About PD Dr. Med. Yu-Mi Ryang
Prof. Dr. med. Yu-Mi Ryang is a Chief Physician of Neurosurgery and Head of the Center for Spine Therapy with over 25 years of experience in cranial, vascular and spinal neurosurgery. She has personally performed more than 5,000 surgeries — including 1,500+ cranial and 1,800+ spinal procedures — and is internationally recognised for her expertise in neuro-oncology, vascular neurosurgery, complex spine surgery and Augmented Reality-guided procedures.
- 25+ years of neurosurgical experience; 5,000+ total surgeries personally performed
- 1,500+ cranial surgeries (gliomas, metastases, aneurysms, AVMs, vestibular schwannoma)
- 1,800+ spinal surgeries across all pathologies including complex reconstructive dorsoventral procedures
- 165+ peer-reviewed publications; cited 3,924+ times
- Recipient of the Research Award 2018 of the Austrian Spine Society (ÖWG)
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- Medical Graduation, Ruhr University Bochum, Germany
- Doctor of Medicine (Dr. med.), Ruhr University Bochum, Germany
- Habilitation (Privatdozent / Professor), Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich
Fellowships & Special Training
- Specialist Training in Neurosurgery, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Germany
- Neurosurgical Oncology Certificate, German Society of Neurosurgery
- Spinal Neurosurgery Certificate, German Society of Neurosurgery
- Senior Physician & Deputy Director Training, Department of Neurosurgery, TU Munich
Certifications & Accreditations
- State Chamber of Physicians, Berlin – Registered Specialist
- German Society of Neurosurgery (DGNC) – Member
- German Spine Society (DWG) – Member
- AOSpine — International Spine Research Community – Member
- European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) – Member
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Brain Tumours (Gliomas, Glioblastomas, Brain Metastases)
- Meningiomas & Anaplastic Meningiomas
- Spinal Cord Tumours & Spinal Metastases
- Cerebral Aneurysms & Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)
- Skull Base Tumours (Vestibular Schwannoma)
- Trigeminal Neuralgia (Jannetta Procedure)
- Spinal Stenosis & Degenerative Spine Disease
- Spinal Deformities & Scoliosis
- Spinal Trauma & Fractures
- Brain Cysts & Brain Injury
- Astrocytomas
- Infectious & Metabolic Spinal Disease
Sub-specialties
- Spinal Neurosurgery: Complex reconstructive dorsoventral procedures, spinal tumour surgery and motion-preserving spine techniques — making her a sought-after neurosurgery specialist in Berlin Germany for international patients.
- Neuro-Oncology: Microsurgical removal of brain and spinal tumours including gliomas, metastases and skull base tumours.
- Vascular Neurosurgery: Surgical treatment of cerebral aneurysms, AVMs and microvascular decompression (Jannetta procedure).
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Microsurgical Brain Tumour Resection
- Awake Craniotomy
- Aneurysm Clipping & AVM Resection
- Vestibular Schwannoma (Acoustic Neuroma) Surgery
- Microvascular Decompression (Jannetta Procedure)
- Complex Reconstructive Dorsoventral Spine Surgery
- Spinal Tumour Resection (Including Carbon-Fibre PEEK Instrumentation)
- Cement-Augmented Pedicle Screw Fixation for Osteoporotic Fractures
- Augmented Reality (AR)-Assisted Spine Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Helios Klinikum Berlin-Buch, Berlin, Germany — Chief Physician of Neurosurgery and Head of the Center for Spine Therapy, 2019–Present
Past Affiliations
- Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Germany — Senior Physician & Deputy Director, Department of Neurosurgery, 2010–2019 (appointed Deputy Director in 2017)
- University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Germany — Neurosurgeon, Specialist Training, 1999–2010
Academic & Research Roles
- Privatdozent (PD) / Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Technical University of Munich
- Active Member, AOSpine — International Spine Research Community
- Multiple positions in national and international neurosurgery and spine societies
- Research focus on Augmented Reality (AR) in neurosurgery — among the first hospitals in Germany using AR in the OR
Key Achievements
- 5,000+ total surgeries personally performed
- 1,500+ cranial surgeries; 1,800+ spinal surgeries
- ~1,500 surgeries per year performed at Helios Berlin-Buch
- 165+ peer-reviewed publications; 3,924+ scholarly citations
- Pioneer of Augmented Reality use in spine surgery in Germany
- Multilingual: German, English, French, Arabic, Bengali, Hindi, Serbo-Croatian
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Research Award 2018 — Austrian Spine Society (ÖWG)
- "Best Paper of the Year" 2017 — Spinal Deformity Research
- Young Academics Award — DWG (German Spine Society)
Professional Memberships
- German Society of Neurosurgery (DGNC)
- German Spine Society (DWG)
- AOSpine International
- European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
- Austrian Spine Society (ÖWG)
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Ryang YM, et al. Carbon-fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone (CFR-PEEK) instrumentation in metastatic spine tumor surgery: technical considerations and potential pitfalls. Spine Journal.
