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Why Choose VIP Fibroid Center?

The mission of the VIP Fibroid center is to help women treat the fibroids that have been adversely impacting their quality of life using non-surgical minimally invasive procedures that will also avoid unnecessary surgeries, hospital stays, and complications. The practice has a tremendous amount of experience in delivering the highest quality of care for every patient while avoiding large incisions and keeping the patient on an outpatient basis, expediting recovery. Procedures are performed through a tiny pin-prick incision in the wrist that is closed only with a band-aid.The center is staffed by professionals who are both friendly and highly trained, meaning that patients are always welcomed with a smile that is willing and able to answer any and all questions that patients might have. The facilities present a modern atmosphere with an open office, creating an atmosphere that is closer in similarity to a spa than a typical hospital. We ensure that no patient ever leaves the facilities disappointed or unhappy with their care.
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Our mission is to help women treat the fibroids that have been adversely impacting their quality of life.

Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)

Uterine fibroid embolization is a treatment procedure for fibroid tumors in the uterus that utilizes modern technology to ensure minimal invasion into the body and to avoid unnecessary surgeries. It is a great alternative to other treatment methods such as hormonal therapy or surgery.  

How Will LIFE Change Your Life?

UFE allows you to seek relief from uterine fibroids without the need for invasive surgery or a hysterectomy. Some benefits of UFE include:
  • Helping women get relief from menstrual bleeding and pain caused by fibroid tumors
  • Helping prevent recurrence of fibroids, unlike with hormonal therapy and laser treatments of uterine fibroids
  • Fewer risks of complication and less time required for recovery than in traditional surgery, because the treatment is minimally invasive
  • Precision delivery of small particles to the necessary arteries to block blood flow to fibroids
  • No requirement for general anesthesia and virtually no blood loss in the process
  • High success rate (Almost 90% of all women treated with the UFE procedure report significant or complete success in the treatment of their fibroid-related problems.)

Am I a Candidate?

If you are currently suffering from uterine fibroids and are seeking a safe, non-surgical alternative to traditional surgery or hysterectomy, UFE may be right for you. It’s important that you are diagnosed and treated early by a professional doctor to avoid complications and ensure the process is successful.

If you are looking for UFE treatment services around the Bay Area, the VIP Fibroid Center is the place to go to. At the VIP Fibroid Center, Dr. Anup Singh and Dr. Rajeev Tandon have the expertise and knowledge to handle your case in the best way possible, no matter how complex it may be.

Uterine Fibroid
Embolization

Non-surgical minimally invasive procedure which requires a “pin hole” incision in your wrist or thigh

No general anesthesia required. Just “twilight” sedation is needed.

Outpatient procedure – no hospital stay

1-2 week recovery

Preserves the uterus

Abdominal
Hysterectomy

Surgical procedure requiring one or more surgical scars depending on how it is performed

General anesthesia

Average hospital stay is 2-3 days

2-6 week recovery

Removes uterus

Our Doctors

Rajeev Tandon, M.D.

Board Certified Interventional Radiologist
Dr. Rajeev Tandon is dedicated to the care of his patients and has been trained by the foremost experts in Fibroid Embolization and other minimally invasive procedures. Over the last 20 years, he has performed thousands of interventional procedures. He is passionate about educating women about their treatment options for fibroid treatment. Dr. Tandon completed his Radiology residency at the University of California Los Angeles. He then went on to complete a fellowship in Vascular and Interventional Radiology at UCLA. Dr. Tandon graduated Magna Cum Laude from The University of Texas at Austin where he was a President’s Scholar and attended medical school at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He is a member of the Society of Interventional Radiology and American College of Radiology.

Anup Singh, M.D.

Board Certified Interventional Radiologist
Dr. Anup Singh received his formal training in Vascular and Interventional Radiology at UCLA Medical Center. Studying under one of the country’s pioneering physicians and treatment innovators, Dr. Singh mastered sophisticated techniques in embolization. Dr. Singh has been practicing for more than a decade. He received his medical degree from George Washington University and received residency training at New York University Medical Center. Dr. Singh serves as the Chief of Staff at Good Samaritan Hospital.

Understanding Uterine Fibroids

Uterine fibroids are tumors made up of benign smooth muscle tissue that nevertheless impact many women annually. While some fibroids may be small, other fibroids can be large in size, causing significant symptoms that can range from cramping to heavy menstrual periods, and even painful sex and loss of libido.

What Are Uterine Fibroids?

