Peter Rasmussen, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
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Additional Locations
Cerebrovascular Center
Hillcrest Hospital
6770 Mayfield Road
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
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Diagnostic Radiology
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
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Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
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Gamma Knife Center
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
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Neurological Surgery
Hillcrest Hospital
6770 Mayfield Road
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
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Distance Health
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
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Neurological Surgery
Marymount Hospital
12300 McCracken Road
Garfield Heights, OH 44125
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Neurological Surgery
Akron General Health and Wellness Center, Bath
4125 Medina Rd
Akron, OH 44333
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Treatment & Services
- Aneurysm Coiling
- Aneurysm Embolization
- Aneurysm Surgery - Traditional Open Surgery
- Angiography
- Angioplasty
- Atherectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Surgery
- Carotid Angiography and Stenting
- Carotid Artery Aneurysm Surgery
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Cerebral Aneurysm Clipping
- Cerebral Angiography
- Craniotomy
- Craniotomy for Brain AVM
- Embolization
- Embolization of Cerebral Aneurysms and AVMs
- Endovascular Management of Cerebral Aneurysms
- Endovascular Surgery
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
- Gamma Knife Treatment
- General Neurosurgery
- Intracranial Angioplasty
- Intracranial Stenting
- Microsurgery
- Microsurgical Management of Cerebral Aneurysms
- Neurological Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Preoperative Embolization of Tumor
- Spinal Angiography
- Stents
- Surgery for Spinal Vascular Malformations
- Thrombectomy
- Thrombolytic Therapy
- Wada Test
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Acute Stroke
- Aneurysm, Cerebral
- Atherosclerosis (Vascular)
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Bruit
- Carotid Cavernous Fistula
- Cavernoma
- Cavernous Malformation
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cerebrovascular Occlusive Disease
- Dural Arteriovenous Fistula
- Extracranial Carotid Artery Aneurysms
- Fistulas
- Hemangiomas
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Intracranial Atherosclerosis
- Intracranial Stenosis
- Moyamoya Disease
- Nosebleed
- Spinal Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
- Spinal Cord Vascular Lesions
- Spinal Cord Vascular Malformations
- Spinal Dural Fistula
- Spinal Vascular Disorders
- Spinal Vascular Malformation
- Stroke
- Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPa) Deficiency
- Unruptured Cerebral Aneurysm
- Vascular Malformations
- Venous Malformations
- Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency
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View All PlansAbout 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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As of 7/12/2023, 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 (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a 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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61 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall | Star Ratings | |
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Explains | 4.9 | |
Listens | 4.6 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
15 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Aug 24, 2023
Dr. Rasmussen is an excellent surgeon, and I am forever grateful to him and his expertise.
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2023
Dr Rasmussen is a exceptional doctor and I would highly recommend him because of his knowledge
Reviewed on May 25, 2023
Dr. Rasmussen is a wonderful caring empathetic surgeon who shows only putting the patient first foremost in his expertise with aneurysms. He has totally left me feeling completely confident in his decisions regarding my surgeries needed to make me well, and has truly saved my life!
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2023
It was good with Dr. Rasmussen with exception of some MyChart connectivity issues on my end.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2023
Dr. Rasmussen is always kind, courteous and always listens to my concerns when considering my plan of care.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2023
I have complete trust in Dr. Peter Rasmussen, and any team he leads involving my care surgically or in post op planning.
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2023
Absolutely amazed how quick we could have a virtual meeting! Doc is amazing!
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2023
Dr Rasmussen was so kind, caring, down to earth, professional.... I felt like I've known him for years.
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2023
I am very happy to be Dr.Rasmussens patient.
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.