- Ryang YM, et al. Biomechanical stability of a cement-augmented pedicle screw ringosteosynthesis in osteoporotic OF4 pincer fractures in the human cadaveric spine. 15. Deutscher Wirbelsäulenkongress, 2020.
- Ryang YM, et al. Gender-specific differences between male and female neurosurgeons in Germany — career and family analysis.
- 165+ additional peer-reviewed publications; 3,924+ Scholar citations.
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Augmented Reality (AR) in spine surgery
- Carbon-fibre PEEK instrumentation for spinal metastases
- Vascular neurosurgery and aneurysm management
- Neuro-oncology and complex skull base surgery
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Neurosurgery Consultation | ₹15,000 – ₹30,000 | $180 – $360 |
| Brain Tumour Surgery (Microsurgical) | ₹25,00,000 – ₹50,00,000 | $30,000 – $60,000 |
| Aneurysm Clipping | ₹20,00,000 – ₹40,00,000 | $24,000 – $48,000 |
| Spinal Tumour Resection & Reconstruction | ₹20,00,000 – ₹45,00,000 | $24,000 – $54,000 |
| Spinal Fusion / Reconstruction | ₹15,00,000 – ₹30,00,000 | $18,000 – $36,000 |
| Microdiscectomy | ₹10,00,000 – ₹18,00,000 | $12,000 – $21,600 |
*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What advanced technologies does PD Dr. Med. Yu-Mi Ryang use in Neurosurgeon treatment?
Prof. Ryang uses cutting-edge technologies including Augmented Reality (AR)-assisted spine surgery, neuronavigation, microsurgical brain tumour techniques, awake craniotomy, complex reconstructive dorsoventral spine procedures, carbon-fibre PEEK implants and cement-augmented pedicle screw fixation. Helios Berlin-Buch is one of the first hospitals in Germany using AR in the operating room.
2. What conditions does PD Dr. Med. Yu-Mi Ryang specialize in treating?
She specialises in brain tumours (gliomas, meningiomas, metastases), cerebral aneurysms, AVMs, skull base tumours, vestibular schwannomas, trigeminal neuralgia, spinal cord tumours, spinal stenosis, spinal deformities and complex spine reconstruction — making her a leading neurosurgery specialist in Berlin, Germany.
3. How do I book an appointment with PD Dr. Med. Yu-Mi Ryang?
Appointments with PD Dr. Med. Yu-Mi Ryang can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.
4. Can international patients receive treatment from PD Dr. Med. Yu-Mi Ryang?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from PD Dr. Med. Yu-Mi Ryang, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination.
5. What support is available for international patients?
International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.
6. Does PD Dr. Med. Yu-Mi Ryang offer second opinions for Neurosurgeon cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations with Prof. Ryang can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients seeking expert review of complex brain tumour, aneurysm or spinal pathology cases from an internationally recognised Neurosurgeon specialist in Berlin, Germany.
