Nerses Nersesyan Kocharyan

Specialist Doctor Neuroradiology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital.

Nerses Nersesyan Kocharyan is a neuroradiologist at Sahlgrenska University Hospital with an international career spanning Armenia, Spain, Canada, Germany, and Sweden.

Originally from Armenia and raised in Valencia, Spain, he completed his medical training there before pursuing subspecialty training in neuroradiology in Canada and gaining further professional experience in Germany.

Drawn by both professional opportunity and a sense of adventure, he joined Sahlgrenska University Hospital in 2025. He values Sweden’s strong work-life balance, sustainability mindset, and collaborative working culture, and describes Gothenburg as an ideal city to live and work in.

As a neuroradiologist, he specializes in diagnosing diseases and abnormalities affecting the brain, spine, face, and neck, helping to guide treatment decisions and avoid unnecessary interventions.

Passionate about education and international collaboration, Nerses has initiated a new neuroradiology fellowship through the European Society of Neuroradiology, creating opportunities for trainee doctors from across Europe to train at Sahlgrenska and strengthening the hospital’s international profile.