Dr. Louis W. Lucas, MD
Board-Certified Interventional Radiologist in Central Alabama
UFE, PAE & Minimally Invasive Vascular Specialist
Dr. Louis W. Lucas is a board-certified interventional and diagnostic radiologist and co-founder of Vascular and Interventional Specialists of Alabama (VISA). He specializes in minimally invasive interventional radiology procedures that allow patients to avoid open surgery, reduce pain, and return to normal life faster.
Dr. Lucas treats patients from Birmingham, Hoover, Pelham, Bessemer, Tuscaloosa, Northport, and throughout Central Alabama, providing advanced procedures that were once only available at large hospitals — now in a convenient outpatient setting.
About Dr. Lucas
A native of West Blocton, Alabama, Dr. Lucas brings more than 20 years of experience in vascular and interventional radiology. His focus is on helping patients find effective, non-surgical solutions for conditions that often cause chronic pain, bleeding, or reduced quality of life.
His approach combines:
- Advanced imaging technology
- Catheter-based treatments
- Personalized patient care
This allows many patients to avoid major surgery, lengthy hospital stays, and long recoveries.
Education & Training
Dr. Lucas completed his medical training at some of the nation’s leading academic centers:
- Bachelor’s Degree: Troy State University
- Doctor of Medicine: University of Alabama School of Medicine
- Internship: Brookwood Baptist Health, Birmingham
- Diagnostic Radiology Residency: University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
- Vascular & Interventional Radiology Fellowship: University of Colorado School of Medicine
Following fellowship, Dr. Lucas served on the faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine before entering private practice.
Dr. Louis W. Lucas, MD
Interventional & Diagnostic Radiology
Experience in Interventional Radiology
Dr. Lucas has practiced in both academic medicine and high-volume private practice, including:
- University of Colorado, Assistant professor of Radiology 2008-2009.
- Jackson Radiology Associates in Jackson, Tennessee for 5 years
- The Radiology Clinic in Tuscaloosa for 10 years
- UAB, Assistant professor of Radiology (2025 - present)
- Co-founder of Vascular and Interventional Specialists of Alabama (2024-present)
This experience allows Dr. Lucas to bring hospital-level interventional radiology care into a modern outpatient setting designed around patient convenience and outcomes.
Board Certification & Hospital Affiliations
Dr. Lucas is board certified by the American Board of Radiology in both:
- Interventional Radiology
- Diagnostic Radiology
He holds hospital privileges at:
- UAB Hospital
- UAB Medical West
- DCH Regional Medical Center
- And other regional facilities
Expertise & Procedures
Dr. Lucas specializes in minimally invasive vascular and interventional radiology procedures, including:
- Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)
- Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) for BPH
- Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE) for knee pain from osteoarthritis
- Hemorrhoid Artery Embolization (HAE) for hemorrhoids
- Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Treatment
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency & Varicose Veins
- Embolization for bleeding, tumors, and vascular disorders
- Image-guided biopsies and targeted therapies
These procedures are performed using advanced imaging and catheter-based techniques that allow patients to avoid open surgery and recover faster with fewer complications.
Serving Central Alabama
Through Vascular and Interventional Specialists of Alabama, Dr. Lucas is expanding access to high-quality interventional radiology for patients in Birmingham, Pelham, Hoover, Trussville, Bessemer, Tuscaloosa, Northport, and surrounding communities.
His mission is to give patients access to the most advanced non-surgical treatments available—right here in Alabama.
Why Patients Choose Dr. Lucas
Patients trust Dr. Lucas because he offers:
- Board-certified expertise
- Cutting-edge minimally invasive treatments
- Personalized, patient-first care
- Local access to procedures previously only available at major hospitals
