Specialty: Neurological Surgery

Subspecialty Training:   1) Vascular Neurosurgery
                                          2) Spine Surgery

Board Certification:       In Process
                                          Preliminary Examination passed March 1999
                                          Oral Examination will be taken November 2000

Office Address:

Masferrer Neurosurgical Professional L.L.C.
75 Printer's Parkway
Suite # 145
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910Phone: 719 448-9090
FAX: 719 448-9080

 Hospital Practice
    Memorial Hospital, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Regional Affiliations

1) Colorado Neurological Institute
Swedish Hospital
Denver, Colorado

2) Barrow Neurological Institute
Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center
Phoenix, Arizona

Biographical Data

          Date of Birth:    February 26, 1948.

          Place of Birth:   San Salvador, El Salvador

          Citizenship: U.S.A.

          Military Service:

                8.5  years Active Duty U.S.A.F.
                       Date of Separation: December 30, 1988
                       Rank: Major, USAF, M.C.

                Volunteer Operation Desert Shield

                 6 Months Active Duty U.S. Army
                Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm
                       Date of Separation: April 5th, 1991
                       Honorable Discharge: Dec. 30, 1996
                                  Rank: Lt. Col. U.S. Army Reserves
 
Education

   Undergraduate School:

                    Bachiller en Ciencias Letras y Matematicas
                    Ministerio de Educacion, Republica de El Salvador
                     1966
                    Areas Comunes, Universidad Autonoma de El Salvador
                    Republica de El Salvador
                    1966-1969.

    Medical School:

                    Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon, Monterrey, N.L., Mexico
                    Doctorate in Medicine
                    1969-1976.

Social Service

    Director,
    Centro de Salud, Doctor Coss,
    Nuevo Leon, Mexico
    1976-1977

Post Graduate Training

    Surgical Internship:

                    University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
                    Denver, Colorado
                    1978-1979

    Neurosurgery Training:

                    University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
                    Denver, CO
                    1979-1981

                    Barrow Neurological Institute
                    Phoenix, Arizona
                    1981-1984

      Sub Specialty Training:

                    1) Neurovascular Fellowship:

Barrow Neurological Institute
Phoenix, AZ
Jan.- Nov. 1989.

                      2) Neuro-Spine Fellowship:

Barrow Neurological Institute
Phoenix, Arizona
Jan.-June 1997

Honors

Cum Laude Graduation. School of Medicine,
Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon, 1976.

Exceptional Performance Medal. Social Service Year,
Director of Rural Health Center, N.L., Mexico 1977.

Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Award
Neurosurgery Service, University of Colorado, 1981.

Second Best Paper. Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical Society
Meeting ("Cytotoxic Properties of Aspergillus fumigatus
Beers in Tissue Cultures Derived form High Grade Gliomas").
Colorado Springs, Colorado. 1984.

Appointed Neurosurgeon for President Reagan's Committee.
Economic Summit Meeting, Agana, Guam, 1986.

Pacific Air Forces Medical Excellence Award.
Clark Regional Medical Center, Philippines, 1986.

Honorable Mention. University of the Air.
Ira C. Eaker Essay Competition, 1987.

USAF Commendation Medal.
Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, Lackland AFB, Texas 1988

Second Best Paper. Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical Society
Meeting ("Camptocormia in U.S. Personnel Assigned to the
Western Pacific."). Durango, Colorado. 1989.

Best Paper. Arizona Neurosurgical Society Resident Award
("Neurosurgical Implications of the POEMS Syndrome"),
Tucson, Arizona. 1989.

Selected by Editorial Board as Outstanding Physician of
Hispanic Background. Quien es Quien en Medicina y Cirugia.
Quien es Quien Publishing Inc. New York, 1993

Medical Services Award. Pikes Peak Children's Advocates.
Colorado Springs, Colorado. 1994.

 Selected by Editorial Board
"Best Doctors in America", Colorado, 1996, 1997, 1998, & 1999.

