Evolution in Private Practice Interventional Radiology: Data Mining Trends in Procedure Volumes

Diversity of procedures is a mainstay of interventional radiology (IR) and the ability to adapt and acquire new procedural skills is a benefit in a constantly changing medical environment. Strategies for success include building direct referral patterns from primary care providers, fostering strong interpersonal relationships with referring services, and providing efficient care coordinated through a dedicated IR clinic. In this study, retrospective analysis of procedural volumes over 16 years within a single large private IR practice was performed to examine the evolution of private practice IR. Primary data are presented, with analysis of the internal and external factors that have determined current procedural scope.