Interventional Radiology

Interventional radiology procedures are offered at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Advanced imaging techniques allow accurate diagnosis and treatment through minimally invasive procedures. Interventional treatments minimize the patient’s discomfort and recovery time.

Minimally Invasive Treatments with Interventional Radiology

Interventional Oncology

  • Bone marrow biopsies
  • Thermal ablation
  • Radioembolization 
  • Chemoembolization 
  • Palliative procedures 
  • Soft tissue, lymph node and other biopsies

Vascular

  • Arterial and venous stenting
  • Central venous access
  • Thrombolysis and thrombectomy
  • Embolization for trauma cases, including hemoptysis and epistaxis
  • IVC filter and retrieval
  • Uterine fibroid embolization
  • Prostate artery embolization

Gastrointestinal

  • Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS)
  • Biliary stent
  • Percutaneous cholecystostomy

Neurology/Orthopedic

  • Kyphoplasty 
  • Radiofrequency ablation
    • Genicular nerve ablation
    • Celiac plexus nerve ablation

Contact Information

Mallory Spears

Mallory Spears MHA RT(R)(CT)
Clinical Program Specialist
Phone: 270-417-6146
Fax: 270-417-0113