Faculty
JAMA Publishes New STAR Registry Study
December 14, 2021
JAMA recently published a new article about the multicenter STAR Registry of patients who underwent mechanical thrombectomy with low ASPECTs scores. The results may help increase the number of patients eligible for this life-saving treatment. Justin Mascitelli, M.D., and UT Health San Antonio Neurosurgery proudly contributed to this study. You can read more about it […]
Dr. Mascitelli Publishes Article Describing New Aneurysm Study
November 9, 2021
Justin Mascitelli, M.D., recently completed a study examining treatment options for ruptured wide neck aneurysms. The purpose of the study was to compare the outcomes of patients who underwent endovascular therapy with those who had microsurgical clipping. You can learn more about the study’s findings by reading this article link.
HiccAway Article Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association
June 29, 2021
The Department of Neurosurgery is pleased to share the news that a research article examining the efficacy of Dr. Ali Seifi’s HiccAway invention was recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). Within their study, HiccAway stopped hiccups in nearly 92% of participant cases and was rated favorably when compared with home […]
Firas Kaddouh, M.D., Appointed to UT Health Faculty Senate
June 16, 2021
The Department of Neurosurgery is proud to share the news that Firas Kaddouh, M.D., has been appointed to the faculty senate at UT Health. The Faculty Senate of the Health Science Center serves as the representative voice of the faculty on issues that may affect the rights, privileges, responsibilities and welfare of the university’s faculty […]
Summertime Pool Party 2021
June 15, 2021
Justin Mascitelli, M.D., recently hosted a pool party for team members from the Department of Neurosurgery. Relaxing by the pool with burgers, drinks, and a game of cornhole was a great way to start the summer! The team was also fortunate to be visited by Reade De Leacy, M.D., from the Mount Sinai Department of […]
Justin Mascitelli, M.D., Named Website Committee Chair of the Joint CV Section of the AANS and the CNS
June 9, 2021
The Department of Neurosurgery is proud to announce that Justin Mascitelli, M.D., was recently named website committee chair of the Joint Cerebrovascular Section of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. All CV Section membership leaders are responsible for promoting and assuring advancement in the diagnosis and the surgical and […]
Dr. Birnbaum Performs Surgery with Comaneci device.
June 3, 2021
Lee Birnbaum, M.D., recently performed surgery to treat an aneurysm using the Comaneci device, an adjustable remodeling mesh that assists physicians with embolization. You can read more about this successful surgery by visiting this link.
Dr. Mascitelli Interviewed by KENS 5 to Discuss Stroke
May 28, 2021
Justin Mascitelli, M.D., was recently interviewed for a KENS 5 Wear the Gown segment describing the warning signs of stroke. You can watch the video by clicking on the link below: Recognizing the signs of a stroke | Wear The Gown | kens5.com If you observe any of these signs in yourself or others, make […]
Dr. McGinity Appointed to the Position of Clinical Director
May 20, 2021
The Department of Neurosurgery is excited to announce that Michael McGinity, M.D., was recently appointed to the position of clinical director for the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. McGinity joined our department as a faculty member in 2019, roughly a year after he graduated from our residency program. As clinical director, Dr. McGinity will be responsible […]
Farewell Gathering for Dr. Derrick Sun
May 3, 2021
Team members from the Department of Neurosurgery gathered over a Zoom call to bid farewell to their friend and colleague, Derrick Sun, M.D. After team members took turns recounting memories, Chair John Floyd, M.D., presented Dr. Sun with a shining star memento and a pair of old-fashioned San Antonio spurs. We all wish Dr. Sun […]