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Dr. Zach Berman on the BackTable VI Podcast

Dr. Zach Berman

Interventional Radiologist

Dr. Zachary Berman is an interventional radiologist at the University of California San Diego in San Diego, California.

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Ep 564 Pressure-Enabled Drug Delivery in HCC & Metastatic Liver Lesions with Dr. Zach Berman
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About Dr. Zach Berman

Zachary T. Berman, MD is an interventional radiologist who performs minimally invasive image-guided procedures. He specializes in liver-directed therapies for hepatocellular carcinoma and metastatic liver disease such as transarterial radioembolization (TARE/SIRT), transarterial chemoembolization (TACE), and percutaneous ablation (microwave, radiofrequency and cryoablation). He also focuses on the treatment of vascular malformations (arteriovenous malformations and venous malformations) as well as neuroendocrine tumors.
Dr. Berman enjoys using a multidisciplinary approach and works collaboratively with physicians in various specialties to determine the best care path for his patients.
As an assistant professor at UC San Diego School of Medicine, he instructs medical students, residents, and fellows in the Department of Radiology. Dr. Berman finds mentoring future clinicians and leaders in interventional radiologists extremely rewarding.
He is energized by the ability to conduct cutting-edge research to expand and improve the delivery of minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Berman is actively engaged in clinical trials directed toward primary and metastatic liver disease treatments, specifically the improved use of Yttrium 90 Radioembolization.
He completed an internship and interventional radiology residency at UC San Diego School of Medicine, where he was the first integrated interventional radiology resident graduate. Dr. Berman was chief diagnostic radiology resident in 2018-2019 and chief interventional radiology resident in 2019-2020. He earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio.
Dr. Berman is a member of the Society of Interventional Radiology, the Society of Interventional Oncology and the Radiologic Society of North America.
In his free time, he enjoys running, hiking and astrophotography.

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Podcasts Featuring Dr. Zach Berman

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VI Episode #564

Can you manipulate blood flow in the tumor microenvironment to optimize drug delivery? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, interventional oncologist Dr. Zachary Berman (UC San Diego) joins host Dr. Christopher Beck to discuss real-world applications of pressure-enabled drug delivery in local, regional liver-directed therapies like TACE and Y90.

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VI Episode #561

When is Y90 the right treatment for metastatic disease? Join Drs. Tyler Sandow, Zach Berman and host Kavi Krishnasamy in the conclusion of Dosimetry University where they discuss the complexities of treating different variations of metastatic disease and review how they’ve approached complicated cases with Y90.

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VI Episode #559

The balance between targeting tumor and sparing healthy liver is delicate. How do the experts do it? In this case-based review, Drs. Zach Berman (UC San Diego) and Tyler Sandow (Ochsner Health) join host Dr. Kavi Krishnasamy to walk us through real-world scenarios and share how they approach Y90 dose optimization.

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VI Episode #556

Radiation segmentectomy: who, when, how? Interventional oncologists Dr. Nima Kokabi, Dr. Tyler Sandow, and Dr. Kavi Krishnasamy continue their in-studio discussion on all things Y90 in Part 4 of Dosimetry University, focusing on specific applications of radiation segmentectomy.

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VI Episode #525

Do you ever wish you could be a fly on the wall at a tumor board meeting? In this episode of BackTable, we’re excited to give you an insider’s view of the real case discussions that take place during hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) tumor boards. Host Dr. Zach Berman sits down with a multidisciplinary team, including Drs. Adam Burgoyne (medical oncologist), Heather Patton (hepatologist), Siddharth Padia (interventional radiologist), and Gabriel Schnickel (transplant and hepatobiliary surgeon).

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VI Episode #523

Are you seeking to build your reputation and patient base within interventional oncology? In this episode, host Dr. Zachary Berman interviews Dr. Siddarth Padia, Dr. Tyler Sandow, Dr. Kavi Krishnasamy, and Dr. Kevin Burns about their journeys into interventional oncology (IO) and their experiences providing care in different practice settings.

