Although there is a trend of enterprising interventional radiologists starting outpatient-based labs, the majority are still hospital-based. They may be either directly employed by the hospital, or they may work as part of a diagnostic radiology group.

Who works in interventional radiology?

Interventional Radiology (IR) is a relatively new medical field which performs minimally invasive therapies under imaging guidance. Interventional radiologists are physicians who perform these minimally invasive treatments.

How many hours a week do interventional radiologists work?

I probably spend 50-60 hours a week at work. Work is never done though. I spend many more hours thinking about patients, research ideas, or educational concepts. I try to get 8 hours of sleep a night.