UC San Diego Neurological Surgery
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Educating future neurosurgical leaders. Conducting groundbreaking research. Delivering the latest in the surgical treatment of brain and spinal disease.
San Diego and La Jolla, CA
Joined August 2010
We are again nationally ranked by @USNews for best neurosurgery & neurology care! Our world-class surgical programs deliver answers for the most complex neurological diseases and provide training and research that drives the future of our specialty.
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Our Chair Dr. Alexander Khalessi highlighted how our team at UC San Diego is advancing precision neuromodulation beyond BCI during the Plenary session at #CNS2025. Our research ecosystem allows for collaboration between engineering, neuroscience, and clinical innovation.
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Amazing poster presentation at #2025CNS by @UCSDMedSchool student Kareem Khalifeh, MS4, on Leveraging Personalized Interbody Implants For The Minimally Invasive Treatment Of Adult Degenerative Scoliosis!
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Deeply proud of Post-doc Adham Halaoui, MD, and researcher Ann Shelton for their #2025CNS poster on Surgical Outcomes of the Endoscopic Endonasal Approach for Pituitary Adenomas! This research was done under the guidance of Dr. Thomas Beaumont and Najla Kfoury-Beaumont.
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Great presentation by #UCSDNeuroSurg resident Dr. Ron Sahyouni, PGY-6, who delivered his talk “An In Silico Framework for Peripheral Nerve Repair: Linking Fascicular Strain to Injury Risk” at #CNS2025!
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Great work by @UCSDMedSchool student Ryan Sindewald, MS4, for his presentation on phrenic nerve reconstruction for diaphragmatic paralysis and two posters on blood pressure control and outcome prediction in subdural hematoma patients at #CNS2025!
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Our #UCSDNeuroSurg resident Kiefer Forseth, PGY-5, gave two impressive talks at #CNS2025 on visual system mapping for whole-eye transplantation and a groundbreaking 864-contact implant study in motor circuits!
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Delighted to see Murali Guthikonda at #CNS2025 in LA. Vividly recall many foundational moments with him in the OR as a medical student. Warm, compassionate, dedicated, technically meticulous, Dr. G’s influence will always be with me. @CNS_Update @UCSDNeuroSurg
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Proud to see our Chair Dr. Alexander Khalessi deliver the Washington Committee Update during the General Scientific Session at #CNS2025. His leadership continues to advance advocacy for our patients, specialty, and the future of neurosurgical care.
It was a privilege to deliver the Washington Committee (@neurosurgery) update during the General Scientific Session at #CNS2025. Honored to advocate for our patients, specialty, and the future of neurosurgical care through organized neurosurgery policy and legislative efforts.
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Proud of @UCSDMedSchool student Brenda Garcia, MS2, for presenting her poster on polar-switch stimulation and scar-free regeneration and digital poster on computational timing of conditioning stimulation after nerve injury at #CNS2025!
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It was a pleasure to give the keynote at the Connectomics Circle Summit, hosted at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles! My talk highlighted the potential of connectomic mapping to advance surgical precision, safety, and functional outcomes in brain tumor surgery. Inspiring to join
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Congratulations to @UCSDMedSchool student Serajh Esmail, MS4, for winning Best Peripheral Nerve Abstract at #2025CNS for his work on electro-geometric optimization of nerve cuff electrodes to improve regenerative outcomes!
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Our #UCSDNeuroSurg faculty Dr. Sharona Ben-Haim moderated a section session on surgical treatment of rare pain disorders at #2025CNS!
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We wanted to take a moment to recognize Daniel J. Hoh for his hard work and dedication serving as President of the CNS this past year. Thank you for your leadership, ideas, and sharing your passion for neurosurgery with us!
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Our #UCSDNeuroSurg Postdoctoral Scholar Adham Halaoui, MD, presented results at #2025CNS showing that sex-based differences in chromatin remodeling drives gliomagenesis and response to treatment, bringing us even closer to personalized treatments for brain cancer.
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Our faculty neurosurgeon Dr. Sharona Ben-Haim introduced Spike Lee during the first General Scientific Session at #2025CNS! Inspiring to see the shared spirit of innovation that connects art and neurosurgery.
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Proud to see our faculty neurosurgeon Dr. Joseph Osorio leading as one of the course directors for the spinal cord deformity symposium at #2025CNS!
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Our Chair Dr. Alexander Khalessi shared advice with prospective residents at #2025CNS on the interview process by emphasizing sponsorship, authenticity, and strategic planning and reminding them that the connections they build will last a lifetime!
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Our Chair Dr. Alexander Khalessi presented on next-generation neuromodulation during a symposium on neurosurgery innovation at #CNS2025.
Today’s Transforming Neurosurgery Through Technology Innovation symposium at #CNS2025 is one I will remember! After a nearly 4-year development effort, I presented publicly for the first time in vivo data on an endovascular neuromodulation platform that integrates sensing,
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Our chair gave the closing presentation and updates at the #2025CNS Pacific Rim symposium! This symposium brings together leading experts across the Asia-Pacific region and the United States to highlight advancements in neurosurgical care, technology, and education.
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