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Radiology and interventional radiology · Karlsruhe
Radiology in Karlsruhe.
Precise diagnostics.
Targeted treatment.
PD Dr. med. Jonathan Nadjiri
Would you like to understand a finding, arrange an MRI or CT scan, or discuss treatment? Together, we will work out the next step at Städtisches Klinikum Karlsruhe.
For private patients and self-payers
Director of the Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
EBIR · EBIR-ES · EBIR-IOCertified specialist for Interventional radiologyFCIRSE · MHBA
Conditions & symptoms
What brings you to us?
Information on common concerns, from initial assessment to possible treatments.
Benign prostatic enlargement
Information on prostate artery embolisation for urinary symptoms.
Liver tumours & liver metastases
Ablation and TACE: options for local tumour treatment.
Chronic joint pain
Joint embolisation / TAPE: who may be assessed for this procedure.
Poor circulation in the legs
Understand peripheral arterial disease and explore possible vascular treatments.
Liver cirrhosis & ascites
When TIPS may be considered for raised portal vein pressure.
Looking for an examination or a discussion of your findings?
MRI, CT and a second radiological opinion have their own section.
We assess which treatment may suit you based on your findings. Symptoms can have different causes.
Explore all organ areasImaging and diagnostics · Karlsruhe
A closer look.
An informed decision.
MRI, CT and specialised imaging — guided by a clear medical question and individual assessment.
Would you like to clarify a finding, plan your treatment or obtain a second radiological assessment? We accompany you from the appropriate examination procedure to the discussion of the results.
Explore imaging and diagnosticsMRI
Magnetic resonance imaging
Detailed insights into organs, joints and soft tissues – without X-rays.
More about the examination ↗CTComputed tomography
Rapid sectional image diagnostics for Lung, abdomen, vessels and acute issues.
More about the examination ↗HEART AND VESSELSCardiac CT and MRI
Cardiovascular Medical imaging for differentiated assessment of heart and vessels.
More about the examination ↗PROSTATEProstate MRI
Targeted Medical imaging when suspected of a relevant change in the prostate.
More about the examination ↗BREASTBreast imaging
Complementary MRI and image-controlled clarification in a coordinated treatment concept.
More about the examination ↗ONCOLOGY AND ABDOMENTumour and abdominal imaging
From unclear findings to treatment planning and follow-up.
More about the examination ↗MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEMMuscles, joints and bones
Medical imaging for pain, injuries and changes in the musculoskeletal system.
More about the examination ↗X-RAYDigital X-ray and fluoroscopy
Established techniques for specific structural and functional questions.
More about the examination ↗PD Dr. med. Jonathan Nadjiri
Experience connecting diagnostics
and treatment.
Institute director. Interventional radiologist. Researcher and university lecturer.
My clinical career took me from Deutsches Herzzentrum München via TUM Klinikum rechts der Isar to Karlsruhe. It combines cardiovascular imaging with the full breadth of interventional radiology.
Since May 2026, I have led the Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology at Städtisches Klinikum Karlsruhe.
Understand your findings
I want you to understand what a finding means and which questions remain unanswered.
Weigh up your options
We discuss benefits, risks and alternatives, including when a procedure would not be appropriate.
Decide as a team
Planning involves the relevant medical specialties. Your symptoms, goals and personal circumstances are part of that discussion.
Minimally invasive. Organ-specific. Individual.
Broad expertise in interventional radiology.
Treatment tailored to you.
Explore 22 organ and treatment areas, from tumour therapy to specialised vascular interventions.
Organ-related treatment
Liver and biliary tract
Image-guided therapies for Liver tumours and diseases of Biliary tract.
Procedures and consultation ↗Procedures at a glance
- Microwave ablation, radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation
- TACE / TAE
- SIRT / Radioembolization
- Percutaneous liver biopsy
- Transjugular liver biopsy
- Portal vein embolization before surgery
- Combined portal and hepatic vein embolization (LVD)
- PTCD / PTBD and biliary stents
- Balloon dilation of biliary tract stenoses
- Percutaneous gallbladder drainage
- Drainage Of liver abscesses
- Selected interventions for bile duct stones
- CT-Brachytherapy: special oncological indications
We discuss which procedure is suitable for you in a personal consultation.
PD Dr. med. Jonathan Nadjiri has extensive experience across the entire range of interventional procedures presented here. Treatment is tailored to your findings and planned jointly with the relevant specialties.
View the entire process catalogue ↗All organ-specific service pages
ThyroidPorts and venous accessLungs and chestBreastPulmonary vesselsPaediatric interventionsAorta and major arteriesLiver and biliary tractPortal vein and spleenPancreas and retroperitoneumKidneys and urinary tractAdrenal glandsGastrointestinal tract and bleedingLymphatic systemPelvis and uterusProstate and men’s healthSpine and pain managementDialysis shunts and accessBlood vessels and limbsVeins and thrombosisBones and soft tissuesVascular malformations
Before, during and after the procedure
Care at every stage.
Including after treatment.
Interventional care includes preparation, intervention and follow-up care. How long monitoring is required depends on the treatment and your health condition.
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Beds for interventional care
Two beds are available for short inpatient monitoring and interventional care. Admission is planned according to clinical need.
Selected services
Targeted care for your situation.
A direct introduction to frequently requested topics.
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Interventions for bleeding
Targeted closure and Bleeding treatment of vessels.
02TIPS & Portal hypertension
Procedures for selected diseases of the portal vein system.
