Neurointerventional Radiology

Neurointerventional Radiology, or Neuro IR (NIR), is a subspecialty of the UCSF Department of Radiology where world-renowned physicians develop and perfect new techniques to treat stroke, brain tumors, cerebral aneurysms and other life threatening conditions of the central nervous system through endovascular approaches.

Dr. Randall Higashida (Chief) examining a patient’s imaging study

Van Halbach, MD, Randall Higashida, MD (Chief), Daniel Cooke, MD, Matthew Amans, MD, Christopher Dowd, MD, and Steven Hetts, MD.

Advanced Stroke and Cancer Treatment at UCSF, Dr. Steven Hetts

Advances in the Treatment and Diagnosis of Acute Stroke: What You Need to Know

Stroke Diagnosis and Rapid Treatment: Time is of the Essence

Neurointerventional radiology team

Why choose Neurointerventional Radiology at UCSF

Accurate image interpretation and diagnosis
Patient–centered imaging
Endovascular techniques that lower the risk to patients, shorten hospital stays, and hasten patient recovery
UCSF angiogram suites are state-of-the-art with the ability to produce highest quality images to evaluate and treat cerebrovascular disorders
Advanced procedures regularly performed at UCSF
Ongoing development of new diagnostic and endovascular treatments for disorders involving the blood vessels of the brain, head, neck, and spine

Conditions we address

Acute Ischemic Stroke
Acute Hemorrhagic Stroke
Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)
Birthmarks and Vascular Malformations
Brain Aneurysms: Ruptured and Unruptured
Brain Tumors: Pre-Operative Embolization
Carotid Artery Disease and Stenosis
Dissection of Carotid and Vertebral Arteries
Dural Arteriovenous Fistula (DAVF)
Intracranial Atherosclerosis
Pulsatile Tinnitus
Retinoblastomas
Spinal AVMs and Spinal DAVFs
Cushing’s Syndrome
Hyperparathyroidism
Complex Partial Seizure

Neurointerventional Radiology Services

Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Clinic
Pulsatile Tinnitus Clinic
Vascular Anomalies & Birthmarks Clinic
Cerebrovascular Clinic
Tertiary Stroke Care

Who we partner with

Patients and their families
Researchers from our own and other institutions
Donors and other visionaries committed to improving the lives of others
Referring colleagues and physicians including: Neurology, Neurosurgery, Internal Medicine, Primary Care, ENT, Emergency Room, Cardiology
Other specialists are welcome to consult and discuss referrals