The treatment of brain and spinal arteriovenous malformations at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is a collaborative effort between the Departments of Neurosurgery, Neuro-radiology, and Radiation Oncology.

Surgical treatments including pre-operative endovascular embolization, image-guided craniotomy, and stereotactic radiosurgery (Gamma Knife) are special areas of expertise in the Brain Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Center.

Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) Referrals

Physicians may refer patients to the Brain Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Center by contacting the Physicians Access Line at any time or by contacting the offices of any of the Center members listed below.

Patients or families may refer inquiries regarding arteriovenous malformations to theWake Forest University Baptist Medical Center's Health On-Call Service.

Members:

Neurosurgery

John A. Wilson, M.D.
Steven S. Glazier, M.D.
Stephen B, Tatter, M.D., Ph.D.
Thomas L. Ellis, M.D.

Interventional Neuroradiology

P. Pearse Morris M.B., B.Ch.

Radiation Medicine

Edward G. Shaw, M.D., Chairman
Volker W. Stieber, M.D.
T. William Huang, M.D.

Neuropathology

Venkata R. Challa, M.D.

Constance A. Stanton, M.D.

Neuroradiology

Allen D. Elster, M.D.
Dixon M. Moody, M.D.
P. Pearse Morris M.B., B.Ch.
Daniel W. Williams III, M.D.

• Brain Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Index
• The Radiosurgery Index: Comprehensive Internet links to information about stereotactic radiosurgery.
• Wake Forest Gamma Knife Center