Director, Rural Health Center.
Doctor Coss, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, 1976-1977.

Clinic Director, Franciscan Seminaries.
Planes de Renderos, El Salvador, 1977-1978.

Research Clerkship.
Brain Tumor Research, NINCDS.
National Institutes of Health.
USAF/Barrow Neurological Institute, 1982-1983.

Chief Resident, Neurological Surgery,
Barrow Neurological Institute.
Phoenix, Arizona, 1984.

Chairman, Neurological Surgery,
Clark Regional USAF Medical Center.
Republic of the Philippines, 1985-1987.

Vice Chairman, Neurological Surgery,
Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center,
Lackland AFB, Texas, 1987-1988.

Neurovascular Fellow,
Barrow Neurological Institute.
Phoenix, Arizona, 1989.

Chairman, Neurological Surgery,
Military Medical Complex,
1702 USAF Contingency Hospital,
365th USA Evac Hospital.
Operation Desert Storm, Oman,1991.

Physician (Neurosurgeon) for the Republic of Costa Rica
Olympic Team, 1992 to date.

Chairman, Critical Care Committee
Memorial Hospital,
Colorado Springs, CO, 1993.

Associate Professor
Instituto de Medicina Legal.
San Salvador, El Salvador.
1996 to date.

Surgical Peer Review Commeettee
Memorial Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO.
1993.

Spine Fellow
Barrow Neurological Institute.
Phoenix, Arizona.
1997.

Chairman, Spinal Surgery Sub-Committee
Memorial Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO.
1999.

Physician Product Evaluation Committee
Memorial Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO.
1999 - 2000.

Barrow Neurological Institute Ex-Alumni Association.
Member, 1985 to date.

Association of Military Surgeons of the United States.
Member, 1985 to Date.

Interamerican College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Fellow, 1986 to date.

American Medical Association.
1986 to date.

University of Nuevo Leon Foundation.
Member, 1993 to date.

Staff Neurosurgeon, Memorial Hospital.
Colorado Springs, Colorado.
1991 to date.

Staff Neurosurgeon, Penrose- St.Francis System.
Colorado Springs, Colorado.
1991 to 1999.

Colorado Neurosurgical Society
1996 to date.

Colorado Springs Surgical Society
1998 to date.

Educational Commission For Foreign Medical Graduates
ECFMG Examination.

Educational Commission For Foreign Medical Graduates
Visa Qualifying Examination (VQE).

National Board of Medical Examiners
Federal Licensure Examination (FLEX).

American Board of Neurological Surgeons
Preliminary Examination (passed March 1999)
Board Certification in Process.

State Of Arizona
License to Practice Medicine

State of Hawaii
License for the Practice of Medicine.

State of Massachusetts
License To Practice Medicine.

State of Colorado
License to Practice Medicine.

1."Conclusiones Sobre Los Procesos Infecciosos en Cirugia General.”
     Simposium Sobre Infecciones Y Cirugia. Universidad Autonoma
     de Nuevo Leon, Hospital Universitario Jose Eleuterio Gonzalez.
     Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
     Agosto, 1972.

2."Enfermedades de la Glandula Tiroides, Tratamiento Medico y Quirurgico"
     Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon. Hospital Universitario Jose Eleuterio
     Gonzalez.
     Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
      Septiembre, 1974.

3."The Neurologic Assessment in Head Trauma."
     EMS National Meeting. Denver, Colorado.
     May, 1979.

4."The Emergency Assessment of Central Nervous System Injuries."
     Colorado EMS Association Regional Meeting.
     Denver, Colorado.
     May 1980.

5."Loss of consciousness: Clinical Significance after Head Trauma."
     Colorado Emergency Room Physicians Association.
     Estes Park, Colorado.
     May, 1981.

6."Head Injuries in the Pediatric Population."
     Symposium for Emergency Room Nursing Personnel.
     University of  Colorado Health Sciences Center
     Denver, Colorado
     September, 1981.

