Interventional Radiologists & Vascular Radiologists near Hackensack, NJ

Care Philosophy: Having been at Weill Cornell for nearly 10 years, I believe that patients who come to Weill Cornell receive the highest-quality care. As a physician, I specialize in image-guided interventions with a focus in treating liver tumors. Using state-of-the-art imaging technology, I perform minimally invasive procedures, providing an alternative to surgery for many patients. As a clinician, I demand excellence of myself and my team with the goal of delivering outstanding, personalized care to every patient.

Care Philosophy: As an interventional radiologist, I am able to provide patients with a range of powerful, targeted therapies through millimeter-size incisions in the skin by using advanced image-guidance. Practicing at New York-Presbyterian Hospital's Weill-Cornell Medical Center, I feel fortunate to work closely with global leaders in oncology, medicine, surgery and radiology to provide world class, personalized care as part of a professional, compassionate team. I consider my patients to be key members of this team. My goal is that they feel they are receiving the most advanced medical care while maintaining their dignity and quality of life.

Biography: Daniel J. Holzwanger, MD, is a physician specializing in Vascular and Interventional Radiology. He is an Assistant Professor of Radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine and an Assistant Attending Radiologist at the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Campus.Dr. Holzwanger graduated from Cornell University where he earned his BS in Biological Sciences in 2009 and received his MD from Weill Cornell Medical College in 2013.Following internship at New York Hospital Queens, Dr. Holzwanger trained as a resident in Diagnostic Radiology from 2014 to 2018 at NewYork Presbyterian-Cornell, where he served as Chief Resident from 2017-2018. He then completed a fellowship in Vascular and Interventional Radiology from 2018 to 2019 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and returned to join the faculty at Weill Cornell Medicine in July 2019.He has published peer reviewed journal articles and textbook chapters within the field of radiology and his clinical interests include the minimally invasive treatment of benign and malignant tumors, vascular and lymphatic disorders, hepatobiliary diseases, genitourinary diseases, and other conditions.Dr. Holzwanger is a member of the following radiological societies:American College of RadiologySociety of Interventional RadiologyRadiologic Society of North AmericaNew York Roentgen Society

Biography: Keara Stewart, NP is a Nurse Practitioner who practices in New York, NY. Keara Stewart, NP is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian.

Biography: Brian M. Currie, M.D. is a radiologist specializing in Vascular and Interventional Radiology. He is an Assistant Professor of Radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine and an Assistant Attending Radiologist at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Campus.Dr. Currie was recruited to join the Weill Cornell faculty after completing an Interventional Radiology Residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He earned his M.D. from Boston University School of Medicine.His interests and specialties include interventional oncology, portal hypertension, lymphatic disorders, prostate artery embolization, treatment of pulmonary embolism, IVC filter placement and removal, and dialysis interventions.Dr. Currie believes in a patient-centered and multidisciplinary approach to healthcare and is a strong advocate for his patients. He is also passionate about medical education and is committed to the exceptional teaching environment at Weill Cornell Medicine.

Biography: Benjamin J. May, M.D. is a board certified Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist.Dr. May obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of California San Diego in 2001. In 2005, he was awarded the Golding Service and Research Scholarship to attend the Albert Einstein College of Medicine where he earned his medical degree in 2009. During this time, Dr. May was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) medical honor society and served as President of the Albert Einstein Medical Student Chapter of the American Medical Association.Following an internship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Dr. May completed residency training in Diagnostic Radiology (2010-2014) at New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center. There, he served as Chief Resident and earned the Alexander R. Margulis Award in 2013 for excellence in residency. He remained at Cornell / Memorial Sloan Kettering for a year of fellowship training in Interventional Radiology / Interventional Oncology. After finishing his sub-specialty training, Dr. May remained at Cornell as a full-time Interventional Radiologist from 2015-2019. There, he served as Associate Program Director, was chosen as a Dean's Healthcare Leadership fellow, and served as faculty advisor to the Cornell medical students. After two years in private practice, Dr. May returned to Weill Cornell in 2021.Dr. May's clinical expertise is in Interventional Radiology with a focus on Hepatic and Oncology procedures. He works closely with the Hepatobiliary service performing advanced procedures such as TIPS, portal vein embolization and biliary stenting. His performs targeted cancer therapies such as Y-90 radioembolization, transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) and thermal ablation of tumors within the liver, lung, kidney, bone and soft tissue. Other oncologic procedures include biopsies throughout the body, chemotherapy infusion ports, and palliative pain procedures. He performs a wide range of non-oncologic procedures including uterine fibroid embolization, embolization for chronic knee hemarthrosis, and management of kidney and ureteral blockage.Dr. May has authored numerous research articles and book chapters and given invited lectures at the New York Roentgen Ray Society and the Society of Interventional Radiology annual meetings. His research has been published in several prestigious journals such as the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology and the American Journal of Roentgenology. Dr. May is a member of the Society of Interventional Radiology and founding member of the Society of Interventional Oncology.

Biography: David W. Trost, MD, is Associate Professor of Clinical Radiology and Director of Interventional Radiology at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York. He also serves as Associate Attending Radiologist at the New York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Trost received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. His postgraduate training included a residency in Diagnostic Radiology at St Vincent's Hospital Medical Center in New York and a fellowship in Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology at New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center.Dr. Trost currently serves as reviewer for Radiology, Transplantation and the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. In addition he serves as examiner for the American Board of Radiology.Dr. Trost is a member of several professional organizations, The Radiological Society of North America, the Society of Interventional Radiology, and the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe.Top Procedures:1. Minimally invasive treatment of malignant and benign tumors of the liver, kidney and bone 2. Inferior vena caval filters. 3. Venous access 4. Pediatric interventions

Biography: Dr. Rahul Patel, MD is a Vascular /amp Interventional Radiologist who practices in New York, NY. He is 47 years old. Dr. Rahul Patel, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai Queens, Mount Sinai Brooklyn and Mount Sinai Hospital.

