Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h. c. mult. Madjid Samii
President and Founder of the INI – International Neuroscience Institute®
Departments
The departments at INI Hannover are focused centers of clinical and scientific excellence, each dedicated to a specific area of neurosurgery and related disciplines.
The structure of the International Neuroscience Institute (INI) Hannover is built upon a foundation of highly specialized departments, each serving as a dedicated center of excellence in its respective field.
We foster a culture of seamless interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring that patients benefit from the collective knowledge of our neurosurgeons, neurologists, neuroradiologists, therapists, and other specialists. This integrated approach allows us to provide holistic and comprehensive solutions for the most complex neurological conditions.
Neurosurgery
Advanced surgical expertise for brain, spine, and nerve conditions, using both minimally invasive and complex techniques.
Prof. Dr. med. Amir Samii
Neurosurgeon Vice President and Deputy Medical Director
Prof. Dr. med. Concezio Di Rocco
Director of the Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery
Prof. Dr. med. Venelin Gerganov
Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon
PD Dr. med. Amir Kaywan Aftahy
Senior Physician Neurosurgery
Maysam Alimohamadi
Specialist Neurosurgery
Osamah Almarzooq
Senior Physician Neurosurgery
PD Dr. med. Gerasimos Baltsavias
Director of the Department of Endovascular Neurosurgery
Prof. Dr. med. Helmut Bertalanffy
Director of the Department of Vascular Neurosurgery
Prof. Dr. med. Walter Bini
Senior Physician Neurosurgery / Neurorehabilitation
Amir Erzi
Resident Neurosurgery
Prof. Dr. med. Rudolf Fahlbusch
Director of the Center for Endocrine Neurosurgery
Massimo Gallieni
Specialist Neurosurgery
Dr. med. Mario Giordano
Senior Physician Neurosurgery
Mohamed Ajan Hadid
Specialist Neurosurgery
Prof. Dr. med. Daniel Hänggi
Director of Translational Neurosurgery
Prof. Dr. med. Christianto B. Lumenta
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Vincenzo Paternó
Senior Physician Neurosurgery
Dr. med. Ioannis Petrakakis
Senior Physician Neurosurgery
Ioanna Sakellaropoulou
Specialist Neurosurgery
Neurology
Expert diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and other neurological disorders.
Prof. Dr. med. Bahram Mohammadi
Director of the Department of Neurology
Prof. Dr. med. Katja Kollewe
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Prof. Dr. med. Reinhard Dengler
Senior Consultant in Neurology
Prof. Dr. med. Fedor Heidenreich
Senior Consultant in Neurology
Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Schwartz
Senior Consultant in Neurology
Neurorehabilitation
We support recovery after neurological disorders and interventions through coordinated rehabilitation programs tailored to each patient's individual functional goals.
Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h. c. mult. Madjid Samii
President and Founder of the INI – International Neuroscience Institute®
Prof. Dr. med. Amir Samii
Neurosurgeon Vice President and Deputy Medical Director
Prof. Dr. med. Walter Bini
Senior Physician Neurosurgery / Neurorehabilitation
Prof. Dr. med. Bahram Mohammadi
Director of the Department of Neurology
Radiology
Our radiology department delivers precise, high-resolution imaging with advanced MRI, CT, and angiography systems, ensuring accurate diagnosis and optimal treatment planning.
Prof. Dr. med. Heinrich Lanfermann
Neuroradiologist Director of Neuroradiology
Dr. Friedrich Götz
Interventional Neuroradiology
PD Dr. med. Peter Raab
Deputy Director of Radiology
Dr. med. Juliana Raab
Senior Physician Neuroradiology
Arash Akbarian
Senior Physician Radiology
Sabine Zylinski
Secretary of Neuroradiology
Anesthesiology
Our anesthesiology department ensures patient safety and comfort with advanced anesthesia techniques, expert pain management, and continuous monitoring before, during, and after procedures.
Dr. med. Dieter F. Suhr
Head of Anesthesiology Department
Zahra Anvari
Senior Physician Anesthesiology
Dr. med. Christoph Kuhlmann
Senior Physician Anesthesiology
Krystian Schulz
Senior Physician Anesthesiology
ENT (Otorhinolaryngology)
Comprehensive care for hearing, balance, sinus, and voice disorders, including pioneering hearing restoration programs.
Prof. Prof. h.c. Dr. med. Thomas Lenarz
Director of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology
Dr. med. Riccardo Di Micco
Senior Physician ENT
Orthopedics
Our orthopedic specialist provides expert diagnosis and treatment for bone, joint, and mobility disorders — from minimally invasive procedures to complex surgeries.
Prof. Dr. med. Ulrich Bosch
Director of the Center for Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Traumatology
Internal Medicine
Our Internal Medicine team provides expert diagnostics and personalized treatment for a wide range of medical conditions, ensuring holistic and coordinated patient care.
Prof. Dr. med. habil. Jörg Siegfried Bleck
Director of the Ultrasound Center and Medical Director of Internal Medicine
Maike Winzer
Senior Physician Internal Medicine
Cardiology
Our Cardiology service offers comprehensive diagnostic assessment and personalized treatment for a wide range of cardiovascular conditions. With close interdisciplinary collaboration, we support patients before, during, and after neurological or neurosurgical treatment, ensuring safe perioperative management and coordinated long-term cardiovascular care.
Prof. Dr. med. Gerd Peter Meyer
Director of Cardiology
Neuro-Oncology
Specialized, multidisciplinary treatment for brain tumors and complex skull base conditions.
Dr. med. Joachim Pieper
Neuro-Oncology
