LaPar honored for dedication to improving lives of children with congenital heart defects
Damien J. LaPar, MD, MSc, a leader in pediatric cardiac surgery at McGovern Medical School, UT Physicians, and Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, is an inaugural honoree of the Children’s Heart Foundation for his commitment to excellence in academic pediatric and…
Women Faculty Forum – Women in Medicine & Sciences Feature: Rana Afifi, MD
Each month, the Women Faculty Forum presents its Women in Medicine and Sciences Feature, highlighting the women faculty at McGovern Medical School who are leaders in medicine, research, and education. This month’s feature is Rana Afifi, MD, associate professor in…
Ramzy named chief, Division of Cardiac Surgery
Anthony Estrera, MD, chair of the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, has appointed Danny Ramzy, MD, PhD, as professor and chief of the Division of Cardiac Surgery, effective June 1, 2022. Ramzy, a globally recognized leader in all forms…
Estrera appointed to STS Board of Directors
Anthony Estrera, MD, professor and Hazim J. Safi, MD, Distinguished Chair in Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, has been elected to the Board of Directors for the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS). His term as director-at-large runs from 2022-25. Founded in…
Aortic Symposium set for March 10-12
The 14th annual Houston Aortic Symposium Frontiers in Cardiovascular Diseases is scheduled for March 10-12 in a hybrid format. The two-and-a-half-day live symposium will be held live and in person at the Westin Oaks Hotel in Houston. The program is…
A race to good health: Open-heart surgery helps Ironman hopeful get back on track
Looking at him now, you’d never guess Robert Mock recently recovered from open-heart surgery. From running his own business to intensely training for an Ironman competition, he appears to be an example of perfect health. However, just one year ago,…
Oderich has five publications accepted in April’s issue of Journal of Vascular Surgery
Gustavo Oderich, MD, professor and chief of vascular and endovascular surgery, had five papers accepted into the April issue of the Journal of Vascular Surgery. “We have a great team of research fellows and collaborators coupled with a high-quality prospective…
Pain management research published in JAMA Open Network
New research from the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery on the use of liposomal bupivacaine to reduce postoperative pain and supplemental opioid use has been published in the JAMA Open Network. “More than 80 percent of patients undergoing surgical…
Finding the good during a pandemic
After more than a year since the COVID-19 pandemic drastically altered reality, creating a myriad of new challenges and changes for everyone, the faculty and staff in the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery reflected on the positives they have…
Estrera elected as president-elect for the Texas Surgical Society
Anthony L. Estrera, MD, FACS, professor and chair ad interim and Hazim J. Safi, MD, Distinguished Chair in the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, has been named as president-elect for the Texas Surgical Society. Estrera will begin his term…