Meet Our Fellows
Our fellows and faculty foster a collegial environment and education-focused culture that provides an inclusive learning experience. Each fellow brings a dedication to providing stellar patient care as well as a collaborative learning experience. Learn about our current and past fellows.
Rasha Hassan Noreldeen, M.D.
Medical School: Complutense University of Madrid
Residency: Regional University Hospital of Malaga
Why I chose Mayo Clinic: I chose Mayo Clinic for my peripheral nerve surgery fellowship because it offers the ideal environment to grow both clinically and academically. Under the leadership of Dr. Spinner — whose groundbreaking work in complex brachial plexus injuries and nerve
tumors has helped shape the field — this program represents the standard of excellence I aspire to. As a global referral center, Mayo Clinic provides exceptional exposure to the full spectrum of peripheral nerve pathology. The fellowship offers hands-on experience in managing a wide range of conditions, from entrapment syndromes to complex brachial plexus injuries, as well as both benign and malignant peripheral nerve tumors. This comprehensive clinical volume, combined with a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration, creates a unique and enriching training experience.
Mayo Clinic’s commitment to patient care, research, education, and innovation aligns
perfectly with my goals. What draws me most to Mayo Clinic is its culture of mentorship,
teamwork, and intellectual curiosity. The opportunity to learn from Dr. Spinner and the
exceptional faculty is one I deeply value. I’m confident that this fellowship will provide the surgical expertise, academic foundation, and professional guidance needed to contribute meaningfully to the future of peripheral
nerve surgery.
Graduates
The most important indicator of the success of a fellowship program is found in the outcomes of the graduates after completing their training. Trainees in the Peripheral Nerve Surgery Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, come from diverse backgrounds and now are practicing across the U.S. and around the world. Learn about our graduates.
Fellow/alumnus | Program years | Current position |
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Ken Porche, M.D., M.A. | 2024-2025 | Neurosurgeon, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ |
Damiano Barone, M.D., Ph.D. | 2023-2024 | Neurosurgeon Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX |
Kitty Wu, M.D. | 2022-2023 | Plastic and Hand Surgeon, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN |
Brandon Smith, M.D. | 2020-2021 | Academic Neurosurgeon, Duke University, Durham, NC |
Megan Jack, M.D., Ph.D. | 2020-2021 | Academic Neurosurgeon, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH |
Courtney Pendleton, M.D. | 2019-2020 | Neurosurgery Faculty, Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook, NY |
Ross Puffer, M.D. | 2018-2019 | Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Washington, D.C. |
Jonathan Stone, M.D. | 2017-2018 | Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery, Neurology, and Biomedical Engineering, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY |
Thomas Wilson, M.D. | 2016-2017 | Clinical Associate Professor, Stanford Health, Stanford, CA |
Andres Maldonado Morillo, M.D., Ph.D. | 2015-2016 | Coordinator of Peripheral Nerve and Brachial Plexus Program at the University Hospital of Getafe, Madrid, Spain |
Carlos Restrepo Rubio, M.D. | 2014-2015 | Neurosurgeon, Barranquilla, Colombia |
Adil Ladak, M.D. | 2012-2013 | Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon, Alberta Plastic Surgery, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
Chandan Reddy, M.D., M.S. | 2011-2012 | Head of Deep Brain Stimulation, AdventHealth Neuroscience Institute, Orlando, FL |
Manish Sharma, M.D. | 2010-2011 | Neurosurgery Consultant, Mayo Clinic Health System, Mankato, MN |
Marie-Noelle Hebert-Blouin, M.D. | 2008-2010 | Department of Neurosurgery, McGill University, Montreal, Canada |