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With more than 2,000 clinicians certified in 80 medical specialties and subspecialties, UT Physicians provides care for the entire family.
During a routine 20-week ultrasound, Melissa and Blaine Pless received devastating news that their unborn baby, Ellie, had kidneys that weren’t developing properly. A team of specialists came together determined to give Ellie a fighting chance.
Read Ellie’s story. https://ow.ly/xzRQ50XqKRu
Read Ellie’s story. https://ow.ly/xzRQ50XqKRu
November 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
During a routine 20-week ultrasound, Melissa and Blaine Pless received devastating news that their unborn baby, Ellie, had kidneys that weren’t developing properly. A team of specialists came together determined to give Ellie a fighting chance.
Read Ellie’s story. https://ow.ly/xzRQ50XqKRu
Read Ellie’s story. https://ow.ly/xzRQ50XqKRu
In this episode of “Real Talk in Medicine: UT Physicians,” breast surgeon Tamara E. Saunders, MD, and plastic surgeon Annie M. Wang, MD, discuss the importance of regular mammograms and what to know about the latest surgical techniques for breast cancer treatment.
Tune in: https://ow.ly/HlNX50Xq4iT
Tune in: https://ow.ly/HlNX50Xq4iT
November 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
In this episode of “Real Talk in Medicine: UT Physicians,” breast surgeon Tamara E. Saunders, MD, and plastic surgeon Annie M. Wang, MD, discuss the importance of regular mammograms and what to know about the latest surgical techniques for breast cancer treatment.
Tune in: https://ow.ly/HlNX50Xq4iT
Tune in: https://ow.ly/HlNX50Xq4iT
Today, we pay tribute to our incredible employees who have proudly served our country. Your courage, dedication, and leadership continue to inspire us every day.
We’re honored to support our veterans not only in their military service but also in their transition to civilian life.
We’re honored to support our veterans not only in their military service but also in their transition to civilian life.
November 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Today, we pay tribute to our incredible employees who have proudly served our country. Your courage, dedication, and leadership continue to inspire us every day.
We’re honored to support our veterans not only in their military service but also in their transition to civilian life.
We’re honored to support our veterans not only in their military service but also in their transition to civilian life.
We’re thrilled to announce the opening of UT Physicians Pediatric Multispecialty – Katy, bringing comprehensive pediatric specialty care to families in Katy and the surrounding areas!
Meet the caring team behind this exciting new chapter in Katy’s health care community. https://ow.ly/sb0R50XnILR
Meet the caring team behind this exciting new chapter in Katy’s health care community. https://ow.ly/sb0R50XnILR
November 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We’re thrilled to announce the opening of UT Physicians Pediatric Multispecialty – Katy, bringing comprehensive pediatric specialty care to families in Katy and the surrounding areas!
Meet the caring team behind this exciting new chapter in Katy’s health care community. https://ow.ly/sb0R50XnILR
Meet the caring team behind this exciting new chapter in Katy’s health care community. https://ow.ly/sb0R50XnILR
For many women, menopause can bring an unexpected mental haze that blurs memory, focus, and confidence as the brain adjusts to shifting hormones.
Learn how small lifestyle changes can help restore your clarity and when it may be time to talk with your OB-GYN. 💭 https://ow.ly/3Q5L50XkWWF
Learn how small lifestyle changes can help restore your clarity and when it may be time to talk with your OB-GYN. 💭 https://ow.ly/3Q5L50XkWWF
November 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
For many women, menopause can bring an unexpected mental haze that blurs memory, focus, and confidence as the brain adjusts to shifting hormones.
Learn how small lifestyle changes can help restore your clarity and when it may be time to talk with your OB-GYN. 💭 https://ow.ly/3Q5L50XkWWF
Learn how small lifestyle changes can help restore your clarity and when it may be time to talk with your OB-GYN. 💭 https://ow.ly/3Q5L50XkWWF
It’s that time again, when we “fall back” and gain an extra hour of sleep. Adjusting to the time change isn’t as simple as it seems. Our body’s natural 24-hour clock relies on light to stay in sync. Learn more from a sleep medicine specialist to help your body adjust and get the rest you need.
