Kari J. Nelson

Kari J. Nelson is a Clinical Professor in the Radiology & Imaging Sciences department at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. Board-certified by the American Board of Radiology in both Diagnostic Radiology and Vascular/Interventional Radiology, she specializes in Interventional Radiology and Vascular Radiology.

• Education:
  • B.A., University of California, Berkeley
  • M.D., Medical College of Wisconsin
  • Transitional Internship, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
  • Residency in Diagnostic Radiology, University of Virginia School of Medicine
  • Fellowship in Vascular & Interventional Radiology, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
  • Fellowship in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Imaging, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine

Her research focuses on vascular anomalies, endovascular interventions, and clinical outcomes in both adult and pediatric populations. Recent work includes studies on venous stenting, lymphatic malformations, and traumatic vascular injuries. Publications highlight multidisciplinary approaches to renal mass biopsy, radiofrequency ablation in oncology, and vascular anomaly management.

Selected scientific honors include Fellow of the Society of Interventional Radiology (FSIR) and Fellow of the American Medical Women's Association (FAMWA). Her leadership in clinical guidelines development, including Society of Interventional Radiology position statements, underscores her contributions to standardizing care in vascular and interventional radiology.