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Fibroid treatment in 
Central Houston

Heavy periods, pelvic pressure, and fatigue may be signs of uterine fibroids. At Texas Endovascular in Houston, our board-certified interventional radiologists treat fibroids with uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure that shrinks fibroids without surgery and preserves the uterus.
Texas Endovascular/Houston Fibroids - Bellaire Office (exterior).

Houston Fibroids/Texas Endovascular - Bellaire

4747 Bellaire Blvd, Suite 550, Bellaire, TX 77401
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Phone:
(713) 489-6319
Fax: (713) 575-3688

Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm
Saturday – Sunday: Closed

About our houston clinic

A different kind of fibroid clinic, serving Central Houston and nearby communities

at a glance

Texas Endovascular's Houston clinic is an outpatient interventional radiology clinic at 4747 Bellaire Blvd, Suite 550, Bellaire, TX 77401, just west of Loop 610. Dr. William Fox, a co-founder of the practice and the clinic's medical director, evaluates and treats uterine fibroids here with uterine fibroid embolization (UFE). Consultation, treatment, and follow-up all happen in this clinic.

Why patients choose Houston Fibroids by Texas Endovascular

  • Care led by a board-certified interventional radiologist
  • A uterus-preserving alternative to hysterectomy
  • Outpatient treatment with no hospital stay
  • Insurance benefits verified and costs explained before your visit is scheduled
  • Spanish-speaking team members available
BOARD-CERTIFIED INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGIST

Meet our Houston fibroid specialists

Four board-certified interventional radiologists care for fibroid patients across Greater Houston. Dr. Fox leads the Houston clinic, and our physicians rotate between locations, so ask when you call if you would like a specific doctor.
Portrait of Dr Fox

Dr. William Fox

Co-Founder · Medical Director, Houston
A native Houstonian with more than 25 years in interventional radiology. Dr. Fox leads our Houston clinic and treats uterine fibroids with UFE, an outpatient alternative to hysterectomy.
Portrait of Eric Hardee

Dr. Eric Hardee

Co-Founder · Medical Director, Katy
Nearly 30 years of treating conditions that once required surgery, uterine fibroids among them. Dr. Hardee performs UFE and sees patients in both Houston and Katy.
Ryan Armstrong

Dr. Ryan Armstrong

Board-Certified Interventional Radiologist
More than 16 years of experience, with training at UT Health San Antonio, UTHealth Houston, and MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Armstrong performs embolization for fibroids and also sees patients in Sugar Land and The Woodlands.

Dr. AJ Valenson

Board-Certified Interventional Radiologist · Bilingual (EN/ES)
A Clear Lake native trained at Yale School of Medicine and Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Valenson leads our Clear Lake clinic and sees fibroid patients in English and Spanish.
ADVANCED FIBROID TREATMENT IN HOUSTON

What are uterine fibroids?

Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths that form in or around the uterus. They can be as small as a pea or as large as a grapefruit, and many women have more than one. Hormones such as estrogen and progesterone often encourage them to grow.

Fibroids are common, affecting up to 80% of women by age 50. Some women never notice them. Others live with heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, and pressure that disrupt daily life. Fibroids are highly treatable, and relief does not always require surgery. Learn more about uterine fibroids →

about fibroids

Fibroid symptoms

Fibroid symptoms vary in type and severity. Many women have none, while others find that fibroids interfere with work, sleep, intimacy, and everyday routines. Common symptoms include:
  • Heavy or prolonged periods
  • Severe menstrual cramps
  • Pain during sex
  • Pelvic pain or pressure
  • Frequent urination
  • Back or leg pain
  • Constipation and bloating
  • Fatigue or anemia
  • An enlarged uterus or abdomen
  • Difficulty getting pregnant
Symptoms often build gradually. If several of these sound familiar, a consultation and imaging can show whether fibroids are the cause. See all fibroid symptoms →

When to see a fibroid specialist

Not every fibroid needs treatment. If symptoms are affecting your daily life, it may be time for an evaluation. Consider seeing a fibroid specialist if you have:

  • Periods heavy enough to make you miss work or avoid normal activities
  • Pelvic pain or pressure that does not go away
  • Frequent urination
  • Anemia or ongoing fatigue
  • Symptoms that have not improved with medication or hormones
  • A recommendation for hysterectomy and a wish to explore other options

Very heavy bleeding with dizziness, fainting, or shortness of breath needs prompt medical attention.

