Division of Interventional Radiology

City of Hope® Duarte's Division of Interventional Radiology provides advanced, minimally invasive image-guided therapies for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer and cancer-related conditions. As a leader in interventional oncology, the program offers innovative technologies, including advanced image-guided navigation and ablation systems that support precise tumor targeting while preserving surrounding healthy tissue.

Our interventional radiologists perform a comprehensive range of procedures for primary and metastatic tumors, including thermal ablation, cryoablation, image-guided biopsy, embolization, pain management interventions, and treatments for hepatobiliary disorders. These approaches may offer an alternative to surgery or complement systemic therapies, helping to reduce recovery times and improve patient outcomes.

Working as part of City of Hope's multidisciplinary cancer care team, our physicians develop personalized treatment plans that integrate image-guided therapies with medical, surgical, and radiation oncology to provide comprehensive, coordinated care for patients with complex cancers.

Key Highlights for Referring Physicians

  • Expertise in interventional oncology and image-guided cancer therapies
  • City of Hope is one of only two institutions in the nation and the only provider on the West Coast offering advanced tumor ablation capabilities utilizing AI-assisted planning and navigation technology
  • Comprehensive treatments for liver, lung, kidney, bone, and metastatic disease
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration to support individualized treatment strategies
  • Minimally invasive options that may help shorten recovery times and improve patient quality of life

Our Interventional Radiology Team

Jonathan Kessler

Jonathan Kessler, M.D.

  • Associate Clinical Professor, Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Diagnostic Radiology
  • Chief, Division of Interventional Radiology
Edward Boas

Edward Boas, M.D., Ph.D.

  • Associate Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology
Cherng Chao

Cherng Chao, M.D.

  • Associate Clinical Professor, Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Diagnostic Radiology
Taedo Choi

Taedo Choi, M.D.

  • Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Diagnostic Radiology
Sanjit Datta

Sanjit Datta, M.D.

Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Diagnostic Radiology

Refer a Patient

To refer a patient to City of Hope’s interventional radiology experts, call 877-460-HOPE (4673) or email us at [email protected].

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