Peter Rasmussen, M.D.
| Appointed: |
2000 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Gamma Knife Center
Cerebrovascular Center
Cerebrovascular Center
Neurological Surgery (Lakewood Hospital)
Diagnostic Radiology
Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center
Biographical Sketch
Peter A. Rasmussen, MD, is Director of the Cerebrovascular Center, Cleveland Clinic, and Associate Professor at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.
Dr. Rasmussen received his BS in biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, in 1987. He earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin Medical School in 1991.
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, WI |
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| Internship: | University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinic, Neurological Surgery, Madison, WI |
| Residency: | University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinic, Neurological Surgery, Madison, WI |
| Fellowship: | Cleveland Clinic, Interventional Neuroradiology, Cleveland, OH |
| Fellowship: | Cleveland Clinic, Cerebrovascular Microsurgery, Cleveland, OH |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI |
Additional Training
- Gamma Knife® certification
- Gamma Knife® Perfexion™
- American Board of Neurological Surgery
- Onyx HD500 Liquid Embolic Aneurysm Treatment System
- AAHRPP Human Subjects Protection Education Program
Certifications
Specialty Interests
AVMs, brain aneurysm, carotid and intracranial angioplasty and stenting, Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Stenosis, Carotid Endarterectomy, Carotid Stenting, Cerebral Aneurysms, Cerebrovascular Disease, cerebrovascular disease including AVMs and intracranial aneurysms, dural AV fistulas, endovascular and microsurgical management of cerebral aneurysms, endovascular and microsurgical treatment of cerebral aneurysms and vascular malformations, endovascular treatment of stroke and intracranial occlusive disease, epistaxis, fistulas, Hemorrhagic Stroke, intracranical stenosis, ischemic stroke, pre-operative tumor embolization, spinal AVM's, spinal cord vascular malformations, spinal vascular malformations, stenting and surgical treatment of carotid disease, Stroke, treatment of spinal cord vascular lesions, vascular malformations.
Awards & Honors
- Young Neurosurgical Investigator Award, Bayer Corporation ($25,000 research grant), 2000
- Neurosurgery “Teacher of the Year” Award, Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute, 2006-2007
- Best Doctors in America, 2007-2008
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons
- American Society of Neuroradiology
- American Society of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology
- Joint Sections on Cerebrovascular Surgery/Neurotrauma and Critical Care
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
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Equity. Dr. Rasmussen owns stock or stock options in the following companies for activities as a founder, inventor, or consultant:
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