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Interventional Radiology

Interventional Radiology at GSMC

Minimally invasive, image-guided procedures done through a thin catheter, with no large incision. All interventional radiology procedures are performed by Douglas Gibbens, MD.

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What is interventional radiology?

Interventional radiology (IR) uses live imaging, such as X-ray, ultrasound or CT, to guide a thin tube (catheter) or needle through a small nick in the skin, usually at the wrist or groin. Through that catheter, conditions can be treated from inside the blood vessels. Most IR procedures are outpatient, and most people go home the same day.

Conditions we treat with IR

Knee arthritis painKnee embolization (GAE)Reduces abnormal blood flow to the inflamed knee lining.Learn moreFrozen shoulder and shoulder painShoulder embolizationEases pain and stiffness from frozen shoulder.Learn moreHip arthritis painHip embolizationReduces inflammation and pain in the hip lining.Learn moreEnlarged prostate (BPH)Prostate artery embolization (PAE)Reduces blood flow to an enlarged prostate so it can shrink.Learn moreUterine fibroidsUterine fibroid embolization (UFE)Shrinks fibroids by blocking the arteries that feed them.Learn moreInternal hemorrhoidsHemorrhoid embolizationReduces blood flow to bleeding internal hemorrhoids.Learn moreChronic pelvic pain from enlarged veinsPelvic congestion embolizationCloses enlarged pelvic veins that can cause chronic pelvic pain.Learn moreVaricoceleVaricocele embolizationCloses enlarged veins in the scrotum from the inside.Learn moreBlocked leg arteriesPeripheral artery disease (PAD) treatmentReopens narrowed or blocked leg arteries with balloons or stents.Learn moreLiver tumorsLiver tumor treatment (TACE and Y-90)Delivers treatment directly into the arteries feeding a liver tumor.Learn more

Who performs the procedures

Douglas Gibbens, MD

Interventional radiologist, board certified in Interventional Radiology and Nuclear Medicine. Dr. Gibbens performs the embolization and other interventional radiology procedures listed on this site, at Bey Lea ASC (54 Bey Lea Road, Building 2, Toms River). Your evaluation and follow-up take place at any of our 7 GSMC offices.

How it works at GSMC

  1. Evaluation. Visit any of our 7 offices. Our team reviews your symptoms, exam and imaging, and explains every option.
  2. Planning. Imaging and lab work are arranged if needed, and your medicines are reviewed.
  3. Procedure day. Dr. Gibbens performs the procedure at Bey Lea ASC in Toms River. Plan to have a driver.
  4. Follow-up. Our team checks how you are doing and plans next steps.

Patient handouts

Knee, shoulder and hip embolization guides from GSMC are also on the embolization page.

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Not sure which option fits? Our team will review your history and imaging and talk with you about all of your choices. This page is general education and is not medical advice.

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Talk with a GSMC specialist

We will review your history and imaging and explain your options. Many plans, including Medicare, are accepted. We verify benefits before scheduling procedures.

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