Jagannathan Neurosurgery

04/14/2026

Honestly, I always feel a little awkward when people give me presents, but days like this really remind me how meaningful the holiday is.

As a neurosurgeon, my work is intense — long operations, difficult cases, and high responsibility. That’s why appreciation hits differently.

This year I received many kind gifts and warm words from my patients and their families, thoughtful presents from my colleagues, and some nice surprises from the hospital. Each one touched me deeply.

It’s not really about the gifts themselves. It’s about feeling seen and valued. When you spend your days fighting for people’s lives and health, knowing that your effort is noticed and appreciated gives you real strength and motivation to keep going.

Doctor’s Day is a beautiful reminder that doctors are also human and we all need to feel that our hard work matters ❤️

04/14/2026

04/13/2026

A question I am frequently asked is about the path to neurosurgery in the United States. It requires four-year college degree in any major, four years of medical school, perhaps a PhD or other advanced degree (although not required), seven years of residency, a fellowship (although not required) and 3-5 years of practice as an attending before obtaining board certification. It’s a long path but it’s very rewarding and I am happy I pursued it.

04/12/2026

Neurosurgery requires a level of focus many people will never experience. You’re making decisions with millimeters of space and no margin of error while machines beep, vitals fluctuate, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Surgeons train their minds to filter out distractions and to remain focused for hours at a time. This absolute to reman calm on the face of chaos isn’t an accident; it’s the result of years of training.

04/11/2026

We’re conveniently located just off Exit 69 on I-75!

04/10/2026

Dementia often begins silently 15–20 years before the first noticeable symptoms appear. During this long preclinical phase, the brain undergoes gradual changes in memory centers, inflammation levels, and vascular health.

What’s rarely discussed is how powerfully our everyday lifestyle influences this slow decline. The brain’s ability to clear harmful proteins, maintain its structure, and preserve cognitive reserve is heavily affected by how we sleep, move, think, and handle stress over time.

As a neurosurgeon, I’ve witnessed how these modifiable factors play a far greater role in dementia risk than most assume.

Protecting your brain long-term starts with understanding that prevention isn’t something you do later in life — it’s built through consistent daily practices years in advance.

If you want to lower your risk of cognitive decline, small intentional habits today can have a profound impact.

What’s one change you’re ready to make for better brain health?👇

04/10/2026

How did things get this far??

04/09/2026

I actually enjoyed this flight more than I expected, because my body didn’t feel wrecked after 19 hours.

Long travel puts more strain on you than it seems. You’re sitting for hours, barely moving, often in positions your spine doesn’t like.

And most people just accept it: stiffness, fatigue, that “off” feeling after landing.

But it doesn’t have to be that way.

The way you travel (the support, the ability to rest, to change position)
all of that directly affects how your body handles the load.

Comfort during long trips is one of those small things that actually matter for your health.

04/09/2026

A nerosurgeon’s tips for a tiger safari in India.