From accomplished skier to inspired interventional radiologist
J. Dana Dunleavy, MD, is an interventional radiologist who loves what he does for a living.
That includes treating varicose veins in the pelvis using fluoroscopy, placing catheters in nostrils under image guidance to treat migraines, putting chemotherapy catheters directly into tumors and, of course, non-invasively treating an assortment of ailments that once called for surgery.
Lately it has also come to include using a new technology to treat venous reflux disease.
Dunleavy, who was a skier of some note in his college days, recently spoke with the Buffalo News about his work and the Western New York practice of which he’s a part.
Among the interesting insights he shares is that interventional radiology is “an athletic career in some respects. If you have precise skills, you’ll have better outcomes.”
Dave P. has worked in journalism, marketing and public relations for more than 30 years, frequently concentrating on hospitals, healthcare technology and Catholic communications. He has also specialized in fundraising communications, ghostwriting for CEOs of local, national and global charities, nonprofits and foundations.