Pavan Khurana, MD

Dr. Pavan Khurana is a board-certified Interventional Radiologist, Associate Professor, and Chairman of the Department of Radiology at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset. He also serves as Director of Interventional Radiology at Somerset and Director of the URVI Vascular & Interventional Center, where he specializes in advanced minimally invasive outpatient procedures for conditions including enlarged prostate (BPH), uterine fibroids, knee osteoarthritis, hemorrhoids, peripheral arterial disease, varicose veins, and cancer-related conditions.

With more than 15 years of Interventional Radiology experience and over 14,000 image-guided procedures performed, Dr. Khurana is recognized as one of the region’s leading experts in embolization therapies and minimally invasive vascular and interventional procedures. Patients from throughout New Jersey seek his expertise for advanced treatments designed to help avoid major surgery, reduce recovery time, minimize pain, and allow faster return to normal life.

Pavan Khurana

Schooling

Dr. Khurana completed advanced Interventional Radiology training at premier institutions, including Weill Cornell Medicine and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where he developed expertise in embolization therapy, interventional oncology, minimally invasive cancer treatment, and complex vascular interventions.

Clinical expertise

His clinical expertise includes:

  1. Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) for enlarged prostate/BPH
  2. Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) for uterine fibroids
  3. Hemorrhoid Artery Embolization (HAE) for chronic internal hemorrhoids
  4. Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) for knee osteoarthritis
  5. Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
  6. Varicose Vein and Venous Disease Treatments
  7. Kyphoplasty and Spine Interventions
  8. Interventional Oncology
  9. Image-Guided Biopsies and Drainages

Advancing embolization procedures

Dr. Khurana has been involved in advancing embolization therapies throughout his career and was among the early physicians participating in pilot work involving genicular artery embolization in collaboration with Hospital for Special Surgery and Weill Cornell, initially for recurrent hemarthrosis following knee arthroplasty before the procedure later expanded into treatment for knee osteoarthritis.

Professorship and authorship

In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Khurana is deeply involved in physician education and mentorship. As an Associate Professor, he has taught residents, fellows, and physicians in training for many years and remains passionate about advancing the field of Interventional Radiology.

Dr. Khurana is also a published author in Interventional Radiology and co-authored the chapter “Principles of Embolization” in the textbook Clinical Interventional Oncology, reflecting his extensive expertise in embolization procedures and locoregional therapies.

Dr. Khurana’s journey into medicine

Dr. Khurana’s journey into medicine began early. At age 16, he was accepted into a highly selective accelerated BA/MD program with full scholarship — a prestigious direct-admission medical program accepting only a small number of students nationwide. Coming from four generations of physicians and more than 30 doctors in his extended family, medicine has always been deeply rooted in his life.

Dr. Khurana’s philosophy

Despite his extensive experience and leadership roles, Dr. Khurana believes that the most important part of medicine is personal connection and trust. His philosophy is simple: treat every patient the same way he would want his own family members treated. He believes in taking time to listen carefully, explain all available treatment options honestly, and guide patients toward the safest and most effective minimally invasive solution for their individual needs.
Known for his approachable personality and compassionate bedside manner, Dr. Khurana is committed to delivering cutting-edge minimally invasive care in a comfortable outpatient setting while helping patients feel informed, respected, and cared for every step of the way.

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