Herlen Alencar M.D.
Interventional Radiologist | Vascular & Interventional Radiology
75 Francis St Radiology, Brigham A Boston MA, 02115About
Dr. Herlen Alencar is an interventional radiologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Alencar 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.
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Universidade Federal De Pernambuco MD
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RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR
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