Jackie MacDonell

PGY 5 @UNCneurosurgery | Wife | Husky Mom | Biologic Mom | Foster Mom | 3rd Generation Cuban Immigrant | Disney Fanatic | Spearfishermen | Retired Runner

[UNC Neurosurgery @UNCneurosurgery]

After nearly 25 years, UNC is saying a heartfelt farewell to Dr. Eldad Hadar.
Since 2001, he has played a major role in shaping Neurosurgery, fostering collaboration and clinical innovation while helping train the next generation of physicians.
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[UNC Neurosurgery @UNCneurosurgery]

Please join us in welcoming our incoming residents: Gobi Bah @GobiBah1, Sasidhar Karuparti, and Gabrielle Price.

We're excited to have you here, welcome to UNC Neurosurgery!

#NewResidents #Neurosurgery #MedicalEducation #matchday

[UNC Neurosurgery @UNCneurosurgery]

Dr. Carlos David @DocCDavid , Chief of Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Surgery at UNC Neurosurgery, is guest faculty this week at the Spetzler Microneurosurgery Course at @BarrowNeuro Institute, teaching skull base approaches and delivering grand rounds.
#education #neurosurgery

[UNC Neurosurgery @UNCneurosurgery]

🌍Pediatric NP Kristi Hildebrand @kristihil represented #UNCNeurosurgery at the ISPN Conference in Lyon, France — sharing research on pediatric firearm safety and rare neurological conditions, advancing global collaboration and advocacy. 🇫🇷#ISPN2025 #UNCNeurosurgery #NeuroFuture

[U of A College of Medicine Neurosurgery @UAZNeurosurgery]

👏 Congrats to Dr. @JuliePilitsis, our 2025 WIMS Torchbearer! This award honors her leadership in neurosurgery & her role in paving the way for future women in medicine & science.
#WIMS2025 #WomenInMedicine #Neurosurgery

[UNC Neurosurgery @UNCneurosurgery]

Congratulations to Dr. Cheerag Upadhyaya, Dr. Matthew Ewend, Dr. Michael Galgano & Dr. Edward Yap on being named to the Castle Connolly Top Doctors list!
Thank you for your dedication to advancing care & improving outcomes for patients.
#TopDoctors #CastleConnolly

[Jackie MacDonell @JacMacDonell]

Grateful to be part of @UNC_Health’s Outset Program—bringing high school students from across the country for an immersive look at medicine. I had the chance to teach students exploring neurosurgery, share my journey, and lead a hands-on skills lab. The future is bright! 🧠🔬👩‍⚕️

[Jackie MacDonell @JacMacDonell]

Big win for the children of North Carolina! So proud of this collaboration. #NCChildrens

[UNC Health @UNC_Health_Care]

North Carolina Children’s has found its new home! 🏡 In partnership with @dukehealth, we’re bringing world-class children’s care to North Carolina, opening in the early 2030s. ❤️

To learn more, please visit: https://t.co/Ky8iQaHtDV

[U of A College of Medicine Neurosurgery @UAZNeurosurgery]

📣👏 Meet Dr. @JuliePilitsis! She is pushing the boundaries in neuromodulation and academic medicine. Dr. Pilitsis is shaping the future of neurosurgery and we’re so proud to have her at @UAZNeurosurgery!

🔗 Read more about Dr. Pilitsis: https://t.co/Bwwj7AeHfA

[Albany Medical Center Department of Neurosurgery @AMCNeurosurgery]

Here’s to new beginnings. Congratulations to Dr. Morgan Spurgas & Dr. Andrew Rock on completing their 7 yrs of neurosurgical training.

Dr. Rock begins a skull base fellowship in Arkansas. Dr. Spurgas heads to Pensacola, FL as a spine attending.

Go make us even more proud!👏

[Carlos David MD FAANS @DocCDavid]

Great night of celebrating our two outstanding graduating chiefs! I look forward to savoring your future accomplishments! Good luck as you begin the next phase of your careers. @kchamberlinmd @AndrewAbumoussa @UNCneurosurgery @TarheelToughies

[NANS Official @NANS_ION]

🔦 June Member Spotlight: Dr. @TessaHarland
PGY-6 neurosurgery resident at Albany Med, focused on SCS, DBS & ML for pain outcomes. Inspired by her brother’s journey w/ Tourette’s, she’s driven to restore function & quality of life. 💙🩺

Co-chair of NANS-RFS | ASSFN podcast host

[Michael Staudt @StaudtMD]

Superstar @TessaHarland, with great mentorship from @JuliePilitsis

[Michael Galgano MD @MGalganoMD]

Incredible team effort from our @UNCneurosurgery residents & @UNC medical students, who have collectively pushed so many of our projects to the finish line.

This recognition wouldn’t possible without their commitment to research & education.

@UNC_Health_Care

@UNCMedCenter

[Michael Galgano MD @MGalganoMD]

Appreciate the recognition from @CNS_Update & all the opportunities I’ve been given to contribute to spine education over the last few years!

@spinesection
@UNCneurosurgery
@UNC_Health_Care
@UNC_Lineberger
@UNCMedCenter

[U of A College of Medicine Neurosurgery @UAZNeurosurgery]

Thank you @JuliePilitsis for moving the field forward with a cutting-edge presentation at the #AANS2025 Scientific Annual Meeting in Boston! 🎤

Dr. Pilitsis expands on the innovations of machine learning and pain measures in #Neurosurgery.

#PainResearch #WomenInMedicine

[Molly Lafuente, DO @MollyLafuente]

Back in Texas now, but was nice to see some of UT San Antonio representing at the @AANSNeuro @WomenInNSGY reception in Boston this weekend!
#AANS2025 #WINS #Neurosurgery #medicalstudent #residency

@UTHealthNeuro @UthsaNsurgRes

See y’all in San Antonio for AANS 2026 🧠

[Michael Galgano MD @MGalganoMD]

Proud of our @UNCneurosurgery residents @BoyiLi8 & Mitch Rock for earning an abstract acceptance at #AANS2025.

Interesting case of a rare dorsal
pial AVF leading to a spontaneous spinal SDH / SAH.

@AANSNeuro
@spinesection
@UNC_Health_Care

[Andrew Jea @OUbabybrainMD]

@OU_Neurosurgery welcomed our visiting professor, Dr. Roberto Heros, from @UMneurosurgery and @JacksonHealth. We are so happy to spend some time with Dr. Heros - a giant in neurosurgery. In exchange, Dr. Heros leaves with cowboy boots and a little bit of Oklahoma in his heart.

[Deveney C. Franklin, MD @DeveneyFranklin]

Welcome to our newest members of the @UNCneurosurgery squad! We are all so excited to have you and can’t wait for you to join us in Chapel Hill! 💙🐏