Vascular and Interventional Specialist · Gastonia, North Carolina

Advanced interventions.
Minimally invasive.

Tyler E. Callese, MD is a vascular and interventional specialist and partner at Gaston Radiology, P.A., practicing at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. His practice is dedicated to treating complex vascular, oncologic, and venous disease through image-guided, minimally invasive techniques.

Clinical Expertise Education & Training
Portrait of Tyler E. Callese, MD
Residency
UCLA — Interventional Radiology
Certification
ABR (DR/IR) · RPVI
Scholarship
20+ peer-reviewed publications
About

Biography

Dr. Callese is a vascular and interventional specialist whose practice encompasses the full breadth of image-guided therapy, with particular depth in complex venous disease, embolotherapy, and interventional oncology. Interventional radiology treats disease from within the body — navigating catheters and devices through the vascular system under real-time imaging — allowing many conditions that once required open surgery to be addressed through an access site only millimeters wide, frequently on an outpatient basis.

He completed his integrated Interventional Radiology residency at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he served as Chief Resident in both Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and was recognized with the Ahn Au Award for Clinical Excellence, the RSNA Roentgen Resident Research Award, and Resident of the Year honors. He earned his medical degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry, cum laude, from Middlebury College.

Since joining Gaston Radiology, P.A. as a partner in 2024, Dr. Callese has served as the primary operator for complex venous intervention at CaroMont Regional Medical Center. He contributes to institutional quality and program development through the hospital's Pulmonary Embolism Quality Committee and Trauma Services Committee.

In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Callese serves as an independent consultant, providing interventional and endovascular strategy consulting to investment firms and medical device companies — evaluating technologies, assessing market readiness, and informing next-generation product design. He leverages a highly active clinical practice and health-system leadership experience to translate real-world interventional and endovascular needs into actionable innovation strategy.

His research has been published in journals including European Radiology, the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, and CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology, with contributions spanning genicular artery embolization, prostatic artery embolization, venous thromboembolism, and health systems research.

Outside of practice, Dr. Callese is an avid skier and surfer, and maintains long-standing interests in modern fiction, history, and behavioral economics.

Education & Training

Academic and professional background.

2010 – 2014

Middlebury College

Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry, cum laude, with a minor in Economics. Varsity athlete in crew and baseball.

2014 – 2018

Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine, with a Certificate in Global Health. Founder and Director of the Navigating Medical School Program; recipient of the Isadore and Rachel Meschan Award for Academic Excellence in Radiological Sciences.

2018 – 2019

Surgery Internship — UCLA

Surgical internship at the University of California, Los Angeles, providing an operative foundation that continues to inform procedural judgment and patient selection.

2019 – 2024

Interventional Radiology-Integrated Residency — UCLA

Comprehensive training in vascular, oncologic, and venous intervention at one of the nation's leading academic IR programs. Served as Chief Resident of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology (2022–2023) and Chief Resident/Fellow of Interventional Radiology (2023–2024). Concurrently served as Associate Attending Physician in Diagnostic Radiology at UCLA Ronald Reagan, UCLA Santa Monica, and Martin Luther King Jr. Hospitals.

Ahn Au Award for Clinical Excellence RSNA Roentgen Research Award IR Resident of the Year
2024 – 2025

Board Certification & Credentials

Certified by the American Board of Radiology in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology (2025); Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI, 2024). Licensed in North Carolina.

2024 – Present

Partner — Gaston Radiology, P.A.

Interventional radiologist and partner in the hospital-based practice serving CaroMont Regional Medical Center, serving as primary operator for complex venous intervention. Member of the Pulmonary Embolism Quality Committee, Trauma Services Committee, and Physician Recruitment Committee.

Ongoing

Independent Consultant — Interventional & Endovascular Strategy

Advises investment firms and medical device companies on interventional and endovascular strategy — evaluating technologies, assessing market readiness, and informing next-generation product design — translating real-world clinical needs into actionable innovation strategy.

Clinical Expertise

Image-guided treatment, matched to the condition.

Each condition below is treated through a catheter, needle, or implant — rather than an open incision — guided in real time by advanced imaging.

DVT & Pulmonary Embolism

Mechanical and pharmacomechanical thrombectomy for thrombus in the extremities, pelvis, and pulmonary arteries — restoring flow expeditiously and limiting long-term venous sequelae.

Venous · Acute

Complex Venous Interventions

Iliocaval stent reconstruction and treatment of chronic venous occlusions — recanalizing long-standing blockages of the deep venous system and restoring durable flow through the iliac veins and vena cava.

Venous · Reconstruction

Pelvic Venous Disorders

Diagnosis and embolization for pelvic venous congestion and related venous insufficiency, including iliocaval stenting under intravascular ultrasound guidance.

