Staff

Denise Rios ACANP-BC, APRN, RN, MSN, Awarded Agnes Marshall Walker Foundation Research Grant
May 2, 2023
The Department of Neurosurgery is excited to share the news that Denise Rios, ACANP-BC, APRN, RN, MSN, has been awarded the Agnes Marshall Walker Foundation Research Grant through the American Association of Neuroscience Nursing. The Agnes Marshall Walker Foundation (AMWF) is dedicated to supporting neuroscience nursing through education, research, professional development, and certification to promote […]

Spring Hike 2023
April 6, 2023
Team members from the Department of Neurosurgery gathered together this past weekend for an invigorating spring hike at Government Canyon. The weather was perfect and everyone had a great time enjoying the outdoors. The outing also included a visit to Hops and Hounds, a local restaurant with an on-site dog park. It was a perfect […]

Thank a Resident Day 2023
February 24, 2023
Team members from the Department of Neurosurgery’s Neuro ICU celebrated Thank a Resident Day by gathering for this group photo. Thank a Resident Day was instituted by the Gold Humanism Honor Society to recognize resident physicians and their contributions to healthcare. We are grateful to all our residents for their dedication and hard work. Thank […]
Welcome, Jordan Mohammed!
February 16, 2023
The Department of Neurosurgery is excited to welcome Jordan Mohammed to our team. Jordan is an advanced practice provider who recently joined our night shift faculty for Neurocritical Care. We hope that you will greet Jordan when you get the chance to meet him and help him feel welcomed to our department!

Takesha Barclay Graduates with Doctoral Degree
December 16, 2022
The Department of Neurosurgery is proud to announce that one of our advanced practice providers, Takesha Barclay, recently received her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the UT Health School of Nursing. Ali Seifi, MD, attended her ceremony on the department’s behalf to show our support for this exciting achievement. Congratulations from all of us, Dr. […]

Sarah Martinez Nominated as a 2022 Compliance Champion
December 14, 2022
Sarah Martinez, MPH, was nominated as a Compliance Champion during this year’s Compliance and Ethics Week Celebration. We congratulate Sarah on receiving this recognition and thank her for the work she does daily to fulfill the mission of UT Health San Antonio!

Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Running Series 2022 – Department Team Members Complete 5K Together
December 6, 2022
This past weekend, several team members from the Department of Neurosurgery participated in the 14th annual Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Running Series. The event, which includes a marathon, half marathon, 10K, and 5K, typically attracts about 20,000 runners each year. Darren Poidevin, Monica Garcia, Maria Paz, and Marissa Velez supported each other throughout the […]

Welcome, Cerise Cisneros and Nicole Wisniewski!
August 23, 2022
The Department of Neurosurgery is happy to announce that Cerise Cisneros and Nicole Wisniewski have joined our research team. Cerise (right) and Nicole (left) are research assistants who will work on clinical trials and registries. Cerise is a 2021 graduate of St. Mary’s University. Nicole is a 2022 graduate of the University of Notre Dame.

Employees of the Month for July 2022 – Maria Paz and Alejandra Reyes
July 11, 2022
We are pleased to share the news that the Employees of the Month for July are Maria Paz and Alejandra Reyes. Their coworkers recognize their hard work and appreciate their constant commitment to excellence. Congratulations, Maria and Alejandra! We thank you for all the contributions you make to the success of our department.

Employee of the Quarter for the Month of June 2022 – Antonio Martinez
June 6, 2022
We are pleased to share the news that the Employee of the Quarter for the month of June is Antonio Martinez. Antonio has been with our team for approximately a year and a half. His co-workers have commended his hard work, friendly demeanor, and excellent patient care. Congratulations, Antonio! We thank you for all the […]