Interventional Radiology Clinic Opens
Interventional Radiology (IR) is adding a new service to help determine the best course of treatment for patients. The services include an inpatient or outpatient evaluation, and a history and physical, lab work and other imaging studies as necessary.
If it is determined that an IR procedure is appropriate, the procedure, the post-op visit, and any diagnostic imaging procedures that may be needed will be scheduled at the time of the initial evaluation.
In addition to increasing the efficiency and quality of care, this service will also give patients and families an opportunity to ask questions and understand the upcoming procedures, helping allay some of their fears.
For outpatients, the IR Clinic is held on Friday afternoons on the 4th floor of the Ambulatory Care Building. The requesting physician orders the consult in the Ambulatory CIS through a Power Form, the same as requesting consultations in other specialties. Families can call (206) 987-4599 to schedule a clinic visit, or the IR scheduler will contact the family after receiving a consult request.
The interventional radiology providers include Dr. Fredric Hoffer, division chief, and Drs. Dennis Shaw and Jack Vo. Two additional interventional radiologists are expected at Children’s within the next year. If you have questions about whether an IR consultation is needed, contact the interventional radiologist on call.