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Prof. Martin Bendszus

Neuro Intervention Radiologist

Prof. Martin Bendszus

Head of Department

years of experience

Graduation, MD
University Hospital Heidelberg - Germany

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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

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