Temini Ajayi, MD, MPH
Dr. Ajayi is an assistant professor in the Interventional Gastroenterology and Endoluminal Surgery section. He earned his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine, following his completion of a Molecular and Cellular Biology degree and a Master of Public…
Nirav C. Thosani, MD, MHA
Dr. Nirav Thosani earned his medical degree from N.H.L. Municipal Medical College in Ahmedabad, India. He completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in gastroenterology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston, followed by an advanced fellowship…
Ezenwa Onyema, MD, FMS, FACP, FHM
Dr. Ezenwa Onyema is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Hospital Medicine and the Joan & Stanford Alexander Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine at UTHealth McGovern Medical School. He earned his medical degree from Ross University, completed his…
Grand Rounds, July 24, 2025
Presentation Title: Rapid Blood Culture Diagnostics for the Identification of Bloodstream Pathogens and Impact on Antimicrobial Stewardship Speaker: Emma Napoli, MD Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Location: MSB 2.103 Learning Format: In-Person and Online…
Gentry earns infectious disease fellowship
The Infectious Diseases Society of America recognized Clare Gentry, MD, associate professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, with a Fellowship in IDSA. Fellowship in IDSA is one of the highest honors in infectious diseases. It recognizes individuals whose careers reflect deep…
Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award: Faith Atai, MD
Faith Atai, MD, associate professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, is the 2025 recipient of the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award, presented by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation. The Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award annually honors faculty who are…
Grand Rounds, July 17, 2025
Presentation Title: We Only See What We Look For: Recognizing and Managing Inborn Errors of Immunity in the Adult Patient Speaker: Joud Hajjar, MD, PhD, MS, FCIS – Baylor College of Medicine Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM…
2025-26 Department of Cardiology Fellows
Welcome, 2025-2026 Department of Cardiology Fellows! In July, UTHealth Houston welcomed new General Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Heart Failure, Interventional, and Research fellows to a new academic year. The Memorial Hermann Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI), which serves as the primary training…
Grand Rounds, July 10, 2025
Presentation Title: Under the Bell Jar: A Historical Perspective on Pulmonary Function Tests Speaker: Gautam Sikka, MD Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Location: MSB 2.103 Learning Format: In-Person and Online Series Objectives: Apply the…
Eleni Tiniakou, MD
Dr. Eleni Tiniakou is a board-certified rheumatologist and a nationally recognized expert in autoimmune muscle diseases. She joins McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston as the founding Director of the new Myositis Clinic, where she will lead a multidisciplinary program…