Expert in Interventional & Diagnostic Radiology

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Jeffrey F. B. Chick, MD, MPH, FCIRSE, FSVM, FCCP, FAHA, EBIR Division Chief I Professor, Interventional Radiology Board Certified in Diagnostic Radiology and Interventional Radiology Dr. Jeffrey F. B. Chick is a nationally recognized physician–scientist and academic leader in Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology. He currently serves as Division Chief and Professor of Interventional Radiology and as Program Director of the Interventional Radiology Residency. He completed his Diagnostic Radiology residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, followed by Interventional Radiology fellowship training at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is board certified in both Diagnostic Radiology and Interventional Radiology. Dr. Chick has extensive experience reviewing complex medical cases involving imaging interpretation, image-guided procedures, procedural complications, and standards of care. His academic leadership roles, including Division Chief, Program Director, Director of Research, Director of Venous Interventions, and Vice Quality Assurance and Safety Officer, have provided substantial exposure to peer review, morbidity and mortality analysis, adverse event investigation, and institutional quality oversight. This background informs a careful, methodical, and evidence-based approach to medical-legal analysis. Clinically, Dr. Chick is recognized for his expertise in general interventional radiology, arterial and venous disease, nonvascular interventions, and interventional oncology, including high-risk procedures and the care of medically complex patients. He is frequently asked to evaluate whether clinical decision-making, imaging interpretation, procedural performance, and post-procedural management were consistent with accepted medical practice at the time of care. His opinions are clear, balanced, and grounded in contemporaneous literature, clinical guidelines, and real-world practice. Dr. Chick has performed and supervised thousands of diagnostic and interventional procedures and has authored more than 260 peer-reviewed scientific publications. He has delivered over 200 national and international invited presentations and has served in advisory and consultative roles related to device development, procedural safety, and outcomes research. Areas of Expertise General Interventional Radiology: Image-guided procedures including biopsies, drainage, and vascular access. Placement and management of dialysis catheters, tunneled lines, chest ports, gastrostomy tubes, nephrostomy tubes, biliary drains, and chest tubes. Procedural decision-making, peri-procedural management, informed consent, and post-procedural care. Venous and Thromboembolic Disease: Deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and venous thromboembolism. Mechanical thrombectomy and catheter-directed thrombolysis. Chronic venous obstruction and post-thrombotic syndrome, including venous recanalization and stent reconstruction. Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters including placement and retrieval. Treatment of venous disease including varicose veins, venous ablation, and sclerotherapy. Arterial and Endovascular Interventions: Arterial access, angioplasty, stent placement, embolization, and endovascular treatment of peripheral arterial disease. Interventional Oncology: Tumor ablation, Yttrium-90 (Y-90) radioembolization, and transarterial chemoembolization (TACE). Portal Hypertension and Hepatobiliary Interventions: Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS), balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration (BRTO), and image-guided biliary drainage. Diagnostic Radiology: Interpretation of CT, MRI, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, and vascular imaging. Dr. Chick approaches each case with independence, objectivity, and attention to detail and has experience providing opinions. He is known for timely review and prompt communication. Contact jeffreychick@gmail.com 914-216-1567