An interventional radiologist saved my life about 10 years ago! You can’t get any sexier than that! Was in the hospital literally hemorrhaging to death from a uterine fibroid. I was scheduled for a hysterectomy but they had to cancel because I threw several clots to my lung. They couldn’t give me blood thinners while I was hemorrhaging so they called in IR who did a UFE and saved the day. Blood thinners started, I survived and kept my uterus as a bonus prize :) I think it would be awesome if you did some videos with people who have had IR procedures to let people see what you guys do! ❤️

Being rejected by Dr Oz INCREASES YOUR CREDIBILITY in my opinion. I don’t watch the “big zero” now or ever. Why would I waste my time on a quack?

Bruh when you let people who aren’t in medicine try to highlight medicine 🤦‍♂️

Listen buddy, "sexy" or not, it's what you're passionate about and that's exactly what will take you to great places. Rejections stimulate creativity so keep pushing.

It’s good you’re not linked with Dr. Oz. I think he lacks credibility. Just continue what you’re doing saving lives and bringing people back to good health. And keep up your KZfaq work. It’s excellent!

I think you dodged a bullet by being turned down. As a now-retired RN, I've never liked the way Oz has spoken about subjects not in his scope of practice, how he promotes unhealthy practices (cleanses, anyone?), & generally sought to hype unproven therapies. Most of my colleagues held the same opinion. What you do through your KZfaq channel is much more informative and trustworthy with the entire healthcare profession and the general public. Keep up the good work!

IR was able to close a hole in my toddler’s heart through a tiny hole in his groin area instead of needing to do open heart surgery like it used to be. Lots of us Seattle Children’s families see IR as rockstars. We appreciate what you do!

After the rudeness and lack of respect displayed by Dr Oz' staff towards you, I hope you avoid them completely. We the viewers can speak up and promote your channel to other medical shows (Discovery channel, The Doctors, etc). Dr Oz ( a cardiac surgeon) is fully aware of the relevant work IR's do for cardiac patients (cardiac stent placements, angioplasty, basket filter placements. General radiologists do reports on Echocardiograms, MRI's and more). Medical science does not need to be "sexy", it needs to be accurate.

View your rejection as a blessing. Judging from some other media coverage, he sounds like a dangerous hack.

As a pharmacist, I don't work with IR super often but it has happened on occasion and they have always been amazing to work with. They truly care about the patients and add so much to the team! Thank you for everything you do!

As a med student I think there’s a place for every field of medicine to be appropriately represented in media and for that we need people like you who are actively working in the field to represent it. If every aspect of medicine wasn’t “sexy” or interesting, then shows like grey’s anatomy or the good doctor wouldn’t be such hits. People are interested in what doctors do and see (though it has to be dramatized a bit), but I think that a physician with the right personality, practicing within any field of medicine, could be interesting media to consume.

As a frequent flyer in the IR suite, I can say that Interventional Radiology IS one of the “sexiest” subspecialties in medicine. I had leukemia in my late teens and I had numerous procedures in IR. The staff and IR doctors I got to know are some of the most compassionate, skilled, and intelligent humans on the planet. The sheer number of procedures they are able to perform is amazing. IR is constantly innovating and is becoming one of the most important fields of medicine. Your channel is a true gift to the world! Keep it up Dr. Cellini!

My wife is a board certified allergist. I had no idea about what that meant. I told her about seeing a dermatologist. She was like “oh, he isn’t a real dermatologist.” Turns out she meant that he wasn’t board certified. I had no idea that any doctor could say they were a neurosurgeon.

I am a retired ICU RN and I remember when the IR term was coined. Radiologists had been doing those procedures for a while and suddenly our Radiologists were now Interventionalists. Same as Cardiology. I think you would have been a great fit with Oz, or The Doctor show (can’t remember his name). I am a new subscriber and find your channel very interesting.

I appreciate that you don’t talk about things that aren’t in your wheelhouse. Not looking to knock Dr. Oz but I recall a man who was questioning why DRE is a necessary exam for prostate cancer. They actually did a segment where Dr. Oz did the DRE…on TV…like why? Dr. Oz is a cardiothoracic surgeon. Last I checked, the prostate is not in the cardiologist wheelhouse.

I don’t watch Dr. Oz. I do watch your channel.

As a premed, I hadn’t really considered radiology until I came across your channel. The more and more I watch and read into it, it looks a pretty awesome field. So, your content has defo been helpful in shedding light into the field. Keep at it Doc 👏

I appreciate you trying to focus on only radiology. As a Registered Dietitian it is frustrating when doctors try to focus on nutrition/food when that is not their specialty and they lack the knowledge that an RD has.

Who needs a profession to be 'sexy' or 'beautiful' when every profession is benefiticial? Radiology is just as important as any other specialty. Yay IR!!

