Faculty
Dr. Gernsback Interviewed for Pediatrics Now Podcast
March 13, 2025
Joanna Gernsback, MD, was recently interviewed for an episode of the UT Health San Antonio podcast Pediatrics Now. Dr. Gernsback discussed pediatric safety and accident prevention. You can listen to the full episode by clicking on the link below. https://uthscsa.edu/medicine/education/cme/pediatrics-now-podcast/i-wanted-to-be-a-neurosurgeon-so-i-did-it
Dr. Mascitelli Wins Presidential Excellence Award
February 21, 2025
The Department of Neurosurgery is excited to share the news that Justin Mascitelli, MD, FAANS, was recently honored with a Presidential Excellence Award in the category of Teaching Excellence – Emerging. These awards recognize the exemplary performance of individuals who have a demonstrated their commitment to the mission and core values of UT Health San […]
Department Nominated for Superior Lab Safety Award
February 13, 2025
The Department of Neurosurgery is proud to announce that our lab, headed by principal investigator Darren J. Poidevin, CLPO, was recently nominated for the Superior Lab Safety Award. This honor is given to health care and research labs in recognition of their commitment to maintain rigorous safety standards. Those efforts improve the quality of our […]
Dr. Mascitelli Captains Tournament-Winning Hockey Team
January 30, 2025
Justin Mascitelli, MD, FAANS, recently captained the team that won the second annual Van Wagenen Hockey Tournament in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The net proceeds for the tournament support the continuation of the William P. Van Wagenen Fellowship. Congratulations to Dr. Mascitelli and his teammates on their victory and support for this fine fellowship program!
Dr. Gragnaniello Authors New Book
December 11, 2024
Cristian Gragnaniello, MD, PhD, recently coauthored a new book: “MCQs in Spine Surgery.” This textbook is a valuable reference that contains a range of orthopedic and neurosurgical knowledge and techniques for the spine, primarily presented in the form of multiple-choice questions. This format makes the book especially useful for board examination preparation. You can learn […]
Register Today for Dr. Papanastassiou’s Focused Ultrasound Webinar
October 15, 2024
Alexander Papanastassiou, MD, will be speaking about focused ultrasound for essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease at a webinar event on November 15th at 3:00 PM CST. You can register for it by visiting https://resources.insightec.com/utsa2024.
Dr. Papanastassiou Presents Focused Ultrasound for Bexar County PA Society
October 7, 2024
Alexander Papanastassiou, MD, recently spoke to the Bexar County Physician Assistant Society about focused ultrasound, a new treatment option for essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease that UT Health will be launching for the first time in San Antonio. This incisionless outpatient procedure uses sound waves under MRI guidance to precisely target a small spot in […]
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 […]