Dr. Charles Nutting, DO, FSIR
Interventional Radiologist in Denver
Dr. Charles Nutting is a world-renowned interventional radiologist in Denver and the physician behind Image Guided Therapy. For more than two decades, he has helped patients from across the country find relief through minimally invasive embolization, offering an alternative to major surgery for conditions ranging from an enlarged prostate to liver tumors and knee arthritis. His practice is built on deep experience, advanced imaging, and a genuinely personal approach to care.
About Dr. Nutting
Dr. Nutting completed his radiology training at Chicago Osteopathic Medical School and his fellowship in interventional radiology at RUSH Presbyterian Medical Center in 1998. He is a Fellow of the Society of Interventional Radiology (FSIR), an honor awarded to fewer than 10 percent of physicians in the field. He is also a member of the Society of Interventional Radiology and the Western Angiographic and Interventional Society.
Beyond his own practice, Dr. Nutting lectures internationally, publishes peer-reviewed medical research, and trains physicians across the United States in the procedures he specializes in. That combination of clinical volume, teaching, and research is a large part of what makes him a recognized leader in interventional radiology in the Rocky Mountain region.
Experience That Sets Him Apart
In embolization, experience is not a formality. These procedures demand refined technical skill and high procedural volume, and outcomes are closely tied to how many times a physician has performed them. Dr. Nutting’s record speaks to that depth:
Prostate artery embolization (PAE)
more than 1,500 procedures performed. He trains other physicians in PAE and learned the procedure from some of the specialists who pioneered it internationally.
Liver embolization
more than 10,000 procedures over his career. In 2003, he became the first physician in the United States to deliver SIRSpheres radioactive microspheres.
Knee embolization (GAE)
a principal investigator in a worldwide clinical trial advancing this minimally invasive treatment for arthritic knee pain.
Fellow of the Society
of Interventional Radiology
a distinction held by fewer than 10 percent of physicians in his specialty.
Procedures Dr. Nutting Performs
Dr. Nutting treats a range of conditions with minimally invasive, image-guided embolization:
Prostate artery embolization (PAE) for an enlarged prostate (BPH)
Liver embolization for liver tumors
Knee embolization (GAE) for knee osteoarthritis
Uterine fibroid embolization for fibroids
Hemorrhoid embolization
Ocular melanoma embolization
Published Research
Dr. Nutting contributes to peer-reviewed research in interventional radiology and embolization. Each citation links to its record on PubMed, the National Library of Medicine's database. View the full record on PubMed.
- Use of yttrium-90 radioembolization to control liver metastases in pancreatic acinar cell carcinoma and pancreatoblastoma
- Multicenter quantification of radiation exposure and associated risks for prostatic artery embolization in 1476 patients
- Treatment of locally advanced pancreatic cancer using localized trans-arterial micro perfusion of gemcitabine: combined analysis of RR1 and RR2
- Advanced image guidance for prostatic artery embolization: a multicenter technical note
- Yttrium-90 radioembolization for hepatic malignancy in patients with previous biliary intervention: multicenter analysis of hepatobiliary infections
- How to get out of trouble during prostatic artery embolization
- Hepatopulmonary shunting: a prognostic indicator of survival in patients with metastatic colorectal adenocarcinoma treated with yttrium-90 radioembolization
- Baseline hemoglobin and liver function predict tolerability and overall survival of patients receiving radioembolization for chemotherapy-refractory metastatic colorectal cancer
- Updated survival outcomes and analysis of long-term survivors from the MORE study on safety and efficacy of radioembolization in unresectable colorectal cancer liver metastases
- Results of a randomized controlled multicenter phase III trial of percutaneous hepatic perfusion compared with best available care for patients with melanoma liver metastases
- Safety and efficacy of radioembolization in elderly (≥70 years) and younger patients with unresectable liver-dominant colorectal cancer
- Oncolytic tanapoxvirus expressing FliC causes regression of human colorectal cancer xenografts in nude mice
- Multicenter evaluation of the safety and efficacy of radioembolization in patients with unresectable colorectal liver metastases selected as candidates for yttrium-90 resin microspheres