7."The Assessment of Lethargy, Stupor, and Coma."
     Luke Air Force Base Medical Staff CME Conferences.
     Luke AFB, Arizona
     May, 1982.

8."The Pathology of Central Nervous System Tumors, and their
     Morphology in Tissue Cultures."
     N.I.N.C.D.S. Nursing Staff Update Courses.
     National Institutes of Health.
     Bethesda, Maryland.
     April, 1983.

9."Detective Stories in Neurosurgery. A Study of Civilian Gunshot
     Wounds of the Head: Political and Social Implications."
     Phoenix Rotary Club. Phoenix, Arizona.
     September, 1983.

10."Cytotoxic Properties of Aspergillus fumigatus Beers in Tissue
       Cultures Derived from High Grade Gliomas."
       Second Best Resident Paper.
       Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical Society Meeting.
       Colorado Springs, Colorado.
       June,1984.

11."Penetrating Injuries to the Central Nervous System."
       Intertravel Medical Seminaries. Glendale, Arizona.
       August, 1984.

12."Aspects of Head Trauma of Importance in Neuro-Rehabilitation."
       Clark Regional Medical Center II Annual Physical Therapy Symposium.
       Clark Air Force Base, Republic of the Philippines.
       August, 1985.

13."The Medical Crises of Head and Spinal Injuries."
        People in Crisis Symposium. Pacific Air Forces, Camp John Hay,
        Baguio City, Republic of the Philippines.
        April, 1986.

14."The Basics of Head and Spinal Trauma for Non Medical Personnel."
       Clark USAF Regional Medical Center Emergency for Law
       Enforcement Officers.
       Clark Air Force Base, Republic of the Philippines.
       May, 1986.

15."The Neurological Assessment of the Neonate."
        Pathways of the Future Conference. Pacific Air Forces.
        Clark Air Force Base. Republic of the Philippines.
        July, 1986.

16."The Regionalization of Trauma. Neurosurgical Options in
        the Western Pacific."
        Pacific Air Forces. U.S. Navy Hospital, Agana, Guam.
        September, 1986.

17."Neurosurgery, What is New in Medical and Surgical Nursing."
       Western Pacific Medical Readiness Symposia.
       Clark USAF Regional Medical Center,
       Republic of the Philippines.
       May, 1987.

18."Antenatal Diagnosis and Postnatal Treatment of 
       Neurological Abnormalities."
       Shaping the Future With Caring Hands Symposium.
       Pacific Air Forces. Clark Air Force Base. Republic of the Philippines.
       June, 1987.

19."Pediatric Head Trauma."
       Shaping the Future with Caring Hands Symposium. Pacific Air Forces.
       Clark Air Force Base. Republic of the Philippines.
       June, 1987.

20."Neurosurgical Therapy in Neonatal Intracranial Hemorrhage."
       Current Topics In Neonatology Symposium. Pacific Air Forces.
       Clark Air Force Base. Republic of the Philippines.
       July, 1987.

21."Combat Neurosurgery."
       Combat Medical Readiness Training. Pacific Air Forces.
       13th Air Force Regional Medical Center. Republic of the Philippines.
       August, 1987.

22."Alternatives to Neurosurgical Care for Military Personnel in the
       Western Pacific."
       56th American Association of Neurological Surgeons Meeting
       (Military Section).
       Toronto, Canada.
       April, 1988.

23."The Role of CAT Scanners in the Combat Zones."
        56th AANS Annual Meeting (Military Section), Toronto, Canada.
        April, 1988.

24."Medical, Surgical and Forensic Implications of Head Injuries."
       1a Jornada Medica, Clinica Cuauhtemoc y Famosa, Monterrey,
       N.L. Mexico.
       February, 1989.

25."Carotid Endarterectomies: Indications and Controversies."
       Sesiones de Neurologia Y Neurocirugia, Hospital Universitario
       Jose E. Gonzalez.
       Monterrey, N.L. Mexico.
       February, 1989.

