BackTable Vascular & Interventional Ep. 566 Navigating the Private Equity Practice Setting with Dr. Oleksandra Kutsenko
Aug 22, 2025
Dr. Oleksandra Kutsenko, Chief of Interventional Radiology at Red Rock Radiology Associates, shares her journey from training to leadership in private equity. She discusses key differences between academic and private practice environments and the challenges of navigating a multifaceted organization. Dr. Kutsenko emphasizes the importance of skill diversification and balancing clinical work with administrative tasks. She also highlights the value of early investment in one’s career and the role of AI in enhancing radiology practices.
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Choosing Practice To Preserve Full Skillset
- Oleksandra searched both academic and private jobs to preserve her full IR skillset after fellowship.
- She joined a private practice in Las Vegas that allowed her to perform the full spectrum of procedures and grow IO work.
Rapid Growth Led To Leadership
- Within 1–1.5 years Oleksandra expanded services, brought new transplant and oncology referrals, and developed new procedures.
- Her contributions led to promotion to chief of IR at her group.
Triage Drives High-Acuity IR Days
- Daily work starts with case review and triage at 8 a.m., prioritizing emergent trauma, PEs, and GI bleeds.
- High-acuity lists demand efficiency and rapid decision-making in large tertiary centers.