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UTSW Unscripted: Toral Patel, M.D.
In this episode of UTSW Unscripted, neurosurgeon Dr. Toral Patel shares the personal and professional journey that shaped her path to medicine. She reflects on the profound highs and heartbreaking moments of caring for patients with brain tumors, and the gratitude that keeps her grounded. Dr. Patel also opens up about balancing life as a physician,Two Trials, One Common Goal for Glioblastoma
Glioblastoma remains one of the most aggressive and unforgiving diseases in medicine.Discover UT Southwestern research updates and participation at the 2026 AAN Annual Meeting
Please join UT Southwestern’s expert neurologists as they participate in innovative scientific discussions, panel sessions and posters at the AAN Annual Meeting in Chicago and online April 18–22. We can’t wait to see you there!UT Southwestern Named Among 100 Great Neuro and Spine Programs
Leading clinicians at the Spine Center are committed to innovative treatments, providing patients with a wide variety of nonsurgical and surgical options.Excellence in Stroke Care at UT Southwestern
UT Southwestern is a regional referral center for cerebrovascular disorders and an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center, which means we offer the highest level of care available.When Neurology Informs Psychiatry: Lessons from Movement Disorders in Treatment-Resistant Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Depression
Treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and depression numbers continue to rise, leaving families and physicians desperate for answers and uncertain about next therapeutic steps. A neurology team at UT Southwestern’s Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute has risen to the challenge and is following clues from other brain disorders to evaluate and introduce new therapies that can restore quality of life.Prescribing movement for the brain: The neuroprotective case for exercise
Cardiovascular health, metabolic balance, and improved mood are well-established outcomes of regular exercise. But an expanding body of neurobiology research reveals that the most remarkable benefits may occur in the brain – where physical activity enhances neuroplasticity, promotes cellular repair, and supports cognitive longevity.‘Miracles Do Happen’: A Rare Case of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) Treated After Misdiagnosis
Richard “Dick” Nash first suspected something might be wrong in 2011, when he participated in a walk for juvenile diabetes in honor of his granddaughter. “It was only 2 miles – no big deal – but I wasn’t able to complete it without falling down,” he recalls. “My wife had to help me back to the car.”Clinical Excellence in the Department of Neurological Surgery at UT Southwestern
UT Southwestern Medical Center’s Department of Neurological Surgery is a recognized leader in comprehensive management of brain and spine conditions, disorders, and injuries.Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) for Treating Brain Tumors
Dr. Toral R. Patel discusses how laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) can be used as a treatment for certain types of brain tumorsLaser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) as a Treatment for Epilepsy
Dr. Bradley Lega describes laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) and its uses as a treatment for intractable epilepsy.Congress of Neurological Surgeons 75th Annual Meeting
We are pleased to share the sessions to be presented and co-presented by UT Southwestern Medical Center Department of Neurological Surgery faculty members at the upcoming 2025 CNS annual meeting, and we look forward to seeing our colleagues in Los Angeles this October.