The Interventional Neuroradiology Program at Boston Medical Center offers minimally invasive diagnostic imaging and treatment for conditions that affect the brain, neck, and spinal cord. Our board certified specialists are experts in endovascular treatment and advanced imaging techniques. They have expertise in embolization of intracranial aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and dural arteriovenous fistulas. They also provide specialized care in the treatment of acute stroke in the hospital. Our specialists are equipped with the latest in imaging-guided techniques. The multidisciplinary group includes neurologists, radiologists, neuroradiologists, and neurosurgeons.

Areas of Expertise

  • Stroke
  • Intracranial aneurysms
  • Subarachnoid hemorrhage
  • Arteriovenous malformations
  • Dural arteriovenous fistulas
  • Cavernomas
  • Developmental venous abnormalities
  • Spinal vascular malformations

Diagnostics

  • Advanced techniques in neuroimaging
  • Cerebral angiography
  • Spinal angiography

Selected Treatments

  • Acute stroke intervention
  • Aneurysm coiling and flow diversion
  • Clot retrieval
  • Embolization

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Neurology Department

Specialty Clinics

Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Program (HHT)

The HHT Program at Boston Medical Center includes medical providers from 10 specialties, committed to providing coordinated, excellent care including genetic counseling and testing, diagnosis, screening, and treatment to optimize the health and lives of those affected by HHT.

Our Team

Faculty

Thanh Nguyen, MD

Neurologist

Special Interests

Interventional neuroradiology, brain aneurysm, stroke, head and neck tumors, carotid and intracranial artery stenosis, subarachnoid hemorrhage, spinal vascular interventions, traumatic carotid and vertebral dissection, vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty for acute spinal fractures

Department News

Research Overview

Our faculty are clinician researchers recognized as experts in the field, with particular interest in aneurysm coiling and flow diversion as well as acute intra-arterial therapies for stroke. Director Dr. Nguyen has authored over 130 peer-reviewed publications and made more than 80 presentations at scientific meetings on a national and international level.

Residency and Fellowship Information

Education and Training

The interventional neuroradiology division faculty participate in the education and training of residents who wish to gain experience in minimally invasive neurological procedures. Trainees are invited to participate in case conferences in stroke.