As a neurologist, professor and scientist, my aim is to combine cutting-edge medicine with personal and compassionate care. My clinical training at the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry in Munich and Heidelberg University Hospital, together with many years at Tübingen University Hospital focusing on neurovascular and neuroimmunological disorders, forms the foundation of my work today as Head of the Department of Neurology at Kliniken Calw and at our specialist neurology practice in Baden-Baden.

My scientific work enables me to incorporate the latest research findings and modern diagnostic and therapeutic approaches directly into patient care. At the same time, I take the time to provide thorough diagnostics, clear and understandable advice, and treatment strategies tailored to each individual patient.

Medical innovation, professional excellence and a respectful, empathetic approach to every patient guide my daily work. My goal is to provide neurological care at the highest medical standard – expert, personal and based on the latest scientific evidence.

• Since 2026: Co-founder of BAG Neuropoli, Specialist Neurology Practice, Baden-Baden.

  Since 2026: Head of the Department of Neurology at Kliniken Calw.

  2012 – 2025: Senior Physician and Deputy Medical Director (2013 – 2024) at the Department of Neurology, Tübingen University Hospital.

  2006 – 2012: Resident and Specialist in Neurology at the Department of Neurology, Heidelberg University Hospital.

  2004 – 2005: Resident at the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry in Munich.

• Medical studies at Heidelberg University and the Université de Strasbourg, including international clinical electives (Queen Square, London; Harvard Medical School, Boston; University Hospital of Psychiatry Zurich).
• Academic qualifications: Adjunct Professor, Habilitation and Venia Legendi in Neurology at the University of Tübingen; Doctorate in Medicine (Dr. med.) from Heidelberg University; Master of Science (MSc) from Danube University Krems.

My clinical practice covers the full spectrum of neurology. My particular areas of focus include stroke and neurovascular medicine, multiple sclerosis and other inflammatory disorders of the nervous system, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of dizziness and balance disorders and epilepsy. In addition, I have extensive experience in the neurological management of patients with complex internal medicine, intensive care and geriatric conditions.

• DEGUM Course Director (Level III) in Neurological Ultrasound
• DGKN Certifications in Electroencephalography (EEG), Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies (EMG/NCS), and Evoked Potentials (AEP, SEP, VEP, MEP)
• DGN Certification in Botulinum Toxin Therapy
• GTÜM Certification in Diving Medicine
• GCP Certification for Clinical Drug and Medical Device Trials

• Publications: Prof. Dr. med. Sven Poli is first, senior or co-author of more than 280 scientific publications. His main research interests include vascular neurology, with a particular focus on stroke, neuroprotection, retinal ischemia and neurovascular imaging.
• Leading Journals: His scientific work has been published in leading international medical journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine, The Lancet, The Lancet Neurology and JAMA Neurology.
• Clinical Trials: Scientific lead and co-lead of several national and international multicenter clinical trials, as well as Principal Investigator in more than 80 Phase I to IV clinical trials.
• Selected Clinical Trials:
  REVISION – Intravenous thrombolysis for central retinal artery occlusion
  PROOF – Normobaric hyperoxia in acute ischemic stroke
  ATTICUS – Anticoagulation after embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS)
  INCH – Anticoagulation reversal in intracerebral hemorrhage

• Germany’s Top Physician for Multiple Sclerosis and Vertigo (FOCUS Gesundheit, 2023 – 2026)
• Paul Dudley White International Scholar Award, American Heart Association (2023)
• Research Award, German Interdisciplinary Association for Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine (DIVI) (2010)
• Poster Awards, German Society for NeuroIntensive and Emergency Medicine (DGNI) and German Stroke Society (DSG) (2nd Prize, 2014; 1st Prize, 2018)

• International Roles:
  Board Member, European Stroke Organisation (ESO) (since 2024)
  Member, ESO Guideline Board (2022 – 2025)
  Board Member, International Cerebral Venous Thrombosis Consortium (ICVTC) (since 2022)
• National Roles:
  Deputy Chair and Board Member, Arbeitsgemeinschaft Schlaganfallstationen Baden-Württemberg (ASBW) (since 2022)
  Regional Representative, German Stroke Foundation (Stiftung Deutsche Schlaganfall-Hilfe) (since 2020)
  Member, Clinical Trials Committee, German Society of Neurology (DGN) (since 2019)
  Working Group Chair, DGN S2k Guideline “Secondary Prevention of Ischemic Stroke and TIA” (2019 – 2022)
• International Fellowships:
  Fellow of the European Stroke Organisation (FESO)
  Fellow of the World Stroke Organization (FWSO)
  Fellow of the American Heart Association (FAHA)