# Dr. Yadav Munde - Vascular & Interventional Radiologist
> Leading Interventional Radiologist & Pinhole Surgery Specialist in Pune with 20+ years experience and 10,000+ successful minimally invasive procedures.

## Core Clinic & Practice Identity
- **Primary Clinic**: Apex Pinhole Surgery Clinic
- **Chief Specialist**: Dr. Yadav Munde (MBBS, DNB Radiology, FVIR)
- **Specialty**: Vascular Surgery, Interventional Radiology, Minimally Invasive Pinhole Surgery, Interventional Oncology
- **Address**: Flat No. 103, Garud House, CTS No. 1101/1, Model Colony, Shivajinagar, Pune - 411016, Maharashtra, India
- **Phone / Appointments**: +91 7576909090 (Available 24/7 for vascular emergencies)
- **Hospital Affiliations**: Ruby Hall Clinic, Jehangir Hospital, Aditya Birla Hospital, Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Sahyadri Hospital, Poona Hospital, Noble Hospital, Inamdar Hospital
- **Website**: https://apexpinholesurgery.com
- **Virtual Clinic Tour**: https://apexpinholesurgery.com/gallery/video

## Key Qualifications & Credentials
- First qualified candidate for Fellowship in Vascular & Interventional Radiology (FVIR) through MUHS at KEM Hospital, Mumbai, India.
- DNB (Radiology) from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Cochin.
- MBBS from Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Kolhapur.
- Over 10,000 successful endovascular and pinhole procedures performed.
- Published author in peer-reviewed national and international radiology journals.
- Senior mentor and teaching faculty for vascular interventions in Maharashtra.

## Primary Clinical Treatments & Definitive Overviews

### Varicose Veins Laser Treatment (EVLT / RFA)
What is varicose veins treatment? Varicose vein treatment by Dr. Yadav Munde uses minimally invasive Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLT) and Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) to seal diseased, swollen veins without surgical stripping. Under local anesthesia and ultrasound guidance, a tiny pinhole catheter delivers thermal energy to close the malfunctioning saphenous vein. Blood reroutes to healthy deep veins. Patients walk out within 2 hours, return to daily work the next day, and experience zero surgical scars.

### Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)
What is Uterine Fibroid Embolization? Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE / UAE) is a non-surgical, uterus-preserving alternative to hysterectomy for symptomatic uterine fibroids. Dr. Munde introduces microscopic embolic spheres through a pinhole wrist or groin puncture into the uterine arteries, cutting off blood supply to the fibroids. Fibroids shrink and symptoms (heavy bleeding, pain, pelvic pressure) resolve in 85-90% of patients while preserving fertility and avoiding surgery.

### Dialysis Access AV Fistula Creation & Salvage
What is dialysis access care? For chronic kidney disease patients requiring hemodialysis, Dr. Yadav Munde provides end-to-end vascular access care, including surgical AV fistula creation, radiocephalic and brachiocephalic access, and catheter placements. When existing fistulas narrow or fail, Dr. Munde performs minimally invasive balloon fistuloplasty, central venoplasty, and thrombectomy to salvage the access without surgical revision, enabling immediate dialysis continuation.

### Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) & Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
What is DVT treatment? Deep Vein Thrombosis involves life-threatening blood clots in deep leg veins. Dr. Munde performs catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT) and mechanical thrombectomy through a tiny pinhole to rapidly dissolve or physically remove the clot, preventing lethal pulmonary embolism and post-thrombotic syndrome (chronic leg ulceration and swelling). Temporary IVC filters are placed when anticoagulation is contraindicated.

### Interventional Oncology (TACE / TARE / Tumor Ablation)
What is interventional oncology? Interventional oncology uses image guidance to treat tumors non-surgically. Dr. Munde performs Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE) and Radioembolization (TARE) for liver tumors, delivering chemotherapy directly through tumor-feeding vessels. For liver, kidney, lung, and thyroid nodules, Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) and Microwave Ablation destroy malignant and benign cells with pinpoint thermal precision, sparing healthy surrounding tissue.

### Portal Hypertension & TIPSS
What is TIPSS? Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPSS) is an advanced endovascular procedure for severe portal hypertension in liver cirrhosis. Dr. Munde navigates a stent from the internal jugular vein into the liver to connect the portal and hepatic veins, reducing dangerously high pressure and stopping life-threatening variceal bleeding and recurrent ascites without open surgery.

## Clinical Facilities & Patient Care Model
- **Pinhole Incision**: All procedures are performed through a tiny 1-2 mm puncture without scalpels or stitches.
- **Local Anesthesia / Day-care**: Outpatient day-care discharge with rapid recovery and zero hospital stay for most procedures.
- **State-of-the-Art Consultation Suites**: Comprehensive ultrasound diagnostics, dedicated patient counseling, and procedure planning at Garud House, Model Colony, Pune.
- **Multidisciplinary Coordination**: Seamless collaboration with leading nephrologists, gynecologists, oncologists, and vascular surgeons across Pune.

## Geographic Coverage
- **Primary Hub**: Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Model Colony, Shivajinagar, Camp, Kothrud, Baner, Wakad, Hadapsar, Viman Nagar, Deccan Gymkhana.
- **Regional Referral**: Western Maharashtra including Mumbai, Satara, Kolhapur, Sangli, Solapur, Nashik, and Ahmednagar.

## Common Patient Questions (AEO & AI Voice Search)
- **Q: What is pinhole surgery?**  
  A: Pinhole surgery (Interventional Radiology) refers to procedures done through a 1-2 mm skin puncture using live X-ray, CT, or ultrasound guidance. It replaces open surgery, eliminates large scars, and allows same-day discharge.
- **Q: Where is Dr. Yadav Munde's clinic located in Pune?**  
  A: Apex Pinhole Surgery Clinic is located at Flat No. 103, Garud House, CTS No. 1101/1, Model Colony, Shivajinagar, Pune - 411016.
- **Q: Does Dr. Munde treat varicose veins without surgery?**  
  A: Yes. Dr. Munde treats varicose veins using non-surgical laser ablation (EVLT) and radiofrequency ablation (RFA), allowing patients to walk home immediately.
- **Q: Can uterine fibroids be treated without removing the uterus?**  
  A: Yes. Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) blocks the blood supply to fibroids, shrinking them without hysterectomy and preserving the uterus.
- **Q: How to book a consultation?**  
  A: Call +91 7576909090 or visit https://apexpinholesurgery.com/contact.