Venous · Chronic

IVC Filter Management

Placement and retrieval of inferior vena cava filters within a structured surveillance program, ensuring retrievable filters are followed to appropriate removal.

Venous · Procedural

Prostate Artery Embolization

An outpatient, incision-free alternative to surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia, performed through a small radial or femoral access site.

PAE

Genicular Artery Embolization

A minimally invasive treatment for knee osteoarthritis pain that targets abnormal vascularity around the joint while preserving the joint itself. Dr. Callese has published peer-reviewed research on GAE technique and outcomes.

GAE

Interventional Oncology

Y90 radioembolization delivering targeted internal radiation directly to hepatic tumors, and image-guided thermal ablation of lung, kidney, bone, and liver tumors — concentrating treatment within the tumor while sparing healthy tissue.

Oncology · Y90 · Ablation

Spine Fracture Care

Minimally invasive treatment of painful vertebral compression fractures, including kyphoplasty, vertebroplasty, targeted ablation, and SpineJack implant-based vertebral restoration.

Spine · Musculoskeletal

Arterial Aneurysm Procedures

Endovascular repair of renal, visceral, and splenic artery aneurysms — excluding the aneurysm from circulation through catheter-based techniques while preserving flow to the end organ.

Arterial · Endovascular
Honors & Awards

Recognition across training and practice.

2024Ahn Au Award for Clinical Excellence in Interventional RadiologyUCLA
2024RSNA Roentgen Resident Research AwardRadiological Society of North America · UCLA
2024Interventional Radiology Resident of the YearUCLA
2024Newsworthy Abstract AwardSociety of Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting
2023Distinguished Laboratory Investigation AwardJournal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology
2023Chief Resident/Fellow, Interventional RadiologyUCLA
2023Junior Interventional Radiology Resident of the YearUCLA
2023Resident ScholarshipWestern Angiographic and Interventional Society Annual Meeting
2022Chief Resident, Diagnostic and Interventional RadiologyUCLA
2020Cum Laude Poster AwardSociety of Abdominal Radiology Annual Meeting
2018Isadore and Rachel Meschan Award for Academic Excellence in Radiological SciencesWake Forest Department of Radiology
2017Gold Medal Research Winner, Clinical Research CategoryWake Forest Surgical Sciences Research Symposium
2017Letter of Commendation for Exemplary Service to the Medical School CommunityWake Forest School of Medicine
2017Student Navigator Leadership AwardWake Forest School of Medicine
2017Distinguished Volunteer, Delivering Equal Access to Care (D.E.A.C.) ClinicWake Forest School of Medicine
2015Top Publications of 2015Global Emergency Medicine Editorial Review Board
2014–18Richard Janeway, MD ScholarshipWake Forest School of Medicine
2014–18Wake Forest Scholars FundWake Forest School of Medicine
2014Cum LaudeMiddlebury College
Scholarship

Publications.

Peer-reviewed research spanning genicular and prostatic artery embolization, venous thromboembolism, interventional techniques, medical education, and global health systems.

