

Neurology
Zafer Keser, M.D.
Associate Professor of Neurology
Rochester, MN
Dr. Zafer Keser, M.D., is a board-certified vascular neurologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, specializing in cerebrovascular diseases and critical care. He primarily treats patients with ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, complex cerebrovascular pathologies, embolic stroke, vertebral artery dissection, Wallerian degeneration, hemispatial neglect, cerebral edema, Chiari malformation type 1, and craniocervical artery dissections. His practice serves adult patients, including those with
13+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (ABPN)
- Vascular Neurology (ABPN)
Education & Training
- Medical School: Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine (MD, 2013)
- Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (Neurology, 2020)
- Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University (Vascular Neurology, 2021)
Peer Recognition
- ABPN — Board Certified in Neurology
2026
- ABPN — Board Certified in Vascular Neurology
2026
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Conditions & Treatments
Stroke & Cerebrovascular DiseaseTransient Ischemic AttackCarotid Artery DiseaseStrokeVascular Neurology
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Mayo Clinic
Languages
English, Turkish
Experience
13+ years in practice