26."Complications of Vascular Neurosurgery: Nursing Implications."
       Arizona Chapter of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses.
       Phoenix, Arizona.
       May, 1989.

27."Spine and Spinal Cord Trauma."
       Advanced Trauma Life Support Course.
       Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
       Phoenix, Arizona.
       May, 1989.

28."Camptocormia in U.S. Personnel Assigned to the Western Pacific."
       Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical Society Meeting.
       Durango, Colorado.
       June, 1989.

29."Vascular Malformations of the Central Nervous System in Patients
       of Hispanic Background."
       Fourth Hispanic Medical Congress.
       Los Angeles, California.
       September, 1989.

30."The Neurological Assessment: Practical Lessons for Nursing Personnel."
       Holyoke Hospital, Holyoke, Massachusetts.
       February, 1990.

31."10 Lessons in Neurology and Neurosurgery for non Medical Personnel."
       Providence Hospital, Holyoke, Massachusetts.
       April, 1990.

32."Practical Applications of Neurology for Physical Therapists."
       Holyoke Hospital, Holyoke, Massachusetts.
       June, 1990.

33."The Neuro Assessment in or near the Battle Field".
       Operation Desert Shield. 325th United States Army Evac Hospital.
       Aberdene Proving Grounds, Maryland.
       December, 1990.

34."The Glasgow Coma Score Applied to Combat Casualties."
       Operation Desert Shield. 325th United States Army Evac Hospital.
       Aberdene Proving Grounds, Maryland.
       December, 1990.

35."The Emergency Management of Missile Injuries to the Central
       Nervous System."
       Operation Desert Storm. Military Medical Complex, Oman.
       January, 1991.

36."Triage of Neurological Injuries in Battle Zone Hospitals."
       Operation Desert Storm. Military Medical Complex, Oman.
       January, 1991.

37."The Glasgow Coma Scale:
       War Time Applications for Prognostic Purposes and Evacuation
       Priorities."
       Operation Desert Storm. Military Medical Complex, Oman.
       January, 1991.

38."The Management of Back Pain and Sciatica:Medical
       versus Surgical Therapy."
       Operation Desert Storm. Military Medical Complex, Oman.
       January, 1991.

39."The Management of Neck Pain and Cervical Radiculopathies."
       Operation Desert Storm. Military Medical Complex, Oman.
       February, 1991.

40."The Management of Spine Injuries."
       Operation Desert Storm. Military Medical Complex, Oman.
        February, 1991.

41."The Management of Closed Head and Penetrating Head Injuries."
        Operation Desert Storm. Royal Omani Miltary Hospital.
        Muscat, Oman.
        February, 1991.

42."Acute Management of Spine and Spinal Cord Injuries."
       Operation Desert Storm. Royal Omani Military Hospital.
       Muscat, Oman.
       February, 1991.

43."The Neurological Assessment in Trauma Victims, Implications
        for Resucitation and Care."
        Operation Desert Storm. Royal Omani Military Hospital.
        Muscat, Oman.
        February, 1991.

45."Considerations in the Evacuation of Neurologically Injured Patients."
       Operation Desert Storm. Military Medical Complex. Oman.
       March, 1991.

46."Management of Common Neurological Problems in A Battle
       Field Hospital."
       Operation Desert Storm. Military Medical Complex, Oman.
       March, 1991.

47."Update in the Management of Malignant Brain Tumors."
       Memorial Hospital CME Conferences. Memorial Hospital
       Colorado Springs, Colorado
       July, 1991.

48."The Management of Penetrating Injuries to the Central Nervous System:
        Implications for Rehabilitation". The Rehabilitation Hospital
        of Colorado Springs.
        Colorado Springs, Colorado.
        October, 1991.

49."The Neurological Assessment: A Review for non Neurologists".
       The Rehabilitation Hospital Of Colorado Springs Continuing
       Education Conferences.
       The Antler's Hotel
       Colorado Springs, Colorado.
       May, 1992.

