The power of optimism
Chizi Okpobiri is filled with gratitude. For the world-class surgeon who operated on his crushed pelvis, for the premier facilities where he received excellent care, and for the loyal friends who remained by his side during challenging days. Chizi was…
A life renewed, one step at a time
Alex Weatherford is a walking miracle. His new mobile lifestyle is due to his extraordinary determination and a revolutionary surgical procedure, Osseointegration (OI). OI is a game-changer that improves quality of life, function, and mobility in individuals who have had…
“ATH Grand Opening Marks a Triumph in Community Health”
The grand opening of the much-anticipated Athlete Training and Health (ATH) facility in Pearland, TX this past Saturday was a resounding success, heralding a significant milestone in the healthcare landscape for this community. The event was graced by the presence…
Spinal surgeon finds new purpose with UTOrtho after bicycle accident
Dr. Rex Marco, a prominent spine surgeon in our department, found a new purpose in his profession when a serious bicycle accident turned him into a patient. Dr. Marco’s life-changing injury has given him a new perspective on the importance…
UT Ortho Annual Report 2022
The UT Ortho Annual Report is available to view online. Click here to read!
Women in Medicine Spotlight: Bonnie Gregory, MD
Written by: Caitie Barkley Photos by: Logan Ball 2021 study revealed that just three National Basketball Association team orthopedic surgeons were women. By the spring of 2022, UTHealth Houston’s Bonnie Gregory, MD, had joined them. As a sports medicine surgeon…
“Unveiling Catherine Ambrose, PhD: The Scientist, The Person”
Who is Dr. Catherine Ambrose? The Scientist After obtaining her Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Washington University in St. Louis, she completed her terminal degrees in mechanical engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Ambrose was appointed…
Nicaragua Has My Heart
When Terri Bowden, NP-C, took her first mission trip to Nicaragua during nursing school, little did she know that 13 years later her love of the country would be shared by her husband and children. During Terri’s second year of…
One Person Can Empower Winds of Change
“Kids don’t have shoes, but they have big smiles,” says Kaylee Nemeth, PA-C, who has long-lasting memories of cheerful beaming smiles from her mission trip to Zambia in June 2023. “People in Zambia live in the poorest of conditions, but…
Bodybuilder Mark Omezi proves determination is an important muscle
Mark Omezi, known in fitness and bodybuilding circles as Omayzee, makes lifting weights and body sculpting look easy and exciting. But Mark knows his journey has been anything but easy after a car accident in December 2019 left him in…