Clara Barton Medical Center (CBMC) is pleased to welcome Dr. John L. Allen, M.D., Interventional Radiologist, to the medical team. Dr. Allen will provide advanced interventional radiology (IR) services in Hoisington several days each month, expanding access to specialized, minimally invasive procedures for patients in the region.
Dr. Allen brings more than two decades of experience in both diagnostic and interventional radiology. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, completed his Diagnostic Radiology residency in 1999, and went on to complete a fellowship in Interventional Radiology in 2000.
Dr. Allen is the President of Advanced Radiology, a company he founded in 2005. Through Advanced Radiology, he provides interventional radiology coverage across much of Nebraska and into Kansas, serving numerous hospitals, surgery centers, and imaging facilities throughout the region. In addition, he founded Midwest Imaging in Grand Island, Nebraska, in 2006. He was also the first interventional radiologist in the state of Nebraska to perform the ELVT procedure, reflecting his commitment to innovation and advanced patient care.
At CBMC, Dr. Allen will offer a wide range of interventional radiology procedures, including but not limited to:
- Epidural injections
- Lung, liver, and thyroid biopsies
- Breast biopsies
- Joint injections
- Bone marrow biopsies
- PICC line placements
- CT-guided fiducial marker placement
- Other advanced minimally invasive IR procedures
These services provide patients with less invasive care, quicker recovery times, and fewer hospital visits, while allowing them to remain within their local healthcare system.
“I really enjoy traveling to different communities to provide interventional radiology services,” said Dr. Allen. “Clara Barton Medical Center is a strong community hospital with advanced technology and a highly trained team, which makes it a wonderful place to care for patients and offer high-quality procedures in a setting that supports both patients and providers.”
Outside of medicine, Dr. Allen enjoys golfing, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. His depth of experience, leadership in interventional radiology, and patient-centered approach make him a valuable addition to the CBMC team.
“We are excited to welcome Dr. Allen to Clara Barton,” said Jay Tusten, CEO of CBMC. “Interventional radiology is an important service for our patients and providers, and having these services available locally helps ensure timely, high-quality care.”
CBMC is proud to continue expanding specialty services and enhancing access to high-quality care for the communities it serves.
