Joaquin A. Hidalgo, MD
Assistant Professor
Department:
SOM-Neurosurgery
Email:
jhidalgo@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-5700
Biography
Native of Venezuela South America, graduated from medical school summa-cum laude then moved to the USA for formal neurosurgical training at the University of Mississippi and subsequently fellowship training at Johns Hopkins. Years of experience in cranial and spinal neurosurgery for patients of adult and pediatric age.
Education
| Johns Hopkins, Fellowship, Pediatric Neurosurgery | 2019 |
| University of Mississippi, Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery | 2018 |
| La Universidad del Zulia, MD, Medicine | 2010 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Licensure, Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure | 06/2019 - Present |
| Certification, ECFMG | 03/2012 - Present |
| Certification, Neurological Surgeon, American Board of Neurological Surgeons | 05/2022 - Present |
Current Positions
| Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery | 07/2023 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Division Chief, North Mississippi Medical Center, Department of Neurosurgery |
Publications
Book Chapter | |
| Iver R, Miller J, Hidalgo J, Cohen A. Management of Tumors of the Fourth Ventricle Schmidek and Sweet: Operative Neurosurgical Techniques, 7th edition. Elsevier 2021 | |
| Luzardo G., Swamy N., Hidalgo J. Surgical management of acute carotid occlusion. Neurosurgery Tricks of the trade: Cranial. Thieme, 2013 | |
| Hidalgo J., Marks J., Alvernia J. Lumbar Chance Fractures Neurosurgery Case Review: Questions and Answers. Second Edition. Thieme, 2020. | |
| Hidalgo J, Jackson E. Management of Neurotrauma in the Newborn Evidence-Based Neonatology, Elsevier 2023 | |
Presentations
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Pediatric Neurosurgery Case Presentation/Discussion with the USA and Canadian Society of Latin American Neurosurgeons., Latin American Neurosurgery Society, Miami | 11/2022 |
| Poster Presentation, Ventriculo-Subgaleal Shunt Technique Modification to Avoid Subgaleal Pocket Collapse., AANS/CNS Joint Section Pediatric Neurosurgery, Arizona | 12/2019 |
| Poster Presentation, Continuous EEG In Pediatric Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: A Pilot Study, AANS/CNS Joint Section Pediatric Neurosurgery, Florida | 12/2016 |
| Poster Presentation, The Maxillary Artery and Its Variants: An Anatomical Study With Neurosurgical Applications, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Louisiana | 10/2015 |
| Poster Presentation, Successful Clipping of A Ruptured Middle Cerebral Artery Aneurysm In A Neonate And Review Of The Literature, AANS/CNS Joint section pediatric neurosurgery meeting, Florida | 12/2014 |
| Poster Presentation, False Epilepsy: Importance of Tilt Test In The Diagnosis Of Syncope In Patients With Transient Loss Of Consciousness (TLOC), European Society of Cardiology, Venice, Italy | 10/2007 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Outstanding International Fellow Award, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine | 2019 |
| Summa-Cum-Laude, La Universidad del Zulia | 2010 |
| Valedictorian. School of Medicine, class of 2003, La Universidad del Zulia | 2010 |
| Valedictorian. Bachelor's in science High School, Class of 2003, Unidad Educativa Colegio San Vicente de Paul | 2003 |
Professional Membership and Service
| North American Skull Base Society, Member | 2024 - Present |
| Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Member | 2012 - Present |
Other Service
| Independent Medical Reviewer for Maximus | 05/2024 - Present |
| Cureus Medical Journal, Neurosurgery | 07/2022 - Present |
| NMHS Neuro-oncology board moderator, Founder, moderator | 04/2021 - Present |
| Zavation Spine Medical Products LLC, Consultant | 07/2020 - Present |
| World Neurosurgery Journal, Elsevier | 07/2020 - Present |
| North Mississippi Medical Center Trauma Care Committee, Member | 08/2019 - 06/2023 |
| Neurosurgery Department Chief Resident | 07/2017 - 06/2018 |
| Graduate Medical Education Committee Residency Review Sub-Committee (RRSC) | 07/2016 - 06/2017 |
| Resident Education Committee Liaison, Member | 07/2015 - 06/2018 |
Directed Student Learning
| Internship Advisor, Advised: John Wilkinson | 2023 - Present |
Residency Training
| Neurosurgery, Attending Physician | 2023 - Present |