The importance of pediatric cleft care
Imagine being an expectant parent and learning that your unborn child has a cleft palette, lip, or other craniofacial condition. It can be shocking and scary news for any family. But having the right team of specialists available can make…
Medically Managed Weight Loss
After undergoing bariatric surgery, Clifton Gilmore still struggled to lose weight. Determined to improve his overall physical and mental health, he reached out to the experts at the UT Physicians Center for Obesity Medicine and Metabolic Performance (COMMP). Today, Clifton…
SurgeON Newsletter – Winter 2022
Table of Contents In Memoriam Research in the Department of Surgery Stulberg Named Vice Chair of Research McGovern Wins HEED Award for Top Colleges Harvin Named Burn Director Awards & Promotions In the News New Faculty Read the Full Winter…
Dr. Harvin named Burn Director of the John S. Dunn Burn Center at Memorial Hermann Hospital
John Harvin, MD, Associate Professor of Surgery in the Division of Acute Care Surgery has been appointed as the permanent Burn Director of the John S. Dunn Burn Center at Memorial Hermann Hospital – TMC. He has served as the…
Turning fear into motivation: Colorectal cancer patient helps others with autobiography
Although she couldn’t quite place what was wrong, Laura Shook knew something wasn’t right with her body. Upon hearing the grave cancer diagnosis of beloved actress Farrah Fawcett, her concerns grew. She knew it was time to seek out professional…
Cutting Edge Advances in Urology
The mission of the Division of Urology at the UT McGovern Medical School is to integrate current evidence based, patient centered care, cutting edge advances in Urology, and research science into the daily care of their patients. Their faculty work…
SurgeON Newsletter – Winter / Spring 2021
Table of Contents Quality of Improvement ACS Verification Habitat for Humanity Inauguration Day Study: Reduced Opioid Exposure #GETOFFYOURAAS Awards In the News Read the Winter / Spring 2021 Issue of SurgeON
SurgeON Newsletter – Spring & Summer 2020
Table of Contents Message from the Editor Education Research Awards & Promotions In the News New Faculty New Division Director A Fond Farewell Stay Connected Read the Spring & Summer 2020 Issue of SurgeON
SurgeON Newsletter – Winter 2019
Table of Contents Stay Connected A Fond Farewell Featured: Surgical Division – Minimally Invasive & Elective General Surgery Education Research Awards In the News New Faculty In Memoriam Read the Winter 2019 Issue of SurgeON
Message from the Chairman
The Department of Surgery continues to thrive in numerous areas of our core mission. As previously stated, the medical school mission is “to educate a diverse body of future physicians and biomedical scientists for a career dedicated to the highest…