Boston Medical Center – Brighton

Interventional Radiology

Minimally Invasive, Image-Guided Precision

BMC Brighton’s Interventional Radiology team uses image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat disease. These procedures offer reduced risk, pain, and recovery time, along with improved patient outcomes compared to open surgery. We collaborate closely with providers across the hospital to ensure they are a vital part of our standard medical care. 

Locations and Contact

736 Cambridge St. Brighton, MA 02135617.789.2762 

Our Team

Elie Balesh, MD

Radiologist

Daniel Chonde, MD

Radiologist

Vincent Frazzini, MD

Radiologist

Shams Iqbal, MD

Radiologist

Brian Jin, MD

Radiologist

Christina Konstantopoulos, MD

Radiologist

Ali Niakosari, MD

Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology

Veljko Popov, MD

Radiologist

Dietrich Schultze, MD

Radiologist

Christine Segal, MD

Radiologist

Adeel Seyal, MD

Radiologist

Matthew Wang, MD

Radiologist

Programs

Our programs provide patients with expert, comprehensive subspecialty care.

Patient Information

Interventional radiologists treat multiple diseases and conditions using minimally invasive techniques and cutting-edge imaging technology. Some of these conditions include:

  • Acute bleeding
  • Biliary obstruction
  • Infection of the biliary system
  • Cancer
  • Gastrointestinal conditions
  • Men’s health conditions and infertility
  • Pain management
  • Percutaneous biopsy
  • Percutaneous drainage
  • Portal hypertension
  • Obstructive uropathy
  • Renal failure
  • Venous access
  • Venous thromboembolic disease
  • Women’s health conditions
  • Pelvic pain
  • Pelvic congestion

We offer a wide range of interventional radiology procedures, including:

  • Uterine fibroid embolization
  • Ovarian vein embolization
  • Ablation
  • Abscess drainage
  • Arthrogram and joint injection
  • Chemoembolization
  • CT-guided lung biopsy
  • IVC filter placement and removal
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Liver biopsy
  • Myelography
  • Renal biopsy
  • SIRT (Radioembolization)
  • Thoracentesis
  • TIPS
  • Transhepatic biliary drainage
  • Tunneled infusion catheter
  • Chemoembolization
  • Radioembolization
  • Percutaneous ablation
  • Cryoablation
  • Radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
  • Microwave ablation
  • Image-guided biopsy
  • Paracentesis or thoracentesis
  • PICC line placement
  • Tunneled catheter placement
  • Port placement and removal
  • Percutaneous biliary drainage
  • Percutaneous nephrostomy
  • Pleurx catheter placement
  • Stenting of malignant strictures
  • Portal vein embolization

Approximately one week before your procedure, you will receive a phone call from an interventional radiology nurse who will provide instructions. Translation services are readily available.

Please inform us if you are taking any aspirin products, blood thinners, or anti-platelet medications. It may be necessary for you to temporarily stop taking these medications, and you may be required to have additional blood tests on the morning of your procedure.

Most procedures require no food or drink after midnight the evening before the procedure.

On the morning of the procedure: If you are on insulin, take only half of your usual morning dose. Unless otherwise instructed, please take all your routine medications with sips of water.

If you are taking anti-anxiety or pain medications and you have a ride, you may take them before leaving home.

It is helpful to bring your medications, or a list of usual medications and dosages, with you.

Please inform us of all allergies, particularly to medications or latex.

Please inform us if you have a pacemaker or a port-a-cath.

After the procedure: If sedation is to be given, you must have a ride home with a responsible adult family member or friend.

Learn more about preparing for your procedure.