David Paul

Neurosurgeon
Spine Deformities and Neurotrauma Fellow @PittNeurosurg
Founder and Coffee Snob @bold_gritty
Husband, Father, Believer

[David Paul @dpaulMD]

@jeffreymullinmd Strong work putting together an outstanding spine course this weekend! Such an honor to serve as one of the faculty for the inaugural course! Great to see so many engaged residents and fellows. The future of spine surgery is bright!

[Jeffrey Mullin, MD, MBA, FCNS @jeffreymullinmd]

The inaugural Buffalo Emerging Spine Tech course was a resounding success. Many thanks to go around. Great faculty and attendees. Most of all, thanks to all those that helped make it happen.
Already looking ahead to next year!

[David Paul @dpaulMD]

Excited to share some pearls on research communication with WINS tomorrow night. If you are a neurosurgery bound medical student engaged in research, this is for you.

[Women In Neurosurgery (WINS) @WomenInNSGY]

Join us for "Research Communication: Sharing Discovery with Broad Audiences" as we hear from experienced researchers, sharing their advice on how to strengthen research communication and improve key presentation skills. Learn more about presenting research in different settings!

[David Paul @dpaulMD]

We have an excellent pediatric neurosurgery department @URNeurosurgery. Strong work to Adam Li for getting this case report to the finish line. Although my practice is primarily adult spine, happy to play a small part in this publication and to work with amazing colleagues. 💪🏾💪🏾

[Journal of Neurosurgery @TheJNS]

#OnlineFirst: Primary spinal cord astroblastoma: a case report and systematic review of the literature detailing management and understanding histopathological, epigenetic, and molecular analysis

https://t.co/7GzipgRnow

[David Paul @dpaulMD]

Had a great time at NSA this year! Standing on the shoulders of some giants! Grateful to be part of an institution @URNeurosurgery that sponsors and promotes its faculty!

[The American Society of Black Neurosurgeons, Inc. @amsobns]

A proud moment from the 2025 Neurosurgical Society of America Meeting! Pictured: ASBN members Dr. Cargill Alleyne, Dr. William Ashley, and Dr. David Paul.

We celebrate the induction of our Inaugural President Dr. William Ashley and Dr. Arnett Klugh (not pictured) into the society this year. Their continued excellence and leadership shine a light for the next generation of Black neurosurgeons.

@dpaulMD
@KlughMd

#ASBNOrg #Neurosurgery #BlackExcellence #LeadershipInMedicine #NSAMeeting2025

[David Paul @dpaulMD]

@doc_mdix Would love to connect! Always looking for other folks interested in building community here! Hit me up at my URMC email.

[David Paul @dpaulMD]

Paying it forward! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[URochester Medicine Neurosurgery @URNeurosurgery]

Dr. David Paul’s talk, “Launching Rockets! From the School Bus to the Operating Room,” left @HighVertus students inspired and ready to reach for the stars! His journey from humble beginnings to life changing surgeries showed them that no dream is too big.
#STEM #Inspiration

[The American Society of Black Neurosurgeons, Inc. @amsobns]

Thank you, @dpaulMD, ASBN Treasurer, for your inspiring message!

Remember, success isn’t just about the Match—it’s about the habits you build, the integrity you uphold, and the mentors who guide you. Stay focused.

#MentorshipMatters #MATCHED #ASBNOrg #Neurosurgery

[URochester Medicine Neurosurgery @URNeurosurgery]

Congratulations to our incoming PGY-1 Neurosurgery Residents! @SajalAkkipeddi and Huy Dang 🎉

Welcome to the URMC Neurosurgery family!