I think any respect I may have for a medical professional plummets when they share the same screenspace with Dr. Oz. Keep doing what you’re doing and share your insights. Don’t worry about becoming famous. What’s important is that you enjoy what you’re doing. For what it’s worth, I don’t watch TV. If it’s not on Netflix, the internet, Amazon or KZfaq, I don’t watch it. I watch THIS…RIGHT HERE.

Before watching your channel, I had no idea what IR was or what IR docs did. Looking back, I've likely had interactions with multiple IR doctors over the course of my medical history, but had no idea it was a dedicated subspecialty. So in my case, you've achieved your goal. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

That's very interesting. I am a current Med student in the US and the general consensus (at least amongst the med students and faculty I interact with) is that IR is one of the most advanced, top of the line, sexy specialties out there. And its very competitive!

Can you talk about the risks of radiology? Something that makes me hesitant is being a woman and the women in my family have always said that anything to do with radiology is dangerous for fertility. I know there is protection but talking about the pitfalls of radiology would also be really helpful when considering what specialty to pick.

In 2015, an interventional radiologist placed a Pipeline Embolization Device in my intact cerebral aneurysm. Your specialty rocks.

IR is an incredible specialty. Many can’t appreciate it for what it is unless they have an encounter/situation. My daughter had a ruptured appendix when she was 13. She was VERY sick. Hospital for 1 month. Developed a secondary infection with 3 cysts? in her tummy. An IR did the procedure. I was so grateful and intrigued at the same time. Love your vlog/content.

I understand your disappointment but know that a lot of us tune into your channel for the very reason that it feels real, not sponsor-packaged (ie, Dr Oz). I’m a subscriber because I find radiology super interesting. Def sexier than a face-lift. And where else would I find a radiologist willing to share all that you share ? Plus your lifestyle stuff is fun.

I think you can easily talk about the findings radiologists find in pandemic related scans (ie chest x rays of COVID PEs, or post COVID vaccine lymphadenopathy on CT scans) Those are some really interesting studies. I would love to hear a radiologist translate the research for us sometimes? Let me know what you think Dr. Cellini, been here since day 1.

I think you have done a fantastic job in bringing the spotlight to radiology. And in my opinion, radiology is on the up and up and everyone is starting to realize who amazing the field is, so thank you for contributing to that journey. Your positive outlook and awesome videos are bringing amazing people to field. and for what its worth, i definitely think radiology is the "sexiest"! Radiologists are the doctor's doctor, leader in patient care, and the person all the doctors turn to to ask what is going on and what they should do! I am applying radiology for residency this year, and I am BEYOND excited to enter the BEST specialty of medicine.

Your radiology content is the best! Would love to see more of it like chest x-ray or head CT reading basics. All of us med students out there would definitely watch!

I would love to have more explainer videos on the procedures you do most often. That would be very interesting. Because it's hard to imagine what you do

I recently changed specialities as a nurse after years in the ER. I agree most people have no idea what IR is.

I am curious - my husband is in the hospital as we speak. He was admitted with pneumonia but something was off. They ended up determining he had congestive heart failure and needed 3-4 stents which turned into a quadruple bypass. He also has an AAA that is on hold until the bypass is more stable. So would this all have been discovered by an interventional radiologist? Someone determined the xrays were not pneumonia but heart issues and he has an exertion fraction of below 20. Would you be that person?

That is really wild! I definitely know what IR is and have for quite some time...sad it does not have the exposure it should! Keep up the great work, Dr. Cellini!!!

You make radiology beautiful. I would love to see you do a case series. Almost like a mystery challenge.

Why not do the doctor show? They have different specialties and yours would be a good additiin

Interventional radiology is cool! If I’m not mistaken, you use minimal invasive techniques to treat diseases and conditions. If you were on house, house would probably bug you for favors. Ever go over Joint or local injections?

Hi from de Dominican Republic! To be honest, I didnt know who Dr Oz was until today jajaja I have been following you for a while and I love your videos. I have learned a lot about IR through your videos because in my country, as med students, you dont have a lot of opportunities to learn about it. Thanks for the good content!

Its all good, brother. Dr. Oz turned into a quack after he got into hollywood anyway.

You hold a VERY special role in healthcare. I’m a licensed veterinary technician and take a lot of radiographs for DVMs and radiologists to look at. Radiologists whether in animal or human med are incredibly intelligent and know their stuff. Plus radiology can show you so much internally going on. I’m always fascinated seeing how much we can learn from a single rad from a CHF patient, potential FB surgery, etc

I've intestinal malrotation and did a barium enema. Seeing liquid flow was the most entertaining thing to see. Can't imagine what else you saw that isn't "normal"

Dr. Cellini and Dr. Mike collab? Yes? Ok cool.

