This article was medically authored by Dr. Sachin Sheth and last reviewed for accuracy on 08/12/2026

If you've been searching for internal hemorrhoid treatment, we invite you to explore Hemorrhoidal Artery Embolization (HAE) with Georgia Endovascular Associates. This safe, clinically proven treatment option offers an effective and minimally invasive way for you to get rid of grade 2-3 internal hemorrhoids. 

Remember, internal hemorrhoids are enlarged vessels that develop due to abnormal connections between the veins and arteries in your rectum. As such, we can block blood flow to these vessels with embolization, shrinking your hemorrhoids and resolving unpleasant symptoms such as itching and bleeding when you pass bowel movements.

Key Takeaways

• You may be a candidate for HAE if hemorrhoid symptoms such as bleeding disrupt your quality of life, if you’ve failed to find relief from conservative treatments, and if you wish to or must avoid surgery
• Patients with grade 2-3 internal hemorrhoids can undergo HAE
• This minimally invasive internal hemorrhoid treatment has a high success and low complication rate

Why Should You Consider HAE for Internal Hemorrhoid Treatment?

Today, more patients are seeking hemorrhoidal artery embolization (HAE) because it provides an alternative to surgery for relieving the discomfort of internal hemorrhoids. Additional advantages of HAE include:

Comfort

We can perform HAE by inserting a catheter through a pin-size access point on your leg or wrist. As such, you won't need general anesthesia or an overnight hospital stay. And you'll be able to walk out of your procedure and head home on that same day!

Success rate of HAE is high 

Research reveals that patients find comparable symptom relief when choosing HAE or surgery for internal hemorrhoid treatment, yet HAE comes with reduced risk for complications, meaning it's a...

Safer internal hemorrhoid treatment

Unlike procedures such as a hemorrhoidectomy, rubber band ligation or infrared coagulation, major complications associated with HAE are extremely rare. While minor complications such as anal pain, rectal bleeding, nausea and low-grade fever may develop following treatment, these are temporary and typically resolve without further intervention.

When Should You Come to Georgia Endovascular for hemorrhoid treatment?

Good candidates for HAE have:

• A grade 2-3 internal hemorrhoid diagnosis (less commonly, grade 1 hemorrhoids with rectal bleeding or select cases of grade 4 internal hemorrhoids)
• Disruptive symptoms such as heavy bleeding that affect quality of life
• Prolapsed internal hemorrhoids
• Failed to find relief from conservative therapy or office-based procedures
• Refused to undergo surgery, or been ruled out as good surgical candidates

While HAE is safe for most patients, those with anorectal tumors, and those who cannot undergo angiography will not be candidates. You may also need to avoid HAE if you have a contrast allergy, compromised kidney function, advanced atherosclerosis or complex vascular anatomy. A consultation with our interventional radiologists will help determine your candidacy for HAE.

Meet our Interventional Radiologists, Specializing in Internal Hemorrhoid Treatment

At Georgia Endovascular Associates, interventional radiologists Dr. Kevin T. Lie and Dr. Sachin Sheth perform hemorrhoid artery embolization for patients seeking non-surgical internal hemorrhoid treatment.

Dr. Lie is a dual-board certified vascular and interventional radiologist. With more than two decades of experience in this field, he focuses on using advanced techniques known for their exceptional outcomes and swift recovery.

Dr. Sheth, M.D., RPVI, is a board-certified interventional radiologist with over 10 years of experience in treating vascular disorders. Having completed his residency in diagnostic radiology and fellowship in vascular and interventional radiology he comes to Georgia Endovascular prepared to provide the highest quality care while performing innovative treatments.

Under Dr Lie and Dr. Sheth’s expert care, Georgia Endovascular Associates offers effective hemorrhoid treatment solutions. Our hemorrhoid artery embolization procedure yields exceptional patient outcomes across age groups and diverse patient populations. Request an appointment at one of our three locations in the greater Atlanta region for help determining if HAE is the right treatment option for your needs.