Andrew R. Burgess, MD, Honored with 2025 OTA Lifetime Achievement Award
UTHealth Houston Department of Orthopedic Surgery, trauma surgeon Andrew R. Burgess, MD, has been awarded the 2025 Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing over four decades of leadership, innovation, and mentorship that have shaped the field of orthopedic…
Where Faith Becomes Practice, and Gratitude Finds Its Purpose
When we say “thank you” this season, our faculty have chosen to say it with their hands. In operating rooms, some without air-conditioning, in pre-op bays buzzing with translators and nurses, and in clinics where patients travel 10–15 hours by…
National Recognition for Excellence in Ankle Replacement Surgery
Recognition highlights leadership, innovation, and exceptional patient outcomes in total ankle replacement surgery. The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at UTHealth Houston has earned recognition as a Stryker Center of Ankle Excellence, joining only 15 hospitals and health systems nationwide. The…
CMHH & UTHealth Houston Pediatric Orthopedics Top 50
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and UTHealth Houston Pediatric Orthopedics Earn National Recognition In partnership with UTHealth Houston Pediatric Orthopedics Program, the Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital has again been recognized among the top 50 programs nationwide, ranking No. 39 in orthopedics…
Leading Innovation in Spine Care: Joseph Drain, MD, Awarded AO North America Young Investigator Grant
HOUSTON – UTHealth Houston Department of Orthopedic Surgery faculty member Joseph Drain, MD, has been awarded as one of the recipients of the Young Investigator Grant by AO North America. This prestigious recognition highlights his groundbreaking research at the intersection…
Behind the Scenes and Ahead of the Game: The Team That Gets It Done
In the fast-paced world of orthopedic care, much of the work that keeps us moving forward happens behind the scenes. On Administrative Professionals Day, we’re shining a light on one of our strongest support systems — they’re the team that…
Blazing Trails in Spinal Surgery: Inaugural 2025 TMC Spine Rodeo Conference
Houston’s spine surgery community witnessed history—the inaugural TMC Spine Rodeo Conference brought together some of the brightest minds in orthopedic and neurosurgical spine care for an unforgettable symposium. Hosted in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, this groundbreaking event…
Celebrating Excellence: Honoring the Winners of the “Make It Matter” Stephanie Sheffield Award
It is with immense pride and heartfelt gratitude that we announce the winners of the Stephanie Sheffield Award. Nominated by our dedicated faculty and staff, these outstanding individuals have been recognized for embodying the spirit and values of a true…
Walter R. Lowe, MD, Receives 2024 Memorial Hermann-TMC Distinguished Physician of the Year Award
HOUSTON (2024) – Walter R. Lowe, MD, Professor and Chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, has been named one of four recipients of the 2024 Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center (TMC) Distinguished Physician…
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…