Treatment through a needle puncture, guided by live imaging.
I am an interventional radiologist in Ahmedabad. Using X-ray and ultrasound guidance, I treat blocked and bleeding blood vessels, blocked ducts and drainage problems, and some tumours — usually through a puncture in the wrist, groin or skin, without an open operation.
Stroke, heavy bleeding or a blocked dialysis access are time-sensitive. If a doctor has told you one of these is suspected, call the number above rather than sending an email.
Where in the body it can be done
Interventional radiology is not defined by one organ. It is defined by a method: reaching the problem through a blood vessel or a small skin puncture, watching on a screen, and fixing it from the inside.
That means one specialty covers the brain, the liver, the kidneys, the uterus and the legs. Tap any area to read about the conditions treated there, in plain language.
Brain and stroke work
Neurointervention — work inside the arteries of the brain and neck — is the largest part of my practice and the part fewest centres in Gujarat are set up for.
It includes mechanical thrombectomy for acute stroke, coiling and flow-diverter treatment of brain aneurysms, embolisation of AVMs and carotid-cavernous fistulas, and stenting of narrowed carotid and intracranial arteries.
In stroke, time is brain tissue. Thrombectomy — physically pulling the clot out of the brain artery — generally has to happen within hours of symptoms starting. If someone has sudden weakness on one side, a drooping face or loss of speech, they should go to the nearest hospital with a CT scanner immediately, not wait for an appointment.
About
I trained in radiology and then in the super-specialty of vascular and interventional radiology, and I practise interventional work exclusively.
- MD, Radiodiagnosis — [INSTITUTION, YEAR]
- DM, Vascular and Interventional Radiology — [INSTITUTION, YEAR]
- Gujarat Medical Council registration [NUMBER]
- [X] years in independent practice
Approximate annual volume across the full range of interventional work:
- [~480] procedures a year
- [~75] neurointerventional procedures, including thrombectomy, aneurysm coiling and flow diverters
- [~90] peripheral arterial procedures
- Non-vascular work: biliary drainage, nephrostomy, biopsy and drainage, dialysis access
Figures are procedure counts, not outcome claims.
Your first visit
A consultation is mostly a review of imaging. Bring whatever you already have — the films matter more than the reports.
- All scans: CT, MRI, ultrasound, angiograms, on CD or film
- Previous discharge summaries and operation notes
- Recent blood tests, especially kidney function and clotting
- A list of current medicines, including blood thinners
- Your referring doctor's letter, if you have one
At the end of the visit you should leave knowing three things: whether an interventional procedure is a reasonable option for you, what the alternatives are including surgery and medical treatment, and what the realistic risks are.
If interventional radiology is not the right answer for your problem, I will say so and tell you who is better placed to help.
Common questions
What is interventional radiology?
A specialty that treats disease through small punctures instead of open surgery, using X-ray, ultrasound or CT to see inside the body while working. A thin tube called a catheter is steered through the blood vessels, or a needle is passed directly into an organ, and the problem is treated from the inside.
Will I be asleep?
It depends on the procedure. Many are done with local anaesthetic and light sedation, so you are awake but comfortable. Brain and some complex procedures are done under general anaesthesia. This is discussed with you before the procedure.
How long is the hospital stay?
Many procedures are same-day or overnight. Emergency and brain procedures usually need longer, often in intensive care. The relevant condition pages give a general idea, but your own stay depends on your condition.
Do I need a referral from another doctor?
No, you can come directly. But if you are already under the care of a physician, surgeon, nephrologist or oncologist, bring their notes — treatment works better when it is coordinated, and I will write back to them after your visit.
Is it covered by PM-JAY or insurance?
Many interventional procedures are covered under government schemes and by most insurers, though cover depends on the hospital's empanelment, your policy and the specific procedure. Ask before the procedure is scheduled and the hospital's billing desk will confirm in writing.
Can you treat patients referred from outside Ahmedabad?
Yes. For patients who cannot travel easily, some procedures can be done at a local hospital that has the necessary equipment. Doctors can discuss this on the number on the referring doctors page.
Contact
Consulting hours
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm
Emergencies: [CONFIRM YOUR ACTUAL OUT-OF-HOURS ARRANGEMENT]
Referring a patient?
There is a separate page with the direct number and what to send.