UTHealth Neurosciences

We are pleased to welcome Hussein Zeineddine, MD, a dual-fellowship-trained neurosurgeon whose expertise includes complex skull base surgery and the full spectrum of cerebrovascular disease, with a special focus on aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations. Dr. Zeineddine trained with us for residency and fellowship, before joining our faculty this year. Welcome!

Please join us in welcoming Matthew Mullarkey, MD, to our growing neurosurgery team at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.

Dr. Mullarkey treats spine and peripheral nerve conditions. His clinical interests also include brain tumors, skull base tumors, and spine oncology. He joins us after completing a Neurosurgical Oncology and Skull Base fellowship at the University of Toronto.

Welcome Dr. Mullarkey! https://med.uth.edu/neurosciences/matthew-p-mullarkey-md/

After a Lubbock, TX mom’s 6-year-old lost the ability to move and breathe on his own after developing bleeding near his brainstem, she found help from UTHealth Houston neurosurgeons Dr. Jacques Morcos and Dr. Manish Shah.

See the video report:

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“I was just a few blocks away, and all of a sudden, everything was unfamiliar,” Lance said. Read more about how UTHealth Houston Neurosciences is giving hope to those living with Alzheimer's disease, like Lance McNeel.

https://www.uth.edu/news/story/at-the-bedside-uthealth-houston-gives-hope-to-man-living-with-alzheimers-disease

After a sudden seizure and a life-changing diagnosis of glioblastoma multiforme—a rare and aggressive brain tumor—Virgil Enos chose not to focus on fear. Instead, he leaned into his faith, his family, and the expert care team at UTHealth Neurosciences.

With world-renowned specialists like Jay-Jiguang Zhu, MD, PhD, a neuro-oncologist, and Nitin Tandon, MD, a neurosurgeon, guiding his treatment, Virgil has been supported by a team that combines leading-edge care with deep compassion.

From the very beginning, Virgil’s mindset has been one of determination and optimism. With his wife by his side and a medical team he trusts, he faces each day with a “glass half full” perspective.

Read Virgil’s inspiring journey, and learn how UTHealth Houston is providing hope and advanced treatment for patients facing the toughest diagnoses.
go.uth.edu/VirgilEnosBrainTumor

Join us as we bring together leaders in stroke care and research, patients, caregivers, and community and industry stakeholders to help improve stroke transitions of care and post-stroke care. Registration now open! https://go.uth.edu/2025strokeconference

Have you taken antipsychotic medication and experienced involuntary movements? If so, please talk with a healthcare provider about getting screened for drug-induced movement disorders, including tardive dyskinesia (TD). If you'd like to be screened by a UTHealth Houston specialist, like Dr. Swati Pradeep, please call us at (832) 325-7080!

Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is characterized by abnormal, involuntary and repetitive movements that can affect a person’s physical, social and emotional well-being. This , commit to learning more about TD to reduce the stigma at http://TalkAboutTD.com.

March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, and we want to highlight the efforts of Christy Hill, PT, of our multi-disciplinary program at the UTHealth Houston Pediatric Movement Disorders Center. She’s part of the great team helping provide excellent patient outcomes in our mission to help children gain control of their limb movements and gain more independence in their lives. Thank you for all you do, Christy!!!

Please join us in welcoming Eddie L. Patton Jr., MD, MBA, MS, to our community neurology team at UTHealth Houston Neurosciences-Memorial City. Dr. Patton brings extensive experience across all areas of neurology, with particular expertise in treating patients with neuromuscular disorders.

Today, our incredible Neuro ICU Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) took their skills to the next level in the cadaver lab. By honing their procedural techniques, they’re ensuring the best possible care for our most critical patients. 🧠💪

This is what it takes to be at the forefront of neurocritical care — commitment, precision, and constant learning.