Interventional Radiology
Embolization Treatments in Queens & Long Island
GAE is knee-targeted embolization. Embolization is the larger family of minimally invasive procedures Dr. Amir Salem uses to treat fibroids, enlarged prostate, abnormal veins, circulation problems, and select chronic pain conditions.
Simple patient language
GAE is for knees. Embolization is the broader toolset. The site now makes that distinction clear before patients self-select.
Dr. Salem-led trust
Each procedure is positioned around Dr. Salem’s board-certified image-guided care, same-day recovery, and avoiding open surgery when appropriate.
Conversion-first funnel
Every section points patients toward the right service page, then appointment scheduling or a phone call.
Choose the right procedure
GAE is one lane. Embolization is the highway.
Patients should not have to decode acronyms. These cards route each condition into its own landing page.
Knee-targeted embolization
GAE for Knee Pain
Genicular Artery Embolization is specifically for chronic knee osteoarthritis pain. It targets abnormal inflamed vessels around the knee to reduce pain without joint replacement surgery.
- Knee osteoarthritis
- Avoid or delay knee replacement
- Outpatient, no incision
Fibroid embolization
UFE for Fibroids
Uterine Fibroid Embolization treats symptomatic fibroids by reducing their blood supply — a uterus-sparing alternative to hysterectomy for many patients.
- Heavy bleeding
- Pelvic pressure
- Uterus-sparing option
Prostate embolization
PAE for Enlarged Prostate
Prostate Artery Embolization treats urinary symptoms from BPH by shrinking enlarged prostate tissue through a minimally invasive vascular approach.
- BPH urinary symptoms
- No TURP surgery
- Preserves sexual function
Circulation restoration
PAD & Vascular Care
PAD treatment is not GAE — it is endovascular vascular care such as angioplasty and stenting to improve circulation in narrowed or blocked leg arteries.
- Leg pain when walking
- Poor circulation
- Non-healing wounds
Pain-focused embolization
Shoulder & Joint Embolization
Select chronic joint pain conditions may be treated by targeting abnormal inflammatory blood vessels — similar concept, different anatomy from knee GAE.
- Shoulder pain
- Hip, elbow, thumb pain
- Non-surgical pain option
Vein embolization
Varicocele & Pelvic Vein Embolization
Embolization can also close abnormal veins, including varicoceles and select pelvic vein conditions, using tiny catheters instead of open surgery.
- Abnormal veins
- Catheter-based treatment
- Same-day recovery path
Embolization FAQs
Is GAE the same as embolization?
GAE is one type of embolization. GAE specifically means Genicular Artery Embolization for knee pain. Embolization is the broader interventional radiology technique used for fibroids, enlarged prostate, abnormal veins, bleeding, and select pain conditions.
Who performs embolization procedures?
Embolization procedures are performed by an interventional radiologist using live image guidance, tiny catheters, and targeted treatment through the blood vessels.
Do embolization procedures require surgery?
Most embolization procedures are outpatient and minimally invasive. They typically use a small needle puncture, conscious sedation, and same-day discharge rather than general anesthesia or open surgery.
Not sure which procedure fits?
Call M&S Vascular. We will route you to the right consultation and verify insurance before treatment.