
Mark J. Hobeika, MD, FACS
Mark J. Hobeika, MD, FACS is Professor of Surgery and Chief of the Division of Abdominal Organ Transplantation at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. He serves as Director of Abdominal Organ Transplantation at the Memorial Hermann Transplant Institute. His…

Woihwan Kim, MD
Woihwan “Woi” Kim, MD, is board-certified in general surgery and fellowship-trained in colorectal surgery. He’s currently an assistant professor of surgery. His clinical interests include colon and rectal cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and anorectal pathologies. He helps his patients…

Matthew L. Voth, MD

Grand Rounds, March 13, 2025
Presentation Title: The Surgical Mindset Speakers: Alfredo Cepeda, MD, and Shah-Jahan Dodwad, DO Date: Thursday, March 13, 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…

SurgeON Newsletter – March 2025
Read the March 2025 Issue of SurgeON… In this Issue: Save the Date: Surgery Research Day Department of Surgery Honors its STAR Award Recipients McGovern Medical School Students and Residents Showcase Research at Academic Surgical Congress Regional Meeting Unites the…

Grand Rounds, March 6, 2025
Presentation Title: Perioperative Mortality Speaker: Daniel Sessler, MD Professor and Vice President for Clinical and Outcomes Research Department of Anesthesiology, McGovern Medical School Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025 Time: 7:00 AM ‐ 8:00 AM Location: Medical School Building Learning Format:…

Grand Rounds, February 20, 2025
Presentation Title: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: Kapsowar and Beyond in sub-Saharan Africa Speaker: William Rhodes, MD Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025 Time: 7:00 AM ‐ 8:00 AM Location: Medical School Building Learning Format: In‐Person Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of…

SurgeON Newsletter – February 2025
Read the February 2025 Issue of SurgeON… In this Issue: Surgical Disruptive Technology Summit Showcases the Future of Surgery New Research Defines “Time to Weight Plateau” in Obesity Treatment Khan Military Scholarships Honoring resilience throughout National Birth Defects Awareness Month…

Houston’s Snow Day: A Rare Winter Wonderland
Winter Storm Enzo brought more than just a chill to Houston—it brought the magic of snow! From cozy neighborhoods and local parks to a few dedicated moments captured in the Texas Medical Center, our faculty and residents embraced this rare…

SurgeON Newsletter – January 2025
Read the January 2025 Issue of SurgeON… In this Issue: Robinson and Kao Served as Citizen Ambassadors to Vietnam Announcements & Highlights Publications of Note In the News Grand Rounds Social Media Spotlight