Hospitalists

The Hospitalist Division is a dynamic part of the Department of Emergency Medicine at UTHealth Houston, where compassionate care meets clinical excellence. Our team is driven by a shared mission: to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care while advancing medical education and improving health outcomes across the Houston region.

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We proudly serve patients at Memorial Hermann Rockets Orthopedic Hospital (MHROH), TIRR Memorial Hermann, and Memorial Hermann Hospital Texas Medical Center – TMC, integrating innovation, education, and quality-driven care into every step of the patient journey.

Through collaboration, continuous learning, and a passion for progress, we’re committed to enhancing the patient experience, optimizing outcomes, and promoting the health and well-being of the communities we serve.


As part of our continued growth and commitment to excellence, the Hospitalist Division is recruiting dedicated hospitalists to join our team. We’re seeking compassionate, dynamic professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality care and making a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients. If you are passionate about contributing to a culture of collaborative, patient-focused care, we invite you to explore opportunities with us.

Learn more and apply here: UTHealth Hospitalist Careers. For inquiries, please contact Andrew Molloy.

 

Faculty and Staff Physicians

Hamzah Abduljabar, MD
Assistant Professor
No photo availableRao M. Afzal, MD
Assistant Professor
Amee Amin, MD, CMQ
Associate Professor, Department Of Emergency Medicine
Case Management Medical Director Texas Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Hospital Texas Medical Center
Michael Boyars, MD
Assistant Professor
Jeff ChenJeffrey Chen, MD
Assistant Professor
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ben clarkBenjamin Clark, MD
Assistant Professor
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Kenneth FomuluKenneth Fomulu, MD
Assistant Professor
Michael A. Garcia, MD
Staff Physician
Usman Ghani, MD
Staff Physician
Meghana S Gore, MD
Staff Physician
Denny Joseph, MD
Assistant Professor
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Gina Khraish, MD
Associate Professor
No photo availableGeorges Israel Labaze, MD
Assistant Professor
No photo availableSyed H. Mehdi, MD
Assistant Professor
No photo availableBenjamin D Mouser, MD
Staff Physician
No photo availableMohammed Moussa, MD
Assistant Professor
Jacqueline Okere, MD, FACP, FHM
Assistant Professor, The Department of Emergency Medicine
Hospitalist, Memorial Hermann Hospital, TIRR Memorial Hermann
Vice Chair for Health Outcomes and Social Medicine, The Department of Emergency Medicine
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Napoleon PatelNapoleon K. Patel, MD
Assistant Professor
Vishal PatelVishal M Patel, MD
Assistant Professor
No photo availableMelissa Plessner, MD
Staff Physician
Sarah Reichart, DOSarah Reichert, DO
Assistant Professor
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Assistant Professor
Bhrugesh Shah, MD
Assistant Professor
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Priti A. Shah, DO
Staff Physician
Juan I. Solorzano, MD
Staff Physician
No photo availableArsha Sreedhar, MD
Staff Physician
No photo availableAbdussamad Syed, MD
Assistant Professor
Daniel Thadathil, MD
Staff Physician
No photo availableDevang Thanki, DO
Assistant Professor
Jason Thomas headshot 3Jason Thomas, MD
Assistant Professor
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No photo availableKirk Tran, MD
Assistant Professor
No photo availableTochiu Unegbu-Ogbonna, MD
Assistant Professor
andrea x.Andreea Xavier, MD
Associate Professor
Division Director - Acute Care Medicine
Wyatt Ranches Distinguished Professor in Geriatric & Palliative Medicine

