The BIDMC Brain Aneurysm Institute provides leading-edge endovascular/surgical treatment for patients with brain aneurysms, and other brain and spine vascular problems. We are dedicated to providing a comprehensive, well-coordinated and compassionate care that offers the best possible outcome for patients and their families. Our multidisciplinary team of specialists in the Brain Aneurysm Institute works closely together to create a customized care plan for every patient, giving patients the broadest range of treatment alternatives, including less invasive options when appropriate.
We share an innate to desire to help people with complex vascular problems of the brain/spinal cord by using surgical skills. We are fascinated by the complexities of the brain/spinal cord, its’ intricate arterial/venous challenges, and the ability of the brain to heal over time.
Blood vessel problems of the brain and spinal cord.
Ischemic conditions-
Acute stroke (thrombolysis), carotid artery stenosis, vertebrobasilar artery stenosis, intracranial artery stenosis, Moya-moya disease, spinal cord disease
Hemorrhagic disease-
Brain hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, unruptured aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), cavernous malformations, other brain vascular malformations, spinal cord malformations
Endovascular treatments:
Balloon test occlusions, sclerotherapy of congenital venous malformations, tumor devascularization, vertebroplasty, WADA test
Embolization for dural sinus thrombosis, epistaxis, extracranial vascular malformations
1988 Certificate of Honor in Pathology and Microbiology Christian Medical College
1988 Paul Harrison Award for Best Paper in Neurology Christian Medical College
1988 Indian Council of Medical Research Studentship Christian Medical College
1989 Kuttumbiah Prize in Internal Medicine Christian Medical College
1998 Best Resident Paper of the Year Michigan Association of Neurosurgeons
2011 Excellence in Medical Device Design Award Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
2013 Freudenstein/General Motors Young Investigator Award:
Paul M. Loschak, Kechao Xiao, Hao Pei, Samuel B. Kesner, Ajith J. Thomas, Conor J. Walsh, “Assured Safety Drill with Bi-Stable Bit Retraction Mechanism” American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Mechanism and Robotics Conference
Medical School: Christian Medical College - Vellore
Internship: Christian Medical College - Vellore
Internship: University of North Dakota
Residency: Mayo Clinic Rochester
Residency: Henry Ford Hospital
Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
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"Dr Thomas- We cannot thank you enough for saving our Mom's life! It was such a terrifying time, but you and your amazing team puled her through and really saved all of us. Thank you so much for doing what you do and helping my Mom get a second chance."
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Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation ( AVM's), Cavernous Malformation, Carotid Disease , Moya Moya disease, Acute Stroke (thrombolysis), Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH), Vertebrobasilar artery stenosis, Intracranial Artery Stenosis, Spinal cord disease and malformations
