UT Health San Antonio Neurosurgery

04/24/2026

Kurt Shaffer, MD, will be attending the upcoming AANS Annual Scientific Meeting (05/01 – 05/03) to share his presentation entitled: “Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes for Patients Undergoing Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass for Carotid Steno-Occlusive Disease in the Post-COSS Era: Recent Experience from 8 High-Volume Centers.”

Session Date: Saturday, 05/02
Session Title: Microsurgery: Crafting the Future
Session Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

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04/23/2026

Justin Mascitelli, MD, will be attending the upcoming AANS Annual Scientific Meeting to share his presentation entitled: “Preliminary Analysis from the Endovascular Therapy Versus Microsurgical Clipping of Ruptured Wide Neck Aneurysms 2 (EVERRUN-2) Registry.”

Session Date: Saturday, 05/02
Session Title: Rapid Fire: CV
Session Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

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04/22/2026

Hailey Mullican, JD, Vice President for Legal Affairs and Chief Legal Officer at UT San Antonio, will be speaking at the upcoming AANS Annual Scientific Meeting as the 2026 Louise Eisenhardt Lecturer.

Session Date: Saturday, 05/02
Session Title: Plenary II
Time: 10:31 AM – 10:43 AM

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04/21/2026

Izabela Tarasiewicz, MD, will be attending the upcoming AANS Annual Scientific Meeting to share her presentation entitled: “Avoiding Long-Term Complications and Unnecessary Surgeries: A Review of Current Shunt / Hydrocephalus Literature and Recommendations.”

Session Date: Saturday, 05/02
Location: AANS Exhibit Hall, Neuro Spotlight (Booth #729)
Time: 8:05AM – 8:25AM

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04/20/2026

The Department of Neurosurgery is excited to share the news that the ADAPT 2.0 study has been initiated. Justin Mascitelli, MD, serves as the National Principal Investigator for this multi-center effort.

The study was designed to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and clinical outcomes of the ADAPT 2.0 technique to treat patients with acute ischemic stroke. ADAPT 2.0 is an advanced, direct-aspiration stroke thrombectomy technique that uses Imperative Care’s Zoom System. The approach aims to reduce clot loss and speed up treatment. The overall goal of the study is to advance techniques and technologies that meaningfully improve care for patients affected by acute ischemic stroke.

You can learn more about the study by reading the full details in this press release:

Imperative Care, a medical technology company focused on advancing treatments for patients suffering from thromboembolic disease, today announced that initia...

04/17/2026

Kurt Shaffer, MD, will be attending the upcoming AANS Annual Scientific Meeting to share his presentation entitled: “Surgical Techniques in Modern Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass for Symptomatic Atherosclerotic Intracranial Occlusive Disease in the Post-COSS Era: Recent Experience from 8 High-Volume Centers.”

Session Date: Friday, 05/01
Session Title: Early to Mid-Career Neurosurgeons Research Forum Featuring the Osler Lecture
Session Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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03/17/2026

The Department of Neurosurgery is excited to announce that registration for our Summer Sub Internship is now open!

Access it via VSLO: http://www.aamc.org/vsas

Course: NRSR 4010

Join us and you’ll be part of the team in a high-volume, high-acuity environment spanning Level 1 trauma and complex cranial, spine, and vascular cases—working alongside an exceptional group of residents.

02/27/2026

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 our community.

02/27/2026

02/25/2026

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 care and thrilled to see our team members sharing their expertise with the broader neurovascular community.

02/17/2026

Izabela Tarasiewicz, MD, recently led an evening of education for the local chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP). Attendees gained valuable insight into when and why referral to a pediatric neurosurgeon is appropriate, enhancing collaborative care for pediatric patients.

Dr. Tarasiewicz is a professor at UT Health San Antonio with expertise in pediatric neurosurgery. She has been part of the institution for 12 years and serves as the medical director of the Craniofacial Center at University Health. She is board certified by both the American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

02/13/2026

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 represent what makes academic neurosurgery special: the open exchange of ideas, mentorship across institutions, and a shared commitment to advancing our field together.

Grateful for the colleagues who have already contributed to our program — and looking forward to the conversations and inspiration still to come.