

Neurology
Irene Meissner, M.D.
Professor of Neurology
Rochester, MN
Irene Meissner, M.D., is a vascular neurologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, specializing in cerebrovascular disorders. Her clinical focus encompasses ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, fusiform and saccular cerebral aneurysms, central nervous system (CNS) vasculitis, amyloid angiopathy, carotid artery stenosis and dissection, cavernous malformations, arteriovenous malformations, and fistulae. She treats specific conditions including brain aneurysms, carotid artery disease, high blood p
45+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (ABPN)
Education & Training
- Medical School: McGill University Faculty of Medicine (MD, 1980)
- Residency: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Neurology, 1981-1986)
- Fellowship: University of Western Ontario (Cerebrovascular Research, 1987)
- Master's: McMaster University (Clinical Trial Methodology and Biostatistics, 1988)
Peer Recognition
- ABPN — Board Certified in Neurology
2026
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Conditions & Treatments
Alzheimer's DiseaseCNS VasculitisCarotid Artery DiseaseStrokeVascular Neurology
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Mayo Clinic
Languages
English
Experience
45+ years in practice