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Peter Rasmussen

Peter Rasmussen, MD

NeurosurgeryVascular NeurosurgeryEndovascular NeurosurgeryStroke

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About Peter Rasmussen

Biography

Peter A. Rasmussen, MD, is a staff neurosurgeon in the Cerebrovascular Center, Chief Clinical Officer for The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic, and a Professor of Neurosurgery at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.

Dr. Rasmussen received his BS  in biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, in 1987. He earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin Medical School in 1991.

In addition, Dr. Rasmussen is a past-President of the Society of Neurointerventional Surgery where he played a leading role on the national stage in continuing society initiatives to resource, train and support veteran and new practitioners in an area of medicine that is transforming treatment approaches to neurovascular conditions.

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Locations

  1. Hillcrest Hospital
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  2. CA Building - Taussig Cancer Center
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Education & Board Certifications

Education

  • Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic, 2000
  • Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic, 1999
  • Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, 1998
  • Internship: University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, 1992
  • Medical Education: University of Wisconsin Medical School, 1991
  • Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1987

Board Certifications

  • Neurological Surgery: American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2004

Professional Highlights

  • Past Vice-Chair Joint Section of Cerebrovascular Surgery
  • Past President, Society of Neurointerventional Surgery

Additional Training

  • Gamma Knife® certification
  • Gamma Knife® Perfexion™
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery
  • AAHRPP Human Subjects Protection Education Program

Awards

  • Young Neurosurgical Investigator Award, Bayer Corporation ($25,000 research grant), 2000
  • Neurosurgery “Teacher of the Year” Award, Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute, 2006-2007
  • Best Doctors in America, 2007-2008
  • Fellow of the American Heart Association
  • Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons
  • Fellow of the Society of Neurointerventional Surgery

Professional Memberships

American Association of Neurological Surgeons; Society of Neurointerventional Surgery; Joint Sections on Cerebrovascular Surgery/Neurotrauma and Critical Care

Innovations & Patents

Founder of Cleveland Clinic's Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

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As of 2025-12-08, Dr. Rasmussen has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below.

Equity Dr. Rasmussen owns stock or stock options in the following companies for activities as a founder, inventor, discoverer, developer:

  • Ticker Health

Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Rasmussen receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:

  • Hive
  • Centerline Biomedical, Inc.
  • Theos Health

Fiduciary Role. Dr. Rasmussen serves in a fiduciary capacity, such as an elected officer, director or chief medical officer, for the following companies or other entities:

  • Ticker Health

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

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Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

81 ratings, 18 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/30/2026

    Dr. Rasmussen is awesome.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/23/2026

    Dr Rasmussen is a kind, caring, & thoughtful person & physician. Deeply appreciate him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/23/2026

    Dr. Rasmussen provided clear and concise information. He answered all of my questions completely. His skill as a neurosurgeon is only surpassed by his genuine care for his patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    Dr. Rasmuseen listens and cares. He is an excellent care provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Doc is simply amazing! Down to earth, caring, passionate, every one should treat each other as such

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    He is overall one of the best doctors

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    Dr. Rasmussen is the best doctor that you can dream to have, and that's my knowledge to practice medicine for over 55 years

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    I Trust Dr Rasmussen. He always answers my questions. I know he is concerned about my health.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/2/2025

    Always a good experience with the DR.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    I had another consult with a different cerebral vascular neurosurgeon at another institution and so grateful I proceeded with a subsequent consult with Dr Rasmussen as he saw my imaging differently and had a different recommendation to manage. Again grateful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    This appointment was scheduled way ahead of time due to of when my procedure was scheduled with schedule follow up at that time. Doc Rasmussen and his staff are always very helpful and never leave us hanging always there for us when needed no matter of questions/services.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    Dr Rasmussen is a professional with his work. He treats me and my wife with full respect and l Lessons to all questions and or concerns. As far as I concern, he's the best. He saved myLife and continues to over see and keep a good eye out for me. He had found another Aneurysm this early Jan. And we have already had procedure completed. This visit was for that follow up. He's a great doc,, person, man. I enjoy him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/6/2025

    All my Care Providers are excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    DR Rasmussen is the GOAT

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    I have had nothing but great treatment from the doctor and his staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    I had this Dr. For my open head surgery in December and could not feel better about a Dr. He made me feel like I was in the best care and took such good care of me and I would never let another Dr. Treat me should I need the surgery for the other side aneurysm. My entire family felt that I was in the very best care and this Dr. Prooved it with my outcome! It really helped when going through such a scary thing and I am forever grateful for him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    Very good caring Dr.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Dr Rasmussen is a very caring doctor who answers all my questions and genuinely cares about you as a patient.