Welcome to Huntsville Interventional Radiology

Learn how our physician team delivers state of the art, minimally-invasive care to the north Alabama region.

About Dr. Bourgeois

Dr. Austin Bourgeois is a dedicated interventional radiologist practicing in Huntsville, Alabama, whose career is defined by a commitment to advancing his field and providing compassionate, state‐of‐the‐art care. Raised in Brentwood, TN, Dr. Bourgeois moved to Alabama in 2002 when he received a presidential scholarship to attend Samford University. It was there that he met his college sweetheart Emily - his wife of 16 years and mother to his three children.

After completing his undergraduate studies, he continued his medical education at the UAB School of Medicine, graduating in 2010. His subsequent training included a residency in diagnostic and interventional radiology at the University of Tennessee and a fellowship in Vascular and Interventional Radiology at the Medical University of South Carolina.

Dr. Bourgeois has made significant contributions to the medical community through his research and clinical practice. He has published more than 30 scientific manuscripts, delivered more than 100 lectures across the United States and internationally, and performed in excess of 1,000 embolization procedures. Since joining Radiology of Huntsville in 2016, he has been at the forefront of innovative treatments, specializing in liver cancer diagnosis and treatment, prostatic artery embolization, and the management of complex venous disease.

Procedures

  • Prostatic artery embolization (PAE) is a minimally invasive procedure designed to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), an enlargement of the prostate gland. By selectively blocking the blood vessels that supply the prostate, PAE reduces the gland’s size, which in turn helps alleviate symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and a weak urinary stream. This outpatient treatment is guided by advanced imaging techniques, allowing for targeted therapy that minimizes damage to surrounding tissues and offers a promising alternative to traditional surgical approaches.

  • Y‑90 radioembolization and chemoembolization are minimally invasive treatments often used to target liver tumors. In Y‑90 radioembolization, tiny beads loaded with the radioactive isotope yttrium‑90 are delivered directly into the tumor’s blood supply, providing high-dose radiation that targets cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. Chemoembolization, on the other hand, involves the injection of chemotherapy drugs combined with embolic agents to block the tumor’s blood flow, trapping the medication in place to maximize its effect. Both procedures use advanced imaging for precise delivery, offering effective alternatives for patients who may not be candidates for traditional surgery.

  • Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is a minimally invasive procedure that targets uterine fibroids by reducing their blood supply. Using advanced imaging guidance, a radiologist injects tiny embolic particles into the uterine arteries, effectively blocking the flow of blood to the fibroids. This reduced blood flow causes the fibroids to shrink over time, alleviating symptoms such as heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic pain. UAE offers a uterus-sparing alternative to traditional surgery with a shorter recovery period and fewer complications.

  • Renal tumor ablation is a minimally invasive treatment that targets kidney tumors by using extreme temperatures to destroy cancerous tissue. Guided by advanced imaging techniques, a specialized probe is inserted through a small incision directly into the tumor. Depending on the method used, the probe either delivers heat, in the case of radiofrequency ablation, or cold, as with cryoablation, effectively eradicating the tumor while preserving healthy kidney tissue. This procedure is particularly beneficial for patients who may not be ideal candidates for traditional surgery and generally offers a shorter recovery time and reduced risk of complications.

  • Venous interventions offer minimally invasive solutions for conditions like May-Thurner syndrome and pelvic congestion syndrome. For May-Thurner syndrome, where the left iliac vein is compressed by the right iliac artery, procedures such as stenting help restore proper blood flow and alleviate symptoms like leg swelling and pain. In cases of pelvic congestion syndrome, targeted embolization techniques are used to close off malfunctioning veins that cause chronic pelvic discomfort. Guided by advanced imaging, these procedures provide effective relief with shorter recovery times compared to traditional surgical methods

  • Geniculate artery embolization is a minimally invasive procedure used to alleviate chronic knee pain, often linked to osteoarthritis. During the treatment, a radiologist uses advanced imaging to guide a small catheter into the geniculate arteries—the vessels that supply the knee. Tiny embolic particles are then injected to block abnormal blood flow, which helps reduce inflammation and pain. This targeted approach offers a promising alternative for patients seeking relief without resorting to more invasive surgical methods.

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Clinic Location

Our clinic is located in the main lobby of Huntsville Hospital

101 Sivley Rd SW

Huntsville, AL 35801