Alexander J. Villahermosa, MD

PGY III

Personal Statement I am 37 years old, married, and a father of two. I’ve served in the United States Army for 19 years.

Undergrad

B.S. – The George Washington University (2013)

Pre-Med Post-Baccalaureate - George Mason University (2017)

Medical School

Uniformed Services University (2021)

Graduate School

University of Texas Health Science Center, Department of Neurosurgery (July 2021 to present)

Professional Interests

Research Experience
Research Assistant (April 2020 - Present)
Dept. Neurosurgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC)
- Penetrating Spinal Cord Injury without Canal Violation
- Epidemiologic and Pathoanatomic Characteristics of Military Spine Injuries and their Clinical Management

Publications
Wade S., Nesti L., Cook G., Bresner, J., Happel, J., Villahermosa, A. et al. Managing Complex Peripheral Nerve Injuries Within the Military Health System: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Treatment, Education, and Research at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Mil Med. Published online November 30, 2019. doi:10.1093/milmed/usz415

Professional Affiliations

Alpha Omega Alpha American Association of Neurological Surgeons Special Operations Association

Awards & Accomplishments

Order of Military Medical Merit