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.
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SYNPOSIS
The doctors discuss Dr. Vartanian’s unique career path and extensive experience with prostate artery embolization (PAE). They discuss his approach to the procedure, best practices, and how he was able to set himself up for success in the transition to an OBL. Dr. Vartanian shares insights into patient workup, collaboration with urologists, and his perspective on the financial and operational challenges of managing an independent practice. The doctors then touch on other outpatient procedures like uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) and genicular artery embolization (GAE) and the difficulties in patient acquisition for these treatments. This episode offers a unique look into factors to consider when optimizing your practice patterns for PAE in an OBL setting.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
05:38 - OBL Setting and PAE
10:02 - Approach to PAE, Techniques, and Tools
21:38 - Post-Procedure Care and Managing Patient Expectations
25:32 - Advice to IRs Interested in PAE
27:37 - Challenges and Strategies in Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)
33:14 - Running an OBL: Insights and Experiences
36:40 - Future Plans and Business Reflections
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RESOURCES
PrecisionIR: https://myprecisionir.com/