Steven C. Wagner, MD – Interventional Radiologist
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Medical Degree
Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia
Internship / Residency
University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia
Radiology - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia
Fellowship
Cardiovascular & Interventional Radiology - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Certifications
Diagnostic Radiology; Vascular & Interventional Radiology - American Board of Radiology
Practicing Since
2005
"Our patients are very strong, intelligent and highly motivated people who seek out the best for their cancer care. It is their strength that inspires me to provide the latest interventional oncology procedures in a compassionate and caring environment."
Dr. Steven C. Wagner
Interventional Radiologist
A firm believer in the Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) Mother Standard® of care and the benefits of comprehensive cancer care, Dr. Steven Wagner states, “I approach caring for each patient as if they were my family member. I ask myself what I would do if this were my wife, my father, my mother, my siblings.”
In his role as interventional radiologist at CTCA at
In 2011 and 2012, Dr. Wagner was recognized by Philadelphia magazine as a top doctor in interventional radiology. He is board certified in diagnostic radiology and vascular and interventional radiology. His areas of expertise include interventional oncology, peripheral arterial disease, venous disease and musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal and pulmonary interventions.
Dr. Wagner earned a bachelor’s degree from
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Before coming to CTCA, Dr. Wagner held several positions in hospitals and private practices in and around the
Over the course of his career, Dr. Wagner has authored articles in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, the Journal of the Pennsylvania Academy of Sciences, Radiology and the Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography as well as a book chapter in Abrams’ Angiography. He has also delivered several lectures nationally.
Dr. Wagner describes his reason for joining CTCA: “I decided to join CTCA because I was attracted to the combination of providing highly advanced care and procedures in a truly multidisciplinary setting. After visiting [the hospital], I was impressed by the positive attitude and hope which echoed throughout CTCA.”
At CTCA, Dr. Wagner continually learns new techniques and advancements in medicine that can help his patients. He provides therapies such as TheraSphere®, chemoembolization, microwave ablation, radiofrequency ablation, coblation and vertebroplasty. Beginning August 2012, he will also be able to utilize NanoKnife®, a cutting-edge ablation technology, to destroy tumors.
According to Dr. Wagner, “CTCA is one of few institutions to currently offer lung radiofrequency ablation.” He adds, “Furthermore, we are one of only a few institutions in the country to offer coblation for painful spine tumors. I am also delighted about our developing TheraSphere program.”
Dr. Wagner is a member of eight professional organizations,
including the Society of Interventional Radiology,
Other Interventional Radiologists at Eastern
- Scott Price, MD
Medical Director of Radiology
Other Radiologists at Eastern
- Scott Price, MD
Medical Director of Radiology
