Penn IR is one of the most experienced and largest groups in the country specializing in minimally invasive procedures. We are leaders in treating vein related problems with the latest technology.

Maxim Itkin, MD
Education
MD (Medicine)
Moscow Medical Stomatology Institute, Faculty of General Medicine, 1989.
Post-Graduate Training
Fellow in Interventional Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, 2001-2002.
Rotating Internship, Sapir Medical Center, Meir Hospital, Kfar Saba, Israel, 1991-1992.
Resident in Diagnostic Radiology , Beilinson Hospital, Rabin Medical Center, Petach Tikva, Israel, 1994-1998.
Clinical/Research Fellowship in Interventional Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 2002-2003.
Noninvasive Cardiovascular Imaging Fellowship, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 2003-2004.
Certifications
American Board of Radiology, CAQ in Vascular and Interventional Radiology, 2007.
American Board of Radiology, 2005.
Israeli Board of Radiology, 1998.

Description of Research Expertise
Transjugular Intrahepatic Portocaval shunt
Hemodialysis access
Novel tumor ablation technique
Description of Clinical Expertise
Interventional Radiology
Cardiovasculr Imaging

Jeffrey I. Mondschein, MD
Education
B.A. ((Philosphy))
New York University, 1991.
MD (Medicine)
New York University, 1995.
Post-Graduate Training
Resident in Diagnostic Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, 1996-2000.
Intern in Medicine, St. Vincenet's Hospital and Medical Center, New York, 1995-1996.
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Thomas Jefferson Universtiy Hospital, Philadelphia, 2000-2001.
Certifications
American Board of Radiology-Diagnostic Radiology, 2000.
American Board of Radiology-Certicate of Added Qualification in Vascular and Interventional Radiology, 2002.

Alexander Martin Nemeth, MFA, MD
Education
B.F.A.
University of Pennsylvania, 1988.
M.F.A.
University of Pennsylvania, 1991.
M.D.
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 2000.
Post-Graduate Training
Interventional Radiology Fellow, The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2005-2006.
Transitional Internship, Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Upland, Pennsylvania, 2000-2001.
Diagnostic Radiology Resident, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, New York, 2001-2005.
Certifications
American Board of Radiology, 2005.

Aalpen A. Patel, MD
Education
BEng (Electrical Engineering)
Stevens Institute of Technology, 1989.
MD (Medicine)
UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 1995.
Post-Graduate Training
Resident in Diagnostic Radiology, Temple University School of Medicine - Temple University Hospital, 1996-2000.
Intern in Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 1995-1996.
Fellow in Vascular and Interventional Radiology, University of Texas - M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, 2000-2001.
Certifications
American Board of Radiology Diagnostic Radiology, 2000.
American Board of Radiology Certificate of Added Qualifications Vascular and Interventional Radiology, 2002.

S. William Stavropoulos, M.D.
Education
B.S. (Science Pre-Professional)
University of Notre Dame, 1990.
M.D. (Medicine)
Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, 1994.
Post-Graduate Training
Fellow, Vascular and Interventional Radiology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 1998-1999.
Resident in Radiology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 1994-1998.
Certifications
Diagnostic Radiology, American Board of Radiology, 1998.
Certificate of Added Qualification in Vascular and Interventional Radiology, American Board of Radiology, 2000.

Description of Research Expertise
Endoleak repair, IVC Filters, Venous access, Renal AML, Renal cell carcinoma, Liver cancer
Description of Clinical Expertise
Kidney tumor ablation, Liver tumor treatement, Tuberous Sclerosis - kidney AML treatment, Endoleak repair, Uterine fibroid embolization, Varicocele, IVC filter placement and removal, Venous access

We offer a wide gamut of vein related services including varicose vein laser ablation, foam sclerotherapy, phlebectomy, spider vein sclerotherapy, and compression hose therapy for the treatment of both medical necessity and cosmetic vein issues. We are in network with most insurers in the Tri-State region.