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
Watch our Chair Dr. Alexander Khalessi’s #2024CNS presidential address as he talks about the defining moment that sparked commitment to neurological surgery and gratitude for faculty partners, residents and staff that comprise #UCSDNeuroSurg.
Missed #2024CNS? Hear from President Alexander A. Khalessi at the CNS Annual Meeting as he discussed our theme: Neurosurgery Origins and shared his reflections on the profession:
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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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That’s a wrap on our latest sub-I rotation! Our sub-I's delivered talks on topics from CCMs to cortical organoids, MIS spine & deformity correction. They spent a day in a spine lab under the guidance of @martinphammd and resident Drs. Timothy Kim, PGY-4, and Kathryn Becker, PGY-2
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Congratulations to #UCSDNeuroSurg Resident Kathryn Becker, MD, PhD (PGY-2, @kn_becker) on receiving the Neil Peart Neurosurgery Research Award from the Glioblastoma Foundation (@glioblastf) for her research on treatment resistance in glioblastoma!.
We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Kathryn Becker is the 2025 recipient of the Neil Peart Neurosurgery Research Award! Dr. Becker is a resident at UC San Diego and is being awarded the Glioblastoma Foundation Neil Peart Neurosurgery Research Award for her research on treatment
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RT @BobCarterMD: Quick science snapshot from @UUtah. 🧠 Researchers (Neurosurgeons Dr. Rob Rennert, William Couldwell, and co-authors) from….
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Alexander Khalessi, MD, MBA, and Michael Brandel, MD, PGY-7, co-authored a new @Nature study with @UofUHealth linking repeated PM2.5 air pollution exposure to higher risk of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage in the U.S. Intermountain West. Read here:
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npj Clean Air - Effects of airborne particulate exposure on aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage risk: brief communication
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It's our PGY-1's first day! A warm welcome to the newest members of #UCSDNeuroSurg Drs. Guan Li, Julie Necarsulmer, and Kyle Zappi! We’re thrilled to see all that you will accomplish and the contributions you'll make to neurosurgery over the next seven years.
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“Pete exemplifies the duck philosophy: calm and collected on the surface, but always paddling forward vigorously.”. Learn more about how Pete Chase plays a critical role in the success of clinical trials and research breakthroughs. Read here:
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Great Sub-I rotation! #UCSDNeuroSurg Sub‑I’s delivered their talks on outcomes of robotic‑assisted interbody fusions in outpatients, minimally invasive parafascicular surgery for supratentorial intraventricular tumors and ICU systolic BP control in subdural hematoma patients.
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Our #UCSDNeuroSurg Sub-I's had the opportunity to drill pedicle screws and perform a laminectomy during a spine lab at the Center for the Future of Surgery under the guidance of our Sub-I Director Dr. Martin Pham!
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Our Chair Dr. Alexander Khalessi met with researchers from Tohoku University to promote research and academic collaboration between our institutions and showed them how our specialty benefits from international collaboration through sharing ideas and expertise.
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WATCH #Ax4 launch at 11:30 p.m. PDT with payload science from #UCSDNeuroSurg! In conjunction with @ucsdstemcell, we are sending GBM and metastatic breast cancer to space to better understand the tumor stem cell biology that drives these diseases. Live:
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“The House took a strong step toward sustainability for clinicians and care continuity for Americans. The Senate must not let this moment pass”. Our chair led 75+ orgs urging protection of care access for seniors and those with disabilities. Learn more:
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Congratulations to our resident graduates Drs. Arvin Wali and Daniel Diaz-Aguilar. We are proud of their numerous accomplishments these past 7 years and look forward to their continued success in neurosurgery!
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Proud to host E. Sander Connolly, MD, chair and prof. of @ColumbiaNeuro and president of @AANSNeuro, for our Annual John F. Alksne Lecture! He shared the challenges and opportunities in improving outcomes after mechanical thrombectomy in stroke patients.
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". like any organ that's growing and changing and developing those networks, [the brain] is quite sensitive to environmental stimuli.". Our Chair Dr. Alexander Khalessi breaks down what is happening in a child’s brain when they spend time on screens.
What’s really happening in your child’s brain during screen time?. Alexander Khalessi (@DrAlexKhalessi), MD, neurosurgeon at #UCSDHealth, breaks down how digital media affects developing minds — and why balance matters more than ever. @UCSDNeuroSurg.
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Proud of our #UCSDNeuroSurg Chief Resident Drs. Arvin Wali and Luis Daniel Diaz-Aguilar for delivering their final resident presentations! Both reflected on their journey and expressed heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported them along the way to becoming neurosurgeons.
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We had a fantastic #UCSDNeuroSurg Research Group meeting! Faculty and residents spoke about their experiences and gave advice on finding a research niche.
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Proud to see our #UCSDNeuroSurg Faculty Neurosurgeon Dr. Joseph Osorio (@OsorioSpine ), featured in @UCSDHealth Focus on Health segment, highlighting how neurosurgical care is transforming the treatment of spinal conditions!.
Living with neck or back pain can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. We are here to help you find relief. Joseph Osorio (@OsorioSpine), MD, shares how our dedicated spine care team is transforming the way spinal conditions are treated.
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That’s a wrap on #UCSDNeuroSurg Research Day! Proud of residents and med students who presented their research and demonstrated their commitment to advancing neurosurgery.
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Ravi Agarwal (@UCSDMedSchool, MS3), presented his poster titled “Development of Neuronal Models for the Study of Aging, Neurodegeneration, and the Impact of Epigenetic Rejuvenation” at #UCSDNeuroSurg Research Day.
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