John M. Filtes, MD
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Overview
Dr. John Filtes is a diagnostic and interventional radiologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC). He is an assistant professor of radiology at CUIMC and an attending radiologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
Dr. Filtes specializes in advanced image-guided procedures for patients with complex oncologic and vascular conditions. His clinical focus includes interventional oncology treatments such as Y-90 radioembolization, transarterial chemoembolization (TACE), immunoembolization, and percutaneous tumor ablation. He also performs minimally invasive therapies for portal hypertension, including transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) placement and balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration (BRTO). Additionally, he offers embolization treatments for benign conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostatic artery embolization, PAE) and uterine fibroids (uterine fibroid embolization, UFE).
Dr. Filtes is dedicated to advancing the field of interventional radiology through research and education. He has authored numerous publications on embolization and minimally invasive therapies and has presented his work at national and international conferences. His honors and awards include the Society of Interventional Radiology Dr. Constantin Cope Medical Student Research Award and the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons Academy of Clinical Excellence (ACE) Rising Star Award.
As an enthusiastic educator, Dr. Filtes mentors fellows, residents, and medical students, emphasizing a patient-centered, evidence-based approach to procedural care. He is an active member of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR), Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS), and the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE).
Dr. Filtes completed his undergraduate studies in cell biology and neuroscience at Rutgers University, graduating summa cum laude, and earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. He went on to complete a general surgery internship at Rutgers Health/Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and his residency in diagnostic and interventional radiology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, where he served as chief resident.
Dr. Filtes believes that thoughtful, compassionate care begins with listening to patients and collaborating closely with referring teams. His goal is to combine technical expertise with clear communication to provide the safest, most effective minimally invasive treatments available.
Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated
- Ablation
- Ablation of Liver Lesion
- Ablation of Lung Lesion
- Abscess Drainage
- Aneurysm Endovascular Surgery
- Angioplasty
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
- Biliary Stenting
- Biopsies
- Cancer Treatment
- Central Venous Access
- Chemoembolization
- Chronic Female Pelvic Pain
- Consults
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Dialysis Access Procedures
- Embolization
- Endovascular Intervention
- Endovenous Laser Ablation
- Enlarged Prostate
- Fibroids
- Hemorrhoid Artery Embolization
- Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT)
- Histotripsy
- Interventional Oncology
- IVC Filter Placement and Retrieval
- Knee Embolization
- Kyphoplasty
- Liver Cancer
- Liver Lesions
- Liver Masses
- Liver Tumors
- Metastatic Cancer
- Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
- Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
- Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Poor Leg Circulation
- Prostate Embolization
- Sclerotherapy (Spider Vein)
- Stents
- TIPS (Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt)
- Tumor Ablation
- Tumor Embolization
- UFE - Uterine Fibroid Embolization
- Varicocele Embolization
- Varicose Veins
- Vascular Stents
- Venous Access PICC, Port
- Vertebroplasty
- Y90 Treatment (Radioembolization)
Academic Appointments
- Assistant Professor of Radiology at CUMC
Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Gender
- Male
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Location(s)
Insurance Accepted
Affinity Health Plan
- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
Amida Care
- Special Needs
Cigna
- EPO
- Great West (National)
- HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- POS
- PPO
Emblem/GHI
- Medicare Managed Care
- PPO
Emblem/HIP
- ConnectiCare
- EPO
- Essential Plan
- HMO
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
- POS
- PPO
- Select Care (Exchange)
- Vytra
Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- EPO
- HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- PPO
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthPlus
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
Fidelis Care
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
Healthfirst
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Leaf (Exchange)
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
Local 1199
- Local 1199
MagnaCare (National)
- MagnaCare
Medicare
- Traditional Medicare
Multiplan
- Multiplan
MVP Health Care
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- HMO
- Medicaid Managed Care
RiverSpring
- Special Needs
UnitedHealthcare
- Compass (Exchange)
- Empire Plan
- HMO
- Medicaid (Community Plan)
- Medicare Managed Care
- Oxford Freedom
- Oxford HMO
- Oxford Liberty
- POS
WellCare
- Medicaid Managed Care
World Trade Center Health Plan
- World Trade Center Health Plan
Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- SUNY Downstate College of Medicine
- Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian / CUIMC Columbia University Medical Center
