UMMC Department of Neurosurgery

UMMC Department of Neurosurgery The UMMC Department of Neurosurgery is committed to delivering high quality patient care through research and education excellence.

We provide specialized treatment for injury and disorders affecting the central and peripheral nervous system. Our highly skilled neurosurgeons provide surgical care for the full range of brain, spine, and nerve conditions in adult and pediatric patients, including brain and spine tumors, aneurysm, stroke, vascular malformations, epilepsy, trauma, spine and peripheral nerve disorders. We offer the only Level 1 trauma center, Level 4 epilepsy center, multidisciplinary neuroendocrine tumor service and transnasal endoscopic pituitary surgery, and pediatric neurosurgery services in the state. We also host the state’s only Neurosurgery Residency Program offering training in all neurosurgical subspecialties and producing the next generation of leaders in neurosurgery.

12/31/2025

2025 has been good to us 🧠💙

Thank you to our patients for trusting us and to our team for making every moment count, big and small.

Wishing everyone a safe New Year’s Eve and a happy, healthy year ahead. Here’s to 2026 🎉

12/23/2025

🎄 Last year, Raymond and Beverly Sinele’s holiday plans took a wild turn. 😮 What started as a quiet retirement getaway in matching Christmas pajamas became an urgent trip home for surgery at UMMC.

This year? They’re celebrating Christmas with family and extra gratitude for everyone who helped them get there. ✨ Here’s hoping it’s full of holiday cheer and without another 3-day PJ marathon!
❤❤👀👀
Read the full saga of the Christmas pajamas here:
https://www.umc.edu/som/Departments%20and%20Offices/SOM%20Departments/Neurosurgery/News/2025/Sinele.html

👓🎄 We’re proud to outfit our interns with their own custom-fit surgical loupes each year, a gift meant to help set them ...
12/15/2025

👓🎄 We’re proud to outfit our interns with their own custom-fit surgical loupes each year, a gift meant to help set them up for success as they step into neurosurgery training. This year, they arrived just in time for Christmas! 🎁

Surgical loupes offer precise magnification of the operative field, helping surgeons reduce eye strain, maintain better posture, and stay focused during long, complex procedures. 🧠 👀

📸: Residents Ryan Morgan and Spencer Lau

A Christmas tree may make a better photo-op than a lecture hall, but our Pediatric Neurosurgery team is hard at work at ...
12/05/2025

A Christmas tree may make a better photo-op than a lecture hall, but our Pediatric Neurosurgery team is hard at work at the AANS 2025 Joint Pediatric Section Annual Meeting! They're attending sessions, sharing ideas, and catching up with colleagues from across the country, including former resident Dr. Ben Carroll.

We’re proud to see our team learning, leading, and bringing the latest in pediatric neurosurgical care back home to Mississippi. 💙🧠

📸 Avery Nash, NP, Kelly Johnson, NP, Dr. Rebekah Kimball and Dr. Kristin Weaver

American Association of Neurological Surgeons The AANS CNS Joint Section on Pediatric Neurosurgery

We’re proud to share that members of our research team recently presented their latest work at the Society for Neuroscie...
11/21/2025

We’re proud to share that members of our research team recently presented their latest work at the Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting in San Diego — an international gathering of more than 28,000 scientists advancing brain and spinal cord research.

Allegra Latimer (medical student), Bryan Sullivan (graduate student), Boba Stokic (Methodist Rehabilitation Center ), and Dr. Matthias Krenn (UMMC Neurosurgery) highlighted new insights in neuromodulation, including efforts to improve motor recovery and reduce spasticity for people living with spinal cord injury.

It was a valuable chance to connect with experts across neuroscience, exchange ideas, and highlight the collaborative efforts behind our work in spinal cord injury care.

