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BackTable / VI / Podcast / Episode #571
Independent IR Practices: Key Strategies for Success
with Dr. Kartik Kansagra and Dr. Harout Dermendjian
What does it really take to break away from the hospital system and build your own interventional radiology practice?
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2025, September 9). Ep. 571 – Independent IR Practices: Key Strategies for Success [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com
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Podcast Contributors
Dr. Kartik Kansagra
Dr. Kartik Kansagra is a vascular and interventional radiology resident at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center in California.
Dr. Harout Dermendjian
Dr. Harout Dermendjian is a vascular and interventional physician at Glendale Adventist Medical Center in Glendale, California.
Dr. Aparna Baheti
Dr. Aparna Baheti is a practicing Interventional Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington.
Synopsis
In this episode, host Dr. Ally Baheti interviews Dr. Kartik Kansagra and Dr. Harout Dermendjian, independent interventional radiologists from California and founders of EVS LA. They share their journey in establishing and growing an independent IR practice, discussing their training at Kaiser Sunset, the steps they took to develop their own practice, and the challenges they faced along the way. Emphasizing the importance of training, clinician communication, and balancing inpatient and outpatient services, they offer valuable insights and advice for new IR professionals considering a similar path.
Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction and opening remarks
01:23 – Early training and transition
08:54 – Clinical vs. non-clinical IR practice differences
13:05 – Achieving parity with other interventional specialties
17:47 – Building insurance contracts and following up with patients
24:31 – Setting boundaries and documenting clinical decisions
34:32 – Final advice and closing words from the guests
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