Interventional Radiology is a medical specialty that performs minimally invasive treatments using radiologic imaging for procedure guidance.Interventional radiology treatments have become the primary method of care for a variety of conditions,offering less risk,less pain and less recovery time,compared to open surgery.Interventional radiologists are broad certifiied, fellowship trained physicians who specialize in minimally invasive,targeted treatments.Interventional radiologists must graduate from an accredited medical school,pass a licensing Examination and complete at least 5 years of graduate medical education.In addition, interventional radiologists are fellowship trained for at least one year in performing minimally invasive procedures using imaging.This speacialized training is certified by the American board of medical specialties and takes place in accredited training programs.Interventional radiologists use X rays,CT ,MRI or other imaging guidance to navigate small instruments like catheters and needles, through blood vessels and organs to treat a variety of diseases.