Chronic migraine sufferers are finding relief through a quick and painless outpatient procedure known as SphenoCath. SphenoCath, short for sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) catheter, is a patented method of delivering a sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) block. SPG is delivered through a flexible catheter that is roughly the diameter of spaghetti pasta. After applying topical anesthetic, the SphenoCath is inserted through the nose. …
Radiologist Spotlight: John D. Statler, MD, FSIR
Dr. Statler grew up in Newark, Delaware with the intention of becoming an English teacher. However, that changed while attending Johns Hopkins University. “I decided there was a bigger picture for my life,” he said. He went on to Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia on a four-year scholarship with the US Army and then completed his medical training at Walter …
Y-90: Innovation in Cancer Treatment
In collaboration with Mary Washington Healthcare, Hematology Oncology Associates of Fredericksburg, Northern Virginia Hematology & Oncology Associates, and Virginia Oncology Care, PC, Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg is pleased to be involved with the latest services in the treatment of cancer performed by physicians from Virginia Interventional and Vascular Associates (VIVA). The outpatient Interventional Radiology services at Mary Washington Hospital will …
Dr. John Statler Speaks on the Serious Implications of Untreated Venous Disease at the Virginia Heart and Vascular Institute Symposium
Dr. John Statler, a Board Certified, Fellowship Trained Interventional Radiologist with Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg, Ltd (RAF) and Virginia Interventional and Vascular Associates (VIVA), spoke on the consequences of untreated venous disease at the Virginia Heart and Vascular Institute Symposium on February 24th. Dr. John Statler, a Board Certified, Fellowship Trained Interventional Radiologist with Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg, Ltd. (RAF) …
Uterine Fibroid Embolization Offers “Safe and Effective” Treatment
Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), also referred to as uterine artery embolization, is gaining increased attention as an alternative to hysterectomy for symptomatic uterine fibroids. Authoritative medical reports indicate it is safe, effective and increasingly covered by insurance.
Rapid Treatment for Acute DVT Can Save Lives, Reduce Hospital Stay
Interventional radiologists with Virginia Interventional & Vascular Associates (VIVA) report success over the past two years in treating acute deep vein thrombosis patients with isolated pharmacomechanical thrombolysis (IPMT), a procedure that disintegrates blood clots more rapidly than traditional therapies.
Dr. Statler Honored
John D. Statler, MD, interventional radiologist at VIVA, was named Physician of the Quarter (1st Quarter) by Mary Washington Healthcare. Dr. Statler was acknowledged for his leadership in providing high- quality care; his continuous outreach in improving community health; and his personable interaction and sense of humor that help promote a positive work environment.
VIVA Blends Specialties to Provide Complete Vascular Care Services
Virginia Interventional & Vascular Associates (VIVA) can diagnose all vascular conditions and offer the optimum treatment for them, from minimally invasive procedures to major surgery. VIVA physicians attribute this capability to the group’s practice model, which combines the expertise of interventional
Interventional Radiology Cancer Treatments Improve Quality of Life
Radiologists Provide Services throughout Cancer Care Working closely with referring physicians, interventional radiologists with Virginia Interventional & Vascular Associates (VIVA) perform thermal ablation, chemoembolization, and other specialized procedures usually available only in major metropolitan areas. Interventional radiology treatments are
Legs for Life Screens 110 Area Residents
Legs for Life, held earlier this fall at Medical Imaging of Fredericksburg, tested 110 residents of Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, Colonial Beach, and Richmond for vascular conditions. The fifth annual event was sponsored locally by Virginia Interventional & Vascular
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