Overview
Rafael Martinez-Perez, MD, PhD, is a fellowship trained skull-base neurosurgeon who treats several types of brain tumors, including complex skull base tumors, meningiomas, acoustic neuromas, pituitary tumors, chordomas, craniopharyngiomas and brainstem tumors. He also treats patients with trigeminal neuralgia, Chiari malformation and head and neck cancers.|Dr. Martinez-Perez’s practice specializes in skull base neurosurgery, minimally invasive brain surgery and endoscopic brain surgery.|“The brain is a beautiful and fascinating organ that allows us to understand and interact with the world,” he says. “Helping patients overcome brain conditions that threaten its function truly motivates me.”|Dr. Martinez-Perez’s proudest professional accomplishments include helping to develop minimally invasive approaches and new surgical routes for safer, more effective outcomes for his patients.|Dr. Martinez-Perez earned his medical degree from the University of Murcia in Murcia, Spain, He completed his residency training at the Complutense University in Madrid, Spain, where he also earned a doctorate in biomedical sciences. Dr. Martinez-Perez completed fellowships in Vascular Neurosurgery at University of Chile and Skull Base Neurosurgery at University of Colorado. He also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Minimally Invasive Skull Base Neurosurgery at Ohio State University.
Dr. Perez is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Prolactinoma, Radiation Induced Meningioma, and Awake Craniotomy.
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950 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
950 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
3 West Olive Street, Scranton, PA 18508
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rafael M. Perez
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rafael M. Perez?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rafael M. Perez by calling their office at 800-275-6401. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rafael M. Perez a top-rated expert for Meningioma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rafael M. Perez is classified as an Advanced expert for Meningioma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Rafael M. Perez specialize in?
While Dr. Rafael M. Perez is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, and Prolactinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Rafael M. Perez accept my insurance?
Dr. Rafael M. Perez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-275-6401 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- MeningiomaDr. Perez isAdvanced. Learn about Meningioma.
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- Awake CraniotomyDr. Perez isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Perez isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Perez isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- Empty Sella SyndromeDr. Perez isExperienced. Learn about Empty Sella Syndrome.
- Hypothalamic TumorDr. Perez isExperienced. Learn about Hypothalamic Tumor.