Peer-Reviewed Research Papers 16
  1. Callese TE, Cusumano LR, Sparks HD, Masterson K, Genshaft S, Stewart JK, Padia SA. Early Intervention in Knee Osteoarthritis with Genicular Artery Embolization is Associated with Improved Clinical Outcomes. European Radiology, December 2025.
  2. Cusumano L, Rink J, Callese TE, Plotnik A, Quirk M, McWilliams JP. Cost Comparison of Prostatic Artery Embolization Between In-Hospital and Outpatient Lab Settings. Cureus, August 2024.
  3. Callese T, Fletcher S, Ranade M, Moriarty J. Chronic Inferior Vena Cava Filter-Related Occlusion: Presentation, Diagnosis, Management, and Controversy. Vascular and Endovascular Review, February 2024.
  4. Cusumano L, Callese T, Redwood K, Genshaft S, Plotnik A, Stewart J, Padia S. Added Value of Cone-Beam CT to Identify Arterial Supply During Genicular Artery Embolization for Knee Osteoarthritis. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, November 2023;34(11):1861–1867.
  5. Callese TE, Cusumano L, Redwood K, Genshaft S, Plotnik A, Stewart J, Padia S. Classification of Genicular Artery Anatomic Variants Using Intraoperative Cone-Beam Computed Tomography. CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology, May 2023;46(5):628–634.
  6. Cusumano L, Callese TE, Mathevosian S, McWilliams JP. Design of a High-Flow Catheter Connected to Enhance Fluid Transfer. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, May 2023;34(5):896–901.
  7. Callese TE, Maehara C, Cusumano L, Mathevosian S, Moriarty JM, Padia SA, Enzmann D, Srinivasa RN. Costs of Endovascular Pulmonary Embolism Interventions: A Comparative Time-Driven Activity-Based Costing Analysis. Journal of Clinical Radiology, February 2023;78(2):E143–149.
  8. Kao S, Srinivasa RN, Callese TE, Jamshidi N, Plotnik A. Looking Beyond the Gun-Sight: A Potential Bailout Technique for Arterial and Venous Recanalization. Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, May 2022;28(3):260–263.
  9. Callese TE, O'Brien D, Yang EH, Moriarty JM. AngioVac Aspiration of Right Heart Masses in Oncology Patients is as Safe and Effective as in Non-Oncology Patients. Annals of Vascular Surgery, November 2021;77:243–254.
  10. Callese TE, Padgett M, Kwon M, Moriarty JM. Emergent Intravascular Aortic and Iliac Lithotripsy to Facilitate Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair of a Ruptured Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. UCLA Radiological Sciences Proceedings, October 2021;1(4):37–41.
  11. Callese TE, Yang EH, Levi D, Srinivasa RN, Moriarty JM. Concomitant AngioVac Thrombectomy and Patent Foramen Ovale Closure in a Patient with a Large Right Atrial Thrombus and Recent Paradoxical Embolic Stroke. Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, March 2021;27:272–274.
  12. Roberts D, Callese TE, Okafor E, Naik P, Harrison B, Tse G, Plotnik AN, McWilliams JP. Prostatic Artery Embolization for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Secondary to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Has a Variable Effect on Patient-Reported Ejaculatory Function. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, December 2020;31(12):2153–2156.
  13. Laurence CE, Ykimoff YR, Stone SN, Moses-Hampton M, Yates SJ, Callese TE, et al. Feasibility and Impact of a Student-Led, Semi-Structured, Near-Peer Student Guides Program on Navigating Through Medical School. Medical Science Educator, February 2020.
  14. Callese TE, Keskinyan VS, Moses-Hampton M, et al. The Navigating Medical School Program: An Innovative Student-Led Approach to Strengthening the Medical School Learning Environment. Journal of Contemporary Medical Education, November 2019;9(4):87–98.
  15. Bones BL, Abboud R, Callese TE, Botros D, Parks G, Clark C, Downing TM. Intra-Arterial Calcium Stimulation for Pancreatogenous Hypoglycemia After Bypass Surgery. Wake Forest Journal of Science and Medicine, April 2019;4(1).
  16. Boeck M, Callese TE, Nelson SK, Schuetz SJ, Bazan CF, Saavedra Laguna J, Shapiro MB, Issa NM, Swaroop M. The Development, Implementation, and Validation of a Novel Layperson Trauma First Responder Course in La Paz, Bolivia: A Pilot Study. Injury, November 2017.
Book Chapters 3
  1. Callese TE, Fletcher S, Joglekar AU, McWilliams J, Moriarty JM. Endovascular Management of Deep Venous Thrombosis. In: Contemporary Management of Acute and Chronic Venous Disease. CRC Press, July 2024. ISBN: 9781003316626.
  2. Katari R, McNamara K, Gentile C, Edgar L, Callese TE, Igel D, Zambon JP, Tamburrini R, Orlando G. Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Solutions for the Abdominal Organs. In: Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering, pp. 325–347. January 2017.
  3. Callese TE, Peloso A, Tamburrini R, Voigt M, Zambon JP, Orlando G. Decellularized Tissues as Vehicles for Cell Delivery. In: Biomaterials for Cell Delivery: Vehicles in Regenerative Medicine. Taylor & Francis/CRC, 2017.
Peer-Reviewed Reviews 4
  1. Rogers J, Katari R, Gifford S, Tamburrini R, Voigt MR, Murphy S, Igel D, Mancone S, Callese TE, et al. Kidney Transplantation, Bioengineering and Regeneration: An Originally Immunology-Based Discipline Destined to Transition Towards Ad Hoc Organ Manufacturing and Repair. Expert Review of Clinical Immunology, February 2016;12(2):169–182.
