Neurosurgery

05/12/2026

05/08/2026

Collaboration at its finest in San Antonio. 🤝
Neurosurgical leaders and Dr. Marty Makary gathered at to tackle the big questions facing the future of surgery and regulation. This dialogue is central to the Washington Committee’s mission: ensuring neurosurgery has a seat at the table in healthcare policy.
When we bring the brightest minds in medicine and policy together, the entire specialty wins.

05/07/2026

Ready to take your medical expertise into the world of entrepreneurship? Join our upcoming webinar: Surgeons as Entrepreneurs. We’re breaking down how surgeons are leading the next wave of innovation and take their 💡through product development.
🗓️ Thursday, May 14🕗 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Secure your spot today! Link also in Bio. 👇 
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3dcue5DfTZi0I3JPKXvKcg #/registration

04/21/2026

🚨 FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, MD, will deliver the Charles L. Plante Lecture at .

The AANS/CNS Washington Committee secured his participation as part of its ongoing work to bring national leaders to neurosurgery’s premier forums and advance the shared mission of and .

He will be joined in conversation by Washington Committee Chair Alexander Khalessi, MD, MBA.

Don’t miss out. Join us on Friday, May 1, in San Antonio!

04/11/2025

NEW! celebrating . Cross-Post: The birth of modern military through the eyes of Harvey Cushing’s war memoir: https://www.neurosurgeryblog.org/2025/04/09/cross-post-the-birth-of-modern-military-neurosurgery-through-the-eyes-of-harvey-cushings-war-memoir/

04/03/2025

On , AANS Past President & Washington Committee member Dr. Anthony L. Asher offers a powerful reflection on purpose and responsibility: “Recommit to the enduring relevance of our sacred calling—knowing our work matters, our voices carry weight, and our leadership is needed now more than ever.”

Read his full message: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/doctors-day-2025-reflection-purpose-responsibility-asher-ud1af/

03/31/2025

It’s important that are aware of the Open Payment Database (OPD) and how to navigate it appropriately to ensure accurate data is being published to the public.

Aladine Elsamadicy, MD pens an article on : Overview of the OPD: What Do I Need to Know? https://neurosurgeryblog.org/2025/03/28/overview-of-the-open-payment-database-what-do-i-need-to-know/

03/26/2025

NEW on ! Cross-Post: High-Accuracy Augmented Reality Guidance for Intracranial Drain Placement Using a Standalone Head-Worn Navigation System: First-in-Human Results.

Read more https://www.neurosurgeryblog.org/2025/03/26/cross-post-high-accuracy-augmented-reality-guidance-for-intracranial-drain-placement-using-a-standalone-head-worn-navigation-system-first-in-human-results/

03/17/2025

Despite the challenges of a gridlocked 118th Congress, pediatric celebrated legislative victories, notably the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 and the Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024. Read Krystal L. Tomei, MD, MPH’s article on to learn more: https://www.neurosurgeryblog.org/2025/03/17/legislative-success-in-pediatric-neurosurgery-amidst-congressional-gridlock/

03/14/2025

Ashok R. Asthagiri, MD, FAANS pens a post on how the late Mark E. Shaffrey, MD, FAANS, shaped . Dr. Shaffrey’s remarkable career and compassionate spirit left an indelible mark on the medical community and beyond. Read more: https://www.neurosurgeryblog.org/2025/03/14/how-mark-e-shaffrey-md-faans-shaped-neurosurgery/