Welcome to Specialist IR

Specialist Interventional Radiology Services © is a group practice clinic providing minimally invasive surgical procedures including embolisation, ablation, angiography, angioplasty, and endovascular surgery in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

ABOUT INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY

Interventional Radiology (IR) is a medical specialty that focusses on minimally invasive treatments. Utilising imaging guidance such as x-ray fluoroscopy, ultrasound and CT, operations are typically performed through small "pinhole" incisions with short recovery times. A typical Interventional Radiology procedure will involve passing small instruments such as needles, wires and catheters under imaging guidance into the target area of the body to deliver precise treatment. As the pioneers of angiography and angioplasty since the 1960s, Interventional Radiologists (IRs) have brought countless new minimally invasive procedures to patients and the medical community, many of which are now the mainstay of treatment for a range of conditions.

Interventional Radiology Outpatient Clinic

COMPREHENSIVE CLINICAL SERVICE

All patients referred to Specialist Interventional Radiology Services© are consulted in our Outpatient Clinic Service, and cared for throughout the duration of their pre-procedure, post-procedure and follow up periods. Our Interventional Radiologists (IRs) practice modern patient-centred care and shared decision making, to ensure that the best individual treatment decisions are made for every patient. If an IR procedure or endovascular surgery is most appropriate, this will be arranged including the admission, operation, and follow-up care. If an IR procedure or endovascular surgery is not the best option, the consulting IR will ensure that the appropriate care is facilitated, which may be conservative management or referral to another specialist.

IR SPECIALISTS

Interventional Radiologists (IRs) undergo comprehensive specialist training over a minimum period of 8 years following graduation from medical school focussing on the advanced imaging and minimally invasive operative techniques required for practice. Training under the modern curricula has a central focus on preoperative assessment, perioperative care, and post-operative follow up. Interventional Radiologists (IRs) are uniquely specialty trained in both clinical and imaging assessment, combining this skillset into precise image-guided surgical intervention. IRs are optimally positioned to consult patients and provide opinion about minimally invasive treatment options for a wide variety of conditions, bringing modern treatment techniques into current practice.

Dr James Lisik, Dr Matthew Lukies, and Dr Tuan Phan

LOCATIONS

Our Specialist Interventional Radiologists (IRs) work at multiple public and private locations across Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.