50."The Treatment of Glioblastoma Multiforme."
       Memorial Hospital CME Conferences. Memorial Hospital
       Colorado Springs, Colorado.
       June, 1992.

51."Gunshot Wounds of the Brain: Medical and Forensic Implications."
       The First Head Injury Symposium of Colorado Springs.
       Cheyenne Mountain Conference Resort.
       Colorado Springs, Colorado.
       February, 1993.

52."The Management of Metastatic Disease of the Brain."
        Memorial Hospital CME Conferences.
        Memorial Hospital, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
        April,1993.

53."The Neurological Assessment: A No Nonsense Neurology Review."
       American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 1993 National Conference.
       The Hyatt Regency Hotel, San Antonio, Texas.
       June, 1993.

54."Surgical Management of Cerebrovascular Disease."
       Penrose Grand Rounds. Penrose Hospital, Colorado Springs.
       October, 1993.

55."Neurological Signs."
       Rocky Mountain Association of Orthopedic Nurses.
       Le Baron Hotel, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
       October, 1993.

56."Standards for Brain Death Determination."
       Southern Colorado Organ Donation Seminar.
       El Pomar Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado.
       December, 1993.

57."What is Neurosurgery."
       An Introduction to Medical Sciences.
       Colorado Springs School. Colorado Springs, Colorado.
       January, 1994.

58."Essentials of the Neurological Examination."
       Beth El School of Nursing. Colorado Springs. Colorado.
       January, 1994.

59."Management of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage."
       Memorial Hospital CME Courses. Colorado Springs, Colorado.
       January, 1994.

60. "Current Management of Closed Head Injuries".
        Rehabilitation Hospital of Colorado Springs. Second Colorado
        Brain Injury Symposium.
        Colorado Springs, Colorado.
        April, 1994.

61. "Essentials of the NeuroTrauma Assessment."
        Penrose-St. Francis School of Paramedics. St. Francis Hospital.
        April, 1994.

62. "Head Injuries."
        Penrose-St.Francis Health Care System VIIth Trauma Symposium
        Colorado Springs, Colorado.
        April, 1994.

63. “Neurologia, Neurocirugia y Psiquiatria Forense”
        Segundo Curso Basico de Medicina Forense. Instituto de
        Medicina Forense
        San Salvador, El Salvador.
        Mayo, 1996.

64. “La determinacion de Muerte Cerebral”
        Corte Suprema de Justicia,
        San Salvador, El Salvador.
        Mayo, 1996.

65. “Aplicaciones de la Resonancia Magnetica en Medicina”
        Colegio Medico de El Salvador.
        San Salvador, El Salvador.
        Mayo, 1996.

66. “BNI and The Gulf War Syndrome”
        Barrow Neurological Institute Grand Rounds.
        Phoenix, Arizona.
        April,1997.

67. “The Gulf War Syndrome:
        A Historical and Philosophical Review of War and its Consequences.”
        Penrose Hospital Grand Rounds.
        Colorado Springs, Colorado.
        May 1997.

68. “Aneurysmal Bone Cysts”
        Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical Society Meeting
        Jasper, Canada.
        June, 1997.

69. “Deep Vein Thrombosis in Spine Surgery”
        Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical Society Meeting.
        Jasper, Canada.
        June, 1997.

70. “The Surgical Management of Metastatic Disease of the Spine.”
        Colorado Springs Surgical Society.
        The Country Club of Colorado Springs.
        Colorado Springs CO
        August, 1997.

71. "Spine Surgery: Neuro-Orthopedics or Ortho-Neurosurgery?”
        Memorial Hospital CME Courses.
        Colorado Springs, Colorado.
        September, 1997.

72. “Spinal Immobilization.”
        Penrose Hospital Xth Trauma Symposium.
        The Broadmoor Hotel.
        Colorado Springs, Colorado.
        October 1997.

73.”Cerebral Concussions in Sports.”
       Penrose Hospital Xth Trauma Symposium.
       The Broadmoor Hotel.
       Colorado Springs, Colorado.
       October 1997.

