Dr. Nitin Prabhakar Shirodkar M.D.
Interventional Radiologist | Vascular & Interventional Radiology
3600 30th St Des Moines IA, 50310About
Dr. Nitin Shirodkar is an interventional radiologist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Shirodkar specializes in minimally invasive, targeted treatments. Interventional radiologists use X-Rays, MRIs and other advanced imaging to put catheters in the body in order to treat the source of the disease internally. Many conditions that once required surgery can now have less risk, less pain and fewer invasions when treated by an interventional radiologist.
Education and Training
Grant Medical College - Bombay Universiry 1985
Board Certification
RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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