October 31, 2025 at 7:14 PM
It’s that time again, when we “fall back” and gain an extra hour of sleep. Adjusting to the time change isn’t as simple as it seems. Our body’s natural 24-hour clock relies on light to stay in sync. Learn more from a sleep medicine specialist to help your body adjust and get the rest you need.
As little ghouls and goblins get ready to fill their bags with treats, it’s important to keep safety in mind. Whether you’re trick-or-treating with little ones or joining a community event, check out these tips to help ensure everyone has a frightfully fun and safe night.
October 29, 2025 at 6:55 PM
As little ghouls and goblins get ready to fill their bags with treats, it’s important to keep safety in mind. Whether you’re trick-or-treating with little ones or joining a community event, check out these tips to help ensure everyone has a frightfully fun and safe night.
Day one of our health fair and packet pickup is off to an amazing start as we count down to the UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K this Sunday!
Runners and their families are stopping by to enjoy no-cost health screenings, hands-on wellness activities, education, and plenty of fun giveaways.
Runners and their families are stopping by to enjoy no-cost health screenings, hands-on wellness activities, education, and plenty of fun giveaways.
October 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Day one of our health fair and packet pickup is off to an amazing start as we count down to the UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K this Sunday!
Runners and their families are stopping by to enjoy no-cost health screenings, hands-on wellness activities, education, and plenty of fun giveaways.
Runners and their families are stopping by to enjoy no-cost health screenings, hands-on wellness activities, education, and plenty of fun giveaways.
We had a great time at the 11th Annual Jensen Jubilee! Our UT Physicians Multispecialty – Jensen clinic was proud to join the celebration, spreading health and wellness through fun, hands-on activities, and valuable educational resources.
Check out the photos from the day! 📸
Check out the photos from the day! 📸
October 21, 2025 at 12:57 PM
We had a great time at the 11th Annual Jensen Jubilee! Our UT Physicians Multispecialty – Jensen clinic was proud to join the celebration, spreading health and wellness through fun, hands-on activities, and valuable educational resources.
Check out the photos from the day! 📸
Check out the photos from the day! 📸
We’re proud to celebrate three of our incredible nurses who have been recognized by the Good Samaritan Foundation of Texas with the 2025 Excellence in Nursing Awards.
Read their inspiring stories. ow.ly/monq50XbYOT
Read their inspiring stories. ow.ly/monq50XbYOT
October 16, 2025 at 1:09 PM
We’re proud to celebrate three of our incredible nurses who have been recognized by the Good Samaritan Foundation of Texas with the 2025 Excellence in Nursing Awards.
Read their inspiring stories. ow.ly/monq50XbYOT
Read their inspiring stories. ow.ly/monq50XbYOT
Are you ready for flu season? Before you reach for the latest “immune-boosting” supplement, think again. According to Christopher Codispoti, MD, PhD, an allergy and immunology specialist, your best defense might be simpler than you think.
Click the link in the comments to read the full article.
Click the link in the comments to read the full article.
October 15, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Are you ready for flu season? Before you reach for the latest “immune-boosting” supplement, think again. According to Christopher Codispoti, MD, PhD, an allergy and immunology specialist, your best defense might be simpler than you think.
Click the link in the comments to read the full article.
Click the link in the comments to read the full article.
What if the secret to a longer life isn’t in your medicine cabinet, but in your attitude? Research shows that people with an optimistic outlook live up to 15% longer than those who focus on the negative. ✨
Read the full article by clicking the link in the comments below. ⬇️
Read the full article by clicking the link in the comments below. ⬇️
October 9, 2025 at 1:11 PM
What if the secret to a longer life isn’t in your medicine cabinet, but in your attitude? Research shows that people with an optimistic outlook live up to 15% longer than those who focus on the negative. ✨
Read the full article by clicking the link in the comments below. ⬇️
Read the full article by clicking the link in the comments below. ⬇️
Attention all UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K runners and their families! Mark your calendars for Oct. 24 and 25 to pick up your race packet and kick off the weekend at our two-day health fair.
Be sure to preregister for a no-cost health screening by Monday, Oct. 20: ow.ly/eMTi50X6tE4
Be sure to preregister for a no-cost health screening by Monday, Oct. 20: ow.ly/eMTi50X6tE4
October 8, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Attention all UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K runners and their families! Mark your calendars for Oct. 24 and 25 to pick up your race packet and kick off the weekend at our two-day health fair.
