U of A College of Medicine Neurosurgery

@UAZNeurosurgery

Department of Neurosurgery @UAZMedTucson has an exceptional team with expertise in skull base, cerebrovascular, pediatric, spine and functional neurosurgery

Tucson, AZ

Joined December 2024

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U of A College of Medicine Neurosurgery@UAZNeurosurgery · Jul 23

If you’ve experienced back/spine pain, watch as @uarizona spine experts break down when to seek care, treatment options and what recovery really looks like. Hear from Drs. Alhammoud, Chua, and Du as they guide you through spine health. Scan code or visit bit.ly/45akgFY

UAZNeurosurgery's tweet image. If you’ve experienced back/spine pain, watch as @uarizona spine experts break down when to seek care, treatment options and what recovery really looks like. Hear from Drs. Alhammoud, Chua, and Du as they guide you through spine health. Scan code or visit bit.ly/45akgFY

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U of A College of Medicine Neurosurgery@UAZNeurosurgery · Jul 16

🔬Announcing the new NSIG Research Digest— featuring standout neuromodulation publications. Get spinal cord stimulation guidelines, minimally invasive robotics, and more from @UAZNeurosurgery faculty, medical students & others. 📚Dive in now - bit.ly/4fcwL8B!

UAZNeurosurgery's tweet image. 🔬Announcing the new NSIG Research Digest— featuring standout neuromodulation publications.
Get spinal cord stimulation guidelines, minimally invasive robotics, and more from @UAZNeurosurgery faculty, medical students &amp; others.
📚Dive in now - bit.ly/4fcwL8B!

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U of A College of Medicine Neurosurgery@UAZNeurosurgery · Jul 8

📣👏 Meet Dr. @JuliePilitsis! She is pushing the boundaries in neuromodulation and academic medicine. Dr. Pilitsis is shaping the future of neurosurgery and we’re so proud to have her at @UAZNeurosurgery! 🔗 Read more about Dr. Pilitsis: neurosurgery.arizona.edu/profile/julie-…

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U of A College of Medicine Neurosurgery@UAZNeurosurgery · Jun 10

Huge shoutout to Dr. Richard V. Chua, MD, FAANS,FACS for conquering Mt. Everest - all in the name of global spine education! Join us in applauding Dr. Chua’s achievements for raising awareness of spine education. Way to go Dr. Chua! 👏🥳 🎉 Read more: bannerhealth.com/newsroom/press…

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U of A College of Medicine Neurosurgery@UAZNeurosurgery · Jun 3

Congratulations to Dr. Julie Pilitsis, who co-authored a newly published article in @JNeuromod focused on spinal cord stimulation guidelines and consensus statements. This provides critical insight for advancing neuromodulation care. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3ZuaVXx

UAZNeurosurgery's tweet image. Congratulations to Dr. Julie Pilitsis, who co-authored a newly published article in @JNeuromod focused on spinal cord stimulation guidelines and consensus statements. This provides critical insight for advancing neuromodulation care.
🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3ZuaVXx

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U of A College of Medicine Neurosurgery@UAZNeurosurgery · 2 h

It’s MRI Safety Week! We’re all about advancing education for healthcare professionals—from med students to practicing providers. We're spotlighting MRI safety training and awareness, a crucial piece of neurosurgical care. 🧠💥Stay sharp, stay safe, and keep learning.

UAZNeurosurgery's tweet image. It’s MRI Safety Week! We’re all about advancing education for healthcare professionals—from med students to practicing providers. We're spotlighting MRI safety training and awareness, a crucial piece of neurosurgical care. 🧠💥Stay sharp, stay safe, and keep learning.

U of A College of Medicine Neurosurgery@UAZNeurosurgery · Jul 22

**Calling Arizona Neurosurgery Community** Remember to register for the Arizona Neurosurgical Society Annual Meeting! Register: Members register by logging into their member account; Non-members can join the society and create an account to register. 🔗azneurosurgicalsociety.org/annual-meeting

UAZNeurosurgery's tweet image. **Calling Arizona Neurosurgery Community**
Remember to register for the Arizona Neurosurgical Society Annual Meeting!
Register: Members register by logging into their member account; Non-members can join the society and create an account to register.
🔗azneurosurgicalsociety.org/annual-meeting

U of A College of Medicine Neurosurgery@UAZNeurosurgery · Jul 1

Big things are happening in neurosurgery leadership — and two of our own are at the forefront and featured in @CNS_Update's quarterly magazine. We’re so proud to see @UAZNeurosurgery faculty recognized for their efforts. Read more: cns.org/publications/c… #WomenInNeurosurgery

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U of A College of Medicine Neurosurgery@UAZNeurosurgery · Jun 30

📢 Calling on faculty, residents, and medical students: the Arizona Neurosurgical Society is accepting presentation proposals for its Annual Meeting on Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix. 🔗Learn more & submit abstracts: azneurosurgicalsociety.org/annual-meeting…

UAZNeurosurgery's tweet image. 📢 Calling on faculty, residents, and medical students: the Arizona Neurosurgical Society is accepting presentation proposals for its Annual Meeting on Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix.
🔗Learn more &amp; submit abstracts: azneurosurgicalsociety.org/annual-meeting…

U of A College of Medicine Neurosurgery@UAZNeurosurgery · Jun 25

It’s research minds in action! We held our #ResearchDay on June 6, spotlighting the impressive work of our residents. 👏 👏Thundering applause to Drs. Farhadi, Sumdani, Salinas, Sheldon, Naamani and Palsma (left to right in group photo)! #AcademicMedicine #MedEd #Neuroscience

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U of A College of Medicine Neurosurgery@UAZNeurosurgery · Jun 25

🎓 Big congrats to our 2025 Resident Awardees! These future leaders are raising the bar with their dedication, grit, and commitment to advancing neurosurgery. Honored to celebrate their achievements and the legacy they’re building. 🧠💥

UAZNeurosurgery's tweet image. 🎓 Big congrats to our 2025 Resident Awardees! These future leaders are raising the bar with their dedication, grit, and commitment to advancing neurosurgery.
Honored to celebrate their achievements and the legacy they’re building. 🧠💥

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U of A College of Medicine Neurosurgery@UAZNeurosurgery · Jun 24

Congrats @KristinHuntoon!

