Residents
2026 AANS Presenters – Michael Gaub, MD
April 28, 2026
Michael Gaub, MD, will be attending the upcoming AANS Annual Scientific Meeting to share his presentation entitled: “Perfusion-Bypass Recipient Mismatch Predisposes to Perioperative Ischemic Stroke in STA-MCA Bypass for Symptomatic Atherosclerotic Carotid Occlusive Disease: A Multicenter, Retrospective Analysis.” Session Date: Sunday, 05/03 Session Title: Paper Posters: CV Session Time: 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM See attached flyer for the […]
2026 AANS Presenters – Kurt Shaffer, MD
April 17, 2026
Kurt Shaffer, MD, will be attending the upcoming AANS Annual Scientific Meeting to share his presentation entitled: “Surgical Techniques in Modern Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass for Symptomatic Atherosclerotic Intracranial Occlusive Disease in the Post-COSS Era: Recent Experience from 8 High-Volume Centers.” Session Date: Friday, 05/01 Session Title: Early to Mid-Career Neurosurgeons Research Forum Featuring the Osler Lecture […]
Thank a Resident Day 2026
February 27, 2026
Today, the Department of Neurosurgery proudly celebrates Thank a Resident Day! We are grateful for our residents and their dedication to excellence in patient care. From early mornings to late nights, they approach every case with skill, compassion, and determination. We thank them for their hard work and their unwavering commitment to our patients and […]
Dr. Padir Presents at 2026 LINNC Americas Conference
February 25, 2026
We are proud to share the news that Aylin Padir, MD, represented our department this past weekend at the 2026 LINNC Americas conference. Dr. Padir delivered an oral presentation entitled “From Ruptured PICA Aneurysm to Tentorial dAVF: Evolution of a Secondary Vascular Lesion.” We’re grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this conversation about neurointerventional […]
Department Team Members Laud Visiting Professors
February 13, 2026
This academic year, we’ve had the privilege of welcoming outstanding neurosurgical leaders as visiting professors — bringing new perspectives, thoughtful dialogue, and invaluable teaching to our trainees and faculty. Two distinguished guests have already joined us, and we’re excited to continue the momentum by hosting two more exceptional neurosurgeons in the months ahead. These visits […]
Outstanding Showing at TANS 2026
February 12, 2026
A great showing from UTHSCSA Neurosurgery at this year’s #TANS2026 conference! Outstanding presentations from our faculty and residents, and congratulations to Dr. McGinity on stepping into the role of TANS President. Already looking forward to next year’s meeting in Austin, Feb 4–7, 2027!
Dr. Lafuente Wins First Runner Up at TANS 2025 Annual Meeting
February 6, 2026
Congratulations to Molly Lafuente, DO, on receiving first runner up among resident lectures at the annual meeting of Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons (TANS) for her presentation, entitled “Direct STAMCA Bypass for Symptomatic, Atherosclerotic Severe M1 Stenosis: Recent Experience From 8 High-Volume Centers.”
2025-2026 Match Results
March 26, 2025
The Department of Neurosurgery is proud to announce the 2025-2026 Match applicants who will be joining our residency team this July: Jonathan Espinosa, MD, Patrick McCarty, MD, and Anaz Uddin, MD. We look forward to working with these fine physicians. When you get a chance to meet them this summer, please say hello and help […]
Dr. Fisher Wins Patient Institute Physician in Training Leadership and Professionalism Award
December 9, 2024
Congratulations to Jonathan Fisher, MD, who recently won a Patient Institute Physician in Training Leadership and Professionalism Award! The Patient Institute’s mission is to educate and empower patients and caregivers to more effectively navigate the healthcare system. We are proud that they recognized Dr. Fisher’s efforts to provide compassionate and effective care to all his […]
Graduation 2024
June 14, 2024
The Department of Neurosurgery is excited to announce that Pegah Ghamasaee, MD, and Matthew Webb, DO, will be graduating from our residency program this Saturday, June 15th. We are also proud to recognize Carlos Garcia-Rodriguez, MD, and Maggie Moran, MD, for their successful completion of our neurocritical care fellowship program. We are so thankful to […]