Embolization Procedure Office
Why Patients Choose Our Bonita Springs Lab for Embolization Procedures
Our Bonita Springs lab offers a calmer, faster alternative to hospital-based care. The space is purpose-built for image-guided embolization procedures, so every detail, from the specialized imaging equipment to the streamlined check-in, keeps your procedure efficient and on schedule. You’ll rest comfortably under deep IV sedation while our team works, and because the treatment is minimally invasive, most patients are up, walking, and on their way home within just a few hours.
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24301 Walden Center Dr
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Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Our Embolization Procedures
Knee Osteoarthritis
Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE)
A minimally invasive procedure that helps reduce knee pain for patients with osteoarthritis (OA) by decreasing abnormal blood flow to the joint lining. It is performed without incisions, general anesthesia, or an overnight stay.
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE)
A minimally invasive procedure that helps improve urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate. This nonsurgical alternative does not affect sexual performance and is performed on an outpatient basis, with no overnight stay required.
Uterine Fibroids
Uterine Artery Embolization (UAE)
A minimally invasive procedure that reduces the size of uterine fibroids and helps normalize heavy, intense menstrual periods, without the recovery time of surgery. It is performed on an outpatient basis with no stitches needed and no overnight stay.
Embolization Procedures By The Numbers
Meet Your Interventional Radiologists
Our physicians have been the trusted referral choice for urologists, gynecologists, and orthopedic specialists throughout Lee and Collier Counties, performing embolization procedures across Southwest Florida. Their goal is straightforward: deliver lasting relief without invasive surgery.
Dr. Aaron Heligman
Dr. David Johnson
What Is Embolization?
Embolization is a minimally invasive, image-guided treatment that blocks blood flow in targeted blood vessels. Through a tiny puncture, our interventional radiologists reduce the blood supply that drives symptoms, helping shrink tissue, relieve pain, or control bleeding without surgical incisions or an overnight hospital stay.
Embolization FAQs
Am I a good candidate for an embolization procedure?
Candidacy depends on the condition being treated and is confirmed with a quick consult plus a review of your medical and imaging records. Each procedure page outlines who is often appropriate, and our team will help you determine the right fit.
Does insurance cover embolization?
Medicare and most major insurers now recognize these procedures; coverage depends on your specific plan and deductible. Our staff will verify benefits and obtain any needed pre-authorizations before you schedule.
Will I be “put to sleep” for the procedure?
General anesthesia is not typically required. We use IV sedation, so you’ll be relaxed and pain-free but still breathing on your own, with continuous monitoring by our team.
How long does the procedure take?
Most embolization procedures are completed within about an hour, though timing varies by procedure and vascular anatomy. All are outpatient, so you go home the same day.
How soon will I feel relief, and what’s the downtime?
Most patients resume normal activities within about three days, with many back to desk work sooner. Symptom relief builds gradually over the following weeks, and the timeline differs by procedure, so see each procedure page for specifics.
How does embolization compare with surgery?
These procedures are incision-free, avoid general anesthesia for most patients, and are done entirely outpatient. Surgical alternatives can be effective but often involve hospital stays and longer recovery. The right choice depends on your condition and goals, which we review in consultation.
What are the most common risks?
Temporary discomfort, mild fever, or bruising at the access site can occur for a few days. Serious complications, such as non-target embolization or infection, are rare. Your interventional radiologist reviews all risks with you before you provide consent.
Which conditions do you treat with embolization?
Our Bonita Springs lab focuses on three procedures: genicular artery embolization (GAE) for knee osteoarthritis pain, prostate artery embolization (PAE) for an enlarged prostate, and uterine artery embolization (UAE) for fibroids. Each has its own page with candidacy, benefits, and recovery details.