Dr. Mark Slepian, MD, Vascular & Interventional Radiology | Mesa, AZ | WebMD (2024)

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What is a vascular and interventional radiologist? ›

Vascular and interventional radiology is a cutting-edge medical specialty that encompasses image-guided minimally invasive procedures which minimize hospital stays and patient recovery time. It is a leading and innovative partner in the minimally invasive procedural trend of medicine and surgery.

Doctor of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine / Full name

What is interventional radiology? Interventional radiologists diagnose and treat disease. They treat a wide range of conditions in the body by inserting various small tools, such as catheters or wires from outside the body. X-ray and imaging techniques such as CT and ultrasound help guide the radiologist.

Reputation. In the United States, an MD degree is typically more well-respected than a DO. That does not mean a physician with either degree is actually better or worse than the other. MDs outnumber DOs, and because of the standardized acceptance of MDs, people often consider them slightly more reputable.

What is an M.D. doctor? An M.D., or medical doctor, is the more commonly known kind of physician. Like D.O.s, they are trained through several years of both coursework and clinical practice. Both M.D.s and D.O.s are licensed to work in all 50 states.

The PhD, or Doctor of Philosophy, is the highest graduate degree awarded by our universities. Health professionals receive undergraduate degrees in medicine. These are professional degrees, and not really doctorates. The MD degree is not a part of graduate faculties at North American universities.

The highest-earning subspecialty in radiology is interventional radiology. This job title involves using medical imaging, such as X-rays, to make diagnoses and find a non-invasive surgical treatment.

Diagnostic radiology diagnoses diseases and injuries using imaging technologies, while interventional radiology involves performing procedures such as biopsies, catheterizations, and angiograms to diagnose and treat conditions.

Interventional radiologists specialize in minimally invasive techniques to treat many conditions that once required open surgery with a large incision. They use small, hollow tubes (catheters), miniature instruments and imaging guidance to directly access arteries and veins without making large incisions.

Cardiac Interventional (CI) and Vascular Interventional (VI) technologists work in a highly specialized field operating sophisticated imaging equipment. This technology provides detailed fluoroscopic images of the human body, assisting physicians with quality patient diagnosis and treatment.