🎉 Happy National Nurse Practitioner Week! 🎉This week, we’re proud to celebrate the NPs who power our neurosurgery team —...
11/14/2025

🎉 Happy National Nurse Practitioner Week! 🎉

This week, we’re proud to celebrate the NPs who power our neurosurgery team — guiding patients through clinic visits, hospital care, and recovery with skill, compassion, and steady support.

Thank you for the care you provide and the heart you bring to every patient’s experience. We appreciate you more than you know! 💙

MS Association of Nurse Practitioners American Association of Nurse Practitioners

From the operating room to the lecture hall — Dr. Joaquín Hidalgo shared his expertise this week as a guest speaker at t...
11/06/2025

From the operating room to the lecture hall — Dr. Joaquín Hidalgo shared his expertise this week as a guest speaker at the Department of Medicine Grand Rounds.

His talk covered a practical and important topic: how and when to refer patients to neurosurgery, including what workup can be initiated in the primary care setting to help referrals move smoothly.

We value opportunities to connect with providers across Mississippi to support coordinated, patient-centered care. Thank you UMMC Department of Medicine for the invitation and collaboration. 💙

Having a spooky good time in clinic today! Wishing everyone a happy and safe Halloween 🎃👻🧠
10/31/2025

Having a spooky good time in clinic today! Wishing everyone a happy and safe Halloween 🎃👻🧠

10/23/2025

Join us in celebrating the team that keeps our clinic running strong every day! 💙

Happy Medical Office Assistant Week to Terieda Odom, Saundra Frazier, Destaniee Adams, Jocelyn Taylor, Angel Hardin, and Phyllis Tillis — and to all the CMAs and MOAs who make patient care possible.

Thank you for your compassion, organization, and dedication — we couldn’t do it without you! ✨

American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

If you’ve ever spent time at Methodist Rehabilitation Center, you’ve likely met Debbie Stewart and Connie Snow — the dyn...
10/17/2025

If you’ve ever spent time at Methodist Rehabilitation Center, you’ve likely met Debbie Stewart and Connie Snow — the dynamic duo who’ve kept our Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation division running strong for as long as anyone can remember. Their teamwork, laughter, and kindness have left a lasting mark on everyone who’s come through those doors.

Now, they’re both stepping into retirement together — a bittersweet moment for all of us who’ve been lucky enough to work alongside them. Thank you for the dedication, joy, and heart you’ve poured into your work. We’ll miss you both dearly and wish you nothing but happiness in this next chapter! 💙

This October, we’re shining a light on Spina Bifida! 💡💙Our multidisciplinary Spina Bifida Clinic at Children’s of Missis...
10/15/2025

This October, we’re shining a light on Spina Bifida! 💡💙

Our multidisciplinary Spina Bifida Clinic at Children’s of Mississippi was full of energy as patients received coordinated care from experts in neurosurgery, orthopedics, complex care, urology, psychology, physical therapy, and social work—all in one visit.

Spina bifida, a birth condition that affects the spine and spinal cord, impacts each person differently—from mild cases to more complex situations requiring lifelong support. Every patient we see is a reminder of strength, determination, and the power of teamwork.

By bringing multiple specialties together, our team ensures each child receives personalized, comprehensive care that supports mobility, learning, and independence. This collaborative model helps patients not only manage challenges but also thrive.

Join us as we shine light on spina bifida and celebrate this incredible community! 💛
Spina Bifida Association

📣 UMMC is hiring!The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking an Executive Director of Perioperative Business...
10/01/2025

📣 UMMC is hiring!

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking an Executive Director of Perioperative Business Operations to lead and support surgical services across the institution.

This key leadership role reports to our very own Dr. Chad Washington, Chair of Neurosurgery and Chief Perioperative Executive at UMMC, and will play a vital role in advancing efficiency, patient care, and collaboration across all surgical specialties.

If you’re an experienced leader ready to make an impact, apply today 👉
https://ummc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCCareers/job/Jackson-MS---Main-Campus/Executive-Director---Perioperative-Business-Operations_R00045987-1

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