KKristin Huntoon@KristinHuntoon · Jun 22

Grateful for all the opportunities I have and had through the @CNS_Update Many thanks for your kind words and highlight!

U of A College of Medicine Neurosurgery@UAZNeurosurgery · Jun 24

Registration is now open for the Arizona Neurosurgical Society Annual Meeting! Our own Martin E. Weinand, MD, FACS is leading the charge as President? Join Arizona neurosurgical professionals to learn, connect, engage & explore innovations. 🔗azneurosurgicalsociety.org/annual-meeting

UAZNeurosurgery's tweet image. Registration is now open for the Arizona Neurosurgical Society Annual Meeting! Our own Martin E. Weinand, MD, FACS is leading the charge as President? Join Arizona neurosurgical professionals to learn, connect, engage &amp; explore innovations.
🔗azneurosurgicalsociety.org/annual-meeting

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U of A College of Medicine Neurosurgery@UAZNeurosurgery · Jun 18

Sending a big applause to Drs. John Hurlbert and Michael Avery for receiving the 2025 faculty awards. Seen here with Dr. Pedro Aguilar Salinas for presenting their awards. Thank you, Drs. Hurlbert and Avery for your commitment to neurosurgical excellence and mentorship! 🙌🧠

UAZNeurosurgery's tweet image. Sending a big applause to Drs. John Hurlbert and Michael Avery for receiving the 2025 faculty awards.
Seen here with Dr. Pedro Aguilar Salinas for presenting their awards. Thank you, Drs. Hurlbert and Avery for your commitment to neurosurgical excellence and mentorship! 🙌🧠

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U of A College of Medicine Neurosurgery@UAZNeurosurgery · Jun 17

Say hello to Dr. Hasan Sumdani—born in Arlington, TX, and now thriving in Tucson as neurosurgery resident! Learn more about Dr. Sumdani: neurosurgery.arizona.edu/profile/hasan-… #ResidentSpotlight #Neurosurgery #FutureofMedicine #UArizonaNeurosurgery

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U of A College of Medicine Neurosurgery@UAZNeurosurgery · Jun 16

From novel therapeutics to digital innovation, this article dives deep into where pain care is headed—and why it matters. Congrats to all the authors! Access the article: bit.ly/4e7xuqP #PainManagement #Neurosurgery #MedicalResearch @JuliePilitsis @Rstaguiar

UAZNeurosurgery's tweet image. From novel therapeutics to digital innovation, this article dives deep into where pain care is headed—and why it matters. Congrats to all the authors!
Access the article: bit.ly/4e7xuqP
#PainManagement #Neurosurgery #MedicalResearch @JuliePilitsis @Rstaguiar

U of A College of Medicine Neurosurgery@UAZNeurosurgery · Jun 10

Sending major kudos to Dr. Ugur Kilic for winning the Translational Concept Award! Her innovative work explores the use of focused ultrasound (FUS) to treat pain after stroke — pushing the boundaries of what's possible in neuromodulation. 🔬💥 #Neurosurgery #TranslationalMedicine

UAZNeurosurgery's tweet image. Sending major kudos to Dr. Ugur Kilic for winning the Translational Concept Award! Her innovative work explores the use of focused ultrasound (FUS) to treat pain after stroke — pushing the boundaries of what's possible in neuromodulation. 🔬💥
#Neurosurgery #TranslationalMedicine

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U of A College of Medicine Neurosurgery@UAZNeurosurgery · Jun 9

Bravo to the article authors: “Micronutrients and Chronic Pain: A Cross-Sectional Analysis.” As co-author, @JuliePilitsis' contribution to this work advances our understanding of nutrition & pain management & supports chronic pain investigators! 🔗 bit.ly/3ZQ7ies

UAZNeurosurgery's tweet image. Bravo to the article authors: “Micronutrients and Chronic Pain: A Cross-Sectional Analysis.” As co-author, @JuliePilitsis' contribution to this work advances our understanding of nutrition &amp; pain management &amp; supports chronic pain investigators!
🔗 bit.ly/3ZQ7ies

U of A College of Medicine Neurosurgery@UAZNeurosurgery · Jun 4

Join us in celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2025 from @UAZNeurosurgery! 🎓 We’re proud to honor Drs. Salinas, Robles Lopez, Alhalal and @JeffreyJFeng for their dedication, resilience, and commitment to advancing the field of neurological surgery. Congratulations!

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U of A College of Medicine Neurosurgery@UAZNeurosurgery · May 29

🧠Dr. @JuliePilitsis , Chair of @UAZNeurosurgery, spoke at Splendido on advances towards a cure for Parkinson’s. @UArizona & @BannerHealth are leading first in the world innovations! #CommunityEngagement #Neuroscience #NeuroInnovation #ParkinsonsResearch @BannerHealth

UAZNeurosurgery's tweet image. 🧠Dr. @JuliePilitsis , Chair of @UAZNeurosurgery, spoke at Splendido on advances towards a cure for Parkinson’s. @UArizona &amp; @BannerHealth are leading first in the world innovations!
#CommunityEngagement #Neuroscience #NeuroInnovation #ParkinsonsResearch @BannerHealth

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