1. How would you explain the hemorrhoid embolization procedure?

This modern procedure is a minor surgery performed under local anesthesia. Small particles are inserted through a catheter to block the artery that supplies blood to the hemorrhoid. The hemorrhoid then shrinks, and the recovery starts. The recovery is less painful compared to traditional surgery.

2. Will I be in pain if I choose hemorrhoid artery embolization?

No. The entire journey of having a hemorrhoid artery embolization is usually not painful. Patients often experience mild discomfort during the procedure. The minor discomfort the patient may experience can be alleviated with over-the-counter medications.

3. Should I go for hemorrhoid embolization if my case is severe?

Hemorrhoid embolization is usually effective for most patients. But, it may not be the best decision if your hemorrhoids are larger or the case is complicated. In such cases, specialists generally recommend going with a traditional surgery.

4. How do I know if hemorrhoid embolization is risky or not?

Here’s a fact you must know: the hemorrhoid embolization technique is known to be the safest. It is a minor surgery where slight discomfort is only felt during the procedure. The pain in the recovery phase is bearable. It all depends on the hygiene and care the patients take to avoid getting the catheter insertion area infected.

5. Will I have to take a long leave from work after hemorrhoid embolization?

No, not at all. It will only take a day or two to get back on your feet. At most, a patient may take a week’s rest. With the flow of blood reduced, the hemorrhoids begin to shrink. The pain being bearable is not a point of concern when it comes to rejoining an active life.

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With over 40,000 procedures performed and 30 years leading one of the nation’s first advanced outpatient endovascular centers, Dr. Julien brings a depth of experience that is simply rare. He is double board-certified in Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology by the American Board of Radiology — a distinction held by very few physicians in the country.

He trained at Washington University School of Medicine — one of America’s most prestigious medical schools — and completed his interventional radiology fellowship at the Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute under pioneers Gary Becker, MD, and Barry Katzen, MD.

He is the co-founder and past president of the Outpatient Endovascular & Interventional Society, a faculty speaker at more than 100 conferences worldwide, a published author, and a member of multiple medical advisory boards across the device industry. He has participated in 10 major clinical trials.

His patients don’t just come from South Florida. They come from across the Americas — because when minimally invasive vascular care matters most, Dr. Julien is who the world’s most informed patients choose.

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Dr. Julien has performed more than 40,000 vascular procedures across a 30-year career. Double board-certified in Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology by the American Board of Radiology, he is the co-founder and past president of the Outpatient Endovascular & Interventional Society, a national faculty speaker at SIR, TCT, VIVA, and the Southeastern Angiographic Society, and a published author. Named a Boca Magazine Top Doctor 2025.