residents
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!
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 […]
2024 – 2025 Match Announcement
March 20, 2024
The Department of Neurosurgery is proud to announce the 2024-2025 Match applicants who will be joining our residency team this July: Michaela Scanlon, MD, and Malek Zahed, DO. When you get the chance to meet them, please make sure to introduce yourself to these fine physicians and welcome them to our community.
Department Team Members Coauthor New Publication
January 25, 2024
Medical student Sarath Pathuri, Drs. Johnson, Webb, Al-Saiegh, Morton, Birnbaum, and Mascitelli have coauthored a new publication, entitled: “Development of the Circle of Willis Score (COWS) to help guide decision making during acute tandem occlusion treatment: Preliminary analysis.” You can view the article by visiting the link below: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38244414/
Department Team Members Coauthor New Publication
January 24, 2024
Medical student Sarath Pathuri, resident William Johnson, MD, and Justin Mascitelli, MD, have coauthored a new publication, entitled: “Treatment of intraorbital arteriovenous fistulas with direct puncture: a case series and review of treatments since 1978.” You can view the article by visiting the link below: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38238007/