Beautiful views of Camelback Mountain in Phoenix — this time of year, it’s worth pausing neurosurgery rounds just briefly to soak in Arizona at its best — February weather that feels like early summer!

Taking a break from clinical/technical topics this week on Virtual Global Spine Conference and sharing thoughts on planning and executing robust academic spine service lines: Building blocks, challenges, and strategies to optimize multi-D health system spine programs. Join us this Thursday.

Happening Now: great to see the growth and excitement at the #SNIS Cerebral Venous and CSF Disorders Summit -- this very specialized multidisciplinary group is laboring to figure out the still mysterious area of venous cerebrovascular disorders.

Registration for #2024CNS is open now! Join us for the most exciting neurosurgical meeting of the year, filled with cutting-edge science and technology, excellent networking opportunities, fun events like the #CNS5K and more! See you there: cns.org/2024

Register now for 3rd annual CNS emergencies course led by Martina Stippler, David Okonkwo, Phil Taussky & amazing faculty including Kimberly Kicielinski Christopher S. Ogilvy Martin H. Pham, MD Nitin Agarwal, M.D. & many more! cns.org/trauma #neurosurgery #neurology #emergencymedicine

Delighted to welcome our new colleague and partner down in Tucson, the new Chair of Neurosurgery there, to give Neurosurgery Grand Rounds here at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix!

Excellent talk by Dr. Julie Pilitsis on applications of focused ultrasound and neurosurgical pain. Great work and a lively discussion. Great for us to have the benefit of her teaching and expertise!

Thrilled to be presenting tomorrow on Virtual Global Spine Conference. One of my favorite topics: The intersection of peds/neuro/ortho & spine!

#NationalDoctorsDay #DoctorsDay2024

Fantastic editorial launch meeting by Dr. Anil Nanda and the Thieme team for the WFNS Journal. What an impressive editorial board! Humbled to have a chance to contribute to this excellent cause. #WFNS #WFNSJournal

Humbled and delighted to share that we received initial approval for our neurosurgery residency training program at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix! linkedin.com/posts/peternak… #neurosurgery

Introducing Peter Nakaji MD, our Section Editor for Technique at the WFNS Journal! 🌍🧠 Dr. Nakaji's expertise in neurosurgical techniques and dedication to advancing medical science make him a key asset to our team! We are delighted 🫶. #Neurosurgery #WFNSJournal #Thieme