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Deependra Mahato, DO, MSci

Deependra Mahato is a neurosurgeon, author, and researcher. He is currently part of the Arrowhead Neurosurgical group, specializing in Neuro-oncology and Skull Base Neurosurgery. Dr. Mahato was born in Kathmandu, Nepal on July 15, 1981. Dr. Mahato immigrated to the United States in July 1990, and is the first Nepalese United States trained Neurosurgeon. Dr. Mahato has received many awards and recognitions including be named Resident of the Year in Neurosurgery in 2016. He currently is in the process of completing a book with his My Clinic Mentor, Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, entitled Brain Mapping Indication and Techniques. He also is a patent pending surgical inventor. Early years

Mahato was born in Kathmandu, Nepal in 1981. At the age of nine (9), he left Nepal for the United States. He diligently studied, learned English, and began his pursuit of a career in medicine.

Education

Dr. Mahato is a graduate of University of Memphis, with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. During his tenure at the University at Memphis, he performed research investigating a novel water-soluble polymer for transfection process, 2003-2004. After graduation, Mahato attended the University of North Texas, where he graduated with a 4.0 GPA with a Master of Science in Neuroscience. During his masters program, he studied the morphology and function of neuronal cilia under Dr. Jannon Fuchs. Mahato was accepted to Western University Health Sciences in 2006, where he completed a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Under the guidance of Dr. Lutfy, Mahato researched the role of endogenous opioid in drug addiction. He graduated from Western University in the top 10% of his class, and received numerous awards and scholarships during his tenure at Western University. He completed his Neurosurgical residency at Arrowhead Regional Center from 2010-2016. While a resident, he not only worked as an adjunct faculty at his medical school alma mater, but also investigated the treatment of secondary injury and disability following traumatic brain injury, a multi-center, randomized, double blind study from 2011-2015. After graduating residency, Dr. Mahato completed a fellowship in Neuro-oncology and Skull Base Neurosurgery at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fl. During his fellowship, he worked under Dr. Quiñones-Hinojosa, served as associate surgeon at the Mayo Clinic, and was involved in numerous research projects, including presentations, abstracts, manuscripts, and invited lecturer. He attended numerous courses during his residency and fellowship to further hone his skills, including the Stryker Advanced Course: antero-Lateral Skull Base Approaches, and the Neuro-Oncology Focus at Mayo Clinic. Following completion of his fellowship, Dr. Mahato returned to the Coachella Valley, where he currently practices.

Professional Career

During his fellowship at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Mahato was involved in not just the surgical aspect of the Clinic, but also the clinical aspect of research, most notably involving awake craniotomies and epilepsy. He published numerous papers spanning from outcomes of awake craniotomies, to novel surgical approaches, such as endoscopic assisted contralateral transmaxillary approach to the clivus and hypoglossal canal. In addition, he was invited to speak and lecture on various topics, from an update on pituitary surgery, to awake craniotomies, to brain metastasis current management. After completing his fellowship, Dr. Mahato returned to the Coachella Valley as part of the Arrowhead Neurosurgical group. He currently specializes in Neuro-oncology and Skull Base Neurosurgery, but also practices general Neurosurgery as well. He serves as an associate professor at Western University of Health Sciences. In addition, he serves as a Neurosurgical faculty and mentor to Neurosurgical Residents at Desert Regional Medical Center and Riverside University Health System. At Desert Regional Medical Center, Dr. Mahato is the head of Neuro-Oncology. In his role as head of Neuro-Oncology, Dr. Mahato serves in many multi-disciplinary meetings such as weekly Tumor Board. His focus has brought the practice of Awake Craniotomies to Desert Regional Medical Center, and as an adjunct to Dr. Javed Siddiqi MD, resection of the most delicate of brain tumors. In addition, he serves to encourage, innovate, and inspire the Neurosurgical Residents not just in their pursuit of surgical excellence, but in research as well.

Books, Presentations, and Manuscripts Dr. Mahato has worked on numerous research projects resulting in abstract and manuscript publications, as well as books and book chapters. He is the primary author on multiple book chapters in Neurosurgical Intensive Care 2nd edition. He has presented at the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, American Epilepsy Society, the Society for Neuroscience, and has been invited to present at various lecture series’ at Mayo Clinic, and at the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. He has published multiple papers in the most notable of Neurosurgical journals, including, but not limited to, the Journal of Neurological Surgery, Journal of Neuro-oncology, and Journal of Clinical Science.

