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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…

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…

We are pleased to officially announce the esteemed addition of Dr. Pallav to our Interventional Gastroenterology team at UTHealth Houston. Commencing his tenure today, Dr. Pallav will actively engage in case observations within the GI lab, collaborating closely with Dr….

Demetrios Stroubakis, 55, thought he was having a gallbladder attack when he arrived at the emergency room in August 2021 with jaundice. Instead, he was shocked to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. “I was floored. I consider myself to be…

As part of the UT Physicians mission to expand specialty care outside of the Texas Medical Center, a new clinic has opened in Greater Heights that will focus on obstetrics and gynecology, gynecologic oncology, and gastroenterology. Schedule your appointment today…

We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to our world-class healthcare family at UTHealth Houston. Dr. Bharat Puchakayala brings a wealth of expertise and passion to our Interventional Gastroenterology team, and we couldn’t be more excited to have him…

Dr. Bharat Kumar Puchakayala (Dr Kumar), taking inspiration from his physician father, earned his medical degree from the prestigious Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India. Thereafter in pursuit of higher education and training, he completed a residency in Internal Medicine…