Thank you for considering interventional radiology for your patient. Every referral receives a formal consultation, honest triage, including advice when IR is not the right option, and a letter back to you promptly after consultation and procedure.
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 wound-free, day-case 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; rapid return to activity. |
| Varicocele embolisation | Symptomatic varicocele (pain, swelling), abnormal semen parameters in the setting of varicocele, or recurrence after surgery. | Day case via single venous puncture; no incision. |
| 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.