I respectfully disagree, radiology is so fascinating and "sexy" Although this isn't a dig at radiologist at all but more towards doctors, showing and explaining images to your patients instead of just using words to explain, HELPS YOUR PATIENTS and builds better trust.

Being rejected by Dr. Oz is akin to being rejected by Hannoibal Lecter. It's a good thing.

I'm a grad student and IR or Radiology is the speciality I would like to get into the most. I've shadowed several specialties; ER, IR cardiology, neurology, IM) It's my dream to become a Radiologist.

Try to get on The Doctors.

How could he 😢

IR doctors and their entire team are underrated. Last month an IR doctor literally saved my dad's life. He took his time and did an emergency tideous time consuming procedure and saved my dad. He was aboustely amazing. After the procedure he answered my family's questions. He was direct and honest and I'm grateful 🙏 for IR doctors.

Hi Dr Cellini! I would definitely watch you on a tv segment educating us on IR. Well not the same thing but I can relate on a different level. I'm a COTA( certified occupational therapy assistant) in which I worked mostly In SNFs. OT is not known like PT is. I used to say physical therapists got all the glory.( FYI love my fellow PTs). OTs help patients regain independence with toileting, self care etc. Not very glamorous but VERY Important to most people! Thanks for the great content! (-:

You don't need Dr. Oz your are your own star!!! Keep doing what you are doing and you will have your own time 🙂

Hands down the IR docs were WAY cooler than the ER docs I’ve worked with. Friendlier and more inviting!

Dr. Cellini, you are more of a credible doctor then Dr. OZ EVER WILL BE.

It was a confusing , random topics for this specific video today ( being rejected by Dr. OZ)- it was not truly a rejection, just a misunderstanding.

I didn't really understand what Radiology really was until I saw your channel. I now love the field, and have such respect for the skill involved. I wouldn't have known this unless your channel had brought me here so thanks a ton.

An interventional radiologist saved my life when I had an SPE 5 years ago. He snaked a “tube” from a vein or artery in my neck thru my heart and into the clot at the bifurcation of the main pulmonary artery. 😮 😅😊❤

This is golden for so many reasons. My late father was a radiologist and was one of the earliest gens of IRad (he was also a handsome Italian guy from NJ!) and he used to do a fun foreign objects traveling show (pre-internet) for kid (pre-overprotective parent era), and he even did it for my son’s class when he was in elementary school. Listen, hon, you do NOT want to be associated with Dr. Oz in ANY way. He’s a quack and you know it. Why so anxious to be on TV? Being an MD isn’t enough for you? You could go on to get a PhD or study biotechnology, right? Let me tell you something about Oz: he couldn’t read and criticality evaluate a scientific paper if you put a gun to his head. You may think you want more money or fame, but you have no idea about the big bite that takes out of your soul. It may be fun on the way up, but the fall will ruin your life. Keep your head down, do your work, collab with Dr. Glaucomfranken, and keep your patients safe and healthy. You’re enough just the way you are.

Man, as a fan of the "bladeless surgery" field, I'm shocked that people don't know what IR is! Especially when someone doesn't know what even Diagnostic Radiology is. I thought that it was a well known specialty...

I was invited 2 B on 📺 Oprah, but after talking w/the producer a few times & hearing👂their expectations, I declined.

Happy 😇 Sunday! 💯🎁💯🎀 It is the 2nd Sunday in Advent!💻 God Bless you Dr. Cellini and your beautiful wife Adriana.♥️

I haven’t even watched the video yet but Dr. Oz (*huge eye roll). Who cares what he thinks?

Dr. Oz is overrated 🤷 "sexy " doesn't save lives , you do and have !!!! Keep doing what you do .

IR is critical to my patient care. I'm a Gyn/Onc x 20 years and I know all of my IR team, couldn't survive without them.

That's a bit sad They reject you . I hope you deserve being in better Show in future . Being famous KZfaqrs isn't about being sexy but is about how useful the subject for humans or being creative , develop the ability of human beings community . Thank you

I am not a Dr. Oz show watcher, but I would watch if you were a guest. I don’t consider their “rejection “ a big deal; it’s just another motivation for you to use your creativity to make another way to educate us all on your most valuable profession!!

I find Dr. Oz to be a joke. Just keep doing what you are doing. I love your videos.

It's ok Dr. C, hopefully, a better opportunity comes along for you to talk about your knowledge on TV, it's their loss tbh.

Doc! Can an ant comprehend how big the earth is? This analogy fits when people do not understand your field doc. Your field is so good. Don’t let those words linger.

Amazing…they talk about and promote vitamins and supplements all the time (which is why I quit watching…I would need a giant grocery bag to hold all the vitamins they recommend)…but how BORING is that? I only learned about and worked with IR in the last few years of my career as an RN and must say that my thought was “where has this specialty been throughout my career?” It is such an asset to the patient and medical staff. That’s why I love your channel, it helps me learn so much and even though I’m now retired, I’m still fascinated by the complexity of the human body and I can keep up with current trends.