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VI Episode #519

The process of liver transplantation involves many complexities, and each patient's path to transplant is unique. To offer insider perspectives on this process, Dr. Zachary Berman sits down with transplant and hepatobiliary surgeon Dr. John Seal, as well as transplant hepatologists Dr. Heather Patton and Dr. Steve Young.

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VI Episode #517

Treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), like that of many other cancers, spans a spectrum from curative to palliative intent. To explore the "grey zone" of treatment goals for intermediate-stage HCC patients, Dr. Sabeen Dhand interviews a panel of experts in the field: medical oncologists Dr. Adam Burgoyne and Dr. Lingling Du, along with interventional radiologists Dr. Kirema Garcia-Reyes and Dr. Zachary Berman.

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VI Episode #515

For hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients who are not candidates for liver transplant or resection, lesion ablation can be a curative treatment. With multiple ablation options available and still under investigation, it can be challenging to navigate the differences between them. In this episode, Dr. Tyler Sandow hosts a discussion with interventional radiologists Dr. Kirema Garcia-Reyes, Dr. Sabeen Dhand, and Dr. Kevin Burns on the various ablation options for HCC and when to use each one.

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VI Episode #513

In the past five years, the use of immunotherapeutic agents for advanced cancers has emerged as a promising alternative to tyrosine kinase inhibitors and chemotherapy, making it an exciting time to be practicing oncology. In this episode, Dr. Tyler Sandow interviews oncology experts about the landscape of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and the current state of immunotherapy treatments. He is joined by medical oncologists Dr. Jonathan Mizrah, Dr. Lingling Du, and Dr. Adam Burgoyne, as well as interventional oncologist Dr. Zachary Berman.

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VI Episode #511

Of all the topics covered during interventional radiology training, dosimetry education is often delayed until after IRs enter clinical practice. In this episode, Drs. Tyler Sandow and Sabeen Dhand host a roundtable discussion with experts on the dosimetry fundamentals that all Y90 operators should understand. They are joined by interventional radiologists Drs. Zachary Berman, Kirema Garcia-Reyes, and Siddharth Padia, who provide their expert insights.

Tumor Board

Tumor Board Episode #9

Do you ever wish you could be a fly on the wall at a tumor board meeting? In this episode of BackTable, we’re excited to give you an insider’s view of the real case discussions that take place during hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) tumor boards. Host Dr. Zach Berman sits down with a multidisciplinary team, including Drs. Adam Burgoyne (medical oncologist), Heather Patton (hepatologist), Siddharth Padia (interventional radiologist), and Gabriel Schnickel (transplant and hepatobiliary surgeon).

Tumor Board

Tumor Board Episode #8

Are you seeking to build your reputation and patient base within interventional oncology? In this episode, host Dr. Zachary Berman interviews Dr. Siddarth Padia, Dr. Tyler Sandow, Dr. Kavi Krishnasamy, and Dr. Kevin Burns about their journeys into interventional oncology (IO) and their experiences providing care in different practice settings.

Tumor Board

Tumor Board Episode #6

The process of liver transplantation involves many complexities, and each patient's path to transplant is unique. To offer insider perspectives on this process, Dr. Zachary Berman sits down with transplant and hepatobiliary surgeon Dr. John Seal, as well as transplant hepatologists Dr. Heather Patton and Dr. Steve Young.

Tumor Board

Tumor Board Episode #5

Treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), like that of many other cancers, spans a spectrum from curative to palliative intent. To explore the "grey zone" of treatment goals for intermediate-stage HCC patients, Dr. Sabeen Dhand interviews a panel of experts in the field: medical oncologists Dr. Adam Burgoyne and Dr. Lingling Du, along with interventional radiologists Dr. Kirema Garcia-Reyes and Dr. Zachary Berman.

