Feet Dr Nhlanhla Sithole.
Dr Sithole is a Johannesburg based Consultant Radiologist with a special interest in Interventional Radiology. He performs Uterine Fibroid Embolization (or UFE’s) at the following hospitals:
- Hani Baragwanath
- Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital
- Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital
He works closely with general gynaecologists as well as gynaecoiogists with a special interest in fertility medicine.
Please Note:
Dr Sithole works on both privately funded and State funded patients.
What is an Interventional Radiologist?
An Interventional Radiologist is a doctor who specializes in interventional radiology (IR), which is a specialized field of radiology that uses minimally invasive image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat diseases in the human body. Interventional radiology is often also referred to as Vascular and Interventional Radiology (VIR) or Surgical Radiology. This is not only a less invasive form of surgery and internal disease treatment, but is also beneficial to patients through the minimization of postoperative risks. Interventional Radiologists use medical imaging modalities such as X-rays, CT, ultrasound and MRI to direct especially designed instruments throughout the body to treat medical conditions such as.
Women ‘s Health
This is Dr Sithole chosen specialty and includes the treatment of uterine fibroids, adenomyosis and advanced pelvic cancers. His specific medial interest lies in the treatment of uterine fibroids through Uterine Fibroid Embolization.