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Stacey A. Bass, MD/PhD

Assistant Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging and of Pediatrics
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Additional Titles

Co-Chief, Vascular & Interventional Radiology

Medical Director, Pediatric Interventional Radiology

Director, Vascular Anomalies Program

Clinical Affairs Section Chief, Interventional Radiology

Training

Fellow
The Johns Hopkins Hospital (2014)


Chief Fellow
The Johns Hopkins Hospital (2014)


Contact Info

Radiology & Biomedical Imaging

Yale Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, PO Box 208042

New Haven, CT 06520-8042

United States

About

Titles

Assistant Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging and of Pediatrics

Co-Chief, Vascular & Interventional Radiology; Medical Director, Pediatric Interventional Radiology; Director, Vascular Anomalies Program; Clinical Affairs Section Chief, Interventional Radiology

Biography

Stacey A. Bass (Trotter) attended Cornell University as an undergraduate, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelors of Science, majoring in Biology. From there, she continued her education at the University of Virginia School of Medicine as part of the NIH-supported Medical Scientist Training Program, earning both her MD and PhD. Her graduate work was in the field of neuroscience, studying epilepsy in an animal model of subcortical band heterotopia. After completing her combined degree program, Dr. Bass went on to complete her medical training as a Diagnostic Radiology resident at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, achieving the rank of chief resident. She stayed on for a one year fellowship in Vascular and Interventional Radiology, also as chief fellow. Following her training, she joined Jefferson Radiology to practice diagnostic and interventional radiology, centered in Hartford, Connecticut. There she continued her efforts in leadership, becoming Chief of Vascular and Interventional Radiology at Hartford Hospital and Jefferson Radiology. Dr. Bass was member of the Local Practice Board for Jefferson Radiology as well as a member of the Radiology Partners Interventional Radiology National Advisory Board. She served nearly a year as Member-At-Large for the Hartford Hospital Medical Executive Committee before changing positions to become Assistant Professor of Vascular and Interventional Radiology at the Yale School of Medicine. Here at Yale New Haven Hospital, Dr. Bass serves as Co-Chief of Interventional Radiology as well as Medical Director for Pediatric Interventional Radiology where her interests are focused on the diagnosis and treatment of vascular anomalies. She is also the Director of the Yale New Haven Children's Hospital Vascular Anomalies Program. Her other professional interests include Women's Health, such as the treatment of fibroids and pelvic congestion syndrome.

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Other Departments & Organizations

Education & Training

Fellow
The Johns Hopkins Hospital (2014)
Chief Fellow
The Johns Hopkins Hospital (2014)
Resident
The Johns Hopkins Hospital (2013)
Chief Resident
The Johns Hopkins Hospital (2013)
Intern
Harbor Hospital (2009)
MD/PhD
University of Virginia, Medicine, Neuroscience
BSc
Cornell Univeristy, Biology

Clinical Care

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Overview

Stacey Bass, MD, PhD, is a vascular and interventional radiologist who treats children and adults.

“An interventional radiologist is someone who can interpret imaging studies and use different modalities in order to diagnose and/or treat disease processes using minimally invasive techniques,” Dr. Bass explains. “This includes simple procedures such as ultrasound guided biopsy to diagnose a mass. We also perform complex therapeutic procedures, for example treating traumatic bleeding without the need for surgery or even treating and potentially curing cancers.”

Dr. Bass serves as co-director of interventional radiology at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital and has expertise in treating vascular anomalies.

“These are most commonly diagnosed in childhood due to pain or disfigurement,” says Dr. Bass of vascular anomalies, which are benign disorders in the veins or arteries. “If you think of your blood vessels as streets that run straight, in a vascular anomaly, something goes wrong in their development and the vessels get tangled and can form painful, disfiguring lumps.”

Such anomalies are not always painful, but some can be, and they can affect a child’s quality of life in numerous ways. “We can diagnose it early and treat it in a minimally invasive fashion that might take just a few sessions to shrink it and offer pain relief,” Dr. Bass says.

She was drawn to interventional radiology because of how it combines her interests in technology, radiology and using her hands. “In interventional radiology, we have some of the most advanced tools that allow us access to the body without the need for open surgery. The technology available here at Yale allows for innovative, minimally invasive therapies for patients,” she says.

Dr. Bass also takes care of adults and has a particular interest in women’s health, including treating fibroids and offering interventions for pelvic pain. The best part of her job, she says, is working with patients.

“It’s incredibly satisfying and I wouldn’t give it up for anything,” she says. “Plus, as an interventional radiologist, I am a consultant for other specialties who need our unique skill set; we are kind of like a doctor for doctors. Interventionalists must have a knowledge of all organ systems, which provides variety and a never-ending learning challenge.”

Her research interests include finding better therapies for vascular anomalies.

Clinical Specialties

Interventional Radiology; Pediatric Interventional Radiology; Non-Invasive Vascular Imaging; Radiology & Biomedical Imaging; Minimally Invasive Surgery

Fact Sheets

Board Certifications

  • Interventional Radiology & Diagnostic Radiology

    Certification Organization
    AB of Radiology
    Original Certification Date
    2017

Yale Medicine News

Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

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    Society of Interventional Radiology

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    American College of Radiology

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    Radiological Society of North America

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    American Association of Women Radiologists

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    International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies

Research

Research at a Glance

Publications Timeline

A big-picture view of Stacey A. Bass's research output by year.
10Publications
142Citations

Publications

2017

  • On the Case
    Radiology Today 2017 Mar; 28-29.
    Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical Notes

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Radiology & Biomedical Imaging

Yale Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, PO Box 208042

New Haven, CT 06520-8042

United States

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    Academic Office

    20 York Street, Wing South Pavilion, Fl 2, Rm 210

    New Haven, CT 06510

    Business Office

    203.785.5380
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