Edgar Underwood, M.D.

Dr. Edgar Smith Underwood is a highly respected interventional radiologist with more than four decades of experience in vascular and diagnostic procedures. As a tenured professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, he contributes his expertise on a courtesy basis, focusing on advanced treatments for venous conditions and mentoring in patient-centered care.

Education

  • B.A. in Biology from Southwestern College at Memphis (Rhodes College), 1972
  • M.D. from Emory University, 1976
  • Residency in Diagnostic Radiology from Baptist Medical Center, 1988-1992
  • Fellowship in Interventional Radiology from University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1992-1993

Certifications

  • Board Certified in Radiology (American Board of Radiology, 1995)
  • Medical License in Alabama since 1978

Professional Experience

  • Professor of Radiology at University of Alabama at Birmingham (2012-present)
  • Chief of Interventional Radiology at Princeton Baptist Medical Center (1993-2006)
  • Roles in emergency medicine and interventional radiology at various Alabama hospitals, including UAB and VA Hospital

Awards and Honors

  • Best Doctors in America Awards (2011, 2013, 2014)
  • UAB Radiology Resident Top 10 Teaching Award (2015, 2016)
  • International Society of Endovascular Specialist Milestone Award (2009)

Research and Interests

  • Research in percutaneous ablation for tumors and chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency
  • Involved in clinical trials for vascular stents, embolization, and hepatocellular cancer treatments

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