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!
Decision-making in Surgical Epilepsy with Dr. Kai Miller
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 Andreas Seas (Duke Medical Student) about surgical decision-making in epilepsy, centered on the principle of concordance—aligning seizure semiology, imaging, and electrophysiology to guide treatment. He reviews how multidisciplinary evaluation, stereo-EEG, and functional mapping shape decisions betwee...
29 Oct 2025
Patient Experience with DBS for Depression
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 approach gave him and how DBS has transformed his life. This treatment remains investigational, but with the studies underway that can help patients like Jon, we can start to understand the profound impact it can have.
1 Aug 2025
Contract Negotiation and Rising the Ranks to Leadership with Dr. Dario Englot and Dr. Shabbar Danish
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 Member) and Dr. Shabbar Danish (Chairman and Professor of Neurosurgery at Hackensack-Meridian, ASSFN Board Member) discuss nuances of job contract negotiation as well as advice for rising the ranks to academic and organizational leadership. We discuss differences in academic vs. private practice jo...
19 Mar 2025
Transition to Practice with Dr. Sharona Ben-Haim and Dr. Christopher Conner
Dr. Sharona Ben-Haim and Dr. Christopher Conner discuss transitioning from neurosurgical trainee to practicing surgeon with Dr. Danika Paulo, Dr. Harsh Shah, and Andreas Seas in this interview.
24 Jun 2023
Building a Functional Neurosurgery Program with Dr. Peter Konrad
Dr. Peter Konrad shares his extensive experience in building successful functional neurosurgery programs at Vanderbilt University and West Virginia University in an interview with Danika Paulo, Tessa Harland, and Robert Ziechmann.
24 Apr 2023
SCS for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy with Dr. Erika Petersen
Dr. Erika Petersen, Director of Functional and Restorative Neurosurgery, discusses spinal cord stimulation for painful diabetic neuropathy, including indications, outcomes, and long-term follow-up in this interview with Danika Paulo, Tessa Harland, and Robert Ziechmann.
26 Feb 2023
Percutaneous Cordotomy with Dr. Konstantin Slavin
Dr. Konstantin Slavin explains percutaneous cordotomy, including the procedure's steps, indications, patient selection, and potential complications, in a discussion with Danika Paulo and Tessa Harland in this interview.
19 Jan 2023
Organized Neurosurgery and Career Building with Dr. Julie Pilitsis
Dr. Julie Pilitsis discusses the importance of organized neurosurgery and provides insights on how involvement in neurosurgical organizations aids in career advancement in an interview with Danika Paulo, Tessa Harland, and Robert Ziechmann.
1 Dec 2022
Choosing the Right Fellowship with Dr. Ellen Air
Dr. Ellen Air explores key factors in choosing a Functional Neurosurgery Fellowship, including benefits and application timelines, in an interview with Danika Paulo and Tessa Harland.
11 Oct 2022
STN vs GPI DBS for Parkinson's with Dr. Kelly Foote
Dr. Kelly Foote explains to host Danika Paulo the distinctions between STN and GPI deep brain stimulation targets for Parkinson's Disease, including anatomic and neurophysiologic differences in this interview.
12 Aug 2022
Ethics of Neuroscience Research with Dr. Nader Pouratian
Dr. Nader Pouratian explores the ethical dimensions of neuroscience research, including informed consent and data security, in conversation with Danika Paulo and Robert Ziechmann in this interview.
10 Jun 2022
MRgLITT for Epilepsy with Dr. Jason Schwalb
Dr. Jason Schwalb, Professor of Neurosurgery, explores MRI-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy for epilepsy with hosts Danika Paulo and Robert Ziechmann in this interview.
1 Apr 2022
DBS for OCD with Dr. Sameer Sheth
Dr. Sameer Sheth, Associate Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, explores deep brain stimulation for obsessive-compulsive disorder, including surgical treatments and neurophysiologic biomarkers, in this interview episode.
8 Mar 2022
Welcome to our Podcast Series!
Co-hosts Dr. Danika Paulo and Dr. Robert Ziechmann introduce the ASSFN podcast, outlining their plans to explore epilepsy, movement disorders, pain, and psychiatric neurosurgery in future episodes.
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Dr Danika Paulo
Dr Harsh Shah
Andreas Seas
Dr Peter Konrad
Dr Erika Petersen
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1,671
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YouTube
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Engagement
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