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“Wait, so you don’t operate?”
“But you’re not a surgeon?”
“So you just do scans?”

“You do Angiograms also?!!”

As an Interventional Radiologist, I hear these questions often. And I get it—most people don’t know what we do. Even patients we’ve helped may not realize how we helped them.

That’s why I’m starting this weekly series: to shed light on a medical specialty that often works quietly behind-the-scenes, but makes a big difference in real lives.

So What is Interventional Radiology?

Interventional Radiology (IR) is a branch of medicine where we treat diseases using thin tubes and wires, guided by real-time imaging like ultrasound, CT scans, or X-rays.
No major cuts. Just a small pinhole in the skin. That’s often all we need.

With that, we can:

• Open blocked arteries in a diabetic foot.
• Treat uterine fibroids without removing the uterus.
• Shrink tumors from the inside.
• Stop internal bleeding from trauma.
• Drain liver abscesses or fluid from cancer patients.

It’s high-tech, low-pain, and often life-changing.

And yet, most people have never heard of it.

Through this series, I’ll share one real condition each week—from common problems like varicose veins to complex cases like blocked brain vessels. You’ll see how interventional radiology offers precise, effective treatments with faster recovery and less risk.

Published as a blog, the series—titled V.I.E.W. (Vascular Interventions, Every Week)—will feature a new article every Wednesday / Thursday .

Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or just curious about modern medicine, I hope this series gives you a new “VIEW” into how healthcare is changing—quietly, precisely, and powerfully.