Andrea Becerril Gaitan, MD

Neurological Surgery Resident

Department of Neurological Surgery

Dr. Becerril was born and raised in Cuernavaca, Mexico. She graduated from TecSalud School of Medicine in Monterrey. After earning her medical degree, she moved to Houston, TX, for a two-year research fellowship in the Department of Neurosurgery at UTHealth Houston. There, she focused on high-risk neurovascular pathology—hemorrhagic stroke, dural arteriovenous fistulas, and arteriovenous malformations—and was primary research coordinator for the NIH-funded SATURN clinical trial.

During her research years, Dr. Becerril presented original research at national meetings (AANS, CNS), published multiple peer-reviewed articles and served as a research mentor to students, residents, and fellows. She has a strong interest in clinical research and medical education. Her publications can be found on Google Scholar [https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=KS_DzsYAAAAJ&hl=en] 

Outside the hospital, she enjoys spending time with her husband and dog, running, hiking, watching movies, and staying connected with her family.