fibroid treatment

Fibroid treatment options in Central Houston

Fibroids can be managed with monitoring, medication, a minimally invasive procedure, or surgery such as myomectomy or hysterectomy. The right choice depends on your symptoms, your goals, and whether you want to keep your uterus. At our Houston clinic, we treat symptomatic fibroids with uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), a non-surgical procedure that shrinks fibroids by cutting off their blood supply. Most patients go home the same day and return to normal activities within 1 to 2 weeks.
Compare all fibroid treatment options →

How UFE works
  1. Confirm the diagnosis. A consultation and imaging, typically a pelvic MRI, show the size and location of your fibroids and whether UFE is a good fit.
  2. Reach the arteries through a pinhole. A thin catheter is guided from the wrist or groin to the arteries that feed the fibroids, using X-ray imaging.
  3. Block the blood supply. Tiny particles are released to cut off blood flow to every fibroid in a single session.
  4. Let the fibroids shrink. Without blood flow, fibroids shrink over the following months and symptoms improve.

UFE usually takes about an hour, and most patients go home the same day.
More about uterine fibroid embolization →

Fibroid Treatment in Central Houston

Benefits of uterine fibroid embolization

Outpatient, no hospital stay


No surgical incision, and the uterus stays in place


Covered by Medicare and most major insurance plans

Real patient stories

What patients say about Texas Endovascular

Rated 5 stars by hundreds of Houston fibroid patients
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Visiting our Houston clinic

Our Houston clinic is in Bellaire at 4747 Bellaire Blvd, Suite 550, just west of Loop 610. It is a short drive for patients in Bellaire, West University Place, Meyerland, the Galleria area, and the Texas Medical Center area.

We also see fibroid patients in Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, and Clear Lake, so you can choose the location closest to you.
Texas Endovascular - Houston FAQs

Common questions about fibroid treatment

Who treats fibroids at the Houston clinic?

Dr. William Fox, the clinic's medical director, leads fibroid care in Houston alongside Dr. Eric Hardee, Dr. Ryan Armstrong, and Dr. AJ Valenson. All four are board-certified interventional radiologists. Our physicians rotate between clinics, so ask when you call if you would like a specific doctor.

Which fibroid treatments are available in Houston?

Our Houston clinic offers evaluation for symptomatic fibroids and uterine fibroid embolization (UFE). If UFE is not the right fit, your physician will explain your other options, including when surgery may be the better choice.

What is uterine fibroid embolization (UFE)?

UFE is a minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure that treats uterine fibroids by blocking the arteries that feed them. Without a blood supply, the fibroids shrink and symptoms like heavy bleeding and pelvic pressure ease. It is performed by an interventional radiologist through a tiny pinhole in the wrist or groin.

Is UFE surgery?

No. UFE is performed through a small catheter, with no abdominal incision and no stitches. It is an outpatient procedure, so there is no hospital stay.

Am I a candidate for UFE?

You may be a candidate if fibroids are causing heavy bleeding, pelvic pain or pressure, or frequent urination, especially if medication has not helped and you want to avoid major surgery or keep your uterus. A consultation and imaging confirm whether UFE is right for you. Take the 60-second quiz →

How long is recovery after UFE?

Most patients go home the same day. Mild cramping and fatigue are normal for the first day or two and are managed with medication. Most women return to work and everyday activities within 1 to 2 weeks.

Can I get pregnant after UFE?

Many women have had successful pregnancies after UFE, and the procedure preserves the uterus. If you are planning a pregnancy, tell your physician. For some women a myomectomy is the better option, and your physician will help you weigh both. More on pregnancy after UFE →

Do I need a hysterectomy to treat fibroids?

No. A hysterectomy is not the only option. UFE is a non-surgical alternative for women with symptomatic fibroids who want to avoid major surgery and keep their uterus. Compare UFE and hysterectomy →

Does insurance cover UFE?

Medicare and most major insurance plans cover UFE. Our team verifies your benefits and explains what you can expect to pay before your visit is scheduled.

Where is the Houston clinic?

We are at 4747 Bellaire Blvd, Suite 550, Bellaire, TX 77401, just west of Loop 610. Call (713) 489-6319 for directions.

CONDITIONS WE TREAT

More conditions we treat at our Houston clinic

Every condition below is treated the same way, with a catheter guided through a pinhole in the wrist or groin. Not a different specialist for each one. 
One specialty, no large incisions, no hospital stay, and most patients return to normal activity within days.
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