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Dr. Robert Torrance Andrews, MD, FSIR

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Also known as Torre
Robert Torrance Andrews
Performing a full spectrum minimally invasive image-guided surgical interventions for over 15 years

10.0

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Specialties

Procedures Performed

This doctor performs the following procedures:

  • Angioplasty
  • Catheter Angiography
  • Catheter Embolization
  • Chemoembolization
  • Needle Biopsy
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Insurance Accepted

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  • All major carriers
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare

Payment Types

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Contact Information

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  • 206-292-7734

  • Seattle Radiologists
    1229 Madison St Ste 900
    Seattle, WA 98104
    Office: 206-292-7734
    Office: 206-292-7734
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Hospital Affiliation/ Privileges

  • Harborview Medical Center (Seattle, WA)
  • Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA
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Gender

Male

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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I spent the first 15 years of my career in academic practice, developing new procedures and training the next generation of physicians in Vascular and... more

Care philosophy: Excellence in medical care requires a long-term partnership between the patient and the provider. Though it may be judged most easily by the outcome of a... more

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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

11 endorsements


Anne Marie Larson

I have worked with Dr. Andrews for over 10 years and he is the most outstanding interventional radiologist I have worked with. He is caring,... more

Endorsement from doctor: Anne Larson , Seattle (WA), 4 months ago
Bruce Y. Tung

I endorse this doctor. Highly experienced interventional radiologist with excellent judgment

Endorsement from doctor: Bruce Tung , Seattle (WA), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

21 years since Robert Torrance Andrews was first licensed to practice.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California License Renewed & Current 1991 04/15/2010
Washington Active 2003 05/15/2012
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this doctor.

Board Certification

Certification data provided by: American Board of Medical Specialties

Work Experience

Position Duration
Volunteer faculty in Vascular & Interventional Radiology at University of Washington Medical Center 2009–present
Vascular & Interventional Radiologist at swedish Medical Center 2009–present
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Advanced Training

Training Specialty Hospital Completed
Fellowship Vascular / Interventional Radiology The Johns Hopkins Hospital (Baltimore, MD) 1997
Residency Diagnostic Radiology Harbor UCLA Medical Center (Torrance, CA) 1995
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine MD 1990
San Diego State University Biology BS 1985

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Best Doctors Seattle Met Magazine 2011
Best Doctors WA (Washington Magazine) 2010
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Executive Council Member Society of Interventional Radiology 2009-present
Meeting faculty Society of Interventional Radiology 2000-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 12
Answers: 414 Health Answers
6 Best Answers - chosen by asker
77 Answers marked "I agree" by other doctors
83 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 6 Health Guides
4 Staff Picks
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Medical Photos

Diagrammatic representation of a TIPS procedure
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Pelvic Venous Congestion Abrams Interventional Radiology 2012
Radiation Safety Interventional Radiology in Women’s Health Care 2010
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
"Liver Directed Therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma" Annual Oncology Symposium: New Concepts in the Treatment of Hepatocellular 2011
“The Importance of Clinical Service in IR.” Comprehensive Review of Interventional Radiology 2010
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