LSU Health Shreveport Neurosurgery

We would like to recognize those who presented their posters at the LSU Health Shreveport inaugural Neurology Research Day under the mentorship of Drs. Deepak Kumbhare, Julie Schwertfeger, and Jamie Toms: Gabrielle Cassagne, Greyson Jadwin, Kinan Kasabali and Luke Landry.

Big milestone for Dr. Jamie Toms!

He recently completed his 200th robotic surgery using the Globus Medical ExcelsiusGPS® system! This robot is used on our patients for Deep Brain Stimulation, epilepsy procedures, and lumbar surgeries. It's hard to believe there have been 200 cases of combining technology, precision, and patient care. We are so proud of this accomplishment and the team that helps make it happen every day.

This past week, our department and residency program leadership attended the annual meetings of the Society of Neurological Surgeons (SNS) and the Association of Residency Administrators in Neurological Surgery (ARANS) in Birmingham, Alabama, where they engaged with peers from across the country to discuss current initiatives, best practices, and the future of neurosurgical education.

Last weekend, several of our faculty attended the graduation ceremony for LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine. We are also proud to share that graduate Dr. Michael Folse was presented with the Donald R. Smith Excellence in Neurosurgery Award. We congratulate him and wish him continued success as he begins his residency training.

Come work with our wonderful team!

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery - FT This job works in a collaborative model including but not limited to: residents, fellows, attendings, and staff who care for outpatient clinic patients of the organization. This job works under the supervision of the Medical Director or approved staff physician and in association with the PCCs, staf...

Congratulations to Dr. Jamie Toms on being inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society as a faculty member! He was one of only three faculty members inducted this year. This is such a well-deserved recognition of his dedication to teaching, mentorship, and academic medicine.

Dr. Toms is pictured with Dr. Christina Notarianni who serves as the Secretary/Treasurer of the LSU Health Shreveport chapter. We are very lucky to have them both!