Department of Neurosurgery

The Department of Neurosurgery at Inselspital is a leading center for the surgical treatment of diseases of the brain and spine. Here, you will find an insight into our work and convenient ways to contact our team. Welcome!

Our medical focus areas

Satisfaction
Top marks from our patients
Excellence
Certified Brain Cancer & Spine Center
Innovation
State-of-the-art surgery technologies such as monitoring and mapping
Dreidimensionales Bild zeigt Ultraschallwellen, die sich in einem Zielpunkt im Inneren des Schädels treffen

New in the canton of Bern: MR-guided focused ultrasound

This modern procedure for treating tremors, Parkinson's disease, and neuropathic pain does not require any surgical incisions.

Foto des Tumor-Boards

Certified Brain Tumor Center

In our weekly tumor board, an interdisciplinary team of specialists determines the optimal therapy for each patient.

Foto vom OP mit MRI im Hintergrund

Surgery with real-time images

Making the invisible visible: Three of our operating rooms are equipped with MRI, CT and angiography to provide imaging when it matters most – during surgery.

Second opinion

Do you have any questions or are you unsure? Then get a well-founded second opinion from our specialists.

Second opinion

International patients

Our Insel International Center is on hand to provide helpful assistance with all organizational matters.

International patients

Jobs & Career

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge in the field of neurosurgery?
 

Jobs & Career

News

A look into the daily life of an APN nursing specialist in spinal surgery

– To mark World Spine Day on October 16, we are highlighting a profession that combines clinical expertise with compassionate care: Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs).

EANS honors Prof. Andreas Raabe for his lifetime achievements

– The European Association of Neurosurgical Societies is honoring Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Raabe with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his lifetime of work.

Appointment of Dr. Janine Abu-Isa as a senior staff physician

– With this promotion, the hospital is recognizing her many years of dedication to neurosurgical patient care and her commitment to the further development of the…

Ralph Schär becomes Deputy Chief Physician

– Prof. Dr. med. Ralph Schär will be promoted to Deputy Chief of the Department of Neurosurgery at Inselspital Bern effective September 1, 2026.

Swiss Cancer Research funds study on glioblastoma recurrences

– The randomized Phase II ReSurge (Surgery for Recurrent Glioblastoma) study, led by Prof. Dr. med. Philippe Schucht, is receiving a grant of 337,000 Swiss francs from…

Gen Z in Neurosurgery – SRF Report

– SRF reporter Noah Knüsel accompanied resident physician Emre Alan at his start at Inselspital, offering a glimpse into the daily life of a budding neurosurgeon.

Media tips

Insel Podcast Episode 22: Understanding back pain – herniated discs and spinal stenosis

– Back pain is one of the most common health complaints. In this episode of the popular Insel Podcast, Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Raabe discusses herniated discs, spinal…

Insel Podcast Episode 7: Global Health

– What does global health look like beyond conference rooms and textbooks? In episode 7 of the Insel Podcast, Philippe Schucht takes us to Myanmar, where neurosurgery…

Podcast Aneurysm

– Media tip! Listen to the PRIMO MEDICO Specialist Talk with Prof. Andreas Raabe, MD, on the topic of aneurysms (recorded in German)

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