Faculty
Register for Dr. Papanastassiou’s Focused Ultrasound Webinar
September 4, 2024
Alexander Papanastassiou, MD, will be speaking about focused ultrasound for essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease at a webinar on Friday, September 20th, at 3pm CST. You can learn more by registering for the event at this link.
Dr. Mesfin Invited to Write Article for COJ Robotics & Artificial Intelligence
August 9, 2024
The Department of Neurosurgery is excited to share the news that Fassil Mesfin, MD, has written an article for COJ Robotics & Artificial Intelligence. You can view the article by visiting the link below. https://crimsonpublishers.com/cojra/article-in-press.php
Meng Wang Awarded Position on Training Grant
June 28, 2024
The Department of Neurosurgery is proud to announce that our MD/PhD student, Meng Wang, has been awarded a position on the competitive STAND T32 training grant. Meng’s doctoral project involves testing how LRP1, aging, and TBI influence astrocyte reactivity and the development of neurodegenerative disease. Congratulations to Meng for her hard work and success attaining […]
Dr. Mascitelli Appointed to NESAC and CAST Committees
June 27, 2024
The Department of Neurosurgery is excited to announce that Justin Mascitelli, MD, will be joining the Neuroendovascular Surgery Advisory Committee (NESAC) and the Committee on Accreditation of Subspecialty Training (CAST). Congratulations to Dr. Mascitelli on his appointment to these esteemed committees!
Dr. Mascitelli Publishes Editorial about Management of Wide-Neck Aneurysms
April 25, 2024
Justin Mascitelli, MD, recently authored a new editorial, entitled: “Management of wide-neck aneurysms in 2024: how does one make the best treatment decision when there are so many good options?” You can view the article by visiting the link below: https://jnis.bmj.com/content/16/5/433
Department Team Members Coauthor New Publication
January 25, 2024
Medical student Sarath Pathuri, Drs. Johnson, Webb, Al-Saiegh, Morton, Birnbaum, and Mascitelli have coauthored a new publication, entitled: “Development of the Circle of Willis Score (COWS) to help guide decision making during acute tandem occlusion treatment: Preliminary analysis.” You can view the article by visiting the link below: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38244414/
Department Team Members Coauthor New Publication
January 24, 2024
Medical student Sarath Pathuri, resident William Johnson, MD, and Justin Mascitelli, MD, have coauthored a new publication, entitled: “Treatment of intraorbital arteriovenous fistulas with direct puncture: a case series and review of treatments since 1978.” You can view the article by visiting the link below: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38238007/
Department Team Members Author New Publication
January 10, 2024
Drs. Gaub, Leary, Birnbaum, Al-Saiegh, and Mascitelli have authored a new publication, entitled: “Double microcatheter reduction using partially deployed Atlas stents in treating a large dysplastic MCA bifurcation aneurysm with Y stent assisted coiling.” You can view the article by visiting the link below: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38171604/
2023 Extraordinary Women in Medicine Award Dinner
September 27, 2023
Last Wednesday, the Bexar County Medical Society hosted a dinner honoring the winners of the 2023 Extraordinary Women in Medicine award. From our department, three faculty members were selected: Paola Martinez, MD, Naomi Sayre, PhD, and Izabela Tarasiewicz, MD. Drs. Victoria Fischer and Pegah Ghamasaee also attended the event to celebrate our department’s winners and […]
Baby Shower 2023 – Sally and Fadi Al-Saiegh, MD
September 20, 2023
Last Friday, team members from the Department of Neurosurgery gathered together for a baby shower celebrating Sally and Fadi Al-Saiegh, MD. We wish them both the very best as they prepare to welcome their first child into the world. Get ready to take lots of pictures!