Dr. Ravi N. Karisaiyappanavar
Interventional Radiologist
Dr. Ravi N. Karisaiyappanavar is a distinguished, board-certified Interventional Radiologist dedicated to performing minimally invasive procedures that minimize patient discomfort and promote faster recovery.
He earned his MBBS with a gold medal from the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubballi, followed by an MD in Radio Diagnosis from Haryana’s premier medical institution, Pt. B.D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak. He further specialized with a Fellowship in Oncoimaging from Karnataka’s Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore, and a Fellowship in Vascular & Interventional Radiology from KLE’s Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum.
Dr. Karisaiyappanavar is highly skilled in performing cutting-edge, pinhole procedures using the latest medical technology for a wide range of conditions, including:
- Image-Guided Procedures – FNAC, biopsy, and drainage of abscesses
- Varicose Veins – Advanced laser therapy and endovenous glue therapy (Venaseal)
- Deep Vein Thrombosis – IVC filter insertion, thrombectomy, and catheter-directed thrombolysis
- Vascular Malformations Sclerotherapy and embolization
- Thyroid Nodules – Microwave and chemical ablation
- Peripheral Arterial Disease & Gangrene Angioplasty and stenting
- Varicocele & Pelvic Venous Disease Embolization
- Uterine Fibroids & Adenomyosis Uterine artery embolization
- Stroke Treatment – Advanced mechanical thrombectomy for ischemic stroke
- Carotid Artery Disease & Cerebral Venous Thrombosis Carotid artery stenting and specialized treatments
- Cancer Treatment* – Minimally invasive therapies for liver, kidney, and lung cancers
- Chronic Pain Management Nerve blocks for back pain and other chronic conditions
- These minimally invasive interventional radiology procedures offer significant advantages, including no cuts, no scars, no sutures, and same-day discharge, ensuring a faster and more comfortable recovery for patients.
- As the first board-certified interventional radiologist in the Bagalkot region, Dr.Karisaiyappanavar’s expertise and dedication to advancing interventional radiology have significantly improved patient care in Bagalkot and the surrounding areas