
Patrizio Capasso MD
Radiologist | Body Imaging
800 Rose Street Lexington Kentucky, 40536About
Vascular diagnostic and interventional procedures of arteries and veins; diagnosis and treatment of portal hypertension; diagnosis and treatment of vascular malformations; carotid artery stenting; biliary and renal interventions; interventional oncology.
Education and Training
Switzerland
George Washington University; University of Lausanne
Mechanical Engineering 1986
Board Certification
Radiology
Interventional Radiology
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Seldinger Society Annual Lecture
- Cum Laude Poster Presentation RSNA
- 'Best Poster Award,' Swiss Society of Radiology
Professional Society Memberships
- Radiological Society of North America, American College of Radiology, Society of Interventional Radiology, Society of Neuro Interventional Surgery, Kentucky Medical Association
Articles and Publications
- Over 60 publications in peer reviewed journals and books
What do you attribute your success to?
- Loving what he does and the full support of his family
Hobbies / Sports
- Skiing, Golf, Music
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Patrizio Capasso MD's Practice location
Practice At 2400 N Rockton Ave
2400 N Rockton Ave -Rockford, IL 61103Get Direction
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