About the Clinic

A Semmelweis University clinical center

As part of Semmelweis University, the department combines specialist patient care with academic medicine, clinical research, education and the development and introduction of advanced therapeutic approaches. This university environment supports the department’s role as a clinical, scientific and educational center for neurological, neurosurgical, neurointerventional and related fields.

Semmelweis University clinical center: Part of Hungary’s leading academic medical environment for patient care, education and research.

Dedicated focus on the nervous system

Our department is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the nervous system

Its clinical scope includes neurosurgery, neurology, neurointervention, epilepsy care, neuro-oncology, neuroradiology, functional neurosurgery, pain therapy, spine surgery, pediatric neurosurgery and neurointensive care. This focused clinical profile is especially important in complex cases, where accurate diagnosis and treatment planning may require several specialist perspectives within the same clinical environment.

Multidisciplinary expertise under one roof

Many neurological and neurosurgical conditions require more than one medical specialty.

At the Department of Neurosurgery and Neurointervention, patient care is supported by the close collaboration of neurosurgeons, neurologists, neurointerventional specialists, epileptologists, neuro-oncology experts, neuroradiologists, functional neurosurgery specialists, pain therapy experts, spine surgeons, pediatric neurosurgical teams and neurointensive care specialists.

This integrated structure supports comprehensive assessment and treatment planning for patients whose conditions may require imaging review, neurological evaluation, surgical planning, neurointerventional assessment, neurointensive support or multidisciplinary decision-making.

Specialist disciplines include:

• Neurosurgery;
• Neurology;
• Neurointervention;
• Epilepsy care;
• Neuro-oncology;
• Neuroradiology;
• Functional neurosurgery;
• Pain therapy;
• Spine surgery;
• Pediatric neurosurgery;
• Neurointensive care.

One of Europe’s largest neurosurgical centers

The department is recognised as one of Europe’s largest neurosurgical centers.

Its clinical activity covers the full spectrum of neurosurgery and related subspecialties, including neuro-oncology, vascular neurosurgery, cerebrovascular conditions, epilepsy surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, spine surgery, functional neurosurgery, endovascular and interventional neuroradiology, stereotactic procedures, neuronavigation-assisted surgery, endoscopic surgery and peripheral nerve surgery.

The department performs approximately 3,500–4,000 neurosurgical procedures annually, reflecting its high-volume clinical role and broad specialist experience.

Comprehensive clinical capabilities

The department provides specialist care across a wide range of clinical fields. These fields are supported by diagnostic, surgical, interventional and intensive care capacities within the same institutional environment.

Movement disorders and functional neurosurgery

Specialist assessment and treatment pathways for selected movement disorders and functional neurosurgical indications.

Pain therapy and neuromodulation

Assessment for selected chronic pain conditions and neuromodulation-related treatment pathways.

Spine surgery

Care for spinal disorders, spinal tumors, instability, stenosis and other complex spine conditions.

Neuro-oncology

Surgical assessment and treatment planning for brain tumors and related neuro-oncological conditions.

Epilepsy surgery and epilepsy center care

Comprehensive epilepsy assessment, surgical evaluation and neuromodulation where medically appropriate.

Pediatric neurosurgery

Specialist neurosurgical care for children with complex brain, spine and nervous system conditions.

Neuroradiology and diagnostic assessment

Imaging interpretation and diagnostic support for complex neurosurgical and neurological cases.

Neurointervention and vascular care

Minimally invasive and endovascular assessment for selected neurovascular conditions.

Skull base and vascular neurosurgery

Microsurgical, endoscopic, neuronavigation-assisted and multidisciplinary assessment for selected skull base and vascular conditions.

Neurointensive care support

Specialized intensive care support for complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions.

Technology and infrastructure

Modern neurosurgical and neurointerventional care depends on specialized technology, imaging, monitoring and clinical infrastructure.

The department applies advanced diagnostic, surgical, neurointerventional and neuromodulation-related methods to support precise assessment and treatment planning.

Its work includes neuronavigation-assisted procedures, neurostimulation and neuromodulation-based therapies, minimally invasive spinal techniques, neurointerventional procedures, neuroradiological imaging, neurophysiological diagnostics and neurointensive care.

Technology is not presented as a standalone achievement, but as part of a broader clinical environment designed to support complex decision-making and patient care.

Technology and infrastructure areas include:

• neuronavigation-assisted procedures;
• neurostimulation and neuromodulation;
• minimally invasive spine surgery;
• neurointerventional procedures;
• neuroradiological imaging;
• neurophysiological diagnostics;
• neurointensive care support;
• pediatric neurosurgical infrastructure.

Research, education and innovation

As part of Semmelweis University, the Department of Neurosurgery and Neurointervention contributes to medical education, specialist training, clinical research and the introduction of advanced therapeutic technologies.

Research

The department’s research activity is closely connected to its clinical profile. Relevant fields include epilepsy, cerebrovascular disease, neuro-oncology, interventional neuroradiology, minimally invasive spine surgery, electrophysiology, functional neurosurgery and related neuroscience areas.

Education

The department contributes to medical education, specialist training and postgraduate academic development within Semmelweis University.

Innovation

Clinical activity and research support the development and introduction of advanced therapeutic technologies and specialist treatment pathways.

For international patients, physicians and partners

International patients, families, referring physicians and institutional partners may contact the department regarding planned, non-emergency specialist assessment, professional referrals or cooperation.

The International Patient Care page explains how international inquiries are handled, what medical documents may be useful for preliminary orientation and how consultation or planned treatment may be prepared.

Foreign referring physicians may contact the department regarding complex cases requiring neurosurgical, neurointerventional, neuro-oncological, epilepsy-related, functional neurosurgical, pediatric neurosurgical, spinal, skull base or neuroradiological assessment.

Learn more about the department’s clinical work

The Department of Neurosurgery and Neurointervention provides specialist care for complex conditions affecting the brain, spine, blood vessels, peripheral nerves and nervous system. Explore the department’s main clinical specialties, learn more about international patient pathways or contact the department regarding planned specialist assessment.