiling, AVM embolization and stroke intervention to the Hampton Roads, VA, community, pioneering the care that continues to evolve with technology and expertise.

Our fellowship-trained neurointerventional radiologists treat complex conditions such as brain aneurysms, stroke, AVMs, spinal vascular disorders and vascular tumors using image-guided techniques that reduce risk and minimize recovery time.