Dr. Brian Scott Funaki, MD

An internationally recognized expert in vascular and interventional radiology, Brian Funaki, MD, performs the full range of vascular and non-vascular interventions, including angioplasty, stenting, thrombolysis and embolization, as well as transplant-related procedures. Guided by state-of-the art imaging techniques, Dr. Funaki manipulates and directs tiny instruments throughout the body for both diagnostic and treatment purposes. These minimally invasive procedures are often used as “smaller, faster, safer, better” alternatives to traditional open surgery.
Dr. Funaki’s research activity is focused on vascular intervention, gastrostomy, and super selective embolization. He has more than 150 publications listed in the U.S. National Library of Medicine on a broad range of vascular and non-vascular image-guided interventions. The vast majority of his research is focused on patient care and immediately translated to clinical practice.
Throughout his career, Dr. Funaki has been …appointed to many scientific and academic committees. An avid writer, he has authored two books and 11 book chapters. He is frequently invited to contribute articles and editorials for scientific journals, and has presented over 100 invited lectures at universities and national and international medical meetings. Dr. Funaki is on the editorial board of the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, and also serves as editor-in-chief for Seminars in Interventional Radiology and co-editor in chief of Updates in Interventional Radiology. He has earned many awards and distinctions, including being listed as one of the “Best Doctors in America” by Best Doctors Inc.

• University Of Chicago Medicine

University Chicago Medical Center Radiology

5841 S Maryland Ave Ste 2219

Chicago

IL

60637

USA

+17737021607

• Vascular & Interventional Radiology
• Diagnostic Radiology