Residents
SNIS 2022 – Dr. Webb Presents Abstract for Predicators of Failed Thrombectomy in Large Vessel Occlusion
July 27, 2022
Tomorrow, July 28th, Matthew Webb, MD, will be presenting an abstract discussing “Predicators of Failed Thrombectomy in Large Vessel Occlusion” at the 19th annual meeting of the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS) in Toronto.
Graduation 2022
June 15, 2022
The Department of Neurosurgery is excited to announce that Ryan McDermott, MD, and Christopher Sy, MD, will be graduating from our residency program this Friday. We are proud to have worked with these fine physicians for the past seven years. We wish them both the very best as they begin this next chapter of their […]
Dr. Peitz Completes Enfolded Neurocritical Care Fellowship
June 13, 2022
Congratulations to Geoffrey Peitz, MD, on his successful completion of our enfolded Neurocritical Care Fellowship! Dr. Peitz is the second person ever to enroll in this fellowship, which was specifically designed to train strong intensivists who are capable of caring for critically ill patients and navigating the complexities of neurologic injury and disease. We are […]
Our 2022-2023 Match Results
March 18, 2022
The Department of Neurosurgery is proud to announce the 2022-2023 Match applicants who will be joining our residency team this July: Greg Murtha, MD, and Kurt Shaffer, MD. When you get the chance to meet them, please make sure to introduce yourself to these fine physicians and welcome them to our community.
Dr. Ghamasaee Wins Best Resident Non-Clinical Research Presentation at TANS
March 9, 2022
The Department of Neurosurgery is proud to announce that Pegah Ghamasaee, MD, won the award for the Best Resident Non-clinical Research Presentation at this year’s annual meeting of the Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons.
Article and Surgical Video Published in Operative Neurosurgery
February 25, 2022
Team members from the Department of Neurosurgery have published an article and surgical video in Operative Neurosurgery describing a far lateral craniotomy and clip ligation of a ruptured high cervical/foramen magnum dural arteriovenous fistula. The residents and faculty member who authored the article were: Samon Tavakoli, MD, Matthew Webb, MD, Thomas Patterson, MD, William Johnson, […]
Resident Orientation 2021
June 23, 2021
The Department of Neurosurgery is proud to introduce our three new residents (left to right): Alexander Villahermosa, M.D., Molly Farrell, D.O., and Daniel Smerin, M.D. After their recent orientation, these interns are equipped and prepared to begin their neurosurgical education with us on July 1st. All of us look forward to working with them and […]
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 […]
Neurosurgery Medical Student Interest Group Suture Lab
June 8, 2021
Residents from the Department of Neurosurgery recently guided medical students through a suture lab. Suturing is a process by which physicians close wounds, repair tissue, and promote healing. Some subjects commonly used for practice during these labs include bananas, oranges, and raw chicken. Suture lab sessions provide medical students with important opportunities to exercise their […]
Department of Neurosurgery Alumnus Treats Traumatic Brain Injury During Deployment
March 22, 2021
The Center for Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine recently shared this post about Department of Neurosurgery alumnus MAJ Bradley Dengler, MD. The post describes MAJ Dengler’s work leading a surgical team during deployment and highlights his experience treating patients with traumatic brain injury.