Endovascular and Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery - Department of Neurosurgery

Physicians in the Department of Neurosurgery’s endovascular and cerebrovascular are fellowship-trained practitioners who perform the following:

Endovascular procedures
Open cerebrovascular surgeries

For brain and blood vessel treatments, we use the latest technology, including high-powered surgical microscopes and real-time imaging techniques such as fluorescein and conventional angiography, to ensure precision and safety during every procedure.

These surgeries take place in two dedicated neurovascular hybrid operating rooms, the only ones of their kind in Virginia. Here, our neurosurgeons work side by side with expert neuroradiology technologists and specially trained operating room nurses. This collaborative, team-based approach, combined with cutting-edge equipment, helps us deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

We diagnose and treat a broad range of endovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and conditions:

Arteriovenous fistulae
Arteriovenous malformation
Carotid body tumors
Carotid stenosis, including CEA, transfemoral and transcarotid stenting
Cavernous malformation
Cerebral aneurysm
Intracranial stenosis
Moyamoya disease
Spinal arteriovenous malformations
Stroke

Residency

Trainees in the department’s neurosurgical residency program spend three to six months as a senior resident on the endovascular and cerebrovascular rotation, with opportunities for additional exposure during elective time. Residents work alongside Drs. Reavey-Cantwell and Rivet to gain experience and confidence in the complex procedures and patient management.

Fellowship

Physicians interested in pursuing endovascular and cerebrovascular neurosurgery as a specialty must complete a fellowship. VCU’s Department of Neurosurgery offers a CAST-accredited endovascular fellowship. The program is open to internal and external candidates.