Liver and Kidney Health
525 East 68th Street
New York, NY 10065
1283 York Avenue, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10065
2315 Broadway, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10024
The liver is an organ located below the diaphragm that helps your body digest food and filter out toxic substances. The liver can become infected, develop autoimmune diseases or cancer.
The kidneys are bean-shaped organs located in the abdomen, on either side of the spine, that filter your blood. This system is often called the “renal system.” The kidneys can develop conditions that prevent it from functioning well, as well as cancer.
At Weill Cornell Medicine, our interventional radiologists are highly experienced and passionate about helping patients with all types of liver and kidney conditions lead healthier, more functional and active lives. Our minimally invasive procedures help detect conditions early, as well as provide effective therapies to improve health.
Why Choose Weill Cornell Medicine?
National leader in screening and early detection of liver and kidney conditions: Our highly trained interventional radiologists are the first in the region to be able to offer care that encompasses screening, diagnosis, treatment and recovery care. All procedures are performed with leading diagnostic and medical imaging technology, which enhances visualization of the body and promotes better outcomes.
Compassionate, individualized care: Our physicians offer personalized care, tailoring your treatment to your medical history, lifestyle and wellness goals. We prioritize improving your liver and kidney function as healthfully as possible.
We are especially skilled in minimally invasive procedures, which eliminate the need for open surgery and allow for shorter and less painful recovery times. As a patient, you will receive around-the-clock coverage, as well as access to in-person, video or phone consultations. We strive to get our patients in quickly with minimal wait time.
Multidisciplinary care from leading experts: Weill Cornell Medicine is a leader in the field of interventional radiology, with a long tradition of expertise, innovation and leadership.
When you choose Weill Cornell Medicine, you have access to a network of doctors and specialists. Often, we work as part of a team of specialists, which may include radiologists, urologists, gynecologists, vascular medicine and oncologists. This ensures that you receive the most expert and comprehensive treatment possible.
Weill Cornell Medicine also partners with NewYork-Presbyterian, one of the top hospital systems in New York City and the U.S.
Conditions We Treat
Our team helps screen for, diagnose and treat the full range of liver and kidney conditions, including:
● Chronic kidney failure
● Kidney (renal) cancers
● Kidney stones or obstructions
● Liver cancer
● Chronic liver disease
Kidney and Liver Treatments by Leading Interventional Radiology Experts
At Weill Cornell Medicine, our team offers the most advanced and comprehensive interventional radiology treatments available to improve kidney and liver health.
Renal (kidney) or liver mass biopsy: A biopsy is the removal of a small amount of tissue for examination under a microscope. This is usually performed as an outpatient procedure using local anesthesia. A pathologist examines the tissue to identify the type of cell involved in the kidney or liver cancer, which is important in planning treatment.
Kidney or liver cancer ablation: Ablation uses extreme temperatures to destroy the tumor. With the help of imaging, a thin probe is placed through the skin and into the tumor to deliver very cold gases or high-energy radio waves.
Renal mass or liver tumor embolization: A renal mass (kidney tumor) needs blood to grow. Embolization is a procedure that blocks the blood supply to the kidney tumor to help shrink it. During this procedure, interventional radiologists use a small catheter to identify the artery supplying blood to the tumor. This catheter is then used to block the blood supply, shrinking the tumor and improving symptoms.
Endoscopic therapies to promote healthier drainage: There are many possible procedures to improve how the liver drains. Using a long, thin tube (endoscope) that is inserted in the groin and guided to the liver, your interventional radiologist may remove blockages or place a stent to improve drainage.
A stent is a small, expandable device that can be implanted into the body to hold tissue in place, keep a vessel open or support a weakened area of the body. Stents may be temporary or permanent, depending on your specific condition.
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Whether you visit us virtually through a video visit or you see us in person, you can be assured that we will deliver the highest standards of care with compassion.
Meet Our Physicians
The physicians at the Weill Cornell Medicine Department of Interventional Radiology offer patients the highest level of safety and care. As a top-ranked academic medical center, you have access to our extensive network of specialists who provide seamless care throughout your treatment — to promote long-term physical and mental health.
