Benjy F. Brooks, MD Outstanding Clinical Faculty Award: Ritha Belizaire, MD
Ritha Belizaire, MD, assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, is the 2022 winner of the Benjy F. Brooks, MD, Outstanding Clinical Faculty Award. “I have never won an award like this, so after the initial shock wore off, I…
SurgeON Newsletter – May 2022
Read the May, 2022 Issue of SurgeON… Inside you will find: Awards & Promotions: Canfield to Chair the Methodology Committee for the European Association of Urology Guidelines 2022 Dean’s Teaching Excellence Awards Faculty Promotions Cotton Admitted into American Surgical Association…
‘Take it serious’: TikTok star diagnosed with colon cancer urges young people to know warning signs
Omar Madriz, MD, spoke to KTRK-TV Channel 13 about a patient and TikTok star who was treated for colon cancer.
SurgeON Newsletter – April 2022
Read the April, 2022 Issue of SurgeON… Inside you will find: Awards & Promotions: Chen claims inaugural Distinguished Faculty Award Endowments Awarded to Robinson & McNutt Education: Khan Military Scholarships Match Day 2022 Research Scott Represents at National Committee on…
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…
Surgery, care allow child born with cleft lip and palate to blow bubbles and more
The first time Sonia Estrada saw her son Jae blow a bubble, it brought tears to her eyes. The seemingly simple act marked a major milestone for the now 7-year-old Jae, who was born with a cleft lip and palate…