Health Services

Interventional Radiology

Interventional Radiology (IR) is a medical specialty that uses image guidance to perform minimally invasive procedures that diagnose diseases and treat a wide range of medical conditions. These procedures are performed by radiologists and/or a registered radiology assistances (RRA) who have completed advanced training in their field.

Benefits of IR:

  • Less risk
  • Less pain
  • Less recovery time than traditional surgery

SERVICES AVAILABLE AT NLH:

Diagnostic procedures:

  • Mammogram or Ultrasound guided breast biopsy
  • CT guided biopsy
  • Ultrasound guided biopsy
  • Lumbar puncture
  • Paracentesis
  • Thoracentesis

Therapeutic procedures:

  • Dialysis catheter placement
  • Epidural spine injection
  • Joint injection
  • Peritoneal drain insertion
  • PICC line placement
  • PleurX catheter placement
  • Port placement

Interventional Radiology is conveniently located on the first floor within the diagnostic imaging department. Contact our Interventional Radiology department at (518) 773-5520 with any questions.