- Hepatic imaging response to radioembolization with yttrium-90-labeled resin microspheres for tumor progression during systemic chemotherapy in patients with colorectal liver metastases
- Image-guided ablation of malignant liver tumors: recommendations for clinical validation of novel thermal and non-thermal technologies
- Quality improvement guidelines for transhepatic arterial chemoembolization, embolization, and chemotherapeutic infusion for hepatic malignancy
- Research reporting standards for radioembolization of hepatic malignancies
- The North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (NANETS) guidelines: mission, goals, and process
- The NANETS consensus guideline for the diagnosis and management of neuroendocrine tumors: well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors of the jejunum, ileum, appendix, and cecum
- Treatment parameters and outcome in 680 treatments of internal radiation with resin yttrium-90 microspheres for unresectable hepatic tumors
- Minimally invasive techniques in management of hepatic neuroendocrine metastatic disease
- A first report of radioembolization for hepatic metastases from ocular melanoma
- Radioembolization for unresectable neuroendocrine hepatic metastases using resin yttrium-90 microspheres: early results in 148 patients
- Recommendations for radioembolization of hepatic malignancies using yttrium-90 microsphere brachytherapy: a consensus panel report from the radioembolization brachytherapy oncology consortium
- Use of yttrium-90 microspheres in the treatment of unresectable hepatic metastases from breast cancer
- Resin yttrium-90 microsphere brachytherapy for unresectable colorectal liver metastases: modern USA experience
- Günther Tulip filter retrievability multicenter study including CT follow-up: final report
- Metastatic breast cancer in a 54-year-old woman: integrative treatment with yttrium-90 radioembolization
- Pathologic response and microdosimetry of yttrium-90 microspheres in man: review of four explanted whole livers
- Combined antegrade and retrograde embolization of a transected vertebral artery
Why Experience Matters in Embolization
If you are considering any embolization procedure, the single most important question to ask any physician is how many of that specific procedure they have personally performed, along with their outcomes and complication rates. Specialized training and repetition genuinely matter here. With thousands of procedures completed across his career, Dr. Nutting brings a level of experience that is difficult to match, which is why patients travel from across the country to see him.
A Concierge Approach to Care
Image Guided Therapy is intentionally different from a large hospital system. Dr. Nutting and a small, dedicated team provide concierge-style, patient-centered care in a comfortable, modern outpatient office-based lab equipped with advanced imaging technology. From your first consultation through recovery, you work directly with Dr. Nutting and his team. The clinic is located in Greenwood Village, near the Denver Tech Center, and more than 30 percent of patients travel from outside Colorado for treatment.
You can also read real patient testimonials to hear about their experiences in Dr. Nutting’s care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dr. Charles Nutting?
Dr. Charles Nutting is a world-renowned interventional radiologist in Denver and the physician behind Image Guided Therapy. A Fellow of the Society of Interventional Radiology with more than 20 years of experience, he specializes in minimally invasive embolization procedures.
What is Dr. Nutting's specialty?
Dr. Nutting specializes in interventional radiology, specifically minimally invasive embolization. His procedures include prostate artery embolization, liver embolization, knee embolization, uterine fibroid embolization, and more.
Where is Dr. Nutting located?
Dr. Nutting practices at Image Guided Therapy in Greenwood Village, in the Denver metro near the Denver Tech Center. Many patients travel from across Colorado and the country for treatment.
How experienced is Dr. Nutting?
Dr. Nutting has more than 20 years of experience and has performed thousands of embolization procedures, including over 10,000 liver embolizations and more than 1,500 prostate artery embolizations. He lectures internationally, publishes research, and trains other physicians.
Schedule a Consultation with Dr. Nutting
If you are exploring a minimally invasive alternative to surgery, Dr. Nutting can help you understand your options. Schedule a consultation today, or call 303-241-0000, to speak with our team about your care.
This information is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult Dr. Nutting or a qualified physician about your specific situation.