Lorenzo Rinaldo

Lorenzo Rinaldo, M.D., Ph.D., is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at Mayo Clinic, located in Rochester, Minnesota. He specializes in open and endovascular treatment of cerebrovascular pathologies, including aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and stroke. His academic background includes a medical degree and neurobiology Ph.D. from the University of Chicago, followed by neurosurgical training at Mayo Clinic and a cerebrovascular fellowship at UCSF.

Dr. Rinaldo’s research focuses on improving understanding of aneurysm healing mechanisms post-endovascular treatment using animal models. He holds multiple awards, including the 2025 Mayo Fellows’ Teacher of the Year and scholarly awards from Mayo Clinic and University of Chicago. He is a Fellow of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.

His clinical expertise spans procedures like aneurysm surgery, carotid stenting, and tumor resection. Recent publications emphasize cerebrovascular anatomy, patient outcome measures, and interventional neurosurgical techniques. He collaborates with institutions like UCSF and actively contributes to neurosurgical education and innovation.