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,…
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…
Welcome Dr. Pallav
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….
At the Bedside: Pancreatic cancer patient ‘back on track’ after UTHealth Houston clinical trial therapy shrinks tumor
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…
Expanded services now available in Greater Heights
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…
Welcome Dr. Puchakayala!
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…
Innovative gastric procedure at UT Physicians gives patient a new lease on life
Tyrone Dallas can now lay his head on a pillow and have a good night’s rest — something so ordinary, but he doesn’t take it for granted. Before meeting Pritesh Mutha, MD, gastroenterologist with UT Physicians, Dallas couldn’t do a lot of…