Francis G. Celii, MD
Department of Interventional Radiology, Division of Diagnostic Imaging
About Dr. Francis G. Celii
Dr. Francis Celii is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Interventional Radiology at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Celii earned his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry, magna cum laude, from Saint Louis University and his medical degree from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, where he was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha and nominated for the Gold Humanism Honor Society in recognition of his academic excellence and commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
Dr. Celii completed his Diagnostic Radiology residency and Interventional Radiology Integrated Residency/Fellowship at UTHealth Houston and MD Anderson Cancer Center. His interests include interventional oncology, prostate artery embolization, pain management for osseous metastatic disease, including thermal ablation and augmentation, pediatric interventions, machine learning applications in image-guided therapy, and improving the patient experience in interventional radiology.
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Assistant Professor, Department of Interventional Radiology, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Research Interests
- Interventional oncology, including tumor ablation and embolization
- Prostate artery embolization
- Pediatric interventional radiology
- Applications of machine learning in image-guided interventions
- Vascular and venous interventions in cancer patients
- Enhancing patient experience in interventional radiology
- Medical education and curriculum development in interventional radiology
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2019 | McGovern Medical School at UT Health, Houston, Texas, US, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine |
| 2014 | St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri, US, Biochemistry, Bachelor of Science |
Postgraduate Training
| 2020-2025 | Resident/Fellow, Interventional Radiology, UT Houston & MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 2019-2020 | Training, Internal Medicine, UT Health Houston, McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2025 | DEA |
| 2024 | ACLS |
| 2015 | Texas Medical License |
Honors & Awards
| 2025 - Present | Best Case Award, Houston Angio Club |
| 2022 - Present | Best Poster Award, Texas Radiologic Society Annual Meeting |
| 2018 - Present | Alpha Omega Alpha |
| 2018 - Present | Gold Humanism Honor Society Nominee |
| 2009 - Present | Eagle Scout |
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Abstracts
- Celii, Francis G.. Role of Interventional Radiology in the Management of Pancreatic Trauma, 2024.
- Celii, Francis G.. Examining the Use of Multiple Catheter Types and Sizes in Treatment of Pediatric Empyema on Rates of Re-intervention and Clinical Outcomes, 2024.
- Celii, Francis G.. Safety and Efficacy of Single-Session Prone Trans-Radial Embolization and Ablation Treatment of cT1 Renal Cell Carcinoma, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
- Celii, Francis G.. Machine learning in patient selection for stent placement and classification of malignant SVC syndrome, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
- Celii, Francis G.. Persistent Left SVC: What the Radiologist Needs to Know During Catheter Placement, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
- Celii, Francis G.. Machine Learning to Guide Patient Selection and Optimal Classification Systems for Stent Placement in the Treatment of Malignant Superior Vena Cava Syndrome, 2022.
- Celii, Francis G.. Review of Post-Surgical Appearances of Bariatric Weight Loss Procedures, Complications, and Important Diagnostic Considerations.
- Celii, Francis G.. Endovascular treatment of carotid blowout syndrome: systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Celii, Francis G.. Percutaneous peritoneovenous shunt: an effective last line intervention for chylous ascites.
- Celii, Francis G.. Image-guided cryoneurolysis for phantom limb pain.
- Celii, Francis G.. Image-guided nerve ablation and peripheral nerve blocks for pain management.
Book Chapters
- Celii, Francis G.. Interventional Radiology Procedures. In: Interventional Radiology Procedures. In Radiological Anatomy for Medical Students and Interns. 1st, 273-315, 2023.
- Celii, Francis G.. Vascular Anatomy. In: Vascular Anatomy. In Radiological Anatomy for Medical Students and Interns. 1st, 273–315, 2023.
- Celii, Francis G.. Oncology III (IR oncology therapies). In: Oncology III (IR oncology therapies). Residency Essentials (Online Training Module), 2020.
- Celii, Francis G.. Portacaval Shunting for Portal Hypertension. In: Portacaval Shunting for Portal Hypertension, 651-660, 2020.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified November 18, 2025