Biography: Lisa Amatangelo, MD, RVT, FACPh, graduated with honors from the University of Michigan with a BS in Biopsychology and Cognitive Science. She then earned her MD from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, and completed her residency at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan, in 2005.She joined the University of Michigan in 2007, where she was expertly trained in venous disease by the late John R. Pfeifer, MD. She served as a Clinical Lecturer in Vascular Surgery and Co-Director of the University of Michigan Vein Centers from 2007 to 2017. She is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine.She serves on the Board of Directors of the American College of Phlebology as Treasurer. She is also a Board Member of the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine and a member of the American Venous Forum, European Venous Forum, American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Association, and MENSA.Her clinical interests include sclerotherapy, endovenous ablation, compression therapy and facial cosmetic injectables. She also has a special interest in medical journalism and community medical education with extensive experience as a medical communicator and spokesperson.

Biography: Karen Teresa Brown, M.D. is a board-certified radiologist specializing in interventional Radiology. She is a sessional Professor of Clinical Radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine and an Attending Radiologist at the NewYork-PresbyterianHospital-Weill Cornell Campus.Dr. Brown graduated from the University of Michigan where she earned her B.A.in 1973. She then received her M.D. in 1979 from the Boston University School of medicine.Dr. Brown completed her residency in General Surgery at Emory UniversitySchool of Medicine from 1979-1980. She then completed her fellowship in Diagnostic Radiology and Vascular Radiology at Harvard Medical School in 1985. After subsequent years in clinical practice, Dr. Brown joined the faculty at Weill Cornell Medicine in September 2022 as a Professor of Clinical Radiology.Dr. Brown's clinical expertise is in Interventional Radiology. Dr. Brown's research interests include, but not limited to hepatobiliary oncology, specifically hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) trans-arterial therapy for HCC, specifically investigation of the specific factors that influence response to treatment from these treatments. She has also been actively involved in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows.

Biography: Dr. Edward Kim, MD is a Vascular /amp Interventional Radiologist who practices in New York, NY. He is 50 years old and has been practicing for 23 years. Dr. Edward Kim, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai Brooklyn, Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Queens.

Biography: Dr. Francis Nowakowski, MD is a Vascular /amp Interventional Radiologist who practices in New York, NY. He is 57 years old and has been practicing for 31 years. Dr. Francis Nowakowski, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai Brooklyn, Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Queens.

Biography: Anna Sophia McKenney, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H. is a radiologist specializing in Interventional Radiology. She is an Assistant Professor of Radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine and an Assistant Attending Radiologist at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Campus. Dr. McKenney was recruited to join the Weill Cornell Medicine faculty after completing an Integrated Interventional/Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program in NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY. While pursuing her M.D. from Cornell University, Dr. McKenney was a member of the Weill Cornell Board of Overseers, and was awarded the Elise Strang L'Esperance Prize in Public Health for her dedication to global health education. She earned a Ph.D. for her work in translational oncology and cancer biology at the Gerstner Sloan Kettering Graduate School of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; this work resulted in several high impact publications that have built the foundation for ongoing acute myeloid leukemia clinical trials. She additionally holds an M.P.H. from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. McKenney is dedicated to improving her patients' health and quality of life through minimally invasive techniques, and she is committed to improving patient care through research and education. She has received funding from the NIH and the RSNA to advance her work in translational and radiological research. She has contributed to the editorial boards for the RadioGraphics and the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. She is an active member of the Society for Interventional Radiology (SIR), Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), American College of Radiology (ACR), and American Vein and Lymphatic Society (AVLS).

Biography: JaclynSilverman FNP-BCis a board-certified Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of unique experience in cardiothoracic, vascular, plastic, and interventional radiology perioperative services. She now focuses on venous and arterial disease, hepatobiliary disease, women's health, and aesthetics.After extensive training and experience, working alongside esteemed plastic surgeons and cosmetic specialists, assisting in a wide range of surgical cosmetic procedures, Jaclyn has developed a deep understanding of facial anatomy and is highly skilled in minimally invasive techniques including botulinum toxin A and dermal filler injectables.Jaclynbelieves in approaching every patient with individualized care.

Biography: Jeanann Clark, PA is a Physician Assistant who practices in New York, NY. Jeanann Clark, PA is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Biography: Kimberly Scherer, D.O. is a radiologist specializing in Vascular and 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 Campus.Dr. Scherer was recruited to join the Weill Cornell Medicine faculty after completing a fellowship in Vascular and Interventional Radiology from 2018-2019 at NewYork Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine. She completed her residency in Diagnostic Radiology from 2014 to 2018 at Atlantic Health System, where she served as the Chief Resident from 2017-2018. Prior to that, she completed an internship at Jefferson Health System.Dr. Scherer received her D.O. from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2013 and received her B.S. from Pennsylvania State University in 2007.Dr. Scherer has a special interest in superficial and deep venous interventions, including treatment of spider veins, varicose veins, deep venous thrombosis and May Thurner syndrome. She also has a focus on Women's Health, including Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, Uterine Fibroids and Fallopian Tube Recanalization.Dr. Scherer is a member of the following radiological societies:* American Board of Radiology* American College of Radiology* American Roentgen Ray Society* Society of Interventional RadiologyExpertise:* Varicose Veins* Endovenous Laser Ablation* Sclerotherapy of Varicose and Spider Veins* Venous Insufficiency*Pelvic Varicose Veins * Deep Vein Thrombosis * May Thurner Syndrome * Pelvic Congestion Syndrome * Uterine Fibroids * Uterine Artery Embolization * Fallopian Tube Recanalization