#MaskUpTexas
COVID-19 has influenced a myriad of changes in our society, such as wearing masks while at work and in public. Our team members continue to grin despite needing to wear this summer’s most popular accessory. Thank you to everyone for…
Welcome, Dr. Gustavo Oderich
We are pleased to announce and officially welcome Gustavo Oderich, MD, FACS to the Department of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery at UTHealth. Oderich joins us as Chief of the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, and will serve as Professor…
UTHealth COVID-19 Research Update
As COVID-19 continues to impact communities globally, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is leading a number of research initiatives exploring treatment options, the impact on mental health and well-being, the effectiveness of public health measures,…
2020 Vascular Surgery Residency & Fellowship Graduation
We are pleased to announce the recent graduation of Hunter Ray, MD and Scott Ryan, MD from the vascular surgery training programs offered under the Department of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in partnership with Memorial…
Nguyen Spearheads Research of COVID-19 Impact on Cardiothoracic Surgery
Tom C. Nguyen, MD, Associate Professor and Chief of of Cardiothoracic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth is currently leading an ongoing research project to assess the impact of COVID-19 on the field of cardiothoracic surgery medicine. Utilizing the…
Faculty Favorites – Reading Lists for Summer 2020
This summer will look a little different for many of us, consisting of less travel and more time spent at home, all in effort to reduce risks associated with COVID-19. Many of our faculty members have been able to catch…
Eisenberg Awarded John P. McGovern Award & Deans Teaching Excellence Award
Congratulations to Steven Eisenberg, MD Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, for being recognized and awarded for his commitment and contributions to the academic pursuits of the students at McGovern Medical School. Eisenberg was honored…
Faculty Members Awarded for Outstanding Efforts in Teaching
Congratulations to four of our faculty members for being awarded the 2020 Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award, recognizing their exceptional efforts in teaching medical students at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. Rana Afifi, MD Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery Steven Eisenberg,…
Charlton-Ouw, Nguyen, and Sandhu Promoted in their Professorships
Congratulations to three of our faculty members for their recent promotions in their professorship with the Department of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery. Kristofer M. Charlton-Ouw, MD, FACS appointed Professor Tom C. Nguyen, MD FACS, FACC, appointed Professor Harleen K. Sandhu,…
Department Launches Podcast, “Deep in the Heart & Vascular of Texas”
“Deep in the Heart & Vascular of Texas”, a podcast, is a series of recorded conversations on the topic of health, based in the Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest medical center. The podcast brings together UTHealth clinicians and researchers,…