Dennis J. Rivet II, M.D.
Professor and Harold I. Nemuth Chair in Neurological Disorders
Department: Neurosurgery
Email: dennis.rivet@vcuhealth.org
Education
B.S. with distinction, chemistry, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md.
M.D., Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, N.H.
Internship, general surgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Mo.
Residency, neurosurgery, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Mo.
Fellowship, endovascular surgical neuroradiology, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Mo.
Certifications
Board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
Clinical interests
Aneurysm
AVM
Brain Tumors
Carotid stenosis
Cervical disc replacement (artificial disc)
General neurosurgery – Spine
Neurotrauma – traumatic brain injury
Neurovascular and endovascular surgery
Neurointerventional procedures
Spine
Stroke
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Research interests
Neuroprotectants for cerebral ischemia
Endovascular device development
Radiation safety
Traumatic brain injury
Nurse
Charlotte Gilman, R.N., B.S.N.
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