Dr. Arun Gopalakrishna Pillai

Profile Summary:

Dr. Arun Gopalakrishna Pillai is a highly skilled Interventional Radiologist with advanced training and extensive experience in image-guided minimally invasive procedures. He holds an MD in Radiodiagnosis and has completed a specialized fellowship in Interventional Radiology from the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.

He has significant expertise in performing complex vascular and non-vascular interventions, particularly in oncological and hepatobiliary conditions. During his tenure, he played a key role in developing and leading interventional radiology services, demonstrating strong clinical leadership and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Dr. Arun is proficient in a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, offering minimally invasive solutions that reduce recovery time and improve patient outcomes. His approach combines precision, innovation, and patient-centered care to deliver high-quality interventional treatments.

Professional Memberships & Certifications:

• MD Radiodiagnosis
• Fellowship in Interventional Radiology (FVIR)

Core Expertise:

• Vascular & Endovascular Interventions
  • Angiography, Angioplasty & Stenting
  • Pharmacologic Thrombolysis
  • Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter Placement
  • Varicocele & Pelvic Congestion Embolization
  • Bronchial Artery Embolization (Hemoptysis)
  • Uterine Artery Embolization (Fibroids, AVM)
  • Prostate Artery Embolization
• Oncological & Hepatobiliary Interventions
  • TACE, TARE, TAE, HAIC
  • Hepatic Tumor Ablation
  • Portal Hypertension Management (TIPS/DIPS, BRTO)
  • Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage (PTBD)
  • Liver Biopsy & Portal Pressure Measurement
• Renal & Urological Interventions
  • Percutaneous Nephrostomy & DJ Stenting
  • Renal Artery Interventions
  • Ureteric Stricture Dilatation
  • Renal Tumor Ablation
• Musculoskeletal & Pain Interventions
  • Vertebroplasty
  • Bone Tumor Ablation
  • Genicular Artery Embolization
  • Nerve Blocks
• General Image-Guided Procedures
  • Image-Guided Biopsy
  • Abscess & Fluid Drainage
  • Central Line & Catheter Placement
  • Sclerotherapy for Vascular Malformations

Academic & Clinical Contributions:

Dr. Arun has trained at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, one of India’s leading oncology centers, where he gained extensive experience in advanced interventional radiology procedures. He also contributed to the development of interventional radiology services at TMC Varanasi, independently performing complex procedures and establishing referral systems.

His clinical and academic involvement reflects a strong commitment to innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and advancing minimally invasive treatment approaches in modern medicine.