  2. Katari R, Edgar L, Wong T, Boey A, Mancone S, Igel D, Callese TE, Voigt M, Perin L, Orlando G. Tissue Engineering Approaches to Restore Kidney Function. Current Diabetes Reports, October 2015;15(10):643.
  3. Callese TE, Richards CT, Shaw P, Schuetz SJ, Paladino L, Issa N, Swaroop M. Trauma System Development in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Review. Journal of Surgical Research, 2015;193(1):300–307.
  4. Callese TE, Richards CT, Shaw P, Schuetz SJ, Issa N, Paladino L, Swaroop M. Layperson Trauma Training in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Review. Journal of Surgical Research, 2014;190(1):104–110.
Letters & Other Publications 3
  1. Callese TE. The Medical School Compass. Academic Medicine, June 2018;93(6):825.
  2. Callese TE, Hoyt A. BI-RADS: MRI Foci and Masses. UCLA Breast Imaging, January 2022.
  3. Callese TE. The Anatomy of Letters to Medical School Admissions. Prospective Doctor, October 2018.
Selected Abstracts & Conference Presentations 12
  1. Callese TE, Sparks HD, Cusumano L, Masterson K, Genshaft S, Plotnik A, Padia S. Early Intervention in Knee Osteoarthritis with Genicular Artery Embolization is Associated with Improved Clinical Outcomes. Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting, March 2024.
  2. Cusumano L, Albrecht H, Masterson K, Genshaft S, Stewart J, Callese TE, Padia S. Safety of Total Knee Arthroplasty Following Genicular Artery Embolization for Knee Osteoarthritis. Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting, March 2024.
  3. Sprout G, Callese TE, McWilliams JM. The Role for Protective Embolization of Extra-Prostatic Anastomoses During Prostatic Artery Embolization. Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting, March 2024.
  4. Moderator, Triage in Interventional Radiology, SIR Connect Town Hall. Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting, March 2024.
  5. Ward L, Callese TE, Cusumano L, Sherman A, Moriarty JM, Emeruwa O. Undiagnosed Lung Adenocarcinoma Causing Rapid Respiratory Failure: A Case of Pulmonary Tumor Thrombotic Microangiopathy. American Thoracic Society Annual Meeting, May 2023.
  6. Cusumano L, Callese TE, Rink J, Plotnik A, Quirk M, McWilliams JP. Cost Comparison of Prostatic Artery Embolization Between In-Hospital and Outpatient Lab Settings. RSNA Annual Meeting, November 2022.
  7. Callese TE, Cusumano L, Genshaft S, Plotnik A, Stewart J, Padia S. Genicular Artery Anatomy Classification Utilizing Cone-Beam Computed Tomography. Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting, June 2022.
  8. Cusumano L, Callese TE, Genshaft S, Plotnik A, Stewart J, Padia S. Genicular Artery Embolization: Comparison of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography and Digital Subtraction Angiography. Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Meeting, June 2022.
  9. Mathevosian S, Callese TE, Cusumano L, Moriarty JM, Finn JP, Bedayat A. Imaging of Venous Thrombosis with Ferumoxytol-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Angiography. RSNA Annual Meeting, November 2021.
  10. O'Brien D, Callese TE, Moriarty JM, Yang EH. Effect of AngioVac on Right Ventricular Function Following Removal of Right Atrial Masses in Patients With and Without Malignancy. American Heart Association, Circulation, November 2020;142:A14130.
  11. Callese TE, Naik P, Harrison B, Tse G, Plotnik A, McWilliams J. Prostatic Artery Embolization for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Secondary to Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Does Not Affect Patient-Reported Ejaculatory Function. Oral presentation, Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting, June 2020.
  12. Nelson SK, Callese TE, Boeck MA, et al. Development, Implementation, and Validation of a Novel Layperson Trauma First Responder Course in La Paz, Bolivia: A Pilot Study. Journal of the American College of Surgeons, October 2016;223(4):e127–e128.
Practice Information

For patients, referring physicians, and the community.

Patients

Consultation-based care.

Every patient receives a dedicated consultation: a clear explanation of the diagnosis, a review of all appropriate treatment options, and a realistic discussion of expected recovery.

  • Outpatient, same-day procedures for most conditions
  • Moderate sedation rather than general anesthesia in most cases
  • Direct physician follow-up after every procedure
Appointments: 704-830-1295
Referring Physicians

Collaborative referral care.

Referrals are reviewed prior to scheduling, with findings and recommendations communicated back to the referring practice. Same-day telephone triage is available for urgent venous and oncologic cases.

  • DVT/PE, pelvic venous, IVC filter, PAE, GAE, Y90, biliary/renal
  • Same- or next-day chart review on all referrals
  • Direct physician-to-physician line for urgent consultation
Referral fax: 704-834-2545 · Line: 704-830-1295
Community

Advanced care, regionally.

Dr. Callese is committed to expanding access to advanced image-guided therapies within the region — through institutional program development, quality committee work, and physician education.

  • Physician and community education on minimally invasive treatment options
  • Institutional quality leadership in PE and trauma services
  • Strategy consulting for investment firms and medical device companies
Speaking, education & consulting: callese@gastonradiology.com