PAE for the West Valley and Conejo corridor
Non-surgical enlarged-prostate treatment for Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Woodland Hills, Agoura Hills, and Westlake Village patients, a short drive east on the 101.
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 Calabasas-area men for prostate artery embolization (PAE) at its Tarzana office, a short drive east on the 101 Ventura Freeway. PAE is a same-day, image-guided procedure that reduces blood flow to an enlarged prostate so it shrinks over time, relieving BPH symptoms without surgery, catheters left in place, or a hospital stay.
Who performs PAE for Calabasas patients: Dr. Nathanael Sabbah, an interventional radiologist fellowship-trained at NYU Langone Health, performs prostate artery embolization for SoCal Interventional. There is no Calabasas office: Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Agoura Hills and Westlake Village patients are seen at the Tarzana office, 18370 Burbank Blvd, 5th Floor, a short drive east on the 101; the practice’s other offices are in Van Nuys and Fountain Valley. 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.
The Tarzana office is the closest SoCal Interventional location for Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Woodland Hills, West Hills, Agoura Hills, Oak Park, Westlake Village, and Thousand Oaks. Men in this area frequently have Medicare Advantage PPO or commercial PPO coverage and want a physician-led option that avoids the sexual side effects associated with some surgical BPH procedures.
This page describes the actual practice location where Calabasas patients are seen. SoCal Interventional does not have a physical office in every community named above.
Prostate artery embolization treats an enlarged prostate from the inside of its own blood supply. Through a pinhole access at the wrist or groin, a microcatheter is steered under X-ray guidance into the prostatic arteries, where small particles reduce flow to the overgrown tissue. Symptoms improve progressively as the gland shrinks. The procedure is typically performed with sedation rather than general anesthesia and does not involve cutting or resecting tissue.
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.
Take the 101 eastbound from Calabasas, Agoura Hills, or Westlake Village and exit at Reseda Boulevard; the office is on Burbank Boulevard just west of Reseda. From Woodland Hills or West Hills, Ventura Boulevard east to Reseda Boulevard is a direct alternative. Parking instructions are provided when you book, and a companion should drive you home on procedure day because sedation is used.
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? Calabasas patients are seen at our Tarzana office.
SoCal Interventional’s Tarzana office, on Burbank Boulevard near Reseda Boulevard, is the nearest location and is reached from Calabasas and Hidden Hills by the 101 east in a short drive.
PAE is used for large prostates, including glands that are beyond the size range of some device-based procedures. Prostate volume is measured on imaging during the candidacy workup.
PAE is associated with a low reported rate of erectile dysfunction and retrograde ejaculation compared with several surgical BPH treatments, because the urethra is not instrumented. Individual results vary and are discussed at the consultation.
SoCal Interventional accepts most PPO plans, including many Medicare Advantage PPO plans, Original Medicare, and self-pay. Benefits are verified before scheduling.
The procedure typically takes one to two hours. Patients go home the same day, resume light activity within a day or two, and see progressive symptom improvement over one to three months.
Medical content reviewed by Nathanael Sabbah, MD, interventional radiologist.