Interventional radiology is a type of medical specialization in which there is a radiologist perform a range of imaging procedures to obtain the images of the inside of the body. In this the interventional radiologist interprets these images carefully to diagnose diseases and injury, and to perform different range of interventional medical procedures.

Interventional radiologist performs imaging techniques like X-rays, MRIs scans, CT scans, fluoroscopy (this is type of an X-ray procedure which can make it possible to see the inner organs in motion of body), and ultrasounds.

Interventional radiologists use a broad range of procedures to treat tumors, organ biopsies and placing stents by inserting very tiny instruments and thin catheters into the body via a vein or artery. These radiological images are being used to guide the instrument/catheters to inspect the area where the procedure or treatment is to be performed. This helps to reduces the need for open or laparoscopic surgery as treatment can be given via a small catheter/plastic tube about the size of a straw.

Continuing advances in technology mean the range of conditions that can be treated by interventional radiology is continuing to expand.

Interventional radiologists perform a wide range or procedures, including: