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Remembering Stacey Hall, DO, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Dr. Stacey Hall poses for a professional headshot in her traditional white coat in front of a blue backgroun
Stacey Hall, DO

Stacey Hall, DO, associate professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, died July 3.

“Dr. Hall was an extraordinary physician whose life’s work was dedicated to helping children with disabilities reach their fullest potential,” said Gerard Francisco, MD, professor and chair of the department; Joel Frontera, MD, professor; and Claudia Martinez, MD, assistant professor. “Her impact extended far beyond the walls of the hospital. She tirelessly broke down barriers, advocating relentlessly to ensure her patients and their families received the care, resources, and opportunities they deserved.”

Throughout her career, Hall dedicated herself to improving the lives of children with physical disabilities through compassionate, patient-centered care. She was deeply committed to helping patients and their families navigate complex medical challenges with honesty, empathy, and realistic goals tailored to each child’s unique needs.

“She was, without question, one of the kindest physicians any of us had the privilege of working alongside,” her colleagues said. “Her compassion, generosity, and unwavering commitment to others touched countless lives in ways that cannot be measured. A woman of remarkable courage and conviction, Dr. Hall always stood up for what was right, even when it was difficult, even when she stood alone. She embodied fairness, kindness, and love.”

At McGovern Medical School, Hall combined clinical excellence with a passion for educating future physicians. She earned multiple teaching excellence awards throughout her career and was recognized in Top Doctor publications for her dedication to patient care.

Beyond her clinical responsibilities, Hall remained active in advancing the field of pediatric rehabilitation medicine through her activity in professional organizations. She maintained memberships in the International Society for Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine and the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine.

Hall received her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008. She completed her internship and residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Loyola University Medical Center before a two-year pediatric rehabilitation medicine fellowship at Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare.

“We will forever miss her infectious smile and the warmth she brought to every room. Though her presence is no longer with us, her light continues to shine through the countless children whose lives she changed, the families she fiercely advocated for, the women she mentored, the colleagues who were fortunate to work beside her, and the friends and family she loved so deeply,” her colleagues said. “We are profoundly grateful for the privilege of knowing Dr. Hall, working alongside her, and witnessing the extraordinary difference she made in the lives of children every single day. Her legacy of compassion, advocacy, and service will endure, and while we mourn an immeasurable loss, we will carry her memory with us always. She is simply irreplaceable.”

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