Adult MedicineThe Birthing CenterBusiness HealthCardiologyDialysisDiagnostic ImagingEmergency CareFamily PracticeGastroenterologyGeneral SurgeryInfusion TherapyInpatient ServicesInterventional RadiologyLaboratoryLifelineNeurologyNursing at LittauerNutritional ServicesOB/GYNOphthalmologyOrthopedicsOtolaryngologyPediatricsPodiatryCardiopulmonary ServicesQuick N SickRehabilitative MedicineSecurity and SafetyUrologyWomen’s HealthInterventional RadiologyInterventional 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 riskLess painLess recovery time than traditional surgerySERVICES AVAILABLE AT NLH:Diagnostic procedures:Mammogram or Ultrasound guided breast biopsyCT guided biopsyUltrasound guided biopsyLumbar punctureParacentesisThoracentesisTherapeutic procedures:Dialysis catheter placementEpidural spine injectionJoint injectionPeritoneal drain insertionPICC line placementPleurX catheter placementPort placementInterventional 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.
