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BackTable Vascular & Interventional

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The BackTable Podcast is a resource for interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and other interventional and endovascular specialists to learn tips, techniques, and the ins and outs of the devices in their cabinets. Listen on BackTable.com or on the streaming platform of your choice. You can also visit www.BackTable.com to browse our open access, physician-catered knowledge center for all things vascular and interventional; now featuring practice tools, procedure walkthroughs, and expert guidance on more than 40 endovascular procedures.

Episodes

Ep. 548 Winding Down Neuwave: Impact on Interventional Radiology with Dr. Joshua Kuban

It’s official — NeuWave is exiting the market. In this episode, Dr. Christopher Beck hosts a conversation with Dr. Josh Kuban, an interventional radiologist at MD Anderson Cancer Center, to discuss the impact that NeuWave's microwave tumor ablation technology has had on the field of interventional oncology and the recent announcement of its discontinuation, scheduled for March 2026. --- This podcast is supported by: Medtronic Emprintmedtronic.com/emprint --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Kuban reflects on NeuWav...

May 30, 202532 min

Ep. 547 Intratumoral Oncolytic Treatments for Metastatic Melanoma: A Multidisciplinary Approach with Dr. Riad Salem and Dr. Sunandana Chandra

Making strides against melanoma: how can medical oncologists and interventional oncologists join forces to deliver smarter, patient-centered care? In this episode of BackTable, Dr. Tyler Sandow,hosts Dr. Sunandana Chandra, medical oncologist at Northwestern, and Dr. Riad Salem, interventional oncologist at Northwestern, to discuss the evolving management of advanced melanoma. --- This podcast is supported by an educational grant from Replimune. --- SYNPOSIS The doctors open the episode with an o...

May 27, 202554 min

Ep. 545 Outpatient PAE- Tips and Tricks from a High Volume Operator with Dr. Stephen "Andy" Vartanian

Bringing Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) to the OBL setting means balancing cost efficiency, quality care, and a high procedure volume. What should you know and how can you get started? This week, host Dr. Ally Baheti explores outpatient PAE with Dr. Stephen “Andy” Vartanian, an independent interventional radiologist and medical director of PrecisionIR.---SYNPOSISThe doctors discuss Dr. Vartanian’s unique career path and extensive experience with prostate artery embolization (PAE). They discu...

May 20, 202540 min

Ep. 544 Inside the RVS Update Committee (RUC) Process with Dr. Amar Rewari and Dr. Curtis Lee Anderson

How is reimbursement decided? Have an inside look from the committee itself as we unpack exactly how a new CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code is created, assessed, and ultimately valued for physician Medicare reimbursement. In this episode of BackTable, Dr. Sabeen Dhand is joined by radiation oncologist Dr. Amar Rewari and interventional radiologist Dr. Curtis Anderson, both of whom sit on the RVS Update Committee (RUC).---SYNPOSISThe conversation covers who participates in the RUC, the p...

May 16, 202536 min

Ep. 543 Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: Discussion on the COLLISION Trial with Dr. Martijn Meijerink

Is minimally invasive ablation the future of metastatic cancer care? We now have the results of the COLLISION Trial, which investigates the non-inferiority of thermal ablation compared to surgical resection. How will these findings change treatment paradigms and practice patterns around metastatic colorectal cancer? In this week’s episode of BackTable, interventional radiologist Dr. Chris Beck discusses the impact and implications of the COLLISION Trial with principal investigator Dr. Martijn Me...

May 13, 202548 min

Ep. 542 Navigating Early Career in Interventional Radiology with Dr. Christopher Zarour and Dr. Kavi Devulapalli

As graduating residents step into the IR job market, the big question remains: What truly makes a great first job? Dr. Subhash Gutti hosts guest Dr. Kavi Devulapalli (Image Guided Solutions of Missouri) and Dr. Christopher Zarour (Huron Valley Radiology in Ann Arbor) as they share early career advice and job search strategies.---This podcast is supported by:RADPAD® Radiation Protectionhttps://www.radpad.com/---SYNPOSISThe doctors begin by highlighting different practice models and emphasize the ...

