Overview
1. Improved anesthesia for liver intervention.
2. Thrombectomy device for dialysis fistulae and veins.
3. Improving diagnostic yield for difficult biliary duct biopsies.
4. Improving methods of small bowel and colonic arterial embolization.
5. Percutaneous intervention for pancreatic duct.
6. Prolonging the patency of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts.
7. Prolonging the patency of biliary stents.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Associate Professor of Radiology
·
2002 - Present
Radiology, Interventional Radiology,
Radiology
Recent Publications
Provocative Mesenteric Angiography for Obscure Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage: An Update on Outcomes, Safety, and Predictors of Success.
Journal Article J Vasc Interv Radiol · October 2025 PURPOSE: To confirm the safety and modest effectiveness of provocative mesenteric angiography (PMA) in patients with occult gastrointestinal hemorrhage and identify predictors of success. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Retrospective review was performed on 119 pro ... Full text Link to item CiteJaundice Developing in a 13-Day-Old Baby With Down Syndrome.
Journal Article Pediatr Rev · April 1, 2025 Full text Link to item CiteLong term impact of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) creation on hepatic morphology.
Journal Article Clin Imaging · June 2024 PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate long-term morphologic changes occurring in the liver after TIPS creation with correlation with hepatic function to gain insight on the physiologic impact of TIPS on the liver. METHODS: This retrospective s ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Prediction and Prevention of Hepatic Decompensation in Patients with Cirrhosis
Clinical TrialCollaborator · Awarded by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases · 2021 - 2026Does rifaximin improve cognition in patients with Alzheimer's disease?" using Manufacturer's drug XIFAXAN
Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Bausch Health US LLC · 2019 - 2022The Role of the Gut Microbiome and Metabolome in Alzheimer's Disease
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by North Carolina Biotechnology Center · 2021 - 2021View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
Georgetown University ·
1985
M.D.