Independence Health System Expands Interventional Radiology / Welcomes Interventional Radiologists

GREENSBURG, PA, May 1, 2025 … Independence Health System (IHS) announced that interventional radiologists Michael Akinyemi, MD, and Christopher Enwonwu, MD, have joined IHS’s Westmoreland and Latrobe facilities, and will work with Dr. Todd Hrbek. The addition of two new providers enables the expansion of interventional radiology care across Westmoreland County via Westmoreland Hospital and Latrobe Hospital.

Dr. Akinyemi is board-certified in interventional radiology and diagnostic radiology. He serves as the Medical Director of Interventional Radiology at Independence Health System in the Westmoreland area.”  Prior to joining IHS, he served as Chairman, Chief, and Medical Director of the Department of Radiology and Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)-Susquehanna/Williamsport. Dr. Akinyemi earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed his fellowship in interventional radiology at Penn State University-Hershey. He completed his diagnostic radiology residency in the Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program and his general surgery residency through the State University of New York Program in Syracuse, NY. He is a member of the American College of Radiology and the Radiology Society of North America. 

“Independence Health System has a strong commitment to patient-centered care and holds a vision for advancing healthcare access in the Westmoreland region, and I’m honored to be a part of a forward-thinking team committed to making a difference,” said Dr. Akinyemi. “I believe in meeting patients where they are — taking the time to explain procedures, answer questions, and involve them in decisions about their health. By expanding access to advanced interventional radiology procedures, we can offer less invasive options with quicker recovery times, which ultimately improves outcomes and enhances quality of life for patients in our community.”

Dr. Enwonwu is board-certified in interventional radiology and diagnostic radiology. Most recently, he served as Interventional Radiologist in the Vascular and Interventional Radiology department at UPMC-Susquehanna/Williamsport. He earned his medical degree from New York Medical School. He completed his residency in diagnostic radiology at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey and his fellowship in vascular and interventional radiology through the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He holds professional memberships in the National Medical Fellowship, American Roentgen Ray Society, Radiological Society of North America, American College of Radiology, Pennsylvania Radiological Society, and the Society of Interventional Radiology. 

“I’m pleased to care for Westmoreland County and to serve a wider patient population through the expanded interventional radiology services for Independence Health System,” said Dr. Enwonwu. “Every patient deserves an excellent standard of care. It’s important to ensure that patients can access what they need for their health without having to travel far for it. Along with the staff at IHS, we are dedicated to comprehensive, considerate, and collaborative care.” 

Both providers are taking new patients. To schedule an appointment at Westmoreland Hospital and Latrobe Hospital, call 724-832-4026. 

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Nationally recognized for quality care, Independence Health System comprises Butler Memorial, Clarion, Frick, Latrobe and Westmoreland Hospitals with a combined bed count of 925. With more than 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and 7,300 employees, the System is the third largest in western Pennsylvania serving a population base of 750,000 in a footprint spanning more than 10 counties. 

The System includes tertiary programs rated among America’s best for cardiac care and surgery, earning accolades from a number of prestigious outlets and organizations. Locally owned and locally controlled, Independence Health System offers its patients low-cost, high-quality care across the care spectrum in such specialties as cardiology, cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, orthopedics and sports medicine, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, women’s health and obstetrics, emergency medicine, behavioral health and primary care. Its network of outpatient centers sees more than 1.2 million visits annually. The homecare division further supports patients at all stages of life with home health and hospice services. Learn more at www.independence.health