UVA Radiology Vein and Vascular Care Gainesville

09/29/2025

We anticipate that this road closure will create traffic delays for patients traveling to University Medical Center or our clinics on Fontaine Avenue and Ivy Road. Please plan additional travel time.

** UPDATE 7 PM **

At this time, the U.S. 29/250 Bypass has reopened between Route 654 (Barracks Road) and U.S. 250 Business (Ivy Road). The Old Ivy Road bridge is closed to through traffic.

** UPDATE 4:30 PM **

All lanes of US 29/250 bypass are closed between US 250 Bus. (Ivy Rd) and Rt 654 (Barracks Rd) due to a hit-and-run crash under R601 (Old Ivy Rd) bridge. I-64 exit 118B to US 29/250 bypass NB also closed. This will be an extended closure. Continue to avoid the area.

** Traffic Alert **

Old Ivy Road, in the vicinity of the ramp from U.S. 29, is closed in both directions due to a vehicle crash. In addition, the bypass northbound and southbound is closed while crews evaluate the structural integrity of the bridge.

Use an alternate route and expect delays traveling through this area.

09/29/2025

At this time, based on FDA guidance, a prescription is required to get a COVID-19 vaccine for some patients. To get a prescription, you can schedule an appointment with your primary care provider to check your risk of severe COVID-19 complications.

💉 Get the most up-to-date eligibility requirements at https://bit.ly/3KswiDN

09/29/2025

The FDA is considering approval of the drug leucovorin to treat children with cerebral folate deficiency and symptoms of autism. Researcher Kevin Pelphrey and developmental behavioral pediatrician Beth Ellen Davis spoke with UVA Today about leucovorin and what both patients and parents should know about the drug.

🧠 Read their insights: https://bit.ly/46DkIgr

09/27/2025

Allie Redshaw lost her hand in a freak accident while she was working as a chef in a Charlottesville restaurant. She had just found out she was pregnant.

The months afterward were really hard. But Allie credits her orthopedic surgeon, Bobby Chhabra, MD and her home health and physical therapy teams for ensuring that she and her daughter didn't just survive, they thrived. After her daughter was born, Allie got her yoga teacher certification, began adaptive rock climbing, and is starting a nonprofit with two other amputees.

🧗‍♀️ Read her story: https://bit.ly/46w8q9u

09/24/2025

09/21/2025

Working from home used to feel like a snow day. Rare, but when you had a chance to sit in the comfort of your house, it was a treat. Since the pandemic, more people are now enjoying a home office — either full-time or on a hybrid schedule.

But sometimes the comfort of home isn’t the best for working. It can cause aches and pains you didn’t notice before. Prolonged sitting at a computer increases your risk of musculoskeletal and nerve pain.

💼 We asked physical therapist Stacy Hite to explain why working from home is causing issues and how to prevent injuries: https://bit.ly/4niR8nP

09/19/2025

500+ UVA Health team members spent Wednesday participating in the United Way Day of Caring. They completed dozens of community service projects, including clearing brush, painting rooms, and writing supportive notes to deployed service members. Thank you to the United Way of Greater Charlottesville for organizing this incredible annual event!

09/18/2025

In Northern Virginia and surrounding regions, there are now two UVA Health clinical trials available. One is looking at a decision-making aid for breast cancer patients, and the other involves a potential treatment for kidney stones.

Learn more about the trials and our new network: https://bit.ly/3VqpBEv

09/17/2025

A free six-week online program to help central Virginia residents quit smoking and ni****ne use will begin Sept. 24.

The program is sponsored by the To***co Free Community Coalition and is open to residents of Charlottesville and Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson counties.

🚭 Learn how to register at https://bit.ly/4nwnOtn

09/16/2025

A large, international clinical trial has found that an investigational drug significantly reduces hot flashes and night sweats for post-menopausal women.

Recipients of elinzanetant saw a more than 73% reduction in the frequency and severity of “vasomotor symptoms” – hot flashes and night sweats – by the third month. The trial also found secondary benefits like a reduction in sleep disturbances and overall improvements in reported quality of life.

😰 Learn more at https://bit.ly/4n2UY41

09/16/2025

Many of us hit middle age and start to notice changes. Our joints ache, our energy levels take a dive, and we take extra notice when we leave our credit card at home or forget the name of a friend’s cat. To a certain extent, we’re aware that aging will happen. But we don’t always know what’s normal wear and tear vs. a sign of serious disease.

So, we wonder: is this forgetfulness a sign of aging or the start of dementia?

💭 We spoke to expert geriatrician Laurie Archbald-Pannone, MD to break down what’s normal and what’s not: https://bit.ly/4mgyMm3

07/04/2024

🎉Happy 4th of July from UVA Radiology Vein and Vascular Care Center!

06/14/2024

Blood clots that form in the lower half of the body can put people at risk for pulmonary embolism or even death. When the traditional method of treatment for blood clots–blood thinning agents–cannot be used, physicians look to other treatments. We want you to know there are other options for this serious condition. IVC filter placement and removal is an alternative, minimally invasive method of minimizing the risk of blood clots.

https://blog.radiology.virginia.edu/ivc-filters-placement-removal/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0WWFDwqlpPzj1TMA_wV-31-K4EwxH5sGMLycNUW4uyNh770eiU27Bobts_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw

IVC Filters are small metal devices that can prevent blood clots in the lower body from traveling up the body and blocking blood flow to the lungs or heart.

