Oncology
Rony Avritscher, M.D.
Professor and co-chair of the pre-clinical research program in the Department of Interventional Radiology
Dr. Rony Avritscher is a Professor in the Department of Interventional Radiology within the Division of Diagnostic Imaging at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, where he also serves as co-chair of the pre-clinical research program. Specializing in interventional radiology, he focuses on image-guided minimally invasive interventions for primary and secondary liver cancers, particularly hepatocellular carcinoma. His expertise includes conditions such as liver canc
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- 2003 American Board of Radiology, Interventional Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology
- 2007 Certificate of Added Qualification in Vascular and Interventional Radiology, American Board of Radiology
Education & Training
- 1995 University of Sao Paulo Medical School, Sao Paulo, BR, MD
- 1996-1998 Clinical Residency, Diagnostic Radiology, University of Sao Paulo Medical School, Sao Paulo
- 1998-1999 Clinical Internship, General Surgery, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas
- 1999-2003 Clinical Residency, Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas
- 2003-2004 Clinical Fellowship, Interventional Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- 2023 Certificate of Merit Award - Education Exhibit, Radiological Society of North America
- 2023 Keynote Lecture, China Conference on Interventional Oncology
- 2021 FY21 DI Outstanding Research Award, Basic and/or Translational Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- 2019 Distinguished Laboratory Investigation at 2019 Society of Interventional Oncology Conference, Society of Interventional Oncology
- 2014 Editor's Award for Outstanding Laboratory Investigation 2014, Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Languages
English
Experience
30+ years in practice