74. “Neurosurgical Management of Pain”
        Penrose Hospital
        Colorado Springs, Colorado.
        October 1997

75. “Contemporary Management of Head Injuries.”
        American Association of Critical Care Nurses,
        Southern Colorado Chapter.
        Penrose Hospital. Colorado Springs, Colorado.
        April, 1998.

76. “Contemporary Management of  Spine Injuries”
        American Association of Critical Care Nurses,
        Southern Colorado Chapter.
        Penrose Hospital. Colorado Springs, Colorado.
        April, 1998.

77. “Surgical Aspects of Metastatic Disease of the Spine.”
        Memorial Hospital CME Courses.
        Colorado Springs, Colorado.
        April, 1998.

78. “Management of Cervical Spine Injuries.”
        Memorial Hospital CME Courses.
        Colorado Springs, Colorado
        April, 1998.

79. “Essentials of the Neurological Examination.”
        American Association of Nurse Practitioners 13th Annual Meeting
        Phoenix, Arizona
        June, 1998.

80. “The surgical Management of Pain.”
        Memorial Hospital Critical Care Symposium.
        The Antler’s Hotel, Colorado Springs, Colorado
        October, 1998.

81. “The Colored Pain Drawing”
        American Association of Neurological Nurses Annual Meeting
        The Hyatt Regency Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
        March, 1999.

82. “The Neurological Examination: A No Nonsense Approach”
        American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 14th Annual Meeting
        Atlanta, Georgia
        June 1999.

83. “The Colored Pain Drawing in Neurosurgical Assessment.”
        Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical Society Meeting
        Coeur D’Alene, Idaho
        June, 1999.

84. “Assessment of Back Pain:
        Use of Colored Pain Drawings in a Neurosurgical Practice.”
        Memorial Hospital Critical Care Symposium.
        Colorado Springs, Colorado.
        September, 1999.

85. “Pearls of Neurological Trauma."
        Memorial Hospital Care Symposium.
        Colorado Springs, Colorado.
        September, 1999.

86. “The Use of Colored Pain Drawings to Predict Surgical Outcome.”
        Colorado Springs Surgical Society Meeting.
        Country Club of Colorado
        September, 1999.

87. “The Use of Colored Pain Drawings in the Assessment
        of Back Pain and Radicular Pain.”
        Barrow Neurological Institute Grand Rounds
        Phoenix, Arizona.
        October, 1999.
 
 
 

Publications:
 
Textbook Chapters:

1.  Kirsch W, Masferrer R, Kim YD, Krauth L, Schroeder M, and Noremberg M:
     Intracranial Tumors: Their Pathophysiology, Specific Properties and Prospective
     Future Control.
     The Science and Practice of Clinical Medicine. Vol.5, Neurology, Grune and Stratton,
     Inc. 1980.

2. Hadley MN, Masferrer R, Zabramski J, and Spetzler RF:
    Management of Vertebrobasilar Insuficiency. In Cerebral Revascularization for Stroke.
    Thieme-Stratton, Inc. 1985.

3. Masferrer R:
    Paget’s Disease: A Review.  In Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences
    Academic Press. San Diego California.  (Submitted for publication, 1999)

Articles:

1. Masferrer R, Zabramski J, Hunt S, Harrington T, Johnson P, and Spetzler RF:
    Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy and Recurrent Spontaneous Intracerebral Hematomas.
    BNI Quarterly 1(1): 29-33, 1985.

2. Bush M and Masferrer R:
    Neurologic Complications of Bacterial Endocarditis.
    BNI Quarterly 1(2): 13- 18, 1985.

3. Masferrer R:
    Changing Tides: The Neurosurgery Chief Residency at BNI.
    BNI Quarterly 1(2): 41-42, 1985.

4. Masferrer R, Hadley MN, Bloomfield S, and Spetzler RF:
    Transoral Microsurgical Resections of the Odontoid Process and Space
    OccupyingLesions at theCraniocervical Junction.
    BNI Quarterly 1(3): 34-40, 1985.