Uterine fibroids are benign (noncancerous) tissue growths inside the uterus. These fibroids are very common, and they can develop at various stages of life. Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas or myomas) often become detectable by gynecological examination during women’s reproductive years. It is extremely rare for cancer to develop from a fibroid of this type. Therefore, these fibroids are generally not associated with risk of cancer. The fibroids are categorized by their location inside, or in the vicinity of, the uterus. Those that bulge and protrude inside the cavity of the uterus are classified as submucosal fibroids. Those growing in the muscular wall of the uterus are known as intramural fibroids. And those which project outside the uterus are classed as subserosal fibroids. Many fibroids are so small that they are not visible to the human eye. Others grow in size enough to enlarge and distort the shape of the uterus. A woman may have just one fibroid or many. In extreme cases, multiple fibroids expand the uterus to the extent that it touches the ribs.
  1. Subserosal: Subserosal fibroids develop under the outer uterine layer. These fibroids produce small bumps on the outer wall of the uterus and may cause pelvic pain as they grow.
  2. Intramural: Intramural fibroids are the most commonly occurring and are classified by growth in the muscle wall of the uterus. These fibroids can cause the uterus to bloat which may be confused with pregnancy. Heavy menstrual bleeding discomfort and frequent urination are common symptoms.
  3. Submucosal: Submucosal fibroids grow under the inner lining of the uterus. These fibroids can causing abnormal bleeding and pain in the pelvis because they impact blood vessels. Submucosal fibroids can cause fertility problems if they grow too large and obstruct the fallopian tubes. They can also cause extended menstrual periods, anemia, and chronic fatigue.
  4. Pedunculated: Pedunculated fibroids grow on the outside the uterus. These fibroids may cause pelvic cramping, discomfort and pressure if it becomes enlarged or twisted.

Symptoms

In most cases, women are not aware that they have uterine fibroids, because very often there are no symptoms. The fibroids are most frequently discovered during routine pelvic exams or during prenatal ultrasound testing. In women who do experience symptoms, these can become noticeable because of the size(s) or location of the fibroid(s) in the uterus. Women with a larger number of fibroids may have increased likelihood of experiencing symptoms. Common uterine fibroid symptoms include the following:

Pelvic Pain or Pressure

Leg Pain

Backache

Constipation

Difficulties in Emptying Bladder

Frequent Urination

Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

Loss of Libido

Unexplained Weight Gain

Infertility

Menstrual Bleeding For More Than Seven Days

Painful Sex

Risk Factors

Other than being a woman of childbearing age, few risk factors are known to be associated with uterine fibroids. These few factors which may have potential effects on development of fibroids include:

Weight: Overweight women have an increased chance of developing fibroids. A diet with lack of fruit or vegetables can increase risk. It has been found that eating multiple servings of fruit, especially citrus fruits, a day helps lowering fibroid risk.

Genetics: Your risk of developing uterine fibroids is higher if your sister or mother has had fibroids.

Ethnicity: African American women are at higher risk for developing fibroids than women of other racial origins. Additionally, African American women are more likely to develop fibroids at earlier ages, and are at higher risk of developing larger fibroids or greater numbers of fibroids.

Age: Most fibroid cases are seen in women between ages of 35-50. They are extremely common with researching showing that by the age of 50, 70% of women have developed fibroids.

Hormones: During each menstrual cycle, the two female hormones, estrogen and progesterone, stimulate development throughout the uterine lining, in preparation of the uterus for pregnancy. This natural process apparently promotes fibroid growth. The fibroids contain greater amounts of estrogen and progesterone receptors than do the normal muscle cells of the uterus. Alternatively, the decreases in these hormones during menopause appears to account for the tendency of fibroids to shrink in size after menopause.

Lifestyle: Using birth control, beginning menstruation at an early age, drinking alcohol, Vitamin D deficiency, obesity, and/or maintaining a diet higher than recommended in red meat and lower than recommended in green vegetables may place you at increased risk for fibroid development.

Reproduction: Women who have never given birth are at a higher risk of developing fibroids. The more children you have, the less likely you are to develop fibroids.

“Every patient deserves a highly trained, experienced physician, capable of providing the latest treatments. But your doctor should also listen and communicate well with you. This way, together, we can achieve the best results.”

VIP Fibroid Center Locations

San Jose

Phone Number: (408) 371-8346
Office Hours: Monday –Friday 9AM – 5PM
Address: 2410 Samaritan Dr. Suite #102 San Jose, CA 95124

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San Francisco

Phone Number: (408) 371-8346
Office Hours: Monday –Friday 9AM – 5PM
Address: 1 Daniel Burnham Ct #205-C, San Francisco, CA 94109

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Office Hours: Monday –Friday 9AM – 5PM
Address: 460 N Wiget Ln Ste B, Walnut Creek, CA 94598

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  • 2410 Samaritan Dr. Suite #102
    San Jose, CA 95124
  • 1 Daniel Burnham Ct #205-C
    San Francisco, CA 94109
  • 460 N Wiget Ln Ste B
    Walnut Creek, CA 94598
  • Office Hours:
    Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM