UC San Diego Neurological Surgery

@UCSDNeuroSurg

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

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UC San Diego Neurological Surgery@UCSDNeuroSurg · Oct 21

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

CCNS@CNS_Update · Oct 18

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: youtube.com/watch?v=6EmuvX…

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UC San Diego Neurological Surgery@UCSDNeuroSurg · Jul 25

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

UCSDNeuroSurg's tweet image. 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 &amp; 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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UC San Diego Neurological Surgery@UCSDNeuroSurg · Jun 26

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!

UCSDNeuroSurg's tweet image. 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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UC San Diego Neurological Surgery@UCSDNeuroSurg · Jun 16

"...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.

UUC San Diego Health@UCSDHealth · Jun 14

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 kpbs.org/news/health/20…

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UC San Diego Neurological Surgery@UCSDNeuroSurg · Jun 5

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!

UUC San Diego Health@UCSDHealth · May 29

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. youtube.com/watch?v=0Vn3n9…

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UC San Diego Neurological Surgery@UCSDNeuroSurg · Jul 25

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!

GGlioblastoma Foundation@glioblastf · Jun 23

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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Bob Carter MD PhD@BobCarterMD · Jul 18

Quick science snapshot from @UUtah. 🧠 Researchers (Neurosurgeons Dr. Rob Rennert, William Couldwell, and co-authors) from @UofUNeurosurg , @UofUHealth, @UCSDNeuroSurg found that exposure to PM2.5 air pollution may double your risk of brain aneurysm rupture months later.…

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UC San Diego Neurological Surgery@UCSDNeuroSurg · Jul 17

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: bit.ly/4nYa240

UCSDNeuroSurg's tweet card. npj Clean Air - Effects of airborne particulate exposure on aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage risk: brief communication

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UC San Diego Neurological Surgery@UCSDNeuroSurg · Jun 30

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.

UCSDNeuroSurg's tweet image. 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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UC San Diego Neurological Surgery@UCSDNeuroSurg · Jun 30

“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: bit.ly/3I1t35b

UCSDNeuroSurg's tweet image. “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: bit.ly/3I1t35b

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UC San Diego Neurological Surgery@UCSDNeuroSurg · Jun 27

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.

UCSDNeuroSurg's tweet image. 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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UC San Diego Neurological Surgery@UCSDNeuroSurg · Jun 26

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.

UCSDNeuroSurg's tweet image. 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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UC San Diego Neurological Surgery@UCSDNeuroSurg · Jun 25

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: bit.ly/3GjK9ue

UCSDNeuroSurg's tweet image. 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: bit.ly/3GjK9ue

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UC San Diego Neurological Surgery@UCSDNeuroSurg · Jun 24

“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: bit.ly/3ZLnxJM

UCSDNeuroSurg's tweet image. “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: bit.ly/3ZLnxJM

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UC San Diego Neurological Surgery@UCSDNeuroSurg · Jun 23

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!

UCSDNeuroSurg's tweet image. 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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UC San Diego Neurological Surgery@UCSDNeuroSurg · Jun 18

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.

UCSDNeuroSurg's tweet image. 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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UC San Diego Neurological Surgery@UCSDNeuroSurg · Jun 13

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.

UCSDNeuroSurg's tweet image. 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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UC San Diego Neurological Surgery@UCSDNeuroSurg · Jun 6

We had a fantastic #UCSDNeuroSurg Research Group meeting! Faculty and residents spoke about their experiences and gave advice on finding a research niche.

UCSDNeuroSurg's tweet image. 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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UC San Diego Neurological Surgery@UCSDNeuroSurg · May 30

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.

UCSDNeuroSurg's tweet image. 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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UC San Diego Neurological Surgery@UCSDNeuroSurg · May 30

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.

UCSDNeuroSurg's tweet image. 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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UC San Diego Neurological Surgery@UCSDNeuroSurg · May 30

Blake McBeth (@UCSDMedSchool, MS1) presents his research titled “Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Mortality and Intracranial Hemorrhage in TBI Patients on Antithrombotics” at #UCSDNeuroSurg Research Day.

UCSDNeuroSurg's tweet image. Blake McBeth (@UCSDMedSchool, MS1) presents his research titled “Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Mortality and Intracranial Hemorrhage in TBI Patients on Antithrombotics” at #UCSDNeuroSurg Research Day.

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