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Dr. Kurt Muetterties

Interventional Radiology
Glen Mills, PA
36 years experience male

Locations

Office

Glen Mills, PA

Address

300 Evergreen Dr, Suite 210, Glen Mills, PA
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About

Bio

<em>Over 14 years of private practice experience in a hospital-based interventional radiology clinic, including over 6 years managing an out-patient full service Imaging Center, and an out-patient IR clinic including a Vein Center. Additional expertise in strategic planning, professional practice management, business development and marketing, operational management, clinical directorship, private payor and hospital contract negotiation. Extensive experience performing nearly all IR procedures including regional cancer therapy (TACE, RFA, Cryo), UAE, Vertebroplasty, dialysis access intervention, PAD, TIPS, hepatobiliary/urologic interventions, and AAA endograft repair. Expertise in treatment of venous reflux disease including VNUS ablation, laser EVLT, ambulatory phlebectomy, foam sclerotherapy, and cosmetic sclerotherapy. General diagnostic skills include CT, US, Coronary CTA, Body CTA/MRA, Non-Invasive Vascular (ICAVL), Body and Neuro MRI, and XRAY. </em>

Specialties
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Interventional Radiology

Radiology

Doctor Q&A

7 Answers
2 Agrees
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A member asked:
Dr. Kurt Muetterties
Interventional Radiology 36 years experience
Not surprised.: Patients with hep c have a significantly increased risk of liver cancer. Therefore, any suspicious mass deserves a thorough workup. Us is a convenient... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kurt Muetterties
Interventional Radiology 36 years experience
Probable OK...: The amount of exposure depends on several factors, including the area of tissue exposed, and the type of equipment used (i.e. Standard x-ray, dental x... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Kurt Muetterties
Interventional Radiology 36 years experience
Many options: There are a variety of techniques used to treat vv. They range from conservative management with compression stockings, to more invasive procedures in... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kurt Muetterties
Interventional Radiology 36 years experience
Probable not...: Pet scan is a very sensitive and pretty specific exam that detects cells that have an unusually high metabolic rate, such as cancer cells that are rap... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kurt Muetterties
Interventional Radiology 36 years experience
Yes, when localized: Mri can detect signs of inflammation, but the exam is used to evaluate a specific region of the body. For example, if laboratory data suggest inflamm... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Kurt Muetterties
Interventional Radiology 36 years experience
Chicken soup:-): Common cold, by definition, is due to a virus. Antibiotics are only effective in treating infections due to bacteria, not viruses. Your best bet is to... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kurt Muetterties
Interventional Radiology 36 years experience
Get seen now: There are several possible causes of your symptoms, including DVT (blood clot) , problem with arterial circulation, post operative swelling, or even n... Read More
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Testimonials
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4
Recommendations
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Thank you notes
HealthTap member
Dec 16, 2012
My legs were in a very bad way due to severe venous reflux disease. I had bulging veins, bad discoloration in my lower legs and my legs felt very heavy all the time. On a friends recommendation I we...Read More
HealthTap member
Dec 16, 2012
Dr. Muetterties and his staff are professional, knowledgable and amazing! As a nurse, I was aware that my varicose veins were becoming a more serious problem than just unsightly legs. After a informa...Read More
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Muetterties is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
thankyou. im booked for an MRI on my lower back and had tests that say inflamation so hopefully its in my back. 7+ years of agony :(
HealthTap member
Thank you, your answer was very helpful!

Education & Training

Medical/Graduate school

University of California, Davis School of Medicine
Graduated 1992MD

Medical/Graduate school

University of California - Berkeley
Graduated 1987MD

Residency

University of Washington Medical Center

Residency

Swedish Medical Center

Awards

Top Doctors, Main Line Today Magazine
Top Doctors, Main Line Today Magazine
Top Doctors, Main Line Today Magazine

Affiliations

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Pennsylvania Radiological Society
American College of Phlebology
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