06/05/2024

https://blog.radiology.virginia.edu/endovenous-laser-ablation-therapy-evlt/

Varicose veins are more than just an eyesore. Sometimes they hurt and make everyday life uncomfortable. Endovenous Laser Ablation Therapy (EVLT) is a procedure that closes varicose veins, restoring proper circulation and causing the twisted, bulging veins to disappear over the course of a few weeks.

EVLT is a procedure that closes varicose veins, restoring proper circulation and causing the twisted, bulging veins to disappear.

05/30/2024

Most people have heard of x-rays, but what about angiograms? If you have a medical condition that affects your vein or vascular health, your doctor may order an angiogram. An angiogram is an innovative procedure that allows doctors to see into your blood vessels, and is now considered the standard procedure for evaluating blockages in the arterial system. At UVA Radiology and Medical Imaging, we want you to feel informed and prepared going into your angiogram procedure.

An angiogram allows doctors to see inside your blood vessels using x-ray. At UVA Radiology, we want you to feel prepared for your angiogram procedure.

04/19/2024

Many people have heard of varicose veins in the legs, but did you know that a similar vein condition can occur in men within the sc***um? Varicoceles are enlarged, failing veins in the sc***um that can cause daily discomfort such as aching and swelling in the testicles. At UVA Interventional Radiology, we want you to be aware of the minimally invasive treatment option we provide for varicocele.

Article Reviewed by Auh Whan Park, MD

Varicoceles are enlarged veins in the sc***um, and are a common condition. Learn about a minimally invasive treatment option for varicocele.

04/04/2024

Have you, or someone you know, had a sore on their foot that just would not go away? Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI) is the result of narrowing arteries in the leg, which restricts blood flow to your extremities. You may first notice CLI as pain in the foot or an ulceration on the toe. Interventional radiologists perform a minimally invasive procedure to treat CLI called angioplasty.

Article reviewed by Luke Wilkins, MD and John Angle, MD.

Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI) is characterized by near-complete loss of blood flow to one or both legs. Angioplasty is a minimally invasive treatment option.

03/20/2024

Interventional radiology (IR) is a specialized field within radiology. In interventional radiology, doctors interpret your medical images and perform minimally invasive surgical procedures through small incisions in the body.

In interventional radiology, doctors not only interpret medical images but also perform minimally invasive procedures through small incisions in the body.

03/14/2024

The vascular system (also called the circulatory system) is a network of vessels carrying blood throughout the body, delivering essential nutrients and oxygen and removing waste material. Sometimes these vessels are not formed normally (malformed), are connected abnormally, or are not formed at all. This condition is a Congenital Vascular Malformation and affects the body in many ways. At UVA Interventional Radiology, we provide treatment for a variety of vascular malformations.

Article Reviewed by Dr. Alan Matsumoto

The interventional radiologists at UVA offer minimally invasive treatment options tailored to the specific type of Congenital Vascular Malformation (CVM).

03/06/2024

When the weather is warmer and you wear shorts, you want to look and feel your best with smooth, unblemished legs. Veins are an important part of the vascular system—but most people don’t want to SEE their veins. Red and purple spider veins can cause people to feel self-conscious or embarrassed about their appearance. Sclerotherapy is a minimally-invasive procedure that reduces the appearance of spider veins, helping you feel more confident in your skin.

Sclerotherapy is a minimally-invasive procedure that reduces the unwanted appearance of spider veins, helping you to feel more confident in your own skin.

03/01/2024

Blood clots are a common health issue that require immediate medical attention. A blood clot that blocks or slows blood flow to the brain can lead to stroke. Thanks to modern imaging technology, a new, minimally invasive procedure has been developed to remove clots from the brain and other parts of the body: mechanical thrombectomy.

Mechanical Thrombectomy is a type of minimally invasive, image-guided procedure where an interventional radiologist removes a clot from a patient’s artery.

02/21/2024

Millions of Americans experience back pain every year. If you’re over the age of 65, you have a greater risk of a bone in your back, called a vertebrae, breaking. This condition is called a vertebral compression fracture (VCF). If you or a loved one has a compression fracture, kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that may offer relief.

Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive interventional radiology (IR) procedure used to treat compression fractures in the vertebrae of the spine.

02/07/2024

Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common liver cancers and is often caused by long-term damage or scarring of the liver (liver cirrhosis). It is estimated to be responsible for 500,000 deaths every year. For various reasons, including the patient's overall health, sometimes HCC cannot be treated with surgery. When HCC is inoperable, it continues to cause symptoms and progress as a disease. At UVA Interventional Radiology, we want you to know about radioembolization—a minimally invasive procedure that can offer hope to people who have inoperable liver cancer.

Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common liver cancers. Radioembolization is a minimally invasive procedure for people with HCC.