Dr. Driss Raissi
Interventional Radiologist
2 Podcasts on BackTable
Dr. Driss Raissi is the Chief of the Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology with UK Healthcare in Kentucky.
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Episode # 577 • 30 Sept 2025
Microwave Ablation for Liver Tumors: Techniques & Outcomes
Is microwave ablation only for simple liver tumors, or can it be a versatile ‘Swiss Army knife’ for a wide range of complex cases? In this episode, Dr. Driss Raissi of the University of Kentucky returns to BackTable to join host Dr. Chris Beck for a deep dive into advanced and unconventional microwave ablation techniques. They cover strategies for tackling a wide range of cases, from desmoid tumors to enterocutaneous fistulas.
This podcast is supported by an educational grant from Medtronic.
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About
Dr. Driss Raissi is the Chief in the Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology at UK Healthcare in Kentucky and an Associate Professor of Radiology, Medicine and Obstetrics & Gynecology. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine followed by a DIRECT Pathway residency in Interventional Radiology at SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, New York. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Radiology. He serves as the Division Chief of Vascular and Interventional Radiology and the Enterprise Medical Director of the Interventional Services pavilion at Chandler Hospital.
Dr. Raissi is especially interested in vascular trauma, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), advanced embolization techniques and women's health, the latter of which prompted him to found the Uterine Fibroid Program as a joint venture with the OB-GYN department, providing minimally invasive procedure options for women who suffer from fibroids. He has published several papers and presented at various national and international conferences.
He has been a visiting professor and guest lecturer at several academic institutions and is an American Board of Radiology Oral Boards Examiner.
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