May 09, 202558 min

Ep. 541 Treatment of Acute Portal Vein Thrombosis with Dr. Ben May

To TIPS or not to TIPS? More than ever, younger patients are presenting with acute portal vein thrombosis (PVT) that requires intervention beyond anticoagulation alone. These patients need safe, effective options that offer long-term resolution and a good quality of life after treatment. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Benjamin May, Interventional Radiologist at Weill Cornell Medicine, discusses the evolving treatment landscape for acute PVT.---SYNPOSISDr. May shares insights into ...

May 06, 202553 min

Ep. 540 Dolor Crónico Femenino: Varices Pélvicas con Dr. Gloria Salazar

En este episodio de BackTable, la radióloga intervencionista Dra. Sara Lojo Lendoiro y la Dra. Gloria Salazar discuten los desafíos y las barreras para diagnosticar y tratar el dolor pélvico crónico y las varices pélvicas en mujeres.---SYNPOSISPrimero, abordan la ausencia de diagnóstico y el estereotipo que estigmatiza a las mujeres con problemas psiquiátricos. Dra. Salazar comparte su trayectoria personal desde Brasil hasta su posición de profesora asociada de radiología en la University of Nor...

May 03, 20251 hr 13 min

Ep. 539 The Future of the IR-DR Relationship with Dr. Saher Sabri and Dr. Mark Lessne

Is it time for interventional radiology to sever ties with diagnostic radiology and define its own future? Dr. Ally Baheti hosts Dr. Mark Lessne, interventional radiologist at Charlotte Radiology and Dr. Saher Sabri, Chief of Interventional Radiology at MedStar Health, to discuss the evolving relationship between interventional radiology (IR) and diagnostic radiology (DR). --- SYNPOSISThe doctors begin the discussion by asking a critical question: 'What defines an interventional radiologist?' Th...

May 02, 20251 hr 4 min

Ep. 538 Immunotherapy and TACE in HCC Treatment with Dr. Julius Chapiro and Dr. Richard Finn

There are now multiple phase 3 studies on combination transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) and immunotherapy showing a significant benefit over TACE alone. How do these findings change the hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) treatment algorithm? In this multidisciplinary episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Richard Finn (Medical Oncologist at UCLA) and Dr. Julius Chapiro (Interventional Radiologist at Yale University) join host Dr. Chris Beck to discuss immunotherapy, TACE, emerging trends in HCC ...

Apr 29, 20251 hr 8 min

Ep. 537 Keeping It Lean in the OBL with Dr. Mary Costantino

What is the key to running an efficient OBL? Dr. Mary Costantino, medical director of Advanced Vascular Centers, joins host Dr. Ally Baheti to share some of the key ingredients in keeping it lean in OBL. --- SYNPOSIS The doctors delve into strategies in running a cost-effective OBL while upholding clinical excellence. Dr. Costantino shares her personal insights and experiences in minimizing unnecessary costs while maintaining regulatory compliance, high-performing team, and outstanding patient c...

Apr 25, 20251 hr 11 min

Ep. 536 Multidisciplinary Approaches to Renal Cancer Care with Dr. Louis Hinshaw and Dr. Jason Abel

This week we bring together urologists and radiologists to work towards a shared goal of innovating on kidney cancer care. Dr. Jason Abel, Professor of Urology and Radiology at the University of Wisconsin, and Dr. Louis Hinshaw, Section Chief of Abdominal Imaging Intervention at the University of Wisconsin, join our host Dr. Ruchika Talwar for a multidisciplinary conversation regarding the treatment of renal tumors. --- SYNPOSIS Their discussion covers the history and benefits of collaboration b...

Apr 23, 202540 min

Ep. 535 Genicular Artery Embolization: Current Controversies and Insights with Dr. Sid Padia and Dr. Osman Ahmed

Who is the ultimate candidate for GAE, which technical approach is best, and how do you set your patients up for success? Tune into this week’s episode of BackTable to hear from interventional radiologists Dr. Osman Ahmed (University of Chicago Medicine) and Dr. Siddharth Padia (UCLA Health) as they discuss everything from patient selection to follow-up care, covering pre-procedure imaging, access, embolics, technical challenges, clinical data, and the future of genicular artery embolization. --...

Apr 22, 20251 hr 27 min

Ep. 534 What’s a Good Job? Looking at the Diagnostic Job Market with Dr. Ned Holman and Dr. Mike Romeo

Are you thinking about pursuing a new diagnostic radiology gig? Get the download on the current job market, how to evaluate different compensation models, and what to look out for when considering your next job offer in this week’s episode of BackTable, featuring guests Dr. Ned Holman (Neuroradiologist at Alaska Imaging) and Dr. Mike Romeo (Radiologist and President of West Reading Radiology). --- SYNPOSIS The doctors begin by exploring various employment models, including private practice, acad...

