Nicolas Khattar

Cerebrovascular Neurosurgeon @StBernards • Fellowship @SemmesMurphey • @UofLNeurosurg 2023

[Nicolas Khattar @Nickkhat]

Thank you to @Balt_USA_Neuro for supporting a wonderful cause! #SNIS2025

[Brain Aneurysm Foundation @BAFOUND]

Thank you to @Balt_USA_Neuro and Dr. Nicolas Khattar, past BAF research grant recipient, for your generous support at this year’s #SNIS2025 conference.

Your commitment to advancing brain aneurysm research is making a lasting impact. We’re truly grateful!

[JNIS @JNIS_BMJ]

What's up next in neurointervention? Nicholas Khattar discusses MMA lidocaine infusions in refractory headaches. #snis2025 @SNISInfo @esmintsociety @cvsection @fcalbuquerque51 @dr_mchen @DanniDiestro @MattAmansMD @ducruetaf @MattFusco_MD @DrAltschul @cruzcerebri @niko_mou @aliyasiddiqui04

[JNIS @JNIS_BMJ]

Mechanical thrombectomy for DMVOs is gaining traction! In a multicenter study of 102 patients, the RED 43 catheter was found to be safe and effective for distal aspiration. https://t.co/kjsRvNj887 @Nickkhat
#Stroke #DMVO #Thrombectomy #EndovascularTherapy #NeuroIR #Neurointervention

[Mustafa Motiwala, MD @MMotiwalaMD]

Introducing the Memphis Score: a new BCVI grading scale that incorporates ischemic risk! @MemphisNSGY @KhanNickalus @AdamArthurMD @vnnguyen @KaraParikh @T_Orr_ @Erin_Miller_ @HimelSean @InoaVioliza @DrNickele @JordanTRoach1 @bmulpur @Nickkhat @mbarats95 https://t.co/oKTKcTc1ln

[Aurora S. Cruz @CruzCerebri]

Had a lovely dinner last night with @Nickkhat @AngelaMRichard1 and @jacquesmorcosmd at the World Association of Lebanese Neurosurgeons WALN. What a fantastic group of leaders in neurosurgery! Also - the knafeh was on point. 😋 #AANS2024 #honorarylebanese

[UofL Neurosurgery @UofLNeurosurg]

Congratulations Dr. Nicolas Khattar on graduating from our Residency Program! We are excited to see what your journey has in store! Wishing you the best of luck as you take your next steps into #Fellowship at @SemmesMurphey

#Neurosurgeon #Resident #Graduate @UofLHealth @UofL

[Nader Dahdaleh @NaderDahdaleh]

Dear IMGs
Please remove the word “impossible” from your dictionary.

Yours sincerely,
2004 IMG

[Ron Barbosa MD FACS @rbarbosa91]

The ubiquitous SH needle, used for many applications.

It stands for ‘Small Half’ circle.

There are also MH, LH, XLH, and even XXLH…not shown here.

It turns out that all of the needle designations have a meaning…
Short 🧵.

[Nicolas Khattar @Nickkhat]

Incredible time with @Lnsekhar. Thank you @drjoshabecassis for all your work to prepare for the day. @Stryker_NV @UofLNeurosurg

[Isaac "Josh" Abecassis, M.D. @drjoshabecassis]

Such an honor to host the famous Dr. @Lnsekhar for our Skullbase course @UofLNeurosurg @uofl @UofLHealth. The residents and faculty all had a blast! Special thank you to @Stryker_NV @stryker CMF for supporting the cause and bringing the awesome mobile truck!

