Dr. Alex Villalobos
Interventional Radiologist
1 Podcast • 9 Cases on BackTable
Dr. Alex Villalobos is an interventional radiologist with UNC in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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Episode # 630 • 02 Apr 2026
Trauma Embolization Techniques Using Vascular Plugs
As interventional radiology cements its position as a primary clinical responder for acute arterial hemorrhage, what if you could achieve rapid and durable arterial occlusion with a single, highly deliverable device? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Alex Villalobos (UNC), Dr. Nima Kokabi (UNC), and Dr. Brian Funaki (UChicago) join host Dr. Kavi Krishnasamy to explore the shifting paradigms of arterial embolization in a case-based discussion highlighting modern vascular plug technologies.
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About
Dr. Alexander Villalobos is a vascular and interventional radiologist at UNC Health in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch and specializes in minimally invasive, image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat complex conditions. His clinical expertise includes liver cancer, venous thromboembolism, and other vascular and oncologic diseases, with a focus on procedures such as embolization, tumor ablation, angiography, and vascular interventions. Dr. Villalobos is board certified in interventional radiology and diagnostic radiology and is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to provide care to a diverse patient population.
Dr. Villalobos is committed to advancing minimally invasive therapies that improve patient outcomes and recovery times. He is actively involved in clinical research, contributing to peer-reviewed publications and helping expand treatment options in interventional radiology. His approach to care emphasizes precision, innovation, and improving quality of life for patients with complex conditions.
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