Apr 18, 202546 min

Ep. 533 Physician’s Guide to Financial Literacy and Investment Strategies with Dr. Jim Dahle

The road towards financial literacy and financial freedom does not need to be a solo, do-it-yourself, figure it out as it goes type of journey. Guest Dr. Jim Dahle (practicing emergency medicine physician and Founder of the White Coat Investor) joins host Dr. Chris Beck to help better illuminate the process of becoming financially literate and securing financial freedom for physicians and others in similar professional arenas. --- This podcast is supported by: RADPAD® Radiation Protection https:...

Apr 15, 20251 hr 1 min

Ep. 532 OBL Site of Service Update with Dr. Bret Wiechmann and Dr. Jerry Niedzwiecki

Navigating the intricate world of medical billing can be challenging, and knowing the steps needed to ensure fair reimbursement can be even more challenging. Guests Dr. Bret Wiechmann and Dr. Jerry Niedzwiecki (private practice interventional radiologists) join host Dr. Ally Baheti to discuss how IRs in the OBL setting can legislatively rally behind the office-based facility concept and improve physician reimbursement in the light of developments addressed at the recent OEIS meeting. --- SYNPOSI...

Apr 08, 202541 min

Ep. 531 Ten Commandments for Female Interventional Radiologists with Dr. Maureen Kohi

What are the 10 Commandments of Being a Female Interventional Radiologist? Guest Dr. Maureen Kohi (Chair of Radiology at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill) sits down with host Dr. Ally Baheti to discuss the details of her popular lecture topic and how these 10 rules are actually applicable to all current and future interventional radiologists. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Kohi begins by going through each of the 10 points - offering detailed advice throughout, while also acknowledging nuances and cha...

Apr 04, 202546 min

Ep. 530 Evolution of IR: A Conversation with Dr. Barry Katzen

In honor of the 50th annual meeting of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) in Nashville, let’s take it back to the beginning of IR and review how the field became what it is today. Guest host Dr. Andrew Niekamp (interventional radiologist at Miami Vascular) sits down with esteemed guest Dr. Barry Katzen, who began his training at the advent of IR, to discuss the origins and development of the field since its inception. --- This podcast is supported by: RADPAD® Radiation Protection http...

Apr 01, 202546 min

Ep. 529 Building a Social Media Presence in IR with Dr. Gustavo Elias

Is social media an effective patient acquisition tool for interventional radiologists? In a word: absolutely. Learn how to reach more patients in this week’s BackTable Podcast, where Dr. Gustavo Elias joins Dr. Ally Baheti to discuss the benefits he has seen with social media, and the content strategies that he uses in his medical practice. --- SYNPOSIS The episode begins with Dr. Elias sharing his journey of overcoming initial reservations around posting content. The doctors emphasize the impor...

Mar 28, 202529 min

Ep. 528 Approach to Microwave Liver Ablations with Dr. Asad Baig

Let’s talk liver ablations. This week’s episode of the BackTable Podcast provides a thorough review of modern microwave ablation methods, tools, and tech, featuring Dr. Asad Baig (interventional radiologist at Columbia University) and host Dr. Michael Barraza. --- This podcast is supported by an educational grant from Medtronic . --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Baig shares practical advice on how to become a key contributor at your tumor board and how to position your skillset as an interventional radiologist....

Mar 25, 20251 hr 3 min

Ep. 527 Managing Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia and Pulmonary AVMs with Dr. Clifford Weiss

Targeted, image-guided interventions can make a big difference for patients with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT). Learn how in this week’s BackTable episode featuring Dr. Clifford R. Weiss (Director of the Johns Hopkins Vascular Anomalies Center and HHT Center of Excellence) and host Dr. Michael Barraza. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Weiss delves into the complexities and multisystem nature of HHT, emphasizing the significance of early diagnosis and multidisciplinary care. He goes on to explain t...

