Dr. Anton Titov, MD, interviews the renowned neurosurgeon about his clinical practice.
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- Expert Neurosurgeon Profile
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Expert Neurosurgeon Profile
Dr. Mika Niemela, MD, is a preeminent figure in the field of neurosurgery. He holds the position of Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Helsinki. Dr. Niemela also serves as the Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Helsinki University Hospital, a leading center for complex neurological care.
His extensive training includes an MD and PhD from the University of Helsinki. Dr. Anton Titov, MD, highlights Dr. Niemela's significant academic and clinical leadership roles during their discussion.
Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery Focus
Dr. Mika Niemela, MD, specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of complex cerebrovascular conditions. His clinical expertise covers brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), and brain dural arteriovenous fistulas (BDAVF). He also treats cavernomas, which are also known as cavernous angiomas.
These conditions involve abnormal, often fragile blood vessels in the brain that can lead to life-threatening bleeding. Dr. Niemela's work is dedicated to repairing these delicate vascular structures using advanced microsurgical techniques.
Brain Tumor Surgery Expertise
Beyond cerebrovascular surgery, Dr. Niemela's practice encompasses the surgical treatment of brain tumors. He operates on both benign and malignant brain tumors. This requires precise removal of tumor tissue while preserving critical brain function.
His dual focus on vascular lesions and tumors makes his practice comprehensive. Dr. Anton Titov, MD, notes the wide range of conditions that Dr. Niemela manages at his institution.
Research and Innovations
Dr. Mika Niemela, MD, is a prolific researcher with over 180 peer-reviewed publications. His basic science research investigates the vascular wall changes in brain aneurysms. He studies the genetics and specific risk factors that contribute to aneurysm formation and rupture.
His clinical research is focused on improving outcomes for patients undergoing neurosurgery. Dr. Niemela frequently presents his findings at major international conferences, sharing innovations that advance the entire field.
International Training Background
Dr. Niemela's training includes an international fellowship that enriched his expertise. He was a visiting neurosurgeon at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. This hospital is a major teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.
This experience provided him with exposure to a vast array of complex cases and techniques. Dr. Anton Titov, MD, and Dr. Niemela discuss how such training is invaluable for handling rare neurosurgical diseases.
Full Transcript
Dr. Anton Titov, MD: Dr. Mika Niemelä is Professor of Neurosurgery at University of Helsinki. He is Head of Helsinki University Hospital Neurosurgery Department. Dr. Niemelä specializes in cerebrovascular neurosurgery, treatment of brain aneurysms, AVMs and DAVFs.
Dr. Mika Niemela also specializes in benign and malignant brain tumor diagnosis and surgical treatment.
Hello from Helsinki, Finland! Today we are with Dr. Mika Niemela. He is Professor of Neurosurgery at University of Helsinki. Dr. Mika Niemela, MD, is Head of Helsinki University Hospital Neurosurgery Department.
Dr. Niemela obtained his MD and PhD from University of Helsinki. He did residency training in neurosurgery at University of Helsinki. Dr. Mika Niemela, MD, also was a visiting neurosurgeon at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, a major teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Niemela's clinical and research interests include diagnosis and treatment of brain aneurysms, brain arteriovenous malformations, brain cavernoma (also known as cavernous angiomas), and dural arteriovenous fistulas.
Dr. Niemela also focuses his practice on microsurgical treatment of benign and malignant brain tumors. His basic research interests include brain aneurysm vascular wall changes, genetics and risk factors for brain aneurysm formation and rupture.
Professor Niemela does research on clinical outcomes of neurosurgery-related disease treatment. Dr. Niemela has authored and co-authored over 180 publications in peer-reviewed international medical journals.
Dr. Mika Niemela, MD, presented numerous talks at international conferences on neurosurgery-related diseases.
Dr. Anton Titov, MD: Dr. Niemela, hello and welcome!
Dr. Mika Niemela, MD: Thank you very much! Thank you for the kind introduction. I'm very happy to tell about my work and what we do at Helsinki University Neurosurgery. So please feel free to ask me any questions!