Alexander Khalessi, MD, MBA (@dralexkhalessi) 's Twitter Profile
Alexander Khalessi, MD, MBA

@dralexkhalessi

Professor and Chair @UCSDNeuroSurg | President of @CNS_Update | San Diego “Top Doc” | Views = mine. RT ≠ endorsement. #Neurosurgery

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UC San Diego Neurological Surgery (@ucsdneurosurg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our #UCSDNeuroSurg Chair, Alexander Khalessi, MD, MBA, led a pivotal discussion at the 2025 Annual Society of Neurological Surgeons (SNS) meeting highlighting a decisive national moment in the regulatory environment for American medical education.

Our #UCSDNeuroSurg Chair, Alexander Khalessi, MD, MBA, led a pivotal discussion at the 2025 Annual Society of Neurological Surgeons (SNS) meeting highlighting a decisive national moment in the regulatory environment for American medical education.
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Privileged to lead a discussion at the Society of Neurological Surgeons (Senior Society) on the way forward for neurosurgery. Together with fellow Chairs and Program Directors, we’re committed to strengthening the highly reliable training systems our patients count on to return

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Glad to see this young man back to doing what he loves. Tomorrow’s therapies are being defined today UC San Diego Neurological Surgery . Stem cells are an emerging tool to modulate neural networks in the brain to treat disease. Congrats Dr. Ben-Haim!

Neurosurgery (@neurosurgery) 's Twitter Profile Photo

ICYMI: #fixpriorauth in #MedicareAdvantage is back on the table thanks to Dr. Roger Marshall Mark Warner Suzan DelBene Rep. Mike Kelly Ami Bera, M.D. and John Joyce, M.D.! Congress: No need for complex navigation. This one’s a straight shot! ✅ Bipartisan support ✅ Zero cost ✅ 500+ orgs

ICYMI: #fixpriorauth in #MedicareAdvantage is back on the table thanks to <a href="/RogerMarshallMD/">Dr. Roger Marshall</a> <a href="/MarkWarner/">Mark Warner</a> <a href="/SuzanDelBene/">Suzan DelBene</a> <a href="/MikeKellyPA/">Rep. Mike Kelly</a> <a href="/RepBera/">Ami Bera, M.D.</a> and <a href="/RepJohnJoyce/">John Joyce, M.D.</a>! 

Congress: No need for complex navigation. This one’s a straight shot! 

✅ Bipartisan support
✅ Zero cost
✅ 500+ orgs
Alexander Khalessi, MD, MBA (@dralexkhalessi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Policy should bring doctors and patients together. An easy way to help put this relationship back into the heart of our health care system.

UC San Diego Neurological Surgery (@ucsdneurosurg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It’s #UCSDNeuroSurg Resident Research Day! Our Chair Dr. Alexander Khalessi and Residency Program Director Dr. Sharona Ben-Haim kicked off the event as our residents and #UCSD med students prepare to showcase their ongoing research projects.

It’s #UCSDNeuroSurg Resident Research Day! Our Chair Dr. Alexander Khalessi and Residency Program Director Dr. Sharona Ben-Haim kicked off the event as our residents and #UCSD med students prepare to showcase their ongoing research projects.
Alexander Khalessi, MD, MBA (@dralexkhalessi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Deeply proud of Arvin and Danny on their final #UCSDNeuroSurg presentations! Excited to see how they will advance our specialty and continue pushing boundaries to improve patient care.

Alexander Khalessi, MD, MBA (@dralexkhalessi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thank you Dr. Connolly for sharing your challenges, opportunities, and science of mechanical thrombectomy in stroke patients! Great to be with you for our John F. Alksne Distinguished Visiting Professor Lecture.

Alexander Khalessi, MD, MBA (@dralexkhalessi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It was an amazing time celebrating alongside our graduates and their families! So proud of Arvin and Danny on what they have accomplished and will achieve for patients and our specialty.

Alexander Khalessi, MD, MBA (@dralexkhalessi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Spectacular shared effort on behalf of our patients. We are counting on the Senate to support us at the bedside of America’s seniors and disabled. Proud of this team.

Alexander Khalessi, MD, MBA (@dralexkhalessi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Proud our #UCSD surgical tissue research will reach for the stars to advance our understanding of GBM and brain metastases from breast cancer. Our journey for effective cancer therapies and cures continues

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Thrilled to meet with the Japanese delegation from Tohoku University and celebrate the groundbreaking work by Drs. Sharona Ben-Haim (Sharona Ben-Haim, MD) and Joseph Ciacci (Joseph Ciacci) who implemented stem cells sourced from Japan to treat Parkinson's. This milestone in neurosurgery

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Pete plays an essential role in the success of our clinical trials and research breakthroughs. His leadership ensures our complex protocols are executed with precision and regulatory requirements are met without delay. His dedication advances our specialty and a shared journey

UC San Diego Neurological Surgery (@ucsdneurosurg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It's our PGY-1's first day! A warm welcome to the newest members of #UCSDNeuroSurg Drs. Guan Li, Julie Necarsulmer, and Kyle Zappi! We’re thrilled to see all that you will accomplish and the contributions you'll make to neurosurgery over the next seven years.

It's our PGY-1's first day! A warm welcome to the newest members of #UCSDNeuroSurg Drs. Guan Li, Julie Necarsulmer, and Kyle Zappi! We’re thrilled to see all that you will accomplish and the contributions you'll make to neurosurgery over the next seven years.
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Proud to partner with @ucsdneurosurg alum Rob Rennert in this latest research collaboration published in nature, highlighting the serious impact of PM2.5 air pollution on neurovascular health. Understanding these risks is key to protecting communities living in heavy air

Katie O'Meara Orrico (@katieorrico) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The AMA #RUC is essential for appropriately valuing services in #Medicare. CMSGov should RECONSIDER its plans to move away from this transparent, trusted panel of experts who contribute time & expertise to ensure accuracy & fairness at ZERO cost to taxpayers!

The <a href="/AmerMedicalAssn/">AMA</a> #RUC is essential for appropriately valuing services in #Medicare. <a href="/CMSGov/">CMSGov</a> should RECONSIDER its plans to move away from this transparent, trusted panel of experts who contribute time &amp; expertise to ensure accuracy &amp; fairness at ZERO cost to taxpayers!