PAE for the Westside
Non-surgical enlarged-prostate treatment for Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Holmby Hills, Brentwood, Westwood, and Century City patients.
Editorially updated September 8, 2026. This educational page was prepared by SoCal Interventional using the cited primary and authoritative sources. It does not replace an individualized medical evaluation.
Quick answer: SoCal Interventional evaluates Beverly Hills and Westside men for prostate artery embolization (PAE) at its Tarzana office, a direct drive north over Beverly Glen Boulevard. PAE is a minimally invasive, image-guided alternative to BPH surgery that shrinks the prostate by reducing its blood supply, with a low reported rate of sexual side effects and no hospital stay.
Who performs PAE for Beverly Hills patients: Dr. Nathanael Sabbah, an interventional radiologist fellowship-trained at NYU Langone Health, performs prostate artery embolization for SoCal Interventional. There is no Beverly Hills office: Westside patients are seen at the Tarzana office, 18370 Burbank Blvd, 5th Floor, reached over Beverly Glen Boulevard, or at the Van Nuys office, 15211 Vanowen Street, Suite 305, via the 405. Call (310) 929-0026.
SoCal Interventional — Tarzana
18370 Burbank Blvd, 5th Floor, Tarzana, CA 91356
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM · (310) 929-0026
On Burbank Boulevard just west of Reseda Boulevard, a short drive from the 101 (Ventura) Freeway. Office details and directions
Prostate artery embolization (PAE) is offered at our Fountain Valley office in Orange County as well as in Los Angeles and Tarzana.
Men from Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Holmby Hills, Brentwood, Westwood, Century City, West Hollywood, and the Hollywood Hills are seen at the Tarzana office on Burbank Boulevard. Many arrive for a second opinion after being offered TURP, laser, or a device procedure, or because daily BPH medication is causing dizziness, fatigue, or sexual side effects they would rather avoid.
This page describes the actual practice location where Beverly Hills patients are seen. SoCal Interventional does not have a physical office in every community named above.
During PAE, an interventional radiologist guides a microcatheter through a small arterial access point, commonly at the wrist or upper thigh, to the arteries that feed the prostate. Tiny particles are released to reduce blood flow to the enlarged tissue. The prostate softens and shrinks gradually over the following weeks and months, easing pressure on the urinary channel. Nothing is removed through the urethra, and most patients go home the same day.
Men are evaluated for PAE when bothersome enlarged-prostate symptoms persist despite medication or the medication is poorly tolerated, and especially when the prostate is very large, a catheter is in place, surgery carries extra risk, or they want to avoid the ejaculatory side effects of other procedures. A consultation confirms candidacy before anything is scheduled.
An evaluation may be appropriate when urinary symptoms of BPH — weak stream, straining, frequency, urgency, incomplete emptying, or getting up repeatedly at night — interfere with daily life and medication is insufficient, poorly tolerated, or not preferred. PAE is also discussed with men who have a very large prostate, catheter dependence, prostate-related bleeding, medical conditions that raise surgical risk, or concerns about the ejaculatory side effects of other procedures. Candidacy is confirmed with a history, examination, PSA review, imaging, and often urodynamic or flow studies, because similar symptoms can come from infection, bladder dysfunction, urethral narrowing, medications, or prostate cancer.
Beverly Glen Boulevard runs directly from Beverly Hills and Bel Air over the hill to Ventura Boulevard; from there the Tarzana office is a short drive west, just past Reseda Boulevard on Burbank Boulevard. The 405 north to the 101 west (Reseda Boulevard exit) is the alternative from Brentwood and Westwood. Early-morning and midday appointment times are available to avoid canyon traffic. Parking instructions are provided when you book.
Most patients return home the same day and resume light activity within a day or two. Temporary pelvic discomfort, urinary frequency, or mild burning during the first week is common and usually managed with over-the-counter medication. Symptom improvement is progressive over roughly one to three months. Follow-up visits track symptom scores, and some men need additional treatment if response is incomplete.
PAE is not appropriate for everyone. Reported risks include temporary pain or urinary symptoms after the procedure, urinary tract infection, blood in the urine or semen, access-site bruising, and rare non-target embolization. Anatomy that makes the prostatic arteries difficult to reach can limit the procedure. Outcomes vary, and a minority of patients do not achieve adequate relief.
PAE is covered by Original Medicare and by many PPO plans when it is medically necessary and appropriately documented. SoCal Interventional accepts most PPO plans, Medicare, and self-pay, and verifies benefits before scheduling so there are no surprises. Prior imaging, PSA results, and urology notes are helpful to share before the first visit.
Ready to find out whether PAE is right for you? Beverly Hills patients are seen at our Tarzana office.
SoCal Interventional does not maintain a Beverly Hills office. Beverly Hills, Bel Air, and Westwood patients are seen at the Tarzana office, reached directly over Beverly Glen Boulevard. The consultation, procedure, and follow-up are all at that location.
PAE is performed as an outpatient procedure with sedation, and most men resume normal activity within a day or two. There is no hospital admission, and the practice is physician-owned and physician-led.
PAE works from the prostate’s blood supply rather than through the urethra, which is why it is associated with a low rate of retrograde ejaculation and erectile side effects. It can also treat very large prostates that are beyond the range of some device procedures. The right choice depends on prostate size, anatomy, and priorities, which the consultation reviews in detail.
Many PPO plans and Original Medicare cover PAE when it is medically necessary. Benefits are verified before scheduling.
Yes. A second-opinion consultation reviews your PSA history, imaging, and urology notes and explains whether PAE is a reasonable alternative for your anatomy and symptoms.
Medical content reviewed by Nathanael Sabbah, MD, interventional radiologist.