Dr. Silas Williams & Dr. Travis Brown, MIVA Medical
Board-certified, fellowship-trained interventional radiologists bringing four core embolization therapies — plus additional treatments — to Independence, MO.
Non-Surgical Relief From Uterine Fibroids
FDA-approved, insurance-covered UFE treats heavy bleeding and pelvic pain — no hysterectomy required.
Non-Surgical Relief From an Enlarged Prostate
PAE shrinks the prostate and relieves BPH symptoms with a same-day, catheter-based outpatient procedure.
Non-Surgical Relief From Arthritic Knee Pain
GAE calms the blood vessels driving knee osteoarthritis pain, often delaying or avoiding knee replacement.
Non-Surgical Relief From Bleeding Hemorrhoids
HAE closes the arteries feeding internal hemorrhoids — no cutting, minimal downtime, performed in-office.
MIVA Medical is Kansas City's dedicated embolization clinic — board-certified interventional radiologists best known for four core embolization procedures, with one precise, image-guided approach: closing off the specific blood vessel behind the problem. No incision, no general anesthesia, home the same day.
Four Core Embolization Procedures. One Trusted Clinic.
UFE
Uterine Fibroid Embolization
FDA-approved, insurance-covered treatment for heavy bleeding and pelvic pain caused by fibroids.
PAE
Prostate Artery Embolization
Shrinks an enlarged prostate to relieve frequent urination and nighttime bathroom trips.
GAE
Geniculate Artery Embolization
Calms the blood vessels driving osteoarthritis knee pain, often delaying knee replacement.
HAE
Hemorrhoid Artery Embolization
Closes the arteries feeding bleeding internal hemorrhoids — no cutting, minimal downtime.
Additional Procedures We Perform
Varicocele
Varicocele Embolization
A fertility-preserving, non-surgical alternative to varicocelectomy.
PCS
Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
Gonadal vein embolization relieves chronic pelvic pain, fertility-safe.
Kyphoplasty
Kyphoplasty
Stabilizes spinal compression fractures — no open spine surgery.
You're not another form on the clipboard.
Dr. Silas Williams and Dr. Travis Brown are board-certified, fellowship-trained vascular and interventional radiologists who perform minimally invasive embolization procedures in our private, outpatient clinic in Independence, MO. Most initial consultations are conducted by Maddie Fennessey, our Nurse Practitioner — patients are also welcome to request a consultation directly with one of the physicians, depending on availability.
Every patient gets a doctor who explains the "why," not just the "what," and a care team that remembers your name on your second visit.
*"Same-day" refers to the procedure itself. Your consultation and workup happen first, during a separate visit — once that's complete, the procedure is performed in a single outpatient visit with no hospital stay. MIVA Medical does not perform diagnostic imaging in-house; imaging is completed at an outside imaging center prior to treatment.
What it's like to be a MIVA patient.
"Dr. Williams takes the time to explain procedures in detail. It is wonderful that all procedures and pre-tests can be done in the office. All staff, from the front desk throughout the entire procedure, are friendly and comforting."
Jeanette Crews
MIVA Patient
"My dad is 90 years old and had tolerated extreme pain for months. We were referred to MIVA and they are miracle workers. He had a procedure on his back and is now walking without his cane. The doctor spent time with us and explained everything."
Kelly Harper
Family of a MIVA Patient
Proud to serve Independence and the Kansas City metro.
Patients travel to our Independence, MO clinic from across Missouri and Kansas for care that treats them like neighbors, not case numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What conditions does MIVA Medical treat?
MIVA Medical's four core embolization therapies are uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), prostate artery embolization (PAE) for enlarged prostate, geniculate artery embolization (GAE) for arthritic knee pain, and hemorrhoid artery embolization (HAE). We also offer varicocele embolization, gonadal vein embolization for pelvic congestion syndrome, and kyphoplasty for spinal compression fractures.
Is embolization covered by insurance?
Most of our embolization procedures, including UFE and PAE, are FDA-approved and typically covered by insurance. Our team verifies your specific coverage before scheduling any procedure.
How long is recovery after an embolization procedure?
Because these are outpatient, catheter-based procedures rather than surgery, most patients go home the same day and return to normal activity within a few days.
Do I need a referral to see a MIVA doctor?
Not always. Many patients self-refer after researching their condition. Take one of our short quizzes to see if you're a candidate, or call our Independence, MO office directly.
Where is MIVA Medical located?
We're located at 4200 Little Blue Parkway, Suite 350, Independence, MO 64057, serving patients throughout the greater Kansas City metro area.