Maltese cerebro/endovascular neurosurgeon 🇲🇹 Faculty @unmc @NebraskaMed 🇺🇲 Trained @CentreWessex 🇬🇧 Fellowship @MayoClinic

Joined August 2012
We had the pleasure of virtually hosting @OushyMD today @UNMC_NeuroSurg Grand Rounds, where he shared his experience treating complex pediatric cerebrovascular disease. The talk was a tour de force enjoyed by all. Next time, in person!
Thank you for the opportunity to meet your wonderful department and for the thoughtful discussion. Always a pleasure to reconnect with my friend @BorgNicholas. @MayfieldClinic
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Please join us tomorrow, Wednesday, June 10th at 7AM CST as we welcome Dr. Josh Dian as our guest speaker for @UNMC #Neurosurgery Grand Rounds! Email [email protected] to receive a Zoom link to attend! @UNMCCOM @NebraskaMed #MedTwitter @Josh_Dian
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Nicholas Borg retweeted
Excited to share that our portfolio company NeuroBionics just closed $5M from @FutureJurvetson and Dolby Family Ventures! @focalpointlp couldn't be more excited about NeuroBionics' technology and its potential to transform deep brain stimulation. Congrats @Mj_Antonini, @nicki_driscoll and the NeuroBionics team! techcrunch.com/2025/01/16/th…
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Our @UNMC_NeuroSurg Department Chair, Dr. Aviva Abosch has recently been announced as the Secretary of the @AANSNeuro. Her appointment as Secretary is a testament to her dedication, expertise, and leadership within the #neurosurgery community. Congratulations Dr. Abosch! @unmc
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Congratulations to @UNMC_NeuroSurg faculty member Dr. Jamie Wilson on the publication of Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy that includes his chapter on Posterior surgical approaches to treat degenerative cervical myelopathy. Way to go @jrfwilson ! 👏@unmc @UNMCCOM @NebraskaMed
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Congratulations to @sbrandojs for being selected as the 2024 neurosurgical summer scholar at the @UNMC_NeuroSurg Looking forward spending nine weeks together where he will be exposed to surgeries, clinics, ICU patients and will take part in the research our department has.
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We have been anxiously awaiting #Match2024 Day and are elated to welcome Kyle McCloskey and Thomas Nilles-Melchert into our #neurosurgery training program! Congratulations Kyle and Thomas & welcome to @UNMC_NeuroSurg! @unmc @UNMCCOM @NebraskaMed @TheNRMP
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Hot from @SunValleyCVConf, where our chief #resident & incoming #endovascular fellow Carlos Alvarez presented our experience treating CSDH w/o a visible head shave. Grateful for the opportunity to network, learn from others & of course ski everyday! See you all next year!
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Proud to share the winner of the Meghan Rose Bradley Foundation Award this year at the 2023 Pediatric Section meeting is our very own @AnandThiraviyam on the work we are doing for new targeted therapies for DIPG. @CHRI_ResearchNE @PedsSection @UNMC_NeuroSurg @ChildrensNE
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Round 2 of #neurosurgery in-person interviews and we are loving it! We enjoyed meeting another group of candidates and are excited for our remaining dates! #MedTwitter @unmc @UNMCCOM @SNS_Neurosurg @NebraskaMed
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Nicholas Borg retweeted
Beyond excited to serve @CNS_Update & President @DrAlexKhalessi as Vice Scientific Program Chair over the coming year. Mark your calendars now for what will be an AMAZING #neurosurgery meeting: #2024CNS in my birthplace of Houston, TX!
Can’t wait for #2024CNS in Houston held September 28 – October 2 and led by an out-of-this-world team of Annual Meeting Chair @GarniBDarian, Scientific Program Chair @EKNduom and Vice-Scientific Program Chair @KhoiThanMD. Please join us!
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Come join us at the The 11th Annual A SHARP Race for Brain Aneurysm Awareness Race held on Sunday, September 17th! Click here 👉to register: give.bafound.org/site/TR?fr_… @unmc @UNMCCOM @NebraskaMed
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The first Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy at @ChildrensOmaha with Dr. @AfshinSalehi happened earlier this month. Proud of your #outstandingcare and dedication Dr. Salehi! @PedsSection #Neurosurgery @unmc
Children's Neurosurgery team offers innovative, complex surgical solutions, like its first Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy led by Dr. Afshin Salehi. SDR involves cutting hyperactive nerve roots in the spinal cord to reduce muscle stiffness & spasticity for cerebral palsy patients.
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They demonized eggs. They told you the cholesterol and fat were bad for your heart. But it was a lie. Eggs are one of the most powerful superfoods on the planet. Here’s why you should be eating them:
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Congratulations to our #Neurosurgery Program Director, Dr. William Thorell who was awarded Physician of the Year from the Omaha Chapter of AORN (Association of periOperative Registered Nurses). #youmakeusproud @aorn @unmc @UNMCCOM @WmThorell
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I can confirm there is high yield peripheral nerve questions sure to show up on boards….or real life. This will be a great resource!
We're excited to announce a new product we've been working on this year: SANS Flashcards! These will be quick fact-based knowledge quiz questions covering a comprehensive list of topics. More details and a launch date to follow! #CNSFlashcards #nsgy #meded
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Our AANS Medical Student Chapter held our annual #Neurosurgery Skull Base lab on Friday. Such a great opportunity for our students! A special thank you to Drs. Surdell, Thorell & Sattur as well as our amazing residents for organizing such a great day! @UNMCCOM @UNMC_iEXCEL
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The 41st Annual Keegan Memorial Visiting Professor featured the longest tenured Chairmen in the field William Couldwell. Great discussion on hearing preservation in the context of acoustic neuromas and a masterclass in technical skill #neurosurgery @UofUNeurosurg @UNMC_NeuroSurg
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Nicholas Borg retweeted
#Neurosurgery residents! The @CNS_Update written boards course is next week. Have you registered? cns.org/meetings-detail/2023…
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