5. Hadley MN, Spetzler RF, Masferrer R, Martin NA, and Carter LP:
    Occipital Artery to Extradural Vertebral Artery Bypass Procedure. Case Report.
    J. Neurosurg 63: 622-625, 1985.

6. Hadley MN, Sonntag VKH, Grahm TW, Masferrer R, and Browner C:
    Axis Fractures Resulting From Motor Vehicle Accidents. The Need for
    Occupant Restraints.
    Spine 11(9): 861-864, 1986.

7. Masferrer R:
    On Don Quixote, Windmills, and Lawsuits.
    American Medical News. 32(20):23-24, 1989.

8. Masferrer R, Rauch H, and Sonntag VKH:
    Camptocormia in U.S. personnel Assigned to the Western Pacific.
    BNI Quarterly 5 (4):20-24, 1989.

9. Masferrer R, Zabramski J, Ansell LV, and Spetzler RF:
    The POEMS Syndrome. A Case Report.
    BNI Quarterly. 1989.

10. Masferrer R:
      The Gulf War Syndrome: Is It Really a new Disorder?
      BNI Quarterly 13 (4): 4-13. 1997.

11. Eleraky MA, Masferrer R, and Sonntag VKH:
      Posterior Atlantoaxial Facet Screw Fixation in Rheumatoid Arthritis.
      Accepted for publication. Journal of Neurosurgery.

12. Masferrer R, Gomez C, Karahalios D and Sonntag VKH:
      Efficacy of Pedicle Screw Fixation in the Treatment of Instability and Failed Back Surgery:
       A Five Year Review.
      Journal of Neurosurgery, 1999.

13. Visocchi M, Masferrer R, and Dickman CA:
      Thoracoscopic approaches to the Thoracic Spine.
       Acta Neurochirurgica, 1999.

14. Masferrer R et al.:
        A Grading Scale for Cerebral Concussions.
        Submitted for publication. BNI Quarterly.

15. Masferrer R et al.:
       El Sindrome del Golfo Persico: Mitologia o Realidad?
       Medico Interamericano. (Submitted for publication)

16. Masferrer R, and Prendergast V:
      History of Back Pain and Sciatica.
      Submitted for publication. BNI Quarterly.
 

17. Masferrer R, Rosado de Christianson M and Prendergast V:
      Clinical Implications of Osteitis Deformans
      Submitted for publication. BNI Quarterly

Abstracts:

1. Masferrer R, Sonntag VKH, Spetzler RF, and Kornblith P:
    Aspergillus Fumigatus Beers Have Cytotoxic Properties In Tissue Cultures
    Derived From HighGrade Astrocytomas. (Abstract)
    Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical Society Annual Meeting.
    Colorado Springs, Colorado. June, 1984.

2. Spetzler RF, Martin NA, Carter LP, and Masferrer R:
    Avoidance of Normal Perfusion Pressure Breakthrough in the Treatment of Giant
    ArteriovenousMalformations. (Abstract)
    Tenth International Joint Conference of Stroke and Cerebral Circulation.
    Phoenix, Arizona. February, 1985.

3. Masferrer R, and Olegario D:
    Cervical Spine Injuries at Clark Regional Medical Center: A Ten Year Review. (Abstract)
    Association of Military Surgeons of The United States Annual Meeting.
    Washington DC. June, 1986.

4. Masferrer R, Sonntag VKH, Nunemacher M, and Kolb M:
    Cytotoxic Effects of Chymopapain in Tissue Cultures Derived from
    Herniated Nucleus Pulposus.(Abstract)
    Joint Section on Spinal Disorders. American Association of Neurological
    Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Boca Raton, Florida. January, 1987.

5. Masferrer R, Hadley MN, Sonntag VKH, and Browner C:
    Fractures of the Second Cervical Vertebra: A Review of 170 Cases. (Abstract)
    InternationalConference on Recent Advances in Neurotraumatology.
    Seville, Spain. September, 1987.

