Leading the way in vascular care.
The physicians of Richmond Vascular Center share a common commitment to providing both innovative treatments and unparalleled patient care. Subspecialized and fellowship trained, our interventional radiologists offer state-of-the-art solutions to vascular diseases and conditions that once required open surgery. Here, our patients count on safer, gentler, minimally invasive alternatives to surgery — delivered with compassion and unwavering support.
Personal Statement:
After completing medical school, radiology residency, and an IR fellowship, I joined the VCU faculty, where I spent over a decade performing thousands of embolizations and advanced IR procedures in both children and adults. I developed specialized expertise in women’s health, vascular anomalies, oncology, and venous diseases, while also training the next generation of IR physicians.
Several years into my academic career, I met Dr. John Lipman of the Atlanta Fibroid Center, a leader in outpatient uterine fibroid and adenomyosis embolization. At the same time, I was feeling the strain of hospital-based practice, where increasing demands left less time for meaningful patient interactions. Dr. Lipman’s model, to deliver high-level embolization procedures in an outpatient setting, showed me it was possible to offer patients an exceptional, personalized experience with excellent outcomes. In 2025, I left VCU to open an interventional radiology center in Richmond, in partnership with Dr. Lipman, joined by my colleague and friend, Dr. Adam McLaurin.
Throughout my career, I’ve learned that great medicine is built on trust, compassion, and excellence. I believe the patient experience should extend beyond the procedure itself. Patients deserve to feel heard, understood, and supported at every step of their journey from diagnosis through recovery. While no physician can guarantee a perfect outcome every time, we can ensure that every patient receives evidence-based care delivered with empathy, honesty, and respect. These values form the cornerstone of my practice and the foundation of this center.
Several years into my academic career, I met Dr. John Lipman of the Atlanta Fibroid Center, a leader in outpatient uterine fibroid and adenomyosis embolization. At the same time, I was feeling the strain of hospital-based practice, where increasing demands left less time for meaningful patient interactions. Dr. Lipman’s model, to deliver high-level embolization procedures in an outpatient setting, showed me it was possible to offer patients an exceptional, personalized experience with excellent outcomes. In 2025, I left VCU to open an interventional radiology center in Richmond, in partnership with Dr. Lipman, joined by my colleague and friend, Dr. Adam McLaurin.
Throughout my career, I’ve learned that great medicine is built on trust, compassion, and excellence. I believe the patient experience should extend beyond the procedure itself. Patients deserve to feel heard, understood, and supported at every step of their journey from diagnosis through recovery. While no physician can guarantee a perfect outcome every time, we can ensure that every patient receives evidence-based care delivered with empathy, honesty, and respect. These values form the cornerstone of my practice and the foundation of this center.
Brian Strife, MD
Vascular & Interventional Radiologist
Why Choose Dr. Strife:
Board-Certified Expert: Certified in both Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, with subspecialty expertise in vascular and interventional techniques.20+ Years of Experience: Over a decade on faculty at VCU Health System, where he performed thousands of minimally invasive procedures for conditions such as uterine fibroids, vascular malformations, cancer therapies, and venous disease
Educator and Mentor: Served as Assistant Professor at VCU, mentoring dozens of future interventional radiologists and earning Outstanding Teacher and Faculty of the Year awards
Recognized Leader: Honored as an outstanding physician in multiple magazines.
- Richmond Magazine Top Doc (2015–2025, top vote-getter multiple years)
- Super Star Doctor (Richmond Magazine, 2025, Interventional Radiology)
- Virginia’s Top Doctor (Virginia Business, 2025)
- Best Bedside Manner Award (OurHealth Magazine, 2019, 1st Place for Radiology)
Education:
Fellowship, Vascular and Interventional Radiology – Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, VAResidency, Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology – Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, VA
Internship, Internal Medicine – Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, VA
Medical Degree – Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA
B.S. in Biology (Minor in Chemistry) – Davidson College, Davidson, NC
International Study – University of Iceland, Arctic Biology and Geology
Commitment To Excellence in Patient Care:
Dr. Strife combines the latest imaging technology with compassionate, personalized care. Whether performing a uterine fibroid embolization or placing a portacath for chemotherapy, he ensures every patient is informed, comfortable, and confident in their treatment plan.As a nationally recognized expert and trusted teacher in Interventional Radiology, Dr. Strife is dedicated to bringing world-class, minimally invasive care to Richmond in an outpatient environment designed around patient comfort and convenience.