Peter Rasmussen, MD

Peter A. Rasmussen, MD, is a staff neurosurgeon in the Cerebrovascular Center, Chief Clinical Officer for The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic, and a Professor of Neurosurgery at the 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.

In addition, Dr. Rasmussen is a past-President of the Society of Neurointerventional Surgery where he played a leading role on the national stage in continuing society initiatives to resource, train and support veteran and new practitioners in an area of medicine that is transforming treatment approaches to neurovascular conditions.

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2000

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Interventional Neuroradiology
Cleveland, OH USA
2000

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery
Cleveland, OH USA
1999

Residency - University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Neurological Surgery
Madison, WI USA
1998

Internship - University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
General Surgery
Madison, WI USA
1992

Medical Education - University of Wisconsin Medical School
MD
Madison, WI USA
1991

Undergraduate - University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI USA
1987

Additional Training

Gamma Knife® certification
Gamma Knife® Perfexion™
American Board of Neurological Surgery
AAHRPP Human Subjects Protection Education Program

Professional Highlights

Past Vice-Chair Joint Section of Cerebrovascular Surgery
Past President, Society of Neurointerventional Surgery

Certifications

Neurological Surgery
- Neurological Surgery - General Cert
- Neurological Surgery

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, intracranial 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
Fellow of the American Heart Association
Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Fellow of the Society of Neurointerventional Surgery

Innovations & Patents

Founder of Cleveland Clinic's Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit

Memberships

American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Society of Neurointerventional Surgery
Joint Sections on Cerebrovascular Surgery/Neurotrauma and Critical Care

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

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As of 7/22/2022, Dr. Rasmussen has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Rasmussen receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant, speaker or member of an advisory committee for the following companies:

Centerline Biomedical, Inc.

Equity Dr. Rasmussen owns stock or stock options in the following companies for activities as a founder, inventor, discover, developer:

Mehana Medical, LLC

Fiduciary Role. Dr. Rasmussen serves in a fiduciary capacity, such as an elected officer, director or chief medical officer, for the following companies or other entities:

Cleveland Clinic American Well Joint Venture, LLC (CCAW JV, LLC)
Mehana Medical, LLC

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Patient Satisfaction Reviews

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Overall		Star Ratings 4.9 out of 5
Explains	4.9
Listens	4.7
Courtesy, Respect & Concern	4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor	4.9

9 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2023

I recommend Dr.Rasmussen without any reservations

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2023

I am forever grateful for the care provided by Dr. Rasmussen. His level of expertise is unmatched, as well as his honesty with me regarding my diagnosis, and probable outcome. I trust what he says and having him guiding my treatment and recovery.

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2023

Dr. Rasmussen works with a very caring staff, and all have been responsive to my needs.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2023

I was very satisfied with visit and extremely impressed with Dr Rasmussen and his explanations which I understood.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2023

Excellent coordination of care and communication by Dr. Rasmussen's entire Neurosurgical team.

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2022

Dr. Rasmussen seems like a very kind and knowledgable man whom I look forward to meeting in person. I feel that he will do his best to help me.

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2022

Dr. Rasmussen provides clear explanations and uses relevant analogies and examples that enable the patient to understand what he is saying and more about the patient's care, progress, and process.

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2022

Dr. Rasmussen is professional, knowledgeable, personable, and maintains a good pace both in-person and via virtual telehealth visit. He also made sure that I had opportunity to ask questions.

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2022

My experience with Dr Rasmussen was very good...app'tments, staff, virtual visit and his assessment and stent procedure.

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Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Fellowships

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Professional Highlights

Certifications

Specialty Interests

Awards & Honors

Innovations & Patents

Memberships

Research & Publications

Industry Relationships

50 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

9 Patient Comments

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