Resmi Charalel, M.D., MPH
Vascular and Interventional Radiology

About
Personal Statement
As an Interventional Radiologist using “real-time” advanced medical imaging, I am able to precisely target areas of the body for treatment through incisions that are less than 5 millimeters. I am excited to provide such cutting edge, high-quality medical care to my patients in a thoughtful and personalized manner.
Practicing at Weill Cornell Medicine, allows me to work closely with other world-renowned experts in oncology, medicine and surgery to elevate the quality of care that we each provide individually to the highest possible standard, together as a team. Each and every day, I strive to provide the best quality care to my patients in a compassionate and welcoming environment.
Specialties and Expertise
Specialties
- Interventional Radiology
- Vascular and Interventional Radiologist
- Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Expertise
- Tumor Embolization
- Tumor Ablation
- Liver Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Liver Metastases
- S/P TIPS (Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt)
- Balloon-Occluded Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration of Gastric Varices
- Transjugular Liver Biopsy
- Portal Hypertension
- Women's Health
- Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
- Uterine Fibroid
- Vascular Malformation
- Lymphangiogram
- Embolization of Thoracic Duct With Imaging Guidance
- Anesthesia For Interventional Radiology Venous or Lymphatic Procedure
- Aspiration of Joint With Injection
Biography
Resmi Charalel, M.D. M.P.H is a radiologist specializing in Vascular & Interventional Radiology. She is an Assistant Professor of Radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine and an Assistant Attending Radiologist at the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medicine.
Dr. Charalel was recruited to join the Weill Cornell Medicine faculty after completing a fellowship in Interventional Radiology at the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Charalel completed her residency in diagnostic radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital with specialized interventional oncology training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She earned her M.D. from Stanford University and her A.B. from Harvard College in Biochemical Sciences.
Dr. Charalel’s clinical expertise is in vascular and interventional radiology. Her practice focuses on interventional oncology, liver disease and women’s health. She performs a wide variety of image-guided, minimally invasive surgical procedures for the treatment of cancers involving the liver, colon, pancreas, breast, and kidney. These minimally invasive treatment options provide directed, local therapy to maximize tumor death and minimize systemic toxicity. She also cares for liver disease patients who have portal hypertension with treatment options including transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) creation and balloon/plug assisted retrograde transvenous obliteration of gastric varices. In addition to tailored cancer and liver disease treatment, she focuses on women’s health, providing minimally invasive treatment options for uterine fibroids and pelvic congestion syndrome patients. Furthermore, she performs a variety of other procedures including complex IVC filter retrieval, chest wall port placement, endovascular embolization, percutaneous ablation, and percutaneous and transvenous biopsies.
Dr. Charalel’s research focuses on comparative effectiveness research, patient reported outcomes and quality improvement. She has authored several peer-reviewed articles and presented her award-winning work at several national and international meetings. She serves on national committees to help guide future research and clinical endeavors on a larger scale. Overall, she is dedicated to optimizing clinical care and providing the best quality care to all patients.
In addition to clinical and research activities, Dr. Charalel is an active teacher of fellows, residents, and medical students.
Research
Credentials
Clinical and Academic Positions
- Assistant Attending Radiologist - NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
- Assistant Professor of Radiology - Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
- Assistant Professor of Population Health Sciences - Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
Education and Training
- M.P.H., Columbia University, 2019
- M.D., Stanford University School of Medicine, 2011
- A.B., Harvard College, 2007
Insurance
Insurance Plans Accepted
The following represents most of the managed care plans accepted by this doctor. If your insurance carrier does not appear here please contact the doctor’s office as they may have individual contracts not included on this site.
* indicates this doctor is no longer accepting new patients with this insurance plan.
- AETNA - HMO
- AETNA - Medicare
- AETNA - PPO
- Aetna Weill Cornell Employee Managed Care Plan
- Aetna Weill Cornell Employee PPO Plan
- Aetna-NYP - EPO/POS
- Affinity Access
- Affinity Health Plan
- AgeWell New York
- Amida Care
- CIGNA
- Emblem Select Care
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Blue Access
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Blue Connection
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - EPO
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - HMO
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Mediblue (Senior)
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - PPO
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield HealthPlus
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield HealthPlus - CHP
- Fidelis Care
- GHI - CBP
- Health First
- Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP)
- Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP) - Medicaid
- Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP) - Medicare
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Oxford Health Plans - Freedom
- Oxford Health Plans - Liberty
- Oxford Health Plans - Medicare Advantage
- Oxford Health Plans - Metro/Core/Charter
- Rockefeller University - Trustmark
- United Empire
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare - Community Plan
- United Healthcare - Medicare
- United Healthcare Compass
- VNSNY CHOICE - HMO
- VNSNY CHOICE - Medicare
- WellCare of NY
- WorldWide Medical
Locations and Appointments
External Relationships
External Relationships
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