Dr. Oderich Recognized as an Honored Listee in Marquis’ Who’s Who
We are proud to announce that Gustavo Oderich, MD, professor and distinguished chair of vascular of endovascular surgery, has been recognized as an honored listee in Marquis Who’s Who, a prestigious publication known for its unmatched coverage of today’s leaders…
Class of 2023 Cardiovascular Disease Fellows Achieve 100% Cardiology Board Pass Rate
We are thrilled to share some incredible news: All twelve of our exceptional Cardiovascular Disease Fellows from the class of 2023 have passed their ABIM Foundation cardiology boards, achieving a remarkable 100% pass rate. This outstanding achievement is a testament…
Recap: Highlights from the Unforgettable Willerson Lecture
The recent Willerson Lecture, held on Jan. 8 at McGovern Medical School, had the honor of hosting Patrick Serruys, MD, PhD, a world-renowned interventional cardiologist, for an insightful discussion on “The CT Coronary Heart Team: A New Paradigm.” Dr. Serruys…
Navigating Exercise Limitations in Thoracic Aortic Disease: Insights from Current Vascular Surgery
Siddharth Prakash, MD, PhD, has recently contributed a compelling chapter in Northwestern’s Current Vascular Surgery entitled “Exercise Limitations in Patients with Thoracic Aortic Disease.” This chapter delves into the complexities surrounding thoracic aortic disease (TAD), a condition with an annualized…
American Society of Human Genetics Honors Dr. Dianna Milewicz with Advocacy Award
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) has named Dianna Milewicz, MD, PhD, professor and President George Bush Chair in Cardiovascular Medicine, as the 2023 recipient of its Advocacy Award. The Advocacy Award is bestowed upon individuals or a group of individuals…
Drs. Sophia Khan and Rana Afifi Discuss Type B Aortic Dissection Management with Endovascular Today
In a recent article in Endovascular Today, Sophia Khan, MD, assistant professor of vascular surgery and Rana Afifi, MD, associate professor of vascular surgery, discuss the evolving treatment methodologies for acute aortic dissection, specifically type B aortic dissection (TBAD). With…
Introducing the New Cardiovascular Disease Fellows – Class of 2027
We would like to extend a warm welcome to the newest members of our Cardiovascular Disease fellows — the distinguished Class of 2027. Throughout their journey, fellows will encounter a diverse array of pathologies across various practice settings, gaining invaluable…
Center for Advanced Cardiology – Southwest Receives UT Physicians’ Clinic of the Quarter Award
We are happy to announce that our Center for Advanced Cardiology – Southwest clinic has received the UT Physicians Clinic of the Quarter Award. This award recognizes our clinic’s dedication to delivering comprehensive medical care and its continuous efforts to…
Dr. Danny Ramzy and Team Achieve Multiple Texas Milestones in Robotic Heart Procedures
In the past two years, Danny Ramzy, MD, PhD, professor of cardiac surgery, and his team, have successfully performed a series of groundbreaking robotic heart surgeries. The achievements include the state’s inaugural combined robotic aortic and mitral valve repair, pushing…
UTHealth Houston-Memorial Hermann Heart Failure Team Receives ELSO Platinum Level Center of Excellence Award in Extracorporeal Life Support for Second Consecutive Year
We are pleased to share that our Heart Failure team has been honored with the distinguished ELSO Platinum Level Center of Excellence Award in Extracorporeal Life Support for a second year in a row. The ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support recognizes…