Walavan Sivakumar Neurosurgeon-Brain/Skull-Base/Pituitary Tumors, Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery Pacific Neuroscience Institute
Los Angeles, California
Joined September 2008
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Walavan Sivakumar, M.D. retweeted
Nike releases a tribute to Carlos Alcaraz after he became the youngest man to complete the Career Grand Slam
"7 major titles. Now a Career Grand Slam. And just think... you have the rest of his life ahead of you."
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Big week for neurosurgery in NEJM. Multiple articles on idiopathic NPH — treatable cause of gait decline, cognitive issues & imbalance in older adults. This follows two other major neurosurgical NEJM trials:
EMBOLISE, ENRICH - Great to see strong evidence shaping our field.
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Honored to present at #WFNS in Dubai on integrating minimally invasive skull base approaches with enhanced recovery principles. Keyhole surgery + ERAS = safer/more consistent recovery. Grateful for global collaboration through the @TumorSection initiative and the RAPID Consortium
Walavan Sivakumar, M.D. retweeted
"I have zero emotions. We're up, but like Kobe said - job's not done."
- Mookie Betts
August is #NeurosurgeryAwarenessMonth — a time to recognize the breakthroughs, training and teamwork that define neurosurgical care. This year’s theme, We are Neurosurgery: Every Patient. One Purpose. Celebrate the field. @AANSNeuro
Walavan Sivakumar, M.D. retweeted
Greatness knows greatness 🫸🫷
ALT Image of Alcaraz and Sinner giving each other a high-five above of an image of Nadal and Federer doing the same thing
Walavan Sivakumar, M.D. retweeted
Rafa Nadal narrating the new trailer for Roland Garros 2025.
I wasn’t ready for this. 🥹🥹🥹🥹
Walavan Sivakumar, M.D. retweeted
A legendary addition to our team!
We’re thrilled to welcome Michael Jordan as a special contributor to the NBA on NBC and Peacock.
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Announcement: This just in! @BettegowdaMDPHD, the Jennison & Novak Families Professor of Neurosurgery, will lead the Johns Hopkins Department of Neurosurgery, as of 5/15. Henry Brem, MD, is stepping down after 25 years at the helm & we look forward to honoring him.
Walavan Sivakumar, M.D. retweeted
Dr. David Okonkwo discussing a framework for improved TBI characterization at the #AANS2025! @AliBaajMD
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@ApnGreen
@IsaacYangMD
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Walavan Sivakumar, M.D. retweeted
Meet the voices behind the buzz! Our #AANS2025 Social Media Ambassadors are here to share insights, spotlight key sessions and keep the neurosurgical community connected. Make sure to give them all a follow and stay updated throughout the meeting!
A moment for inspiration during a an incredibly uncertain time. My boss is a superhero…
@PacificNeuroPNI
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Walavan Sivakumar, M.D. retweeted
This series is a dream for MLB. Nothing bigger than NY x LA.
This was tremendous.
NY has to respond for game 3.
Jay-Z better be warming up in the proverbial bullpen.
With a remarkable 38 years as the @AANSNeuro / @CNS_Update representative in Washington, @KatieOrrico was my dream speaker for this @PacificNeuroPNI / Prov So Cal Neuroscience Grand Rounds. Timely education < 1 month from the election! @NeurosurgeryPAC
Walavan Sivakumar, M.D. retweeted
This is a great day for patients and physicians as we continue our journey to hold #healthplans accountable and #FixPriorAuth!
NEW! PRESS RELEASE: @Neurosurgery applauds introduction of bill to streamline #PriorAuth in the Medicare Advantage program. “We are optimistic that this will be the year Congress acts to safeguard timely care for our seniors,” states @RussellLonser. bit.ly/3yZJ32U #FixPriorAuth
My close friend and colleague, Dr. Frank Attenello for PNI & Providence Southern California Neuroscience Grand Rounds!
@PacificNeuroPNI @providence
Walavan Sivakumar, M.D. retweeted
Exciting News! We're thrilled to announce that at the 2024 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, NREF raised over $675,000! Thank you to all the generous donors and supporters who made this achievement possible. ow.ly/wiMx50RzTG9
