Dr. William Kuo

Professor

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Biography

William T. Kuo is a distinguished physician and clinical researcher specializing in vascular interventional radiology. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and graduated as valedictorian from high school before earning his Bachelor of Science degree with honors at Duke University. He obtained his MD degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine, where he was recognized for his excellence in radiology. Dr. Kuo completed his surgical internship at Virginia Mason Medical Center and trained in the combined Interventional & Diagnostic Radiology Residency program at the University of Rochester Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident. He joined Stanford University Medical Center for his Interventional Radiology Fellowship and was later appointed as an Assistant Professor in 2006. His academic contributions have established him as a national expert in advanced IVC filter retrieval and catheter-directed therapy for acute pulmonary embolism. His groundbreaking research has influenced clinical practices and led to significant changes in treatment guidelines. Dr. Kuo is also the founder and director of the Stanford IVC Filter Clinic, consistently treating complex cases from across the globe. He is widely published in top medical journals and recognized through various awards for his innovation and contributions to interventional radiology.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Professor of Radiology specializing in Interventional Radiology.

Chief

2025-01-01 — Present

Stanford Division of Vascular Interventional Radiology • Stanford, CA

Appointed Chief of the Division to lead advancements in the field.

Director-Interventional Radiology Fellowship Program

2008-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Stanford University School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Directed the fellowship program, training future leaders in interventional radiology.

Awards

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Award Excellence Innovation IR

2022-01-01
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Gary J. Becker Young Investigator Award

2011-01-01

Courses

RAD 101 RAD 199 RAD 280 RAD 299 RAD 370 RAD 399