Gregory J. Woodhead, MD, PhD

Gregory Woodhead, MD, PhD joined the interventional radiology faculty at University of Arizona, with the majority of his practice focusing on interventional oncology at the University of Arizona Cancer Center.

Dr. Woodhead’s career objective is to translate devices and therapies from the development stage into clinical practice. His interest in cancer cell biology draws from his PhD research on the role of the catenin-signaling pathway in cell fate decisions for progenitor and cancer cells. As a resident and fellow at the University of Arizona, he embarked on an analysis of catheter-directed mechanical thrombectomy for the treatment of acute pulmonary embolism (PE), which is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in cancer patients. He is the PI on multiple trials and registries that seek to identify long-term differences in patients who received mechanical thrombectomy for PE in comparison to those who received only anticoagulation alone.

Dr. Woodhead has published over 30 papers and frequently presents at national and international meetings. He is an integral member of multiple institutional programs and a committee member for many professional societies. He is passionate about educating and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows. He previously served as the chair of the MD/PhD admission committee.