A Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital

BIDMC Brain Aneurysm Institute

Advanced care for brain aneurysms and complex cerebrovascular disease

We combine minimally invasive endovascular techniques with open microsurgical expertise to tailor treatment to each patient.

Brain Aneurysm Institute is affiliated with

Who We Are

World-class neurosurgical care, close to home

Based in Boston, Massachusetts, our group provides state-of-the-art care for people with a broad range of disorders affecting the brain. Our team delivers comprehensive evaluations, accurate diagnosis, and appropriate treatment consistent with each patient’s goals.

If you face a complex brain condition, you’ll benefit from our expertise and advanced training. Offering high-quality, personalized care is our top priority.

  • Dual expertise in endovascular and microsurgical treatment
  • Comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment planning
  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary case review
Rosenberg Building on BIDMC West Campus
Rosenberg Building on BIDMC West Campus

Two disciplines, one team

Our group evaluates each case from both endovascular and open microsurgical perspectives, then matches the treatment plan to the anatomy, urgency, and patient goals.

Our Attendings

Meet the Team

Clinical Team

Advanced Practice Providers

Deidre A. Buckley, RN, NPDB
Deidre A. Buckley, RN, NPNurse Practitioner
Diane DiNobile, RN, APNDD
Diane DiNobile, RN, APNNurse Practitioner
Kendra Kouloheras, NPKK
Kendra Kouloheras, NPNurse Practitioner

Training Program

Our Clinical Fellows

Quais Alrishadi, MDQA
Quais Alrishadi, MDCurrent Clinical Fellow
Chuck Mackel, MDCM
Chuck Mackel, MDCurrent Clinical Fellow
H. Milan Samarage, MDMS
H. Milan Samarage, MDCurrent Clinical Fellow

Conditions & Treatments

Comprehensive Cerebrovascular Care

From brain aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations to ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, we treat the full spectrum of cerebrovascular disease using the technique best suited to each patient.

  • Cerebral aneurysms & subarachnoid hemorrhage
  • Arteriovenous malformations & fistulas
  • Ischemic & hemorrhagic stroke
Cerebral angiogram showing intracranial vasculature