Uterine Fibroids

Diagnosis

Evaluation for uterine fibroids usually begins with an evaluation by your primary care doctor or OB/GYN. A physical exam and annual PAP smear are usually part of this evaluation. If fibroids are suspected, women will typically undergo an ultrasound as part of the initial evaluation process to confirm the presence of fibroids and to determine the size and number of fibroids present.  If minimally invasive treatment by an Interventional Radiologist is being considered, a MRI is often obtained to determine if the fibroids can be treated with embolization. A MRI can also help determine if there are alternate causes for patient symptoms and to help decide which treatments are best suited for each patient. 

Contact NCTVI

Capitol Imaging IR Department

3161 L St., Lower Level
Sacramento, CA 95816

Phone (916) 732-7777

Fax (916) 453-5735

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Roseville Imaging IR Department

1640 E. Parkway Suite 100
Roseville, CA 95661

Phone (916) 732-7777

Fax (916) 453-5735

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Our Specialists

Christopher Laing, M.D.

Interventional Radiologist

Dr. Christopher Laing joined RAS in 2008 after completion of an Interventional Radiology Fellowship at the University of Illinois in Peoria. He is a Board Certified Radiologist and was the recipient of the 2007 Radiological Society of North America Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award. Areas of interest include Uterine Fibroid Embolization, minimally invasive regional cancer therapy and peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Dr. Laing, a native of Canada, immigrated to the US in 1997 and when not spending time with his wife and daughter enjoys hockey, skiing, golf and SCUBA.

Mylon Marshall, M.D.

Patrick Vogel, M.D.

Vipin Bansal, M.D.

Mark Davidian, M.D.

Patrick Harty, M.D.

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