By the decision of the Academic Council of the Romodanov Neurosurgery Institute dated 09/26/2025 (protocol No. 17), the academic title “Honorary Professor” was awarded to Dr. Nikolai Raynov.

Dr. Nikolai Raynov is a well-known European neurosurgeon, scientist and specialist with international experience in the field of neurooncology and functional neurosurgery. Doctor of Medical Sciences Nikolai Raynov is a neurosurgeon with an international career (Germany, Bulgaria, Switzerland), a strong scientist (multiple publications, monographs), as well as a consultant in leading centers.

Dr. Raynov has maintained professional ties with the Ukrainian neurosurgical school for many years, participates in scientific events and educational initiatives to improve the skills of specialists. The awarding of the honorary title is a recognition of his contribution to the development of neurosurgery and support for Ukraine.

Biography of Dr. Nikolai Raynov

1. Education and career
– Dr. Nikolai Raynov is a neurosurgeon, MD, DSc.
– He works at the MVZ Wirbelsäulenzentrum München-Taufkirchen (Germany) and has clinical ties with the ISAR-Klinikum (Munich).
– He was previously a chief neurosurgeon, including working at the Augsburg Clinic.
– He is a consultant at the Heart & Brain Center of Clinical Excellence (Pleven, Bulgaria).
– He also practices in Switzerland – mentioned in the context of the Klinik Am Rosenberg in Heiden.

2. Scientific and professional activities
– According to his profile in ResearchGate, he has over 190 publications, topics – “microneurosurgery”, endoscopic neurosurgery, spinal surgery, brain tumors, neuronavigation.
– He is a member of various neurosurgical and oncological associations: he is a member of the “Professional Union of German Neurosurgery” (BDNC), “Germany Association of Neurosurgery” (DGNC), an honorary member of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh), and is also associated with international groups: AANS, EANO, SNO, etc.
– He has 19 monographs and directs chapters in textbooks or reference books on neurosurgery.
– Professor: has scientific degrees, teaching activities.
– He is also a member of the editorial board of the Ukrainian Neurosurgical Journal.

3. Recognition
– In 2020, he was awarded the title of “Honorary Citizen of Lovech” (a city in Bulgaria), for his significant contribution to medicine, scientific activity, the fight against cancer, as well as his desire for a humane attitude towards patients.
– He is recognized as a clinical and scientific consultant in neurosurgery at the Heart & Brain Center.