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Neuro Intervention Radiologist

Prof. Martin Bendszus

Head of Department

Graduation, MD

University Hospital Heidelberg - Germany

Prof. Dr. med. Martin Bendszus is an internationally renowned Neuroradiologist and Neuro-Interventional Radiologist with 29+ years of clinical experience. Since 2007, he has been Chair, Head of Department and Professor of Neuroradiology at Heidelberg University Hospital, where his department performs 25,000+ cross-sectional scans (CT/MRI) and 1,000+ minimally invasive vascular and pain procedures yearly. He pioneered Magnetic Resonance Neurography for diagnosis of peripheral nervous system disorders. Editor-in-Chief of Clinical Neuroradiology since 2023, he is widely regarded as one of the leading Neuro Intervention Radiologist specialists in Heidelberg, Germany for international patients with brain, spine and peripheral-nerve disease.

29+ years of clinical and research experience in neuroradiology
Chair, Head of Department and Professor of Neuroradiology — Heidelberg University Hospital (since 2007)
Department of Neuroradiology, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
Editor-in-Chief, Clinical Neuroradiology (since 2023)
Pioneer of Magnetic Resonance Neurography for peripheral nervous system imaging
Awards: Kurt-Decker Prize, Röntgen Prize, Coolidge Award, Lucien Appel Award, Hermann-Holthusen Ring

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Areas of Expertise

Prof. Martin Bendszus

Major Conditions Treated

Acute Ischaemic Stroke (Mechanical Thrombectomy & Large Vessel Occlusion)
Cerebral Aneurysms (Coiling, Flow Diverters, Stent-Assisted Coiling)
Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs) and Dural AV Fistulae
Cavernomas
Carotid & Intracranial Atherosclerotic Disease (Stenting / Angioplasty)
Brain Tumours (Glioblastoma, Glioma, Meningioma — Imaging & Neuro-Interventional Support)
Spinal Vascular Malformations
Peripheral Nervous System Disorders (MR Neurography)
Pseudoprogression vs True Progression in Glioblastoma
Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Pain (Image-Guided Pain Therapy)
Cerebral Vasculitis & Vasospasm

Sub-specialties

Neuro-Interventional Therapy: Mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischaemic stroke, aneurysm coiling, flow diverters, stent-assisted coiling, AVM embolisation and carotid stenting — making him a leading Neuro Intervention Radiologist specialist Heidelberg, Germany for stroke and aneurysm interventions.
Advanced MRI & MR-Neurography: Pioneer of Magnetic Resonance Neurography for diagnosis of peripheral nervous system disorders; advanced neuro-MRI in glioblastoma and brain tumours — supporting demand for the best Neuro Intervention Radiologist doctor in Germany for advanced neuro-MRI.
Neuro-Oncology Imaging & Radiogenomics: Neuro-imaging biomarkers for glioblastoma, pseudoprogression assessment, dynamic susceptibility MRI and machine-learning-based radiogenomics.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Ischaemic Stroke
Endovascular Aneurysm Coiling
Flow Diverter Implantation
Stent-Assisted Coiling
AVM & Dural AV Fistula Embolisation
Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS)
Intracranial Stenting / Angioplasty
Spinal Vascular Embolisation
Tumour Embolisation
High-Field 3T MRI & Functional MRI
Magnetic Resonance Neurography (MR-Neurography)
Dynamic Susceptibility Contrast (DSC) Perfusion MRI
CT Angiography & Catheter Cerebral Angiography
Image-Guided Spinal Pain Therapy & Nerve-Root Blocks
Vertebroplasty / Kyphoplasty (Selected)
Lumbar Puncture / Myelography

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

Studies in Human Medicine (Graduation) — University of Bonn, Germany, 1988–1995
Medical Degree (Dr. med. / MD) — University of Bonn, Germany, 1995
Habilitation (Venia Legendi) — University of Würzburg, Germany, 2002
Professor (Univ.-Prof.) of Neuroradiology — University of Würzburg (2003–2007); Heidelberg University (since 2007)

Fellowships & Special Training

Specialisation in Diagnostic Radiology — Germany, 2001
Specialisation in Neuroradiology — Germany, 2002
Medical training and specialisation — Department of Neuroradiology, University of Würzburg, Germany
Continuing professional development in MRI, MR-Neurography, neuro-interventional therapy and neuro-imaging in oncology

Certifications & Accreditations

Baden-Württemberg State Medical Council — Registered Specialist in Diagnostic Radiology and Neuroradiology
Editor-in-Chief, Clinical Neuroradiology (since 2023)
Member, German Society of Neuroradiology (DGNR)
Member, European Society of Neuroradiology (ESNR)

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

Chair, Head of Department & Professor of Neuroradiology — University Hospital Heidelberg, Department of Neuroradiology, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany (since 2007 – Present)
Editor-in-Chief, Clinical Neuroradiology (since 2023 – Present)

Past Affiliations

University of Würzburg, Germany — Professorship in Neuroimaging (2003–2007)
University of Würzburg, Germany — Habilitation, 2002
University of Würzburg, Germany — Specialisation in Neuroradiology (completed 2002) and Diagnostic Radiology (2001)
Department of Neuroradiology, University of Würzburg, Germany — Medical training
University of Bonn, Germany — Medical Studies, 1988–1995

Academic & Research Roles

Univ.-Prof. of Neuroradiology — Heidelberg University Medical Faculty
Editor-in-Chief, Clinical Neuroradiology (since 2023); previously Co-Editor
Member, NCT Heidelberg Brain & CNS Clinical Cancer Research Program
Author of high-impact publications in Radiology, JAMA Neurology, Lancet Neurology, Neuro-Oncology and Stroke
Active speaker at ESNR, ASNR, WFITN, ECR and DGNR meetings

Key Achievements

Pioneer of Magnetic Resonance Neurography for peripheral nervous system disorders — established a new imaging approach
Editor-in-Chief, Clinical Neuroradiology
Multiple national and international awards: Kurt-Decker Prize, Röntgen Prize, Coolidge Award, Lucien Appel Award, Hermann-Holthusen Ring of the German Radiological Society
Built one of Europe’s largest and most advanced neuroradiology departments at Heidelberg University Hospital

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (EUR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Neuroradiology Consultation & Image Review	€350 – €700	$380 – $760
High-Field 3T Brain MRI	€800 – €1,800	$870 – $1,960
MR-Neurography	€1,200 – €2,500	$1,300 – $2,720
Catheter Cerebral Angiography (Diagnostic)	€3,500 – €7,000	$3,800 – $7,600
Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Ischaemic Stroke	€15,000 – €30,000	$16,300 – $32,600
Endovascular Aneurysm Coiling	€18,000 – €35,000	$19,500 – $38,000
Flow Diverter Implantation	€22,000 – €45,000	$23,900 – $48,900
AVM / Dural AV Fistula Embolisation	€15,000 – €35,000	$16,300 – $38,000
Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS)	€12,000 – €25,000	$13,000 – $27,200
Image-Guided Spinal Pain Therapy	€600 – €1,800	$650 – $1,960
Vertebroplasty / Kyphoplasty	€6,000 – €15,000	$6,500 – $16,300

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