Husband, father, neurosurgeon, teacher, researcher and Chair of Neurosurgery at the University of Tennessee. I also laugh a little like Scooby-Doo.

Memphis, TN
Joined November 2017
A truly remarkable man.
On #WorldHumanitarianDay, we honor Dr. Nick Hopkins, a visionary in stroke and vascular care. As the father of endovascular neurosurgery, his legacy lives on through innovation, mentorship, and a lifelong devotion to saving lives. 💙
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The ⁦@MemphisNSGY⁩ team declares victory and claims the ⁦@NeuroSoftball⁩ tournament victory as the last team to vacate the fields. ⁦@NREFORG⁩ ⁦@mtlawton⁩ ⁦@Ricardokomotar⁩
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It must be June in Central Park! #NeuroSoftballTourney
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Adam Arthur MD MPH retweeted
We are heartbroken by the profound and unimaginable loss of Michael W. Groff, MD, FAANS, former Chair of the NREF, whose passing, along with that of several beloved members of his family—including his daughter, Karenna Groff, a 2024 NREF Medical Student Summer Research Fellowship Grant awardee—has left an indelible void in our community. Dr. Groff was a remarkable leader, colleague and friend whose dedication to advancing neurosurgical education and research will continue to inspire generations to come. Karenna’s talent and commitment to the field of neurosurgery were evident to all who knew her. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the Groff family and all those affected by this heartbreaking tragedy. Their memory will forever remain in our hearts.
The AANS mourns the loss of Michael W. Groff, MD, FAANS — a visionary spine surgeon, mentor and leader whose legacy shaped generations of neurosurgeons. We honor his extraordinary life and lasting impact on our field.
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Always enjoy seeing ⁦@MemphisNSGY⁩ alumni displaying their skills on the international stage. ⁦@URNeurosurgery⁩ ⁦@vnnguyen⁩ ⁦@LINNConline⁩
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Excited to have these superstars join the team.
Thrilled to announce our newest class of residents — Connor, Kailah, and Alex🎉. Welcome to our family and we can’t wait for you to start in July!
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Adam Arthur MD MPH retweeted
Get ready! The 20th Annual #Neurosurgery Charity Softball Tournament, hosted by @ColumbiaNeuro, will take place June 7th in Central Park, NYC! @Ricardokomotar
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Thank you to our fantastic UTHSC residents and fellows. Today we hosted ⁦@DrBrowd⁩ as the Matt Wood Lecturer- amazing to see an old friend and co-resident who has achieved so much. Can’t wait to see what these residents will do! ⁦@MemphisNSGY⁩ ⁦@SemmesMurphey⁩
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Thank you @DrAndrewGrande and all the others who participated in this great event!
Congrats to the @NREFORG team for a successful hockey fundraiser! Proceeds will benefit the Van Wagenen Fellowship, providing neurosurgical residents the opportunity to study abroad. Special thanks to @DrAndrewGrande & @AANSNeuro's Ella Schneider for making this happen!
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