What kind of doctor sees somebody for arteriovenous malformations?

Vascular neurosurg.: Since the diagnosis is already established, you need to address treatment. Initial bleeding from an avm ranges from 4->20%.Without hemorrhage the risk of bleeding is1->4%/yr. A vascular neurosurgeon can steer you to the appropriate treatment, surgery, endovascular glue embolization, or direct beam radiation therapy or a combination of therapies.Find a known regional center.

Neurosurgeon : Of course it depends on where the avm is located... For those involving the brain and spinal cord a neurosurgical evaluation is usually recommended.

Neurosx: Assuming u mean brain, since can get avm anywhere. Treatment options are neurosurgeon for surgery, or interventional radiology for embolization. Common to have embolization prior to surgery. Upon finding an avm on a scan, you will be referred to a specialist.