Oncology
Max Wintermark, MD
Chair, Department of Neuroradiology, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Professor, Department of Neuroradiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Dr. Max Wintermark is a neuroradiologist and Chair of the Department of Neuroradiology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. He specializes in advanced neuroimaging for oncologic, neurologic, and traumatic conditions, with particular expertise in brain tumors, spine tumors, head and neck tumors, stroke, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, movement disorders, and psychiatric disorders. His clinical work focuses on multimodal imaging assessment of complex CNS pathology, in
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Diagnostic Radiology (American Board of Radiology)
- Neuroradiology (American Board of Radiology)
- 2021 Texas Medical Board
- 2014 Medical Board of the Commonwealth of Virginia
- 2009 Limited Medical Board of the Commonwealth of Virginia
Education & Training
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) — Degree in Biomedical Engineering
- University of Lausanne — M.D. (1998)
- University of Lausanne — Residency in Diagnostic Radiology (2000–2003)
- University of Maryland — Research Fellowship in Emergency Radiology (2003–2004)
- University of California, San Francisco — Research Fellowship in Neuroradiology (2003)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
2017-2022 (6 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- 2022 Outstanding Contribution to Research Award, American Society of Neuroradiology
- 2015 Dale Copper Lecturer, Department of Radiology at the Emory University
- 2013 Wood Lecturer, Department of Radiology at the University of North Carolina
- 2007 Merit Promotion, University of California at San Francisco
- 2007 Award for Excellence in Direct Teaching and/or Excellence in Mentoring and Advising, University of California at San Francisco
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Languages
English, French
Experience
25+ years in practice