MIST Clinical Research

Faculty and research staff from the MIST Division at UTHealth Houston

The Elective Surgery Division, also known as MIST (Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas) of the Department of Surgery at UTHealth Houston, conducts high-quality clinical research focused on advancing surgical care and improving patient outcomes.

The clinical research team supports both investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored studies, including FDA-regulated clinical trials under Investigational Device Exemptions (IDE) and Investigational New Drug (IND) applications.

Research spans a broad range of specialties, including:

Bariatric surgery
Hernia surgery
Colorectal surgery
Surgical oncology
Advanced gastroenterology
Metabolic research
Medical device studies
Pharmacologic weight loss studies

With extensive experience in regulatory compliance, study coordination, and data integrity, the team provides comprehensive support across the full research lifecycle.

Contact Information

For information on current clinical research studies, please contact: [email protected]