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IR Centers at GBU

Interventional radiology (IR) is a medical specialty in which board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians perform minimally invasive treatments using radiologic imaging for procedure guidance.

These minimally invasive procedures offer many advantages:

  • Same-day, office-based appointments
  • Quicker recovery times
  • Low complication risks
  • No general anesthesia needed
  • Easier to schedule

How can IR be used?

Interventional radiology can be used to treat a variety of urologic and urogynecologic conditions. Procedures include the following:

  • Prostate artery embolization (PAE) for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
  • Varicocele embolization
  • Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE)
  • Ovarian vein embolization for the treatment of pelvic congestion syndrome
  • Rectal artery embolization for the treatment of hemorrhoids
  • Kidney tumor or angiomyolipoma (AML) embolization

Who is GBU's interventional radiologist?

Dr. Hesham Malik is a board-certified vascular and interventional radiologist who currently helms our Plymouth IR Center.  Read more about Dr. Malik here.

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"I have always been treated with respect and kindness. My questions have always been answered. If any of my labs need to be reported to me, they are done so in a reasonable length of time. From the secretaries, medical technicians to the PAs and Doctors everyone has been very pleasant—great group!"

"Cannot say anything but 'exceptional.' The office staff, receptionist, nurse, doctor, and radiation technicians treated me exactly like you would want to be treated!"

"I have had a very good experience with GBU over the past 2+ years. The staff are helpful and very competent. All the services I have had, including prostate surgery, have gone very well indeed. Great job!"

"They are so helpful, friendly, and make procedures as painless as possible. I used to get very nervous before doctor's appointments, but not anymore."

"I have found the entire staff to treat me with respect and compassion in what can be difficult circumstances. I feel confident that I am receiving the best quality care available. Teamwork among all staff members is very evident and reassuring. I would not hesitate to recommend Greater Boston Urology to anyone."

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NOW OPEN: The IR Centers at GBU!

51 Obery Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
 
To request an appointment, call or email:
508-731-4800