Awards and Recognitions

1.	Resident of the Year in Neurosurgery (2016) 2.	Highest Score in Osteopathic Neurosurgery In-service Exam (2015) and (2016) 3.	Intern of the year in Traditional Internship category (2011) 4.	Clem Parsons Memorial Award for Academic Excellence $500 (2009) 5.	Who’s who among Students in Universities and Colleges Award (2009) 6.	National Institute of Drug Abuse Travelers Grant $700 (2008) 7.	American Osteopathic Association (AOA) 110th Scientific Research Conference (2nd place in Poster Competition) $250 (2008) 8.	American Medical Association (AMA) and American Federation for Medical Research Subspecialty Award (Highest ranking abstract) $100 (2008) 9.	Western University Research Scholarship $ 2,000 (2007) 10.	YUM Academic (Medical) Scholarship $ 2,500 (2006) 11.	Biology Teaching Assistance Scholarship: $ 11,000 (2004); $ 9,000 (2005)

References

1.	D. Mahato, K. ReFaey, T. Vivas-Buitrago, J. Ricon-Torroella, I. Duran, C. Kaison, A. Quinones-Hinojosa. Awake Craniotomy for Eloquent Speech Cortex: Evaluating Complication and Extent of Resection. CNS, 2017

2.	D. Keith Starnes, Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, Deependra Mahato, Karim ReFaey, Anteneh Feyissa, Kirsten Yelvington, William O. Tatum Subclinical Epileptiform Features Identified in Intraoperative High-Density Electrocorticography. American Epilepsy Society, 2017

3.	Karim ReFaey, M.D., Deependra Mahato, D.O., Keith Starnes, M.D., Anteneh M. Feyissa, M.D., Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, M.D., William O. Tatum, D.O. Effect of intraoperative high-density-ECoG on surgical outcome after awake craniotomies. American Epilepsy Society, 2017

4.	Feyissa A. Mahato D., ReFaey K., Yelvington K., Tatum Wo., Quinones-Hinojosa A. High-frequency oscillations (HFOs) in tumor-related epilepsy: more to do with glioma genotype than grade. American Epilepsy Society, 2017 5.	Mahato, D., K.Lutfy. Condition Place Preference was Attenuated In Cocaine Addicted Mice Lacking -Endorphin and Enkephalin. Journal of American Osteopathic Association. 109:52 Janurary 2009

6.	Mahato, D, P.V. marquez, A.T. Nguyen, A. Hamid, T.C.Friedman, K.Lutfy. The role of endogenous opioid system in reinforcing actions of cocaine. Society for Neuroscience (37) November 2008.

7.	Parikh, D.U., D. Mahato, A. Hamid, P. Marquez, K. Lutfy. The Role of Endogenous Enkephalins in Tolerance to the Reinforcing Action of Morphine. Society for Neuroscience (37) November 2008.

8.	Mahato, D., K. Lutfy. Lack of Endogenous -endorphin and Enkephalins Reduces Drug Seeking Behavior in Cocaine Addicted Mice. Journal of Investigative Medicine Vol. 56, (1) #30, January 2008.

9.	Mahato, D., J.L. Fuchs. The Impact of Tg737 Mutation on Neuronal Cilia Retention. Journal of Investigative Medicine. Vol. 55, (1) #446, January 2007.

10.	Mahato, D., H.D. Schwark, J.L. Fuchs Age-Related Losses in Neuronal Cilia in Tg737orpk Mice. American Society of Cell Biology. (46) December 2006.

11.	Mahato, D., W. Zuo, H.D. Schwark, J.L. Fuchs. A study of neuronal cilia in rodents with gene defects in primary cilia. Society for Neuroscience. (33) May 2004

12.	D. Mahato, T. Vivas-Buitrago, K. Gassie, M. Jentoft, D. Tavanaiepour, A. Quiñones-Hinojosa. Intracranial Melanotic Schwannomas: A Rare Variant with Unusual Adherent Features. Journal of Neuro-oncology, 2017. Nov 2

13.	Mahato, Deependra D.O.; Pamias-Portalatin, Eva M.D; Jordina Rincon-Torroella M.D.; Vivas-Buitrago, Tito M.D.2,3,4; Quiñones-Hinojosa, Alfredo M.D.3; Boahene, Kofi M.D. Endoscopic assisted contralateral transmaxillary approach to the clivus and the hypoglossal canal. JNS, 2017

14.	Ugur Sener, M.D., Deependra Mahato, D.O., Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, M.D., William O. Tatum, D.O., Anteneh M. Feyissa, MD, MSc. Paroxysmal acute dysphasia in a 68 year-old man: Enhancing the MR Spectrum. Epilepsy and Behavior 2017. Sep 11; 9:96-99

15.	Feyissa A. Mahato D., ReFaey K., Yelvington K., Tatum Wo., Quinones-Hinojosa A. High-frequency oscillations (HFOs) in awake patients undergoing brain tumor-related epilepsy surgery: more to do with genotype than grade. Neurology, 2017

16.	D. Mahato, G.D. Biase, H. Ruiz, D. Trifilari, A. Quiñones-Hinojosa. Impact of Academic Facility Type on Post Surgical Outcomes Following Diagnosis of Low Grade Glioma. Journal of Clinical Science, 2018

17.	Tatum WO, Mahato D, Feyissa A, ReFaey K, Yelvington K, Quinones-Hinojosa A. Periodic Focal Epileptiform Discharges During Awake Craniotomy. Clinical Neurophysiology, 2017

18.	Montserrat Lara-Velazquez, Rawan Al-kharboosh, Stephanie Jeanneret, Carla Vazquez-Ramos,Deependra Mahato, Rahmathulla Gazanfar,Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa.Advances in Brain Tumor Surgery for Glioblastoma in Adults. Brain Science, 2017