Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Maryland Medical Center
Joshua Olexa, MD, MBA, is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the department of Neurosurgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Lead Faculty for Extended Reality (XR) Surgical Innovation, and the Co-founder and CMO of Hoth Intelligence, Inc. Dr. Olexa maintains a full-time clinical practice at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center, specializing in complex spine surgery and neuro-trauma.
As a surgeon-entrepreneur, Dr. Olexa is a pioneer in the field of markerless XR navigation. His work at Hoth Intelligence and his academic research published in the Journal of Neurosurgery have been instrumental in validating headset-contained AR systems for the operating room. Holding an MBA alongside his medical degree, he provides a unique perspective on the commercialization and clinical implementation of digital health solutions designed to increase surgical precision and reduce institutional costs.
Disclosure(s): Hoth Intelligence: Stock Options (Ongoing)
Augmented Reality in Neurosurgery and Education
Sunday, May 3, 2026
4:13 PM - 4:21 PM CT