Welcome to Vascular & Interventional Specialists of Alabama
Minimally Invasive.
Maximum Relief.
At Vascular and Interventional Specialists of Alabama, our mission is to deliver compassionate, state-of-the-art care through minimally invasive treatments that improve the quality of life for our patients. Utilizing advanced interventional radiology techniques, we provide exceptional care in both hospital settings and our outpatient office. We are committed to enhancing outcomes for our patients through precise minimally invasive patient-centered care.
Our Specialists
Trusted Experience. Advanced Care.
Vascular and Interventional Specialists of Alabama was founded in 2024 by Dr. Jeremy Ferris and Dr. Louis Lucas. They are both highly skilled and dedicated interventional radiologists with a shared vision of improving access to advanced, minimally invasive treatments across Alabama. Each having over 20 years of experience providing Interventional Radiology treatments, they recognized a critical need for more access to this type of specialized care in the region; and therefore, set out to create a practice that prioritizes patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and cutting-edge technology.
Dr. Jeremy Marcus Ferris, MD
Dr. Jeremy Marcus Ferris, MD, is a board-certified radiologist specializing in diagnostic and interventional radiology. He currently practices in the Birmingham, Alabama area. Dr. Ferris has practiced image guided medicine for the last 20 + years in the Southeast.
Dr. Louis W. Lucas, MD
Dr. Louis W. Lucas is a board-certified radiologist with over two decades of experience in interventional and diagnostic radiology. A native of West Blocton, Alabama, he is committed to delivering patient-focused care through his clinical expertise in minimally invasive, image-guided procedures.
Uterine Fibroid Embolization
Relieves menstrual pain & heavy periods from fibroids
Prostate Embolization
Decreases prostate size to improve urinary symptoms
Geniculate Artery Embolization
Reduces blood flow causing knee pain & swelling
Venous Disease Treatment
Improves appearance, heaviness, & aching in legs
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Alabama’s Experts in Image-Guided Intervention
Services Overview
Fellowship-trained physicians specializing in procedures that reduce pain, recovery time, and surgical risk.
View All ServicesFull-Spectrum Interventional Radiology Services—All In One Place.
At Vascular & Interventional Specialists of Alabama, we offer a full range of minimally invasive, image-guided procedures designed to treat a variety of conditions without the need for traditional surgery. Our services include Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE), Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE), Geniculate Artery Embolization for knee osteoarthritis, Hemorrhoid Embolization, and treatments for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and Venous Disease such as varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency. We also specialize in Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty for spinal fractures, along with advanced cancer interventions like image-guided biopsies, tumor ablations, and embolization. Our outpatient approach offers patients the same level of precision and expertise found in hospitals—but with faster recovery, less risk, and greater convenience—all backed by our board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians credentialed at UAB, UAB Medical West, and DCH.
Testimonials
What Patients Says About Our Doctors
“After years of chronic leg pain, Dr. Lucas found the problem and treated it without surgery. The results have been life-changing. I can walk again without pain, and I never thought I’d say that. I’m so grateful for their technology, experience, and compassion.”
Interventional Radiology
Meeting the Growing Demand for Interventional Radiology
Across the U.S., demand for interventional radiology (IR) procedures continues to rise—driven by patient preference for minimally invasive options and improved clinical outcomes. At Vascular & Interventional Specialists of Alabama, we offer a full spectrum of IR services to meet this need, including high-volume treatments like uterine fibroid embolization, PAD interventions, and venous disease management. We’re also proud to lead in emerging areas such as prostate, hemorrhoid, and geniculate artery embolization. Our cancer-focused procedures—like image-guided biopsies and tumor ablation—are increasingly vital in comprehensive cancer care, offering patients safer, faster, and highly targeted solutions.