#MatchDay #Match2025 #Neurosurgery #MedTwitter #MedX

[David Paul @dpaulMD]

I’m proud to be on the board at Vertus. Helping to develop young men of character. They not like us! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 Red Blazer Induction Ceremony 2025 https://t.co/uEdqlEqd73 via @YouTube

[URochester Medicine Neurosurgery @URNeurosurgery]

Wonder what's playing in the OR? This week @dpaulMD shares what's on his OR jukebox 🎶🧠

#Neurosurgery #NeuroTwitter #Match2025 #MedX #MedTwitter #Hiphop #Jazz

[David Paul @dpaulMD]

Excited about this operative video! It’s always great when we can come up with creative solutions to tackle big problems and minimize risks for complicated patients. @michael_cloney @ricardojf7 @PittNeurosurg @URNeurosurgery

[Pitt Neurosurgery @PittNeurosurg]

Operative video presents the case of a 47-year-old man with a ventral cervical epidural abscess, successfully managed through posterior minimally invasive tubular decompression and abscess drainage. https://t.co/LVKc9AhZDT @ricardojf7

[Vince Nguyen @vnnguyen]

Thrilled for the opportunity to work with an incredible group of residents and faculty @URNeurosurgery @UofR @UR_Med @URochester_SMD @mtbendermd @MALoPrestiMDMPH @EdwardVatesMD @JonStoneMD @dpaulMD @KhanNickalus @AdamArthurMD @MemphisNSGY @NeurosurgeryUSC @cvsection @NASBSorg

[David Paul @dpaulMD]

Excited to work with some awesome colleagues at @URNeurosurgery on our latest publication in @TheJNS!

[URochester Medicine Neurosurgery @URNeurosurgery]

Congratulations @Rohin_Singh1 @_ibrahimjalal @JonStoneMD @EdwardVatesMD @dpaulMD on their new publication @TheJNS on CSF Leak Repairs! 🧠📑

https://t.co/t9AyUc4h77

#neurosurgery #neurotwitter #MedTwitter #URochesterResearch #MedX @UR_Med @URNeuroscience

[The American Society of Black Neurosurgeons, Inc. @amsobns]

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#CareerSuccess #ASBNOrg #ASBNEvents

[David Paul @dpaulMD]

Honored to be the first in our department to harness robotic technology for spinal instrumentation. Even more honored to be featured by @amsobns 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾. #meliora

[The American Society of Black Neurosurgeons, Inc. @amsobns]

We're so proud of our very own @dpaulMD for leading the way and performing the first robotic spine fusion at @URNeurosurgery! Robotic spine fusions revolutionize our ability to improve precision for patients with debilitating back pain. Keep up the great work, Dr. Paul! #BHM #BlackExcellence #ASBNOrg

[URochester Medicine Neurosurgery @URNeurosurgery]

Congratulations to @dpaulMD, who performed our department's first robotic spine fusion this week! 🎉

Robotic spine fusions revolutionize our ability to improve precision for patients with debilitating back pain

#Neurosurgery #NeuroMed #MedTwitter

[Melissa LoPresti MD MPH @MALoPrestiMDMPH]

Happy to see @dpaulMD, my new partner, back gracing the hallowed halls of @URNeurosurgery! #WarmWelcomeHome @URNeuroscience @URochester_SMD

[URochester Medicine Neurosurgery @URNeurosurgery]

Our @URNeurosurgery graduation ceremony was full of laughs, tears and a heartfelt goodbye to our departing chief, Catherine Wassef. Good luck on your pediatric fellowship in Colorado! And a special thanks to our Van Wagenen speaker @howardweinermd for his amazing talks!

[URochester Medicine Neurosurgery @URNeurosurgery]

Congratulations to the 2024 Dr. David Satchel Community Health Improvement Award Senior Faculty Award Recipient Tarun Bhalla, MD, PhD for stroke literacy work with community partners ABC, Lifespan, & Ibero.

[David Paul @dpaulMD]

Honored to work with some awesome colleagues @PittNeurosurg this year! Shoutout to @ricardojf7 and @dtfernandesc for getting this to the finish line 💪🏾💪🏾

[Pitt Neurosurgery @PittNeurosurg]

Video shows successful case of an endoscopic endonasal approach for the resection of an odontoid pannus. https://t.co/EL4toHThYo @SkullBaseDocs @dtfernandesc @ricardojf7 @dpaulMD @OtoPitt @UPMCPhysicianEd @PittHealthSci @TheJNS