Wasseem Skef, MD
Michael W. Stavinoha, MD
Leaning into hope: Pancreatic cancer survivor grateful for clinical trial
After experiencing persistent back pain, Kim Charlton was shocked to learn she had pancreatic cancer—a diagnosis that upended her plans for retirement abroad. Seeking treatment at UTHealth Houston, she became part of a groundbreaking clinical trial led by Dr. Nirav…
DaVee Leads Self-Compassion Elective to Foster Resilience in Medical Students
As an integral part of the Shame Resilience Through Self-Compassion elective, Tomás DaVee, MD, Associate Professor, is helping shape a more emotionally resilient generation of medical students at McGovern Medical School. Co-directed by Gioconda Mojica, MD, and Rex Marco, MD,…
Inaugural UTHealth Houston Colorectal Cancer Symposium Showcases Innovations & Advocacy
The UTHealth Houston Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research (CHPPR) hosted the Inaugural UTHealth Houston Colorectal Cancer Symposium on March 24, 2025. Attendees learned about the current state and future of Colorectal Cancer Prevention from various perspectives, including providers, researchers, and…
Rashtak Named Physician of the Year at Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital
We are proud to announce that Shahrooz Rashtak, MD, Assistant Professor in Interventional Gastroenterology has been awarded Physician of the Year at Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital! This prestigious recognition is given to physicians who exemplify excellence in patient care, teamwork,…
Temini Ajayi, MD, MPH
Dr. Ajayi is an Assistant Professor in the Section of Interventional Gastroenterology and Endoluminal Surgery within the Department of Surgery. He earned his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine, following his completion of a Molecular and Cellular Biology…
Kimberly A. Guillory Sallier, NP
iGUT Surgeons Named Among Top 1% of GI Surgeons Nationally
We are thrilled to announce that two of our distinguished surgeons, Nirav C. Thosani, MD, MHA, Atilla Ertan, MD, Endowed Chair in Gastroenterology and Professor in the Department of Surgery, along with Vaibhav Wadhwa, MD, Assistant Professor in the Department…
Kumar Pallav, MD
Dr. Kumar Pallav is a distinguished physician with a rich and diverse background. Throughout his career, Dr Pallav has shown an unwavering commitment to patient care, research, and education. Dr. Pallav earned his medical diploma at Kasturba Medical College in…