Interventional Neuroradiology

Advanced technological treatments produce unparalleled results.
Georgetown University Hospital has an established reputation for the treatment of complex brain and spinal disorders. The Interventional Neuroradiology team, staffed by world-class NeuroInterventionalists, Neurologists and Neurosurgeons, has the latest tools and technologies for the treatment of aneurysms, arterial venous malformations, strokes and other endovascular disorders, along with the proven experience to provide the highest quality care to even the most complex cases.

Experience and expertise mean higher success rates
Our Interventional Neuroradiology team has performed more than 1,000 neuroendovascular interventions including aneurysms, AVMs and angioplasty—all with less than five percent complications. Dr. Watson, Chief of Interventional Neuroradiology, has more than ten years of experience using Guglielmi Electolyctically Detachable Coil (GDC) and trained for several years under the inventor.

Contacts

• Interventional Neuroradiologists
  • Vance E. Watson, M.D.
  • Frank Berkowitz, M.D.
  • Parham Farid, M.D.
• Interventional Neuroradiologist Physicians Assistants
  
• Neuroradiologists
  • Robert Craig Platenburg, M.D.  
  • Dieter Schellinger, M.D. 
  • Erini V. Makariou, M.D. 
  • Daniel Lee, M.D.

• Clinical services
• Neuroimaging tools
• Integrated team of specialists
• Clinical research trials

Next Steps

We're only a phone call away! For more information about Georgetown Interventional Neuroradiology, or to arrange a consultation, referral or transport, please contact Physician Access at (202) 342-3300 or 800-442-4200. For general questions or information, you may also email info@vancewatson.com. Please note that we cannot guarantee the confidentiality of this e-mail — for confidential patient questions, please call the phone number listed above. We're available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The MedStar helicopter provides immediate emergency transfers when needed. One call to Georgetown's Physician Access puts you in touch with a registered nurse who will coordinate a consultation or referral with a member of the Georgetown Interventional Neuroradiology team.

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