This is the official account of the spine division at University at Buffalo Neurosurgery

Joined November 2022
We were pleased to welcome @LLenkeMD Chief of Spinal Deformity Surgery at @OrthoColumbia and Surgeon-in-Chief of Och Spine hospital at @nyphospital, as a visiting professor yesterday. We’re grateful to Dr. Lenke for sharing his expertise with our faculty and trainees.
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I am thrilled to spotlight @isa_stockman Isabelle Stockman, our stellar student @UB_Neurosurgery as she gears up for this season's neurosurgery match. She's a great student at all levels : clinical, research and interpersonal skills. She is a top-tier competitive candidate!
As Step 1 changed to pass/fail, what actually predicts success in the neurosurgery match? An interesting look at how program selection may be evolving with fewer and fewer metrics to compare qualified applicants! sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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We're proud to announce @jeffreymullinmd as our new Director of Spine! 👏 Dr. Mullin brings extensive expertise in spinal reconstruction, deformity, scoliosis, spinal instability & other complex conditions affecting both adult and pediatric patients. Congratulations Dr. Mullin!
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The impact factors of the most commonly used neurosurgery indexed journals Please let me know if there are any suggestions to update it.
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Following this year's Spine Summit, @UB_Neurosurgery @ubnsspine is excited to share our publication in JNS Spine examining publication trends from the annual AANS/CNS Spine Summit. Led by @jeffreymullinmd, @JohnPollina, @moh_ar_sol, @EstebanQuicen14, and @ashamkhanmd our findings demonstrate a continued increase in peer-reviewed publication rates and highlight the research productivity within the neurosurgical community. Article: thejns.org/doi/10.3171/2025.… #SpineSummit #Neurosurgery #SpineResearch #JNSSpine #AANS/CNSSpineSection
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Than you to @jeffreymullinmd and the teams form @UB_Neurosurgery and @JacobsInstitute along with the tremendous faculty and industry partners who made this innovative spike course possible. @Jacobs_Med_UB @CNSResidents @CNS_Update @ubnsspine
The first annual Emerging Spine Tech and Concepts course is underway in Buffalo. Neurosurgery residents and fellows kicked off two days of immersive learning with an opening lecture Friday from Dr. Jeffrey Mullin. #SpineSurgery #Neurosurgery #MedTech #MedicalEducation
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The first annual Emerging Spine Tech and Concepts course is underway in Buffalo. Neurosurgery residents and fellows kicked off two days of immersive learning with an opening lecture Friday from Dr. Jeffrey Mullin. #SpineSurgery #Neurosurgery #MedTech #MedicalEducation
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I am truly honored & humbled to receive Gold Humanism & Excellence in Teaching Award @Jacobs_Med_UB & @UB_Neurosurgery This recognition belongs just as much to my incredible students, colleagues, family & mentors; TY for your support, inspiration, & partnership in this journey.
Dr. Mohamed Soliman has been named a recipient of the 2026 Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Resident Award, nominated by medical students at @Jacobs_Med_UB. ⭐️ This honor is reserved for residents who lead with both clinical excellence and compassion.
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Happy Match Day! We're thrilled to announce our 2026 matches! Looking forward to our incoming PGY-1 residents joining us at the end of June. 💙 @Hfrancois_ 💙 @YazanSOghli 💙 Joseph Swetz, MD Please wish them congratulations & welcome them to the #buffalomafia! 💙🦬
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Join the 2026 Neurosurgery Training Camp – Buffalo on May 30 for a hands-on experience featuring cranial & spine skills, endovascular simulation, EVD placement, and suturing. Meet neurosurgery faculty & residents for mentorship and networking. brainandspinegroup.org/educa…
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Proud of our superstar students representing @UB_Neurosurgery at @UBuffalo research day. 🌟
Another opportunity to showcase some of the work that @ubnsspine has been working on. Always an honor. Cannot wait to see these go from poster to publication. 🧠🩺
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Another opportunity to showcase some of the work that @ubnsspine has been working on. Always an honor. Cannot wait to see these go from poster to publication. 🧠🩺
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Check out this review: Incidence of C5 Palsy and Recovery Rate After Cervical Spine Surgery published this month @NeurosurgeryCNS @CNS_Update @DKondziolkaCNS @jeffreymullinmd journals.lww.com/neurosurger…
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An honor to present seven abstracts (one in the plenary session) and deliver an invited talk at @WFNSHQ @WFNS_YNF in the beautiful city of Dubai. I am also deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve on the Young Neurosurgeon Committee over the last two years.
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We couldn’t be prouder of our medical student and mentee @isa_stockman — a true standout in every sense! Her talent, empathy, and leadership light up every work she have done. Residency programs, take note — a superstar is heading your way next year! ✨ #MedTwitter #Match2027
Honored to present the amazing work from @ubnsspine @UB_Neurosurgery . No words can express my gratitude to those who have enabled me to be here @jeffreymullinmd @moh_ar_sol @EstebanQuicen14 @ashamkhanmd @alexaguirre_med #CNS2025
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Thank you to the team @MountSinaiNeuro and @JoshBedersonMD for organizing an amazing meeting at #NYCBCI25. Enjoyed the lively discussions and debate. Neurorestoration with #BCI is the new reality of #neuroAI.
✨ Live at #NYBCI25: "The Cutting Edge: Advances & Challenges in #BCI Insertion!" #Neurosurgeons @JoshBedersonMD @mtlawton @JMoccoMD @EladLevyMD @chriskellnerMD @MajidiShahram Dr Nick Au Yong, Dr Iahn Cajias & Dr Matthew Willsey explore the future of #BCI surgery!
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Thanks for #highlighting all of our amazing work. Headed by @jonathanrileymd and our new partner @AssafBerger - @UB_Neurosurgery is partnering with @KaleidaHealth to bring #innovation and cutting edge research to our patients in #WNY. #Parkinsons #epilepsy #pain
🚨 New episode is LIVE! 🚨 In today's episode of "Medically Speaking," host Heather Ly talks with @EladLevyMD about innovative treatments in functional neurosurgery that are significantly improving the lives of patients with brain diseases. Watch now 👉 tinyurl.com/3hdp63fz
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The full interview and some of the secret sauce for creating the #ANSC. Cost and quality will mandate the migration of much neurosurgical elective care into the outpatient setting. #inevitable linkedin.com/safety/go?url=h…
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