Dr. Atabak Allaei is a double board-certified physician in Vascular & Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology, with advanced training in both diagnostic imaging and minimally invasive image-guided treatment. He serves on staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Hills and UCI Health, and is the Medical Director of California Vascular & Interventional.
Recognized for his expertise in prostate artery embolization, also known as PAE, Dr. Allaei was among the early adopters of the PAE procedure and has helped advance non-surgical treatment options for men with enlarged prostate symptoms. As a PAE specialist, he offers a minimally invasive alternative for select patients seeking relief from urinary symptoms without traditional prostate surgery.
Dr. Allaei specializes in embolization therapies and has extensive experience performing advanced image-guided procedures. He has performed more than 5,000 image-guided treatments, including prostate artery embolization, fibroid embolization, musculoskeletal embolization, tumor embolization, and other complex vascular interventions. His experience extends to embolization and image-guided treatments involving the lungs, liver, kidneys, bowel, bladder, tumors, pelvis, and vascular system.
PAE requires a high level of technical skill because the prostate arteries are often small, variable, and located near other important pelvic blood vessels. Successful treatment depends on detailed imaging interpretation, precise catheter navigation, and careful embolization technique. Dr. Allaei’s background in complex embolization gives him a unique advantage in performing PAE safely and effectively, especially in patients with challenging anatomy.
Originally from San Diego, California, Dr. Allaei earned his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from the University of California, San Diego, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He later pursued breast cancer research before earning his Doctor of Medicine degree from the State University of New York. He completed residency training in New York, followed by fellowship training in Vascular and Interventional Radiology at the prestigious Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Medical Center.
Patients choose Dr. Allaei not only for his recognized expertise in PAE, but also for his personalized and honest approach to care. He takes time to review each patient’s imaging, symptoms, prostate size, and treatment goals before recommending the most appropriate option. His goal is to provide advanced, minimally invasive prostate care with precision, compassion, and long-term improvement in quality of life.
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