Overview
Ava Star is an Interventional Radiologist in Woodbridge, Virginia. Her top areas of expertise are Ascites and Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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14085 Crown Ct, Woodbridge, VA 22193
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Dr. Clifford Weiss is a Professor of Radiology and Radiological Science. He also holds appointments in Surgery and Biomedical Engineering. Additionally, he serves as Medical Director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Bioengineering Innovation and Design (CBID), the Director of the Johns Hopkins HHT Center of Excellence as well as Director of the Johns Hopkins Vascular Anomalies Center. Dr. Weiss' clinical focus lies in vascular and interventional radiology with a particular focus on the diagnosis and treatment of vascular malformations. This includes venous and lymphatic malformations, arteriovenous malformations, pulmonary arteriovenous malformations and Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) and varicoceles. Dr. Weiss also is a pioneer in the use of MRI for interventional guidance (iMRI), especially for the treatment of vascular malformations. Dr. Weiss' research focuses primarily on the preclinical and clinical development of Bariatric Embolization, a new endovascular procedure designed to help fight obesity, and on the development of new embolic therapies and devices. Dr. Weiss is the Deputy Editor of Interventional Content for the journal Radiology. Dr. Weiss received his B.A. from Dartmouth College in 1995, his M.D. from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 2001. He completed an internship in internal medicine on the Osler Service in 2002, his residency in Diagnostic Radiology in 2007, and a Fellowship in Vascular and Interventional radiology in 2008, all at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is a Fellow both of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) and of Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE). Dr. Weiss is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM), Pulmonary Arteriovenous Fistula, Arteriovenous Malformation, Liver Embolization, and Embolectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ava Star
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ava Star?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ava Star by calling their office at 703-763-5224. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ava Star a top-rated expert for Ascites?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ava Star is classified as an Experienced expert for Ascites, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Ava Star specialize in?
While Dr. Ava Star is a Interventional Radiology, they have specific expertise in Ascites, Alcoholic Cirrhosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Radiology.
Does Dr. Ava Star participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ava Star has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ascites. You can view a list of Dr. Ava Star's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Star isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AscitesDr. Star isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.