Do you want to explain the difference between interventional and diagnostic radiology? In my mind, most of radiology is diagnostic or aids in diagnostic strategies. Can you elaborate on the differences between the two?

3:39 what do the patients say Ma'am they're unconscious 😂

Dr. Oz's loss. You would have been great! Yes, I would watch if you were on Dr. Oz. Love his show.

Keep doing what you're doing...it's very well needed!

I think radiology and interventional radiology is extremely cool 👏🏻👏🏻🌟🌟

Hey Dr. Cellini, I am an aspiring IR medical student in my second year, and was wondering if you took the USMLE in addition to the COMLEX, or if you think it would be beneficial, espicially now that it is pass/fail, hope this finds you well, thanks!

RIP, hope you get another chance

Just keep up your good work - and eventually - there will be a place for you on tv to educate everyone - including older doctors.

Your field as well as all fields of medicine are important.

Hi Dr. Cellini, I have a BS in Nuclear Medicine and work as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. I have been practicing nuclear medicine for three years and realized the public and some doctors do not understand radiology and other areas in radiology such as nuclear medicine. I am currently getting my license for CT and other imaging modalities. I love radiology and working in nuclear medicine. I have decided to attend medical school in two years to become an IR doctor and dedicate half of my time to nuclear medicine. I would love to do a video with you to educate the public.

No. I don’t watch Dr. Oz show. I think he lacks credibility.

My best friend was a guest on his TV show to get medical help, I need to talk to him

Is IR taking over diagnostic radiology?

I love this video!! Keep up the awesome vids, they really inspire me to always keep plugging away, and overcome roadblocks along the way :)

I don't watch Dr. Oz because I don't respect him. I would make of watching an episode if you were on it. When I get ECT I have to go to IR so they can access my port. It was IR that put my power port in. I am a very hard stick when it comes to starting ITS. It has sometimes taken ten tries to get an IV started on me. I think I might have dealt with IR in another thing but I am not sure. I had to get a drainage tube put into my gallbladder via the liver. The drainage tube was in me for a month before I could get my gallbladder removed. I was awake for the procedure and it was excruciatingly painful. They were trying I think conscious sedation but my oxygen says were too low, so they couldn't really give me anymore meds so I ended up being wide awake. I like the Doctors, if you got on that show I would try and watch it. I would watch you on Dr. Oz. I do think he is a sell out to his profession.

Imaging IS sexy. Anyone who can't see that is boring.

I agree. Keep doing what you do. People (Dr Oz crowd) are shallow. Sexy? Medicine is not exactly 'sexy'! I blame Gray's anatomy and similar series for creating these expectations. Who cares what's sexy anyways? Fashionable? Be you, keep saving lives with IR as other commenters have written & let the shallow be entertained!!! You needn't market yourself. Period.

We want to learn more about X-rays and what not. That's not such a bad thing. When I did get a stress fracture in my feet, they scanned the heck out of me, with MRI's, X-rays, what not. Not very conclusive though. So when is it useful? Do you get a different diagnosis depending on who did the reading? Is it subjective or objective?

You should make a show!

Dr Cellini ,you seem like you are such a great doctor! We need more doctors like you! Btw, by any chance, are you of italian descent ? Your last name makes me think so.

May I happily say you’ve grown my interest in IR :) definitely keep doing your thing!

Just now ran across this video and 2 things: Radiology is totally sexy. You get to look at people's most intimate insides through cool technology and potentially save their lives by detecting fatal bleeds or other unseen trauma. And you totally dodged a bullet not going on the Oz show; your credibility would have been ruined.

radiology is way sexier than plastics and derm! keep doing what you’re doing!

Hi Michael! I will remain respectful and say: Too bad for him!!! I love your videos and your stuff and you make radiology interesting (even though I don't understand a thing hahahaha) People say the same about CPAs. Apparently, we are boring and we wear brown socks all the time! haha :P Of course I would watch you on that show!

Dang this story is sad, idk why people be downgrading others passion like dang keep doing what you like!!!

Definitely would watch Dr. Oz if you were a guest

I feel IR is emergency. I send many patients to IR in order for them to be able to receive their life saving dialysis treatments.

1. I’m upset because I was looking for a romantic rejection story. 2. These computer screens are reproducing at a rapid rate. 3. You’re doing good PR for IR.

I would absolutely watch your TV show. I watch the Doctors. Definitely morning TV.

Hi from Turkey

"Radiology isn't sexy enough." -- I'm still here learning w/every video 🎥

You would think a person on a “medical show” would know a bit about medicine🤷‍♀️

If you had an epic case like Phineas Gage you'd be on every talk show on the planet. Don't give up!😉