Dr. Shams Iqbal is a highly skilled Interventional Radiologist with advanced training from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). With expertise in both vascular and non-vascular procedures, Dr. Iqbal specializes in liver transplant interventions, interventional oncology, and complex vascular treatments. He is recognized as a leader in his field, particularly in GI oncology, and has published pioneering research in pulmonary intervention techniques.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Iqbal is deeply committed to expanding Interventional Radiology globally. As the Chairman of the Society of Interventional Radiology’s (SIR) “Giveback” program, he has spearheaded global outreach initiatives, establishing IR programs in countries such as India, China, and El Salvador. Dr. Iqbal is also a passionate educator, mentoring residents, medical students, and being instrumental in developing advanced residency programs. He has well-travelled and spoken across the globe.
Dr. Iqbal’s research interests include molecular imaging involving multiplex diagnostics for early cancer and to analyze, at a systems level, how biological molecules, proteins, and cells interact in both healthy and diseased states, specifically working on EV’s in the setting of Cholangiocarcinoma. In addition, he is into device development and in collaboration with MIT, is working on a new IR procedure for management of Gastroparesis and urinary bladder dysfunction. His significant contributions to the field have earned him the prestigious Fellowship of the Society of Interventional Radiology (FSIR).