Welcome, Briana Creeks! Manager Clinical Operations – LBJ
Please join me in welcoming Briana Creeks, to the Department as Manager, Clinical Operations for the department operations at Harris Health – LBJ Hospital. This new role for LBJ completes our organizational structure goal of having a manager-level position supporting…
Sessler Elected to Association of American Physicians (AAP)
Daniel I. Sessler, MD, vice president for Clinical and Outcomes Research at UTHealth Houston and tenured professor of anesthesiology, has been elected to the Association of American Physicians (AAP), one of the nation’s most prestigious honorary medical societies. Election to…
Promotions Spotlight
We are proud to announce the promotions of Karla Carrizales and Philip Merkord, both advancing from Administrative Assistant to Senior Administrative Assistant, effective April 1, 2026. Since joining the Credentialing team, Karla and Philip have consistently demonstrated professionalism, dedication, and…
2026 Anesthesiology Star Awardees
The Department of Anesthesiology is pleased to announce the 2026 Star Awardees in recognition of their years of service to UTHealth. FACULTY …
Research Travel Award Recipients
We are pleased to recognize the following residents and fellows who have been selected to receive a Research Travel Award. Jeffery DeGrauw Orkun Kopac Connor Kilpatrick Pulkit Vats Each awardee will receive $1,000 in travel support to assist with costs…
City of Houston WIC Nutrition EXPO
As part of its ongoing community outreach mission, the Center for Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine within the Institute of Perioperative Medicine (IPM) participated in the 2026 City of Houston WIC Nutrition Mini Conference Health Expo. Representing the Center, Dr….
Association of University Anesthesiologists Membership Nominations
We are pleased to share that several members of our department have been nominated to become members of the Association of University Anesthesiologists (AUA), an organization dedicated to advancing excellence in academic anesthesiology through mentorship, inclusivity, and professional development. Newly…
Seed Grant to Advanced Dementia-Focused Research Awarded
UTHealth Houston has awarded 21 seed grants to advance dementia-focused research and prepare investigators for the inaugural funding cycle of the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT), a new $3 billion state initiative launching in 2026. The program…
Memorial Hermann Hospital – TMC SOAP Re-Accreditation
We are pleased to share that the UTHealth Houston Division of Obstetric Anesthesiology has been re-accredited as a SOAP Center of Excellence (COE) for 2026. This designation is an honor that reflects our team’s consistent, day-to-day commitment to providing high-quality care for the mothers and…
Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research AGC Matching Gift
Guided by Drs. Aubrey Samost-Williams and Paul Potnuru, The UTHealth Houston Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Medicine quadrupled last year’s donation. Thirty-seven department members contributed a combined total of $8,529.50! These gifts were matched 1:1 by Ximena and Daniel Sessler, bringing…