Join us September 26-28, 2025 for our 2025 Washington State Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting at Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum, Washington.
Our Invited Speakers:
| “Structural changes of pipeline embolization device utilized for treatment of intracranial aneurysms” Clint Badger, DO, Cerebrovascular Fellow, Swedish Cerebrovascular Center, Seattle | “Trauma Updates” Robert Bonow, MD, Robert Buckley, MD, Ali Ravanpay, MD, PhD, Neurosurgery UW Medicine, Seattle |
| “Degenerative L4 five spondylolisthesis with stenosis. Do we always have to fuse?” Jens Chapman, MD, Orthopedic, Spine Surgery, Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Seattle | “Discussion, Debate: Fusion vs Non-fusion” Jens Chapman, MD, Orthopedic, Spine Surgery, Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Seattle and JC Leveque, MD, Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Seattle |
| “Multilevel cervical fusion: What’s the data and what are the options?” Abhineet Chowdhary, MD, Neurosurgery Honor Health, Scottsdale, Arizona | “The role of brain capillary pericytes in delayed cerebral ischemia after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage” Julian Clarke, MA, MD, Neurosurgery Resident UW Medicine, Seattle |
| “Leadership and neurosurgery in crisis” Richard Ellenbogen, MD, Chairman UW Medicine Neurosurgery, Seattle | “Delirium in the NCCU/Neurosurgery patient: Recognition and Treatment” Dean Hamilton DNP, ARNP, NP-C, Swedish Cerebrovascular Center, Seattle |
| “The Art of Being: Humanizing healthcare, cultivating fulfillment and rediscovering meaning” Sarah Hermanson, ARNP, Neurosurgery Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Seattle | “Radiation Oncology Updates” Christopher Loiselle, MD, Radiation Oncologist, Swedish Cancer Institute, Seattle |
| “Bio-materials and how they will change cerebrovascular neurosurgery” Malia McAvoy, MD, Neurosurgery Resident UW Medicine, Seattle | “The role of Neutrophil Extracellular Traps (NETs) in acute ischemic stroke severity and influence on treatment failure“ Dominic Nistal, MD, Neurosurgery Resident UW Medicine, Seattle“ |
| “STAR (STA Retrograde) access for neurointerventions” Akshal Patel, MD, Neurosurgery Swedish Cerebrovascular Center, Seattle | “New findings, treatments and strategies for common pediatric neurosurgical pathologies” Matt Recker, MD, Pediatric Neurosurgery Seattle Children’s Hospital |
NOTE:
If you are interested in Golf, you can sign up and pay after filling out the registration below.
Weekend Schedule:
Friday evening, September 26:
5:30 pm: Welcome Reception and Exhibit Fair
6:30 pm: Dinner Buffet
7:00 – 8:30 pm: Evening presentations
8:30 – 9:00 pm: Exhibit Fair open
Saturday, September 27:
7:30 am: Breakfast Buffet and Exhibit Fair
7:30 -12:00: Morning presentations
12:00-5:30: Golf tournament and time on your own to enjoy the resort activities
5:30 pm: Reception and Exhibit Fair
6:30 pm: Dinner Buffet
6:30-9:00: Evening presentations and conference conclusion
Sunday, September 28:
8:00 am Breakfast Buffet
Hotel Reservations:
WSANS has secured a group rate at the Lodge at Suncadia for September 26th and September 27th. This rate is available through September 15th, 2025, based on availability. If guests are looking to book for dates other than this, they will need to call the reservations department to make the arrangements.
There are 2 ways to make a reservation:
- Online Reservation.
- Contact our reservation department at 866-904-6300, and say ‘I need to make a reservation.’ Reference the WA State Association of Neurological Surgeons Sept. 2025 or G-H675 room block and a reservation agent will then be able to assist.
About The Lodge at Suncadia:
3600 Suncadia Trail Cle Elum, WA 98922
This Pacific Northwest lodge is nestled in the beautiful Cascade mountain range of Washington, about an hour and half east of Seattle. It’s inspired by the grand lodges of Washington’s National Parks and captures the beauty of its natural surroundings. It’s located high above the Cle Elum River with spectacular river, valley and mountain panoramas. The Lodge is nothing less than a majestic retreat, providing excellent Washington State lodging and unparalleled access to pristine outdoor recreation and excellent Conference facilities.
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
WSANS Executive Board Members:
Andrew Ko, MD, President
Stephen Monteith, MD, Vice President
Ali Ravanpay, MD, PhD, Treasurer
Katie Krause, MD, PhD, Secretary
Jacob Ruzevick, MD, Historian
Vishal Gala, MD, MPH, Past President
 Save the Date: September 26-28, 2025 WSANS Annual Conference Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum, Washington |