He is an eminent Vascular specialist and Interventional Radiologist based in Mumbai, India. With over 20 years of experience, he is well regarded for his expertise in minimally invasive treatments and endovascular procedures. He has held various executive positions with the Indian Society of Vascular & Interventional Radiology (ISVIR) and is respected among the medical fraternity for his contributions to the field.

Dr. Bhavesh Popat is affiliated with several prestigious institutions, including P.D. Hinduja Hospital, Breach Candy Hospital, Wockhardt Hospital, S.L. Raheja Hospital, the Heart & Vascular Superspeciality Group of Hospitals. While he is primary associations are in the Mumbai Metropolitan Area, Dr. Popat is associated with major Indian & Global medical institutions and travels extensively to share his expertise and train new batches of doctors.

He is also the Founder and Course Director of the Mumbai Vascular Foundation, a non-profit organisation which aims to spread vascular awareness and education among the medical practitioners and organise workshops for the doctors to improve skills and nurture new talent.

Professional Background

Dr. Bhavesh Arun Popat is an Indian & European board-certified Vascular Specialist & Interventional Radiologist. His specialisation in interventional radiology is from eminent globally revered medical institution – King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEM Hospital). He has been a senior faculty at KEM Hospital and Tata Memorial Hospital which are institutions known globally for the standards and quality academics.

Academic

• 2003 – Bachelor in Medicine and Bachelor in Surgery (M.B.B.S.), MGM, Mumbai
• 2007 – Doctor of Medicine – Radio Diagnosis (M.D.), D. Y. Patil, Pune
• 2009 – Fellow – Vascular & Interventional Radiology (ISVIR), KEM, Mumbai
• 2010 – Fellowship in Vascular & Interventional Radiology, MUHS, Mumbai
• 2024 – Fellow – European Board of Interventional Radiology (EBIR)

Positions

• Independent Consultant – Interventional Radiologist & Vascular Specialist (He has honorary association with accredited hospitals/institutes
• Director of Vascular Services – Heart & Vascular Superspeciality Group of Hospitals
• Director Symbiosis Speciality Hospital
• Senior Faculty – Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
• Senior Faculty – King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

Memberships

• ISVIR – Indian Society for Vascular and Interventional Radiology
• APSCVIR – Asia-Pacific Society of Cardio-Vascular & Interventional Radiology
• CIRSE – Cardiovascular & Interventional Radiology Society of Europe

Clinical Interest

Dr. Popat is a pioneer in introducing standardised clinical protocols in Indian interventional radiology and is driven to spread awareness among the common people and even medical fraternity about the new techniques and protocols available with modern medicine which can significantly improve patient outcomes.

While the whole speciality of interventional radiology & application of endovascular techniques in vascular medicine is his domain, some of his key interest areas include

• Minimally Invasive Endovascular Treatments
• Ultrasound & Fluoroscopy-Guided Interventions
• Angioplasty & Stenting
• Thrombectomy & Embolization Techniques

In lay-man terms, above areas involve techniques which are required for below treatment protocols

• Varicose Veins Treatment
• Endovascular Management of Diabetic Foot
• Prostatic Artery Embolisation
• Deep Vein Thrombosis, Thrombolysis & IVC Filter Placement
• Dialysis AV Fistula Angioplasty, Permcath Placement & Central Venous Obstruction
• Endovascular Management of Aortic Aneurysm & Dissection
• Uterine Fibroid Embolisation
• Radiofrequency Ablation Liver Tumours, Metastases and Osteoid Osteoma
• Hepatobiliary: Percutaneous Biliary Drainage, Trans-jugular Liver Biopsy, TIPS, IVC Stenting and Hepatic Vein Stenting
• Liver Cancer: Chemoembolization (TACE), Radioembolization (TARE)
• Management of GI Bleed, Haematuria and Haemoptysis
• Vascular Malformations Management

Clinic & Hospital Associations

Dr. Bhavesh Arun Popat has a private clinic practice – “Endovascular Clinic” which has multiple locations in the city of Mumbai. He also holds affiliations with various accredited hospitals; please refer here for more details to contact.