[Nicolas Khattar @Nickkhat]

Stay tuned for this excellent town hall with my wonderful co-resident @aurora_cruz and all the other exceptional panelists #neurosurgery #cerebrovascular #cvsection #MedTwitter

[CV Section @cvsection]

Don't forget to register for the upcoming town hall meeting for medical students and residents interested in learning more about #cerebrovascular neurosurgery

Register at https://t.co/fiWfTXrKVJ

[Isaac "Josh" Abecassis, M.D. @drjoshabecassis]

Gratifying to help pts with large skull base tumors. 75M Sz and cog chngz lrg clinoid mening. Orbit’my, extradural clinoid’y, optic canal decmpresn w/disxn off ICA,M1,A1. Skull base reconst for aerated clinoid. Doing great in rehab no deficit. Great job chief resident @Nickkhat

[Nicolas Khattar @Nickkhat]

@drjoshabecassis

[Nicolas Khattar @Nickkhat]

Excellent training with Dr. Ding and Dr. Abecassis! Highly recommended #neurosurgery #neuroendovascular @UofLNeurosurg @SNISinfo @CNS_Update @cvsection

[Isaac "Josh" Abecassis, M.D. @drjoshabecassis]

Excited to announce that we have been approved by the #CAST for an accredited #fellowship in endovascular neurosurgery for the ‘22-23 academic year!
Interested applicants please send (1) CV, (2) 1 page cover letter, and (3) 3 lettersOR to: [email protected] (plz RT)

[Nicolas Khattar @Nickkhat]

What a crazy year!

[Rami S. Kantar, MD, MPH, PhD 🇺🇸🇱🇧🇦🇺 @RamiKantar1]

Incredible rundown of 2021 in #pictures by @nytimes

The Year in Pictures 2021 https://t.co/QrPmi52L08 #pic #pics #pictures #photo #photography #PHOTOS

[Nicolas Khattar @Nickkhat]

“To heal all with skill and trust”@AmCollSurgeons @CNS_Update @AANSNeuro @UofLNeurosurg

[American College of Surgeons @AmCollSurgeons]

This job asks for things from you that no other job on earth would dare. And surgeons do it, because that's the job. Along with our teams, we step up every day to keep one powerful promise.

Learn more at https://t.co/UhE57UBGIA

[Nicolas Khattar @Nickkhat]

Excellent result during AVM awareness month! @TAAF @BAFOUND @thebeefoundatio @joeniekro

[Isaac "Josh" Abecassis, M.D. @drjoshabecassis]

#AVMs can affect spinal cord too. 41M rup C4 AVM with clot and weak. Initial coil embo of L VA feeder, collaterals from R VA with delayed pseudoaneurysm. Surgery to rmv. No new neuro deficits. Fusion for kyphotic deform. Walked today in rehab! Wrttn consent @UofLNeurosurg @TAAF

[Nicolas Khattar @Nickkhat]

Super proud of @ardemp. Super proud to be an alumnus. Way to go!! @AUB_Lebanon @AUBAlumni @NobelPrize @ardemp #NobelPrize #Lebanon

[American University of Beirut @AUB_Lebanon]

#AUBProud to have Ardem Sarkis Patapoutian @ardemp, former student and #AUB alumnus, receive the 2021 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine.
Patapoutian was a chemistry major at AUB 1985-86 & was placed on the dean’s honor list before he was compelled to leave because of the war.

[Nicolas Khattar @Nickkhat]

#Neurosurgery

[Nicolas Khattar @Nickkhat]

Thank you @GovAndyBeshear for officially recognizing September as the Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month! I firmly believe this will improve outcomes for our fellow Kentuckians because early detection saves lives! @BAFOUND @BrainsBuckley @drjoshabecassis @joeniekro @TAAF

[UofL Neurosurgery @UofLNeurosurg]

By special decree of @GovAndyBeshear we are excited to share September is officially Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month in #Kentucky - about 1 out of every 50 people in the United States have an unruptured brain aneurysm & we at #UofLNeurosurgery are proud to provide education.

[Nicolas Khattar @Nickkhat]

@CNS_Update @AANSNeuro @cvsection @SNISinfo @svinsociety

[Brain Aneurysm Foundation @BAFOUND]

Well done! Kentucky declared September as Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month! Thank you @GovAndyBeshear @Nickkhat @UofLNeurosurg. Together we can continue to raise awareness and save lives! #1in50 #stopthepop