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Salvatore Sclafani, MD, Interventional Radiology, Brooklyn, NY

Salvatore J. Sclafani MD


Professor of Radiology, SUNY Downstate

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  • 960 40th StBrooklyn, NY 11219

  • Phone+1 718-369-1444

  • Fax+1 484-924-0053

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Summary

  • Dr. Salvatore Sclafani is an Interventional Radiologist based in Brooklyn, NY, with extensive experience in the fields of multiple sclerosis, trauma, and uterine fibroid embolization. He completed his medical education at SUNY Upstate Medical University and his residency in Radiology-Diagnostic at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. Dr. Sclafani has held various prominent positions, including Attending Physician at NYC Health + Hospitals / Kings County since 1976, Professor and Chairman of Radiology at SUNY Downstate. He is currently Emeritus Professor of Radiology at SUNY Health Sciences Centers. His published works include studies on venous angioplasty in multiple sclerosis, endovascular management of intracardiac bullets and vascular injuries, carotid arterial trauma, splenic injury and non-operative management of trauma, among others. Recognitions include first Honorary Fellow of the Chinese Society of Interventional Radiology, Honorary Police Surgeon for the New York City Police Department and a Life Time Achievement Award from Kings County Hospital Center.

Education & Training

  • SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
    SUNY Downstate Health Sciences UniversityResidency, Radiology-Diagnostic, 1973 - 1976
  • Nassau University Medical Center
    Nassau University Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1972 - 1973
  • SUNY Upstate Medical University
    SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityClass of 1972
  • Fordham University
    Fordham UniversityBS, Biology, 1964 - 1968

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1973 - 2028
  • Diagnostic Radiology
    American Board of Radiology Diagnostic Radiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Honorary Fellow Chinese Society of Interventional Radiology, 2011
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society 2010
  • Life Time Achievement Award Kings County Hospital Center, 2005
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Publications & Presentations

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Journal Articles

  • Recommendations for Multimodal Noninvasive and Invasive Screening for Detection of Extracranial Venous Abnormalities Indicative of Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insuffi...  
    Zivadinov R, Bastianello S, Dake MD, Sclafani SJA, et al, J Vasc Interv Radiol, 1/1/2014
  • Catheter Venography for the Assessment of Internal Jugular Veins and Azygous Vein: Position Statement by Expert Panel of the International Society for Neurovascular Di...  
    Simka M, Hubbard D, Siddiqui A, Dake MD, Sclafani SJA, et al, VASA, 1/1/2013
  • Intravascular Ultrasound in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency  
    Sclafani SJA, Techniques in Vascular & Interventional Radiology, 1/1/2012
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Books/Book Chapters

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Lectures

  • Superior Hypogastric Plexus Block Is Effective and Shortens Office Stay after Outpatient Uterine Fibroid Embolization 
    Fresenius Vascular Care, Chicago, IL - 1/1/2014
  • Workshop on Intravascular Ultrasound in CCSVI. 
    Krakow, Poland - 1/1/2013
  • The "Inflow Veins" of CCSVI 
    Orlando, Florida - 1/1/2012
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Committees

  • President, International Society for Neurovascular Disease 2015 - Present

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