6. Masferrer R, and Paras B:
    Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor of the Ulnar Nerve: Case Report and
    Review of the Literature.(Abstract)
    Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical Society Meeting (1994).

7. Masferrer R, Paras B, Murphy A, Krautheim M, and Jacobi A:
    Use of a Modified Mills Valvulotome as a Posterior
    Longitudinal Ligament Knife. ( Abstract)
    Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical Society Meeting (1994).

8. Masferrer R et al:
     Aneurysmal Bone Cysts: A Review of Two Hospital Populations (Abstract)
     Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical Society Meeting (1997).

10. Masferrer R et al:
      Deep Vein Thrombosis in Spinal Surgery (Abstract).
      Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical Society Meeting (1997).

11. Masferrer R et al.:
      The Colored Pain Drawing (Abstract)
      American Association of Nurse Practitioner,s Annual Meeting (1999)

12. Masferrer R et al.:
      Colored Pain Drawings in Neurosurgery (Abstract).
      Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical Society Meeting (1999).

13. Masferrer R et al.:
      Morphine in the Management of Acute Pain and Terminal Illness (Abstract)
      Association of Orthopedic Nurses Annual Meeting (2000).

14. Masferrer R, and Prendergast V:
      Assessment of Back Pain: Use of Colored Pain Drawings in A Neurosurgical Practice.
      (Abstract)
      Memorial Hospital Critical Care Symposium, September 1999.

15. Masferrer R, Prendergast V, and Hagell P:
      The Use of Colored Pain Drawings in the Assessment of Back Pain and Radicular Pain.
      (Abstract)
      Barrow Neurological Institute Grand Rounds, October 1999.

Unpublished Material:

 Essays

1. Of Eagles Among Sparrows.
    (Honorable Mention) Ira C. Eaker Essay Competition. University Of The Air.
 

Scientific Manuscripts
 

1. Masferrer R, Zabramski JM, Williams FC, and Spetzler RF:
    Traumatic Dissections of the Carotid Artery Following Cervical Manipulations.

2. Masferrer R, Stout and Bartlett C:
    Lymphocytic Adenohypophysitis. Case Report and Review of the Literature.

3. Masferrer R:
    Missile Injuries of the Central Nervous System. A Historical, Medical, Forensic, and
    Socio-Political
    Analysis of the Most Frequent Form of Penetrating Trauma to the Head and Spine.

4. Masferrer R, and Anderson W:
    A Review of the Injuries of Neurological Significance suffered during the Conquest of
    Meso America. Abstract submitted to the Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical
    Society Meeting
    (1994).

5. Masferrer R:
    The Kennedy Assasinations: A study in Forensic Neuropathology.

 
References:
 

1. Robert F. Spetzler, M.D.
    Chairman, Barrow Neurological Institute.
    350 West Thomas Road,
    Phoenix, Arizona 85013.

2. Volker Sonntag, M.D.
    Chairman Spine Program,
    Barrow Neurological Institute.
    350 West Thomas Road,
    Phoenix, Arizona 85013.

3. Abass Shafii,M.D.
    715 Weber St., #100
    Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903

4. Lee Krauth, M.D.
    701 E. Hampden #510
     Engilwood, Colorado 80110-2736.

5. Colonel John Haydon, M.D.
    (Commander USAF RMC Clark.)
    335 Meadowbrook Lane
    Monument, Colorado 80132.

6. Brian Whittington, M.D.
    5350 Tomah Dr #1000
    Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918.

7. Bruce Peters, M.D.
    320 E Fontanero St #304
    Colorado Springs, Colorado.

8. Kirk Samelson, Attorney at Law
    830 N Tejon #100
    Colorado Springs Colorado.

9. Charles Choi, Architect.
    Denver, Colorado.

10. Jerry Hilderbrandt, Accountant.
     445 E Pikes Peak #305
     Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903.