Advanced Practice Providers

Katie AldousKatie J. Aldous
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
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Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care
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Irma Alza h/s updatedIrma Alza, NP
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care
Taylor Allen, MPAS, PA-C
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
Elma AndrewsElma Andrews
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
No photo availableZainab Animashawun
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
Jenna BerkovskyJenna Berkovsky, MPAS, PA-C
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
Bailiegh R. Bostick
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
No photo availableRosemary Bouse, PA
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
Erica burns headshot 3Erica Burns, MS, PA-C
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
No photo availableKhalima R. Burns
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
Jeffrey B. Calhoun
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care
Sarah CarderSara P. Carder
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
Rodrigo CastilloRodrigo Castillo
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
Anne Causey headshotAnne E. Causey
Advanced Care Provider Coordinator
Co-director of Advanced Practice Clinicians
tina chackoTina E. Chacko
Advanced Care Provider Coordinator
Co-director of Advanced Practice Clinicians
Kevin CherianKevin Cherian
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
No photo availableSwati Desai
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
Mark DinningMark A. Dinning
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care
Marisa Ducah headshot 2Marisa A. Ducach, PA-C
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
Emily Samp APP HeadshotEmily E. Eastman Samp
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
Kristin Feid headshotKristin K. Feid
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
John GarciaJohn J. Garcia
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
No photo availableJennifer S. George, PA
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
No photo availableJustin Hababag, PA-C
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
Spencer E. Head IV
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
Jessica I. Hernandez
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care
Kaylee HesterKaylee N. Hester
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
Mark Koch headshotMark I. Koch
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
No photo availableJoy C. Ike, NP
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care
Libby LiuLibby Liu
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
Rhonda MarcoRhonda Marco
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
Jessica MartinJessica L. Martin
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
Krista MatternKrista Mattern, MPAS, PA-C
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
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Ramon MedinaRamon Medina
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care
No photo availableLedian Memushaj, NP
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care
No photo availableNicole E. Mintz, NP
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care
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Anna C. MorseAnna C. Morse
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
No photo availableSandra Ibarra Narvaez, PA
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
Aaron Nunez headshotAaron Nunez
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
Maltiece O’Neal El, MSPAS, PA-C
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
Ugo headshotUgochukwu Obi-Iheme, NP
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care
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Physician Assistant - Acute Care
No photo availableOsaze K. Ohonba
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
Melissa Pearson headshotMelissa D. Pearson, DNP
Advanced Care Provider Coordinator
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Headshot of Physician Assistant, Erika Richey-Carson.Erika Richey-Carson, MPAS, PA-C
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
Andrea Rios Quintero h/s updatedAndrea Rios Quintero, PA
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
No photo availableJean Rekoff Jr., NP
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care
Bushra Salamah h/s updatedBushra Salamah, NP
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care
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tahlia shaw h/sTahlia D. Shaw
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
Marisol Solórzano headshotMarisol Solórzano
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
No photo availableAdriana J. Sotelo, PA
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
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No photo availableShelby Staples
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
No photo availableTanisha R. Staples, AGACNP-BC
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
Yvette T. Surrell
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care
Reilly Talbot
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
Femi TelufusiFemi Telufusi
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
Cristina TovarCristina M. Tovar
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
Catherine Varner
Physician Assistant - Acute Care
No photo availableLejin Varghese, AGACNP, BC
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care
Var pt2Kunjumol Varughese, NP
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care
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Teaching Cohort

Hamzah Abduljabar, MD
Assistant Professor
Amee Amin, MD, CMQ
Assistant Professor, Department Of Emergency Medicine
Case Management Medical Director Texas Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Hospital Texas Medical Center
Michael Boyars, MD
Assistant Professor
Jeff ChenJeffrey Chen, MD
Assistant Professor
ben clarkBenjamin Clark, MD
Assistant Professor
Michael Garcia, MD
Assistant Professor
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Assistant Professor
Jacqueline Okere, MD
Assistant Professor, The Department of Internal Medicine
Hospitalist, Memorial Hermann Hospital, TIRR Memorial Hermann
Vice Chair for Health Outcomes and Social Medicine, The Department of Internal Medicine
Onyema-Ezenwa-web.jpgEzenwa C. Onyema, MD, MS, FACP
Assistant Professor
Instructor
Vishal PatelVishal P. Patel, MD
Assistant Professor
Daniel Wang, MD
Assistant Professor
andrea x.Andreea Xavier, MD
Associate Professor
Division Director - Acute Care Medicine
Wyatt Ranches Distinguished Professor in Geriatric & Palliative Medicine