Episodes 14
Avg. Duration 31m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (3)
Since Mar 2022
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Quarterly
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Episodic
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About This Podcast

Join us as we discuss exciting topics and updates in the field of Functional Neurosurgery, encompassing surgical treatment of movement disorders, epilepsy, pain and psychiatric disorders. We will have monthly episodes of 15-20 minutes accessible to listeners of all levels from medical students, residents, fellows, attendings or anyone who wants to learn more about Functional Neurosurgery. Our formats are varied and include guest speakers, case discussions, journal articles, practice building tips, Q&A sessions. We welcome suggestions for topics and want to focus on what you would like to hear, so please reach out to us and follow us at @ASSFNeurosurg, @danikapaulomd, @robertzmd, @TessaHarland, or @rushnaali6 with topic suggestions, questions and announcements for upcoming sessions!

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Decision-making in Surgical Epilepsy with Dr. Kai Miller

Feb 12, 2026 33m

In this episode of the ASSFN Podcast, Dr. Kai Miller (Functional Neurosurgeon at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN) talks with cohosts Dr. Robert Ziechmann (Jefferson S&F Neurosurgery Fellow) and…

Patient Experience with DBS for Depression

Oct 29, 2025 9m

In this episode, co-host Andreas Seas interviews Jon Nelson who shares his experience with deep brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression. Listen as he shares about the hope this treatment…

Contract Negotiation and Rising the Ranks to Leadership with Dr. Dario Englot and Dr. Shabbar Danish

Aug 01, 2025 35m

In this podcast episode, cohosts Danika Paulo and Andreas Seas and featured guest speakers Dr. Dario Englot (Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, ASSFN Board…

Transition to Practice with Dr. Sharona Ben-Haim and Dr. Christopher Conner

Mar 19, 2025 34m

In this episode, co-hosts Dr. Danika Paulo, Dr. Harsh Shah and Andreas Seas talk with featured guests, Dr. Sharona Ben-Haim and Dr. Christopher Conner about transitioning from being a neurosurgical…

Building a Functional Neurosurgery Program with Dr. Peter Konrad

Jun 24, 2023 49m

In this episode, co-hosts Danika Paulo, Tessa Harland, and Robert Ziechmann talk about building a functional neurosurgery program with guest speaker, Dr. Peter Konrad. Dr. Konrad is currently the…

SCS for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy with Dr. Erika Petersen

Apr 24, 2023 40m

In this episode, co-hosts Danika Paulo, Tessa Harland and Robert Ziechmann meet with guest speaker, Dr. Erika Petersen to discuss her work on spinal cord stimulation for painful diabetic neuropathy.…

Percutaneous Cordotomy with Dr. Konstantin Slavin

Feb 26, 2023 33m

In this episode, co-hosts Danika Paulo and Tessa Harland discuss percutaneous cordotomy with Dr. Konstantin Slavin, Professor and Head of the Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Section at…

Organized Neurosurgery and Career Building with Dr. Julie Pilitsis

Jan 19, 2023 24m

In this episode, co-hosts Danika Paulo, Tessa Harland and Robert Ziechmann talk with guest speaker Dr. Julie Pilitsis about the role of organized Neurosurgery, how to get involved and how…

Choosing the Right Fellowship with Dr. Ellen Air

Dec 01, 2022 27m

In this episode, cohosts Danika Paulo and Tessa Harland discuss important things to consider when deciding to pursue a Functional Neurosurgery Fellowship with guest speaker Dr. Ellen Air. Dr. Air…

STN vs GPI DBS for Parkinson's with Dr. Kelly Foote

Oct 11, 2022 34m

In this podcast episode, host Danika Paulo and featured guest speaker, Dr. Kelly Foote, Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Florida, discuss the two most common deep brain stimulation…

Ethics of Neuroscience Research with Dr. Nader Pouratian

Aug 12, 2022 32m

In this episode, co-hosts Danika Paulo and Robert Ziechmann discuss the ethical considerations surrounding neuroscience research with our featured guest speaker, Dr. Nader Pouratian, Professor and…

MRgLITT for Epilepsy with Dr. Jason Schwalb

Jun 10, 2022 17m

In this episode, co-hosts Danika Paulo and Robert Ziechmann discuss the topic of MRI-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy for medically refractory epilepsy with our featured guest speaker, Dr.…

S1E2 DBS for OCD with Dr. Sameer Sheth

Apr 01, 2022 33m

In our first full episode, we discuss the topic of Deep Brain Stimulation for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder with our guest speaker, Dr. Sameer Sheth, Associate Professor at Baylor College of…

S1E1 Welcome to our Podcast Series!

Mar 08, 2022 1m Trailer

Welcome to our Pilot Episode of the American Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (ASSFN) Podcast! Co-hosts Dr. Danika Paulo (Vanderbilt Neurosurgery Resident) and Dr. Robert…

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