Be sure to preregister for a no-cost health screening by Monday, Oct. 20: ow.ly/eMTi50X6tE4
Be sure to preregister for a no-cost health screening by Monday, Oct. 20: ow.ly/eMTi50X6tE4
We’re just a few weeks away from the UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K! 🏁
UTHealth Houston is proud to serve as the title sponsor of this incredible event, bringing our physicians, staff, and community together for a weekend filled with fitness and fun. 🏃
Register today! ow.ly/Cbq150X4ZmM
UTHealth Houston is proud to serve as the title sponsor of this incredible event, bringing our physicians, staff, and community together for a weekend filled with fitness and fun. 🏃
Register today! ow.ly/Cbq150X4ZmM
October 2, 2025 at 12:54 PM
We’re just a few weeks away from the UTHealth Houston Half Marathon & 10K! 🏁
UTHealth Houston is proud to serve as the title sponsor of this incredible event, bringing our physicians, staff, and community together for a weekend filled with fitness and fun. 🏃
Register today! ow.ly/Cbq150X4ZmM
UTHealth Houston is proud to serve as the title sponsor of this incredible event, bringing our physicians, staff, and community together for a weekend filled with fitness and fun. 🏃
Register today! ow.ly/Cbq150X4ZmM
A playful swing or quick lift could leave your toddler in severe pain and refusing to move their arm. This is a common childhood injury that happens in the blink of an eye.
Doctors say kids often bounce back within minutes. Knowing how to respond can make all the difference.
Read the full story ⬇️.
Doctors say kids often bounce back within minutes. Knowing how to respond can make all the difference.
Read the full story ⬇️.
October 1, 2025 at 1:05 PM
A playful swing or quick lift could leave your toddler in severe pain and refusing to move their arm. This is a common childhood injury that happens in the blink of an eye.
Doctors say kids often bounce back within minutes. Knowing how to respond can make all the difference.
Read the full story ⬇️.
Doctors say kids often bounce back within minutes. Knowing how to respond can make all the difference.
Read the full story ⬇️.
🌟 Congratulations to Yessica Garcia, our UT Physicians Employee of the Month for July 2025! 🌟
Yessica is known for always going the extra mile with a smile on her face. She welcomes patients and families with kindness, compassion, and calm reassurance, especially during difficult moments.
Yessica is known for always going the extra mile with a smile on her face. She welcomes patients and families with kindness, compassion, and calm reassurance, especially during difficult moments.
September 25, 2025 at 1:24 PM
🌟 Congratulations to Yessica Garcia, our UT Physicians Employee of the Month for July 2025! 🌟
Yessica is known for always going the extra mile with a smile on her face. She welcomes patients and families with kindness, compassion, and calm reassurance, especially during difficult moments.
Yessica is known for always going the extra mile with a smile on her face. She welcomes patients and families with kindness, compassion, and calm reassurance, especially during difficult moments.
🍂 The first day of fall is officially here! But along with pumpkin spice season comes flu season, too. 🎃
UT Physicians is offering $19 flu vaccines for those who are uninsured or underinsured. 💉
Find out which of our locations offer this reduced-cost flu vaccine. 👉 ow.ly/py9950WZHPn
UT Physicians is offering $19 flu vaccines for those who are uninsured or underinsured. 💉
Find out which of our locations offer this reduced-cost flu vaccine. 👉 ow.ly/py9950WZHPn
September 22, 2025 at 12:57 PM
🍂 The first day of fall is officially here! But along with pumpkin spice season comes flu season, too. 🎃
UT Physicians is offering $19 flu vaccines for those who are uninsured or underinsured. 💉
Find out which of our locations offer this reduced-cost flu vaccine. 👉 ow.ly/py9950WZHPn
UT Physicians is offering $19 flu vaccines for those who are uninsured or underinsured. 💉
Find out which of our locations offer this reduced-cost flu vaccine. 👉 ow.ly/py9950WZHPn
🚨 A heart attack in your legs? That’s how dangerous peripheral artery