Thank you for considering interventional radiology for your patient. Every referral is clinically triaged, including advice when IR is not the right option, with correspondence after consultation and treatment.
Choose your specialty for the conditions Dr Tarr can help with, why to refer, and how to send a referral, or scroll down for the full indications table.
One referral, image-guided alternatives to surgery across the whole body.
OpenFibroids & adenomyosis, pelvic congestion, tubal recanalisation.
OpenProstate artery embolisation for BPH, varicocele embolisation.
OpenVaricocele (male factor), tubal recanalisation, pelvic congestion.
OpenLiver Y-90 & ablation, vascular access, image-guided biopsy.
OpenAorta, dialysis access, peripheral & deep venous, alongside your service.
OpenGenicular artery embolisation for knee OA, and TAME for soft-tissue pain.
OpenHaemorrhoid artery embolisation, a day-case endovascular option.
OpenCall 07 3107 4875 to discuss a case or send a referral. Dr Tarr welcomes informal "is this suitable?" conversations before formal referral.
Email referrals@drtarr.com, or address to Dr Gregory Tarr, Interventional Radiologist in Brisbane or Ipswich. Electronic referrals via Medical-Objects, search "Dr Gregory Tarr". Healthlink available on request.
Patients are seen in Brisbane or Ipswich. Following consultation you'll receive a letter outlining the plan, and a procedure report after treatment.
| Procedure | Consider referral when | Typical pathway |
|---|---|---|
| Uterine artery embolisation | Symptomatic fibroids or adenomyosis. Heavy menstrual bleeding, bulk symptoms, pain, where the patient wishes to avoid hysterectomy/myomectomy or is unfit for surgery. | MRI pelvis pre-consult ideal; overnight stay; usually no gap on the specialist fee. |
| Prostate artery embolisation | Moderate–severe LUTS from BPH refractory to medical therapy; patients wanting to preserve sexual function, on anticoagulation, with large glands, or in urinary retention. | Day case or overnight; preserves ejaculatory function in many patients. |
| Genicular artery embolisation / TAME | Mild–moderate knee OA with pain refractory to conservative care, in patients not ready (or not fit) for joint replacement; chronic tendinopathy or enthesopathy refractory to standard treatment. | Day case; sedation; follow-up as indicated. |
| Varicocele embolisation | Symptomatic varicocele (pain, swelling), abnormal semen parameters in the setting of varicocele, or recurrence after surgery. | Day case; single venous access; follow-up as indicated. |
| Pelvic venous congestion | Chronic pelvic pain >6 months with ovarian/pelvic vein reflux on imaging, pelvic origin varices, or atypical lower limb/vulval varicosities. | Day case; venography confirms diagnosis at the time of treatment. |
| Y-90 SIRT / tumour ablation | HCC or hepatic metastases for consideration of locoregional therapy, typically via MDT in conjunction with oncology, hepatology or surgery. | MDT discussion welcomed; staged work-up for SIRT. |
| Haemorrhoid artery embolisation | Grade II–III internal haemorrhoids with recurrent bleeding despite banding; patients declining surgery, anticoagulated or comorbid. Colonoscopy required first. | Day case; no rectal instrumentation; preserves surgical options. |
| Vascular malformations | Venous/lymphatic malformations causing pain, swelling or functional limitation; AVMs; uncertain vascular lesions needing diagnosis and a plan. | MRI mapping, then staged sclerotherapy/embolisation; surgical co-management welcomed. |
| Tubal recanalisation / lipiodol flush | Proximal tubal occlusion on HSG/HyCoSy; unexplained infertility for lipiodol flushing; pre-IVF in collaboration with fertility specialist. | Day procedure, cycle days ~6–12; report to referrer same week. |
Most procedures are performed with no gap on the specialist fee for privately insured patients; hospital or anaesthetic costs may still apply. All fees are disclosed in writing before booking, informed financial consent, every time.
Uninsured and self-funded patients receive a written quote up front. Dr Tarr is happy to discuss individual circumstances.