Central nervous system vascular malformation care at Mayo Clinic

Your Mayo Clinic care team

Mayo Clinic doctors trained in nervous system conditions (neurologists); brain, spine and peripheral nerve surgery (neurosurgeons); hereditary conditions (medical geneticists); radiology; radiation oncology; and other specialties work together as a team to care for people who have central nervous system vascular malformations and other neurological conditions.

Doctors trained in pediatric neurology treat children at Mayo Clinic's campus in Minnesota.

Advanced diagnosis and treatment

Mayo Clinic neuroradiologists devote their careers to evaluating brain and nervous system conditions. They use the most advanced imaging technology. This deep experience results in more accurate imaging and interpretation.

Mayo Clinic neurosurgeons have pioneered surgical techniques for central nervous system vascular malformations as well as noninvasive stereotactic radiosurgery. This expertise in surgery and noninvasive treatment allows the team at Mayo Clinic to offer the widest range of treatment options available.

Working closely enables the team to have your test results available quickly and to coordinate all appointments. Evaluation and treatment that might take weeks elsewhere can typically be done in only a matter of days at Mayo Clinic.

Research

With state-of-the-art research and laboratory facilities, Mayo Clinic experts are constantly seeking new medical knowledge and innovations for people with central nervous system vascular malformations. Today's research teams are studying potential treatments, including new surgical options, innovations in imaging technology and better ways to predict the risk of hemorrhage in people with vascular malformations. A variety of clinical trials and other clinical studies may be available at Mayo Clinic.

Expertise and rankings

Experience

Mayo Clinic doctors have extensive expertise in treating central nervous system vascular malformation and treat more than 6,700 people with this complex condition each year.

The latest techniques and technology

Mayo Clinic neurosurgeons have pioneered surgical techniques for central nervous system vascular malformation as well as noninvasive stereotactic radiosurgery. With this expertise in surgery and noninvasive treatment as well as in embolization and watchful waiting, the multidisciplinary team at Mayo Clinic provides people with the widest range of treatment options available.

Nationally recognized expertise

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings.

Learn more about Mayo Clinic's neurology and neurosurgery departments' expertise and rankings.

Locations, travel and lodging

Mayo Clinic has major campuses in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Rochester, Minnesota. The Mayo Clinic Health System has dozens of locations in several states.

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Costs and insurance

Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people.

In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need.

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