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:
Throughout my professional journey, I’ve learned that great medicine is built on trust, compassion, and excellence. I believe the patient experience should extend far beyond the procedure itself. Every person deserves to feel heard, understood, and supported 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 our center.
Although I initially planned to become a surgeon, I quickly discovered the extraordinary breadth of medicine and its many specialties. A chance introduction to Interventional Radiology through a close family friend revealed a young, innovative field that combined direct patient care, minimally invasive techniques, and advanced imaging to treat conditions throughout the body, often replacing the need for traditional surgery. After just one day of shadowing, I knew this was my path.
Combining innovative minimally invasive care with meaningful patient relationships is what motivates me every day.
My medical career spans more than 20 years and began at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond, VA. After completing residency and fellowship at VCU, I joined the faculty, where I spent over a decade performing thousands of embolizations and advanced IR procedures in both children and adults. During this time, I developed expertise in women’s health, vascular anomalies, oncology, and venous disease, while also training the next generation of interventional radiologists.
Several years into my academic practice, I met Dr. John Lipman of the Atlanta Fibroid Center, whose outpatient model for uterine fibroid and adenomyosis embolization resonated deeply with me. I had begun to feel the strain of hospital-based practice, where growing demands left less time for meaningful patient interactions. His example showed me it was possible to deliver the same high-level care in a more personal, patient-centered environment.
In 2025, I left VCU to open an Interventional Radiology center in Richmond in partnership with Dr. Lipman, joined by my colleague and longtime friend, Dr. Adam McLaurin. Together, we are committed to delivering world-class, minimally invasive care to our community by combining advanced technology with the compassion, connection, and personal attention every patient deserves.
Although I initially planned to become a surgeon, I quickly discovered the extraordinary breadth of medicine and its many specialties. A chance introduction to Interventional Radiology through a close family friend revealed a young, innovative field that combined direct patient care, minimally invasive techniques, and advanced imaging to treat conditions throughout the body, often replacing the need for traditional surgery. After just one day of shadowing, I knew this was my path.
Combining innovative minimally invasive care with meaningful patient relationships is what motivates me every day.
My medical career spans more than 20 years and began at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond, VA. After completing residency and fellowship at VCU, I joined the faculty, where I spent over a decade performing thousands of embolizations and advanced IR procedures in both children and adults. During this time, I developed expertise in women’s health, vascular anomalies, oncology, and venous disease, while also training the next generation of interventional radiologists.
Several years into my academic practice, I met Dr. John Lipman of the Atlanta Fibroid Center, whose outpatient model for uterine fibroid and adenomyosis embolization resonated deeply with me. I had begun to feel the strain of hospital-based practice, where growing demands left less time for meaningful patient interactions. His example showed me it was possible to deliver the same high-level care in a more personal, patient-centered environment.
In 2025, I left VCU to open an Interventional Radiology center in Richmond in partnership with Dr. Lipman, joined by my colleague and longtime friend, Dr. Adam McLaurin. Together, we are committed to delivering world-class, minimally invasive care to our community by combining advanced technology with the compassion, connection, and personal attention every patient deserves.
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.