03Tumour ablation
Local treatment with heat or cold.
04Biopsies
Image-guided tissue sampling to clarify a diagnosis.
05Venous port implantation
vascular access for longer-term therapies.
06Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) & Vessel interventions
Treat constricted or sealed vessels.
07Uterine fibroid embolization
An organ-preserving option with an appropriate indication.
08Prostatic artery embolization
Catheter treatment with benign prostate enlargement.
09Joint embolization / TAPE
Selected treatment for chronic complaints.
10TACE
Chemoembolisation in selected Liver tumours.
11Liver tumour ablation
Local treatment of Liver tumours and selected Metastases.
Research and teaching
Assessing evidence.
Advancing medicine.
My research ranges from cardiac CT and MRI to interventional therapies and the analysis of large healthcare datasets. Through the DeGIR registry, I work to improve the evidence on treatment quality.
Selected topics
From the Medical imaging to the supply.
- Quality and safety of Biopsies and Interventions
- TIPS, vascular medicine and Interventional oncology
- Cardiovascular and spectral Medical imaging
- Education and training in radiology
Privately insured and self-paying patients
Your questions deserve
a personal conversation.
Would you like to discuss a treatment option, clarify a finding or obtain a second opinion? The head physician’s office is your direct contact for private appointments.
Mon–Thu 08:00–16:00 · Fri 08:00–15:00
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Discussion of issuesPlease briefly describe to the Secretariat the reason for your request.
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Arrange the necessary documentsDoctor’s letters and existing ones Medical imaging help with the preparation.
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Understanding treatment optionsBenefits, risks and alternatives are discussed individually with you.
Contact and directions
The next step:
a conversation.
Städtisches Klinikum Karlsruhe
Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional radiology
Haus R · Moltkestraße 90 · 76133 Karlsruhe
Registration and appointment0721 974-1990Mon–Thu 08:00–16:30 · Fri 08:00–16:00
Head physician’s office · private outpatients0721 974-1901
Please keep available existing findings, image data and your medication plan. In an acute medical emergency, dial 112.
AI-retouched original image (2021) · Photo: Gerd Eichmann / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Editing and image proof.
Personal qualifications
Expertise with credentials.
European Board of Interventional Radiology
European qualification in interventional radiology.
Endovascular Specialist
Specialization in catheter-assisted vascular treatments.
Interventional Oncology Specialist
Specialization in image-guided, minimally invasive tumor therapy.
Certified specialist for Interventional radiology
Proven qualification for minimally invasive radiological procedures.
Certified specialist for minimally invasive Pain management
Additional competence for image-guided pain treatments.
Fellow of CIRSE
Fellow of the European society for cardiovascular and interventional radiology.
Master of Health Business Administration
Further degree in Health Management, FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg, 2023.
Specialist in radiology · Privatdozent (university teaching qualification)
Specialist recognition 2018 and habilitation 2020.
Certificates of qualification: official SKK team page · Professional career and sources
Certified quality at the Städtische Klinikum Karlsruhe
Shared expertise.
Verified quality.
Accreditations and Centre certifications stand for defined requirements for experience, equipment and cooperation – from Diagnostic imaging to image-guided treatment.
Interventional oncology
IASIOS
Accredited Centre
Our Interventional oncology meets the core criteria of the CIRSE standards for quality assurance: with structured treatment processes, patient-oriented care and continuous development.
See accreditation ↗DGGDGADRG
Interdisciplinary Vascular centre
Triple certification.
A team for your vascular health.
Vascular surgery, angiology and radiology work together at the vascular centre. It is certified by the German Society for Vascular Surgery and Vascular Medicine (DGG), the German Society for Angiology (DGA) and the German Radiological Society (DRG).
Certification period: 01.10.2024–30.09.2027
Entry in the Certification List ↗Certifications of interventional radiology
DeGIR Centers at the clinic
The current DeGIR directory lists our centres in four areas.
Vascular medicine
Catheter-assisted vascular treatments and interventional hemostasis.
DeGIR Center for Minimally Invasive Vascular MedicineMinimally invasive therapies
Image-controlled techniques such as tissue removal and Drainage procedures.
DeGIR Center for Minimally Invasive TherapiesInterventional oncology
Targeted local Treatments within the framework of interdisciplinary tumor therapy.
DeGIR Center for Minimally Invasive OncologyKidney & High blood pressure
Specialised interventional procedures for appropriate renal and blood pressure-related issues.
DeGIR Centre for Kidney and hypertensionOur institute also continuously participates in the DeGIR Quality Assurance Register.
Centre certifications At the DeGIR ↗Further DeGIR-/DGNR certifications of neuroradiology at the clinic
Further certifications are located at the Institute of Neuroradiology. They are part of the independent neurovascular care of the clinic.
- Center for Minimally Invasive Stroke Therapy (Module E)
- Centre for Neurovascular Vascular malformations (Module F)
- Centre for Neurovascular Therapy (Modules E and F)
Also in Diagnostic imaging
Centre for cardiovascular disease Medical imaging
Our institute is certified as DRG-Center for Cardiovascular Medical imaging. Specialised cardiac and vascular diagnostics complement our interventional expertise.
Validity shown on the SKK quality page: until 31.12.2026
View certificate at the clinic ↗Professional societies & professional exchange
The accreditations and Centre certifications refer to the respective facilities of the clinic. Personal qualifications of PD Dr. Nadjiri · Source: September 2026.