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The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) brings you a new podcast on all the topics that impact your practice of IR, with focused subseries reflecting the broad range of the specialty. In each episode, hosts and guests discuss new clinical opportunities, practice management tips, the latest trends and developments in the specialty, and more. Learn more on sirweb.org, irq.sirweb.org, and sirwe... more

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What's it like to be an IR advocate in Washington?

In this two-parter, SIR Treasurer C. Matthew Hawkins, MD, MBA, FSIR, speaks with Roger T. Tomihama, MD, MBA, FSIR, chair of SIR’s Government Affairs Committee, and Chris Eastlee, SIR’s senior manage... more

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• Medical Therapies for Vascular Anomalies: What Interventional Radiologists Need to Know (Read)

• Short-Term and Long-Term Changes in Renal Function Following Percutaneous Cryoablation: A Comparison of Endophytic Versus Exophytic Renal Tum... more

In this episode of the Kinked Wire, Anh-Tho Nguyen interviews Alexa Levey, MD, about her advice for dealing with pain management as an IR, and what the future looks like in IR pain management.

This episode was published during September 2026, in par... more

2026 Women in IR Champion Sue E. Hanks, MD, FSIR, reflects on her career in interventional radiology, sharing insights on leadership, trauma care, mentorship and the value of building collaborative, data-driven teams. Joined by colleagues M. Victoria... more

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Recent Guests

Roger Tomihama
Interventional radiologist, Chair of the SIR Government Affairs Committee
Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR)
Episode: Episode 88: IR on the Hill
Chris Eastlee
Senior Manager for Government Relations at the SIR
Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR)
Episode: Episode 88: IR on the Hill
Alexa Levey
Interventional Radiologist focused on pain management
Yale School of Medicine
Episode: Episode 87: Pain management in IR with Alexa Levey, MD
James B. Spies
Professor and Chairman of Radiology at Georgetown University School of Medicine
Georgetown University
Episode: Episode 85: Building credibility and goodwill in hospital leadership with James B. Spies, MD, MPH, FSIR
Lei Yu
Interventional Radiology physician
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha
Episode: Episode 84: Adrenal vein sampling
Parag Patel
Interventional Radiologist and Professor of Radiology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Episode: Episode 80: Early career pathways to education leadership
Alexander Misono
Interventional radiologist; chief of interventional radiology at Hogue Hospital; director of marketing and business development with Newport Harbor Radiology Associates
Hogue Hospital; Newport Harbor Radiology Associates
Episode: Episode 79: IR Trailblazers 2
Rupal Parikh
Interventional Radiologist focusing on women's health, UCSD
UCSD
Episode: Episode 78: Practice Advice for Early Career IRs
Dr. Ezequiel Silva III
Nationally recognized leader in interventional radiology
Methodist Texan Hospital; UT Long School of Medicine; SIR leadership
Episode: Episode 77: IR Trailblazers 1

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Zachary Berman
IR host with clinical and educational content focus
Lottie Lockhart
Host specializing in daily updates and conference coverage

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Episode 87: Pain management in IR with Alexa Levey, MD
Q: What is one procedure that has your bread and butter in this pain practice?
She highlights stellate ganglion blocks as a foundational procedure that can be applied to a wide range of pain syndromes and conditions, illustrating the broad utility of this technique.
Episode 87: Pain management in IR with Alexa Levey, MD
Q: What exactly are the differences between a nerve block, cryoneurolysis, spinal ablation, and radiofrequency ablation?
She explains a spectrum from diagnostic nerve blocks to destination therapies like ablations and neuromodulation, outlining when each approach is used based on the nerve target, duration of relief, and desired outcomes.
Episode 87: Pain management in IR with Alexa Levey, MD
Q: Just to start off, Dr. Levey, what initially drew you to pain management within IR?
Her grandmother's chronic pain and her conviction that there should be better ways to manage pain beyond opioids inspired her to explore pain management within interventional radiology.
Episode 79: IR Trailblazers 2
Q: How do you stay sharp in a rapidly changing field?
Constant reading, networking, attending conferences, and engaging with colleagues in IR innovation to stay ahead of the curve and adapt to evolving technologies.
Episode 79: IR Trailblazers 2
Q: What skills beyond procedural ones do you think are important for the next generation of IRs?
Business acumen, leadership, communication, team collaboration, structured thinking, and the ability to pivot in changing environments; start developing these skills early rather than waiting until you are senior.

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The show focuses on interventional radiology practice, education, policy, and the evolving landscape of IR technology and care delivery. Across episodes, listeners hear deep dives into IR education initiatives, career development, mentorship, and leadership within professional societies, along with discussions of clinical innovations, AI and digital health applications, coding and reimbursement, and conference coverage. A notable pattern is the blend of practitioner-focused education, industry updates, and live conference reporting, often featuring IR leaders, educators, researchers, and rising professionals who share practical takeaways for practitioners, trainees, and program developers. The format frequently includes expert perspectives ... more

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