Tumor Board

Tumor Board Episode #4

For hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients who are not candidates for liver transplant or resection, lesion ablation can be a curative treatment. With multiple ablation options available and still under investigation, it can be challenging to navigate the differences between them. In this episode, Dr. Tyler Sandow hosts a discussion with interventional radiologists Dr. Kirema Garcia-Reyes, Dr. Sabeen Dhand, and Dr. Kevin Burns on the various ablation options for HCC and when to use each one.

Tumor Board

Tumor Board Episode #3

In the past five years, the use of immunotherapeutic agents for advanced cancers has emerged as a promising alternative to tyrosine kinase inhibitors and chemotherapy, making it an exciting time to be practicing oncology. In this episode, Dr. Tyler Sandow interviews oncology experts about the landscape of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and the current state of immunotherapy treatments. He is joined by medical oncologists Dr. Jonathan Mizrah, Dr. Lingling Du, and Dr. Adam Burgoyne, as well as interventional oncologist Dr. Zachary Berman.

Tumor Board

Tumor Board Episode #2

Of all the topics covered during interventional radiology training, dosimetry education is often delayed until after IRs enter clinical practice. In this episode, Drs. Tyler Sandow and Sabeen Dhand host a roundtable discussion with experts on the dosimetry fundamentals that all Y90 operators should understand. They are joined by interventional radiologists Drs. Zachary Berman, Kirema Garcia-Reyes, and Siddharth Padia, who provide their expert insights.

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VI Episode #485

Are you up-to-date on microwave ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) treatment? Dr. Zachary Berman and host Dr. Michael Barraza discuss this treatment modality. They cover the spectrum of pre-procedure imaging and planning, procedure steps, and tips for navigating difficult cases. Dr. Berman is a hepatobiliary interventional oncologist and Associate Clinical Professor of Radiology at UC San Diego School of Medicine.

Articles Featuring Dr. Zach Berman

Tumor Board

Immunotherapy for HCC has transformed treatment for advanced liver cancer, with landmark trials like IMbrave150, Himalaya, and CheckMate-9DW redefining first-line options. Learn about these trials and their implications for survival benefits, combination strategies, and the role of tumor etiology.

Tumor Board

Portal Vein Thrombosis (PVT) can complicate liver transplant eligibility and surgical planning. Learn how transplant teams assess and manage PVT in liver transplant candidates, including surgical, interventional, and anticoagulative strategies.

Tumor Board

Post-transplant HCC recurrence poses a considerable challenge and requires comprehensive surveillance and interventional management. Learn about key approaches to managing HCC recurrence and other post-transplant complications such as biliary stricture and organ rejection.

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Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) procedure is a locoregional therapy primarly used for treatment of liver cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and cholangiocarcinoma vs selective metastatic tumors. We explain the TACE procedure in detail.

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Podcasts

Pressure-Enabled Drug Delivery in HCC & Metastatic Liver Lesions with Dr. Zach Berman on the BackTable VI Podcast
Dosimetry University VI: Challenging Case Review with Dr. Tyler Sandow and Dr. Zach Berman on the BackTable VI Podcast
Dosimetry University V: Case Review on Dose Optimization Strategies with Dr. Tyler Sandow and Dr. Zach Berman on the BackTable VI Podcast
Dosimetry University Part IV: Optimizing Radiation Segmentectomy with Dr. Nima Kokabi and Dr. Tyler Sandow on the BackTable VI Podcast
Principles to Practice: An HCC Tumor Board with Dr. Gabe Schnickel, Dr. Adam Burgoyne, Dr. Heather Patton and Dr. Sid Padia on the BackTable VI Podcast
Multidisciplinary HCC Care: Improving the Patient Experience with Combined Clinics with Dr. Tyler Sandow, Dr. Jonathan Mizrahi, Dr. Steven Young and Deondra Bonds-Adams on the BackTable VI Podcast

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