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Happy Mother’s Day (2020)!

May 10, 2020

To all of our patient families and staff families, we wish you a very happy Mother’s Day! We hope you are able celebrate the special day that you deserve.



Staff Social Media Series – Back to Nature

May 6, 2020

Trying to maintain social distancing guidelines can be difficult. Thankfully, Mother Nature is the one person you can still visit any time of the day! While working from home this week, team members from the Department of Neurosurgery decided to enjoy the outdoors together. If you get a chance to do the same, snap a […]



Happy Nurses Month!

May 6, 2020

Happy Nurses Month! On behalf of the Department of Neurosurgery, we thank all of the nurses at UT and beyond for your dedication and commitment. You inspire us all. Traditionally, Nurses Week is celebrated from May 6 -12, but this year the American Nurses Association has expanded the celebration to the month of May. Have […]



Staff Social Media Series – Team Coffee Break

April 22, 2020

Staff members from the Department of Neurosurgery are taking a team coffee break this week while working from home. Enjoy a beverage of your choice in solidarity with us! #stayhomesavelives


Dr. Justin Robert Mascitelli smiling for his staff photo.

Cerebrovascular Section Election Results

April 7, 2020

The Department of Neurosurgery is proud to announce the election of Justin Mascitelli, M.D., to the position of Member-at-Large on the Executive Council of the AANS/CNS Cerebrovascular Section.



Dr. Naomi Sayre smiling for her staff photo.

16 Questions with Naomi Sayre, Ph.D.

April 3, 2020

Naomi Sayre, Ph.D., was interviewed for the Pipette Gazette’s Faculty Spotlight article series. Dr. Sayre is an assistant professor of research for the Department of Neurosurgery who is primarily interested in investigating the brain’s ability to recover after stroke or traumatic injury. You can read her interview and watch the accompanying video here.



Residents stand together to pose for a picture for Thank a Resident Day 2020.

Thank a Resident Day (2020)

March 2, 2020

Fourth year medical students from the Gold Humanism Honor Society at UT Health San Antonio celebrated “Thank A Resident Day” this past Friday (February 28, 2020). These medical students traveled to different departments delivering gift bags, doughnuts, snacks, and drinks. They definitely brought a smile to the faces of our hardworking residents!



Residents and faculty stand with Dr. Lawton.

Grand Rounds: Michael T. Lawton, M.D.

February 7, 2020

Michael T. Lawton, M.D., visited the Department of Neurosurgery to speak during grand rounds and provide his guidance regarding faculty and resident case presentations. Dr. Lawton is president and CEO of the Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) in Phoenix, Arizona, and chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at BNI. He is an internationally recognized neurosurgeon with […]



Dr. Garvin poses with well-wishers.

Dr. Garvin’s Farewell Party

January 29, 2020

Last week, the Department of Neurosurgery got a chance to wish Dr. Rachel Garvin farewell. Team members gathered together at Nicha’s to celebrate all the contributions she has made to our program and congratulate her as she begins the next chapter of her career. Best of luck, Dr. Garvin!



Elfisode 7: Cool Beanz!

December 23, 2019

HEY! Busy elves need coffee breaks too! C’mon, people. Those toys aren’t going to make themselves.