Wasseem Skef, MD
Wasseem Skef, MD, is a gastroenterologist at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He previously served on the faculty at Baylor College of Medicine and Loma Linda University Medical Center. Dr. Skef has built comprehensive esophageal programs…
Michael W. Stavinoha, MD
Welcome, Ollieta Nicholas, MBA, FACHE — Incoming Director of Management Operations
We are pleased to announce that Ollieta Nicholas, MBA, FACHE, has officially joined the Department of Surgery this week as the new Director of Management Operations (DMO). Nicholas brings over two decades of experience in academic medicine, healthcare operations, and…
Research Day 2025
On Thursday, April 3rd, the Department of Surgery welcomed Ben Zarzaur, MD, MPH, Professor of Surgery and Endowed Chair, Sylvia and Royal Lichtfeldt Burn Center Professorship, Division Chair of Acute Care and Regional General Surgery, University of Wisconsin, who gave…
Tarek Zaghloul, MD, PhD
Dr. Tarek Zaghloul is a compassionate and skilled, fellowship-trained breast surgeon specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant breast conditions. After completing his surgical residency, Dr. Zaghloul pursued a surgical oncology fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center,…
Grand Rounds, April 24, 2025
Presentation Title: OH BABY! Using Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta in Cases of Placenta Accreta Spectrum Speakers: Miranda Wood, MD Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025 Time: 7:00 AM ‐ 8:00 AM Location: Medical School Building Learning Format: In‐Person…
Welcome Mark Hobeika, MD, FACS, New Chief of Abdominal Organ Transplantation
We are pleased to welcome Mark Hobeika, MD, FACS, as the new Division Director of the Division of Abdominal Organ Transplantation at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. Hobeika brings a wealth of experience in transplant surgery, along with a strong commitment to patient…
Grand Rounds, April 10, 2025
Presentation Title: The Evolution of Surgical Education Speakers: Alyssa Maclean, MD Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025 Time: 7:00 AM ‐ 8:00 AM Location: Medical School Building Learning Format: In‐Person Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be…
SurgeON Newsletter – April 2025
Read the April 2025 Issue of SurgeON… In this Issue: Welcome Mark Hobeika, MD, FACS, New Chief of Abdominal Organ Transplantation Leadership Transitions in the Department of Surgery Rashtak Named Physician of the Year at Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital Inaugural…
Grand Rounds, April 3, 2025
Presentation Title: Improving Quality of Life after Health Shocks Speakers: Ben Zarzaur, MD, MPH University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025 Time: 7:00 AM ‐ 8:00 AM Location: Medical School Building Learning Format:…