American Board of Radiology Certifications
Diagnostic Radiology
Interventional Radiology
Neuroradiology
Fellowship Award
Dr. Garris has been elected Fellow of the American College of Radiology.
"One of the highest ways of formally recognizing a doctor for exceptional achievement in the radiology profession is by elevation to the honor of Fellow of the American College of Radiology. ACR Fellows are radiologists who have distinguished themselves by a history of service to the College, organized radiology, teaching and research. The honor of Fellow is given to those with truly distinctive accomplishments beyond the high threshold of achievement expected of all College members." (American College of Radiology Statement)
Less than 10% of all radiologist will be awarded this honor throughout their entire careers.
Education
B.A. UCLA 1970
M.D. UCLA with highest honors (AOA) 1974
Internship: Internal Medicine, UCLA
Residency: Internal Medicine, UCLA
Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, UCLA
Fellowship: Vascular & Interventional Radiology, UCLA
Current Practice
One of the founding partners in Lambert Radiology Medical Group, the exclusive provider of diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology services for Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, consistently ranked as one of the top hospitals in California
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
12401 Washington Blvd.
Whittier, California 90206
562 698 0811 ext 7006
Interests and Expertise
Dr. Garris's interests and expertise are in the areas of Interventional Radiology; Neuroradiology; Pain management with spinal injections; Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty for painful spinal compression fractures; Uterine artery embolization for fibroids and Infertility (Varicocele embolization for men and fallopian tube recanalization for women)
Memberships
Los Angeles Radiological Society, member Board of Directors
American College of Radiology
Society of Interventional Radiology
Senior Member-American Society of Neuroradiology
American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
American Society of Spine Radiology
California Radiological Society
Radiological Society of North America
International Spinal Injection Society
Positions Held in Organized Medicine
Assistant Clinical Professor of Radiology, UCLA
Board of Directors, Los Angeles Radiological Society
Practice Affairs Committee, Society of Interventional Radiology
American Society of Spine Radiology, Informatics Committee
Prior hospital affiliations and staff privileges
UCLA Center for the Health Sciences, Los Angeles
Northridge Hospital Medical Center, Roscoe
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
Little Company of Mary Medical Center, Torrance
Little Company of Mary Medical Center, San Pedro
Beverly Hospital, Montebello
Brotman Medical Center, Culver City
Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Torrance
Research
Author of multiple medical publications in the following journals
"Radiology"
"American Journal of Roentgenology"
"Journal of Clinical Ultrasound"
"Journal of Urology"
"Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology"
"Journal of Clinical Oncology"
Professional Biography
Joel Garris, MD, FACR is an interventional and neuroradiologist who has practiced for nearly 3 decades in the greater Los Angeles area. He provides compassionate minimally invasive care for patients and their families in an environment that is both high in quality and delivered with dignity and respect.
Dr. Garris's practices exclusively at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital and his interests and expertise include Pain management and spinal disorders; Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty for painful spinal compression fractures; Uterine artery embolization for fibroids, Varicocele embolization for male infertility and Fallopian tube recannalization for female infertility.
He also specializes in Neuroradiology which includes the diagnosis of diseases of the brain and spine with MRI and CT scanning and minimally invasive treatment of painful disorders of the spine.
Copyright © 2008, Joel Garris MD, FACR. All rights reserved.
INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
Minimally Invasive Alternatives to Surgery
