Dr. Shaheryar Hafeez demonstrates how to operate the NormaTec Pulse compression device.

NormaTec Pulse compression device In-Service

January 26, 2018

Shaheryar Hafeez, M.D., recently led an in-service for attending nurses featuring the NormaTec Pulse compression device. NormaTec’s peristaltic pulse dynamic compression along with anticoagulant medication should help decrease the incidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) among NeuroICU patients and promote their recovery.



Dr. Ramesh Grandhi smiling for his staff photo.

Ramesh Grandhi, M.D., Winner of the San Antonio Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Award

January 11, 2018

UT Health Neurosurgery is proud to announce that our very own Ramesh Grandhi, M.D., was named a winner of the San Antonio Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 award for his exemplary leadership and achievement in our community. https://www.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/news/2018/01/03/sabj-announces-the-201840-under-40-honorees.html#g/426985/20



Dr. Garvin and other members of the Neurocritical Care Team standing and smiling with Patient Victoria Briseno.

Victoria Briseno’s Story

January 8, 2018

Last November, Victoria Briseno began experiencing neck pain that quickly progressed to limb weakness. She was taken to an ER for fear that she had suffered a spinal cord stroke. After being hospitalized for nine days, Victoria was transferred to the Neuro ICU at UHS for evaluation and treatment. She was treated by Rachel Garvin, […]



Dr. Viktor Bartanusz standing and smiling in the Department of Neurosurgery conference room.

Welcome Back Viktor Bartanusz, M.D., Ph.D.

January 4, 2018

UT Health Neurosurgery is excited to welcome back Viktor Bartanusz, M.D., Ph.D., to our faculty. We look forward to a wonderful future ahead