James Bhatt

James Bhatt is a renal interventional oncologist at the University of Virginia who has contributed extensively to outcomes research and technique development for percutaneous renal tumor ablation. His research has established cryoablation and radiofrequency ablation as effective alternatives to surgery for small renal masses in appropriate candidates. He has developed CT-guided biopsy protocols that maximize diagnostic yield while minimizing complications. His long-term follow-up studies have provided critical evidence for the durability of ablation as a treatment for localized renal cell carcinoma.