Mar 21, 202526 min

Ep. 526 Radiology Private Equity Update with Dr. Ben White

Teleradiology, artificial intelligence, and private equity takeovers—how do we navigate these rapid changes in the radiology landscape? In this episode, our co-hosts Dr. Ally Baheti and Dr. Mike Barraza bring Dr. Ben White back to the show to provide an update on the current radiology job market and share his insights on reclaiming value for the profession. Dr. White begins by reflecting on the changes since his last appearance with us in 2022, focusing primarily on the ongoing shortage of radio...

Mar 18, 20251 hr 7 min

Ep. 525 Principles to Practice: An HCC Tumor Board

Do you ever wish you could be a fly on the wall at a tumor board meeting? In this episode of BackTable, we’re excited to give you an insider’s view of the real case discussions that take place during hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) tumor boards. Host Dr. Zach Berman sits down with a multidisciplinary team, including Drs. Adam Burgoyne (medical oncologist), Heather Patton (hepatologist), Siddharth Padia (interventional radiologist), and Gabriel Schnickel (transplant and hepatobiliary surgeon). Phy...

Mar 14, 202559 min

Ep. 524 Collaborative Oncology: Surgeon’s Perspective and Role in Locoregional Therapy with Dr. Robert Martin

Medical, surgical, radiation, and interventional oncology all play vital roles in delivering care to patients battling liver cancer. How do we optimize outcomes when so many specialties have something to offer the same patient? The answer is collaborative oncology. Dr. Robert Martin (Director of Surgical Oncology, University of Louisville) and pioneer in liver-directed therapies, joins host Dr. Sabeen Dhand to discuss a collaborative approach to oncology and recent advances in locoregional thera...

Mar 11, 202541 min

Ep. 523 Getting Started in Interventional Oncology: Tips for Starting your Career

Are you seeking to build your reputation and patient base within interventional oncology? In this episode, host Dr. Zachary Berman interviews Dr. Siddarth Padia, Dr. Tyler Sandow, Dr. Kavi Krishnasamy, and Dr. Kevin Burns about their journeys into interventional oncology (IO) and their experiences providing care in different practice settings. Physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants can follow this link to earn CME / CE credits for completing an accredited learning acti...

Mar 07, 202544 min

Ep. 522 Advancements in Treatment of Metastatic Ocular Melanoma with Dr. Altan Ahmed and Dr. Sid Padia

Is there a way to treat liver metastasis secondary to uveal melanoma without introducing systemic, treatment-related toxicity? Dr. Altan Ahmed (interventional radiologist at Moffitt Cancer Center) and Dr. Sid Padia (interventional radiologist at UCLA) join guest-host Dr. Kavi Krishnasamy to discuss HEPZATO, a novel device-based treatment for liver metastases from uveal melanoma. --- This podcast is supported by: RADPAD® Radiation Protection https://www.radpad.com/ --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Ahmed and Dr. ...

Mar 04, 202558 min

Ep. 521 Surgery for HCC: What’s its Role Today?

Is surgery truly the "cure" for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and when is it a viable option? In this episode, Dr. Sabeen Dhand leads a roundtable discussion with interventional radiologist Dr. Siddharth Padia and transplant/hepatobiliary surgeons Dr. John Seal and Dr. Gabriel Schnickel, delving into the complexities of surgical treatments for HCC and the evolving landscape of liver resection and transplantation. Physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants can follow this...

Feb 28, 202546 min

Ep. 520 Frontiers in Musculoskeletal Embolization with Dr. Yuji Okuno

Musculoskeletal embolization is generating significant excitement in the field of chronic pain management. In this episode, Dr. Jacob Fleming hosts a discussion with Dr. Yuji Okuno from Japan, a pioneer in both basic science and clinical practice within the field of musculoskeletal embolization. --- This podcast is supported by: Medtronic MVP https://www.medtronic.com/mvp --- SYNPOSIS The conversation delves into Dr. Okuno's groundbreaking work using embolization to treat chronic pain from condi...

Feb 25, 202539 min

Ep. 519 Transplantation for HCC: Who, When, and How?

The process of liver transplantation involves many complexities, and each patient's path to transplant is unique. To offer insider perspectives on this process, Dr. Zachary Berman sits down with transplant and hepatobiliary surgeon Dr. John Seal, as well as transplant hepatologists Dr. Heather Patton and Dr. Steve Young. Physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants can follow this link to earn CME / CE credits for completing an accredited learning activity related to this di...

Feb 21, 202545 min
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