Dr. Alex Pavidapha is a nationally and internationally recognized vascular and interventional radiologist, known for his expertise in advanced embolization techniques and his leadership in innovation at IR Centers. He earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine before completing residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Diagnostic Radiology, where he achieved Early Specialization in Interventional Radiology designation.

During residency, Dr. Pavidapha was selected as Chief Resident and inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, a distinction awarded for academic excellence, leadership, and professionalism. He completed his fellowship in Vascular and Interventional Radiology at the University of Massachusetts, where he refined his skills in complex embolization and image-guided therapies.

Dr. Pavidapha leads one of the busiest embolization practices in the United States, performing more embolization procedures annually than most physicians in the country. His clinical expertise spans the full spectrum of minimally invasive therapies, including prostate artery embolization (PAE), genicular artery embolization (GAE), uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), hemorrhoid artery embolization (HAE), tumor embolization and ablation, and complex vascular interventions.

Internationally, Dr. Pavidapha is a sought-after faculty member at leading medical conferences and training programs, including STREAM, ISVIR, and SAFIRE, where he has taught advanced embolization techniques to physicians from around the world. Domestically, he is a respected mentor and educator for U.S.-based interventional radiologists, providing hands-on training, proctoring, and lectures on the latest procedural advancements, patient selection, and the management of complications.

As Chief Medical Officer – Innovation & Development at IR Centers, Dr. Pavidapha drives the advancement of procedural standards, integrates emerging technologies, and champions physician education. His unique combination of high-volume clinical experience and international teaching leadership makes him a pivotal force in shaping the future of outpatient interventional radiology.