UMass Neurosurgery

Say hello to Megan! Megan Kennelly is a DNP here at the Department of Neurosurgery.
As a nurse practitioner, she provides direct patient care to our neurosurgery patients. She also works on the quality improvement side by looking at current data and literature to better improve the way we provide care. Megan feels, "The most fulfilling part of my job is being able to help patients and their families through some of the scariest times in their life."
Learn more about Megan "Beyond the OR" below:

Hometown: Milford, MA (Although I really consider Falmouth my true home)
College: Regis College in Weston, MA
Major: Nursing
Graduate School: Umass Medical School Graduate School of Nursing
Career Interest: Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery and Quality Improvement
Pets: I wish! My sister has a golden doodle who I consider my dog!
Favorite place: Falmouth, MA
Favorite activity: Swimming, being at the beach, drinking margaritas, spending time with my family and friends.

Grand Rounds tomorrow, Wednesday, April 15th, at 7 AM. Join us!

Another successful collaboration with the PracticePoint team at WPI. Thank you Dr. Liaohai Chen, Catherine D. Bouthillier and Dave M. for hosting UMass Neurosurgery for another successful Skull Base Lab. Tim Hay from Medtronic Cranial and Spine therapies for providing our residents with an integrative lab experience.

Visiting Medical Student Sub-Internship. Apply for our sub-internship in neurosurgery! Throughout the four-week rotation, medical students will work closely with our current residents and faculty to learn about all aspects of the neurosurgery service.

First rotation starts in June, so get your applications in!

Welcome to UMass Neurosurgery, Sandra Leskinen, MD!!

NS Grand Rounds, tomorrow, January 7, at 7 AM. Join us!

Congratulations to our Chair of Neurosurgery, Mark Johnson, MD, PhD, for his review article in the NEJM!

Congratulations to our chief resident, Rrita Daci, MD, PGY-7, on her Fellowship Match in Pediatric Neurosurgery at Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School! .daci

Research Meeting with the medical students of the Neurosurgery Interest Group at UMass Chan Medical School. Dr. Johnson and our residents share their insights and are actively engaged in this valuable learning experience.

Happy Birthday to our superstar, William Lambert, PGY 4! We wish you an amazing day!

Join us for Neurosurgery Grand Rounds tomorrow, October 15, 2025!