Prateek Agarwal, MD, MBA

PGY-6 and enfolded endovascular fellow @PittNeurosurg. MD/MBA @PennMedicine and @Wharton. @Harvard @LvilleSchool alumnus.

[Prateek Agarwal, MD, MBA @teeksagarwal]

Excited to share our important findings published in @JAMASurgery demonstrating that use of beta-lactam abx ppx is associated with lower SSI rate - huge thank you to @Rohit_PremKumar and grateful for mentorship from @DrRFriedlander @NitinAgarwalMD

https://t.co/tqv3CYxxt0

[NEJM @NEJM]

Among patients with stroke due to medium-vessel occlusion, thrombectomy led to functional independence at 90 days (in 58.6% of patients, vs. 46.6% with medical management) but also to a higher risk of intracranial hemorrhage. Full ORIENTAL-MeVO trial results: https://t.co/FvyLPQz4CV

Editorial: Endovascular Therapy for Medium-Vessel Occlusion Stroke — Narrowing the Target Population https://t.co/hnLi0DvzuF

[Pitt Neurosurgery @PittNeurosurg]

Congratulations Dr. Jacobs!

[CV Section @cvsection]

AANS 2026 kickoff: CV Section Executive Committee meeting—plus our now-traditional resident meet & greet connecting cerebrovascular leaders with the next generation. #neurosurgery #cerebrovascular

[Pitt Neurosurgery @PittNeurosurg]

The University of Pittsburgh Dept. of Neurological Surgery is thrilled to announce our 2026 residency match class. These five exceptional individuals represent the next generation of neurosurgical leaders, and their passion for advancing the field and delivering outstanding patient care embodies the mission of our program.

Welcome to Pitt Neurosurgery!

[Ashwin R. Reddy, MD @ashwinrreddy]

I matched into otolaryngology–head & neck surgery!!
Grateful for the mentors, family, and experiences that got me here — excited for what’s ahead
#ENT #OtoMatch #Match2026

[Jason Davies, MD,PhD @JMDaviesMDPhD]

#EMBOLISE2 Observation cohort showed ~2fold reduction in composite primary endpoint of surgical rescue, poor clinical outcome or clinical deterioration. NNT 9 #ISC26

[Jason Davies, MD,PhD @JMDaviesMDPhD]

#EMBOLISE2 Observation cohort showed that we need to keep our SDH patients on AC/AP. High baseline rates of comorbidity mean they suffer if we stop their meds. #ISC26

[NEJM @NEJM]

Although ventricular enlargement is a key feature of idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH), this finding alone is nonspecific, occurring in many conditions, including brain volume loss with aging. The ventriculomegaly of idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus is often described as “out of proportion to brain atrophy,” which is a subjective assessment. Read the full review: https://t.co/7dEFCRtN5W

[Prateek Agarwal, MD, MBA @teeksagarwal]

Landmark results!

[NEJM @NEJM]

Presented at #SVIN25:

CREST-2: In high-grade asymptomatic carotid stenosis, addition of stenting to medical therapy led to a lower risk of stroke over a 4-year period. Endarterectomy did not lead to a significant benefit. Full results: https://t.co/ojge1CjqiU

Editorial: Managing Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis https://t.co/D9LH89Edyk

@svinsociety

[JAMA Neurology @JAMANeuro]

General anesthesia improved 90-day disability outcomes and increased the rate of successful reperfusion compared with moderate sedation in patients undergoing endovascular thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke. https://t.co/gDuo2vGxyW

[Prateek Agarwal, MD, MBA @teeksagarwal]

@UPMC @UPMCnews @PittNeurosurg @Pitt_NSIG @PittHealthSci @UPMCPhysicianEd

[Prateek Agarwal, MD, MBA @teeksagarwal]

Excited to share our important findings published in @JAMASurgery demonstrating that use of beta-lactam abx ppx is associated with lower SSI rate - huge thank you to @Rohit_PremKumar and grateful for mentorship from @DrRFriedlander @NitinAgarwalMD

https://t.co/tqv3CYxxt0

[Prateek Agarwal, MD, MBA @teeksagarwal]

@UPMC @UPMCnews @PittNeurosurg @Pitt_NSIG

[Prateek Agarwal, MD, MBA @teeksagarwal]

Excited to share our important findings! @Rohit_PremKumar

[JAMA Surgery @JAMASurgery]

Across surgical specialties, β-lactam antibiotics for surgical prophylaxis was associated with lower surgical site infection incidence compared with non–β-lactams.

https://t.co/JF61A1VPqv

[Nitin Agarwal, MD, MBA, FACS @NitinAgarwalMD]

My utmost gratitude to all who have paved the path to allow us to achieve this dream of ⁦@NIH⁩ funding #NOA. Many thanks to #SCOLI lab to make this a reality. ⁦@Dr_Pri_Derm⁩ ⁦@PittNeurosurg⁩ ⁦@UPMCPhysicianEd⁩ ⁦@PittHealthSci⁩

[Ashwin R. Reddy, MD @ashwinrreddy]

Honored to see our work featured by @JAMAOto! Beyond the findings, this study reminds me how essential clear, respectful communication is to ensure all patients feel seen and heard. Many thanks to @emilybossmd for her mentorship!

[Prateek Agarwal, MD, MBA @teeksagarwal]

Super interesting work @ashwinrreddy

[JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery @JAMAOto]

Child weight status was not associated with measured verbal communication behaviors but was associated with lower parent ratings and observer ratings of clinician respectfulness. https://t.co/WhoZJ9iaK1 @ashwinrreddy

[Garry Tan @garrytan]

If you *only* used SAT to admit to elite colleges, share of admits from top 1% income falls 15.8% → 9.9% and representation from <$200k rises by +8.8%, with no reduction in post-college outcomes.

It's 'holistic review' and 'ban SAT' policy that allows the most wealthy and powerful to virtue signal while getting an edge.

[Robert Friedlander, MD, MA @DrRFriedlander]

I'm delighted to welcome John Kanter to the @PittTweet Department of Neurological Surgery faculty. Dr. Kanter's clinical focus will be neurotrauma, neurocritical care, and neurorehabilitation at UPMC Presbyterian. Learn more about Dr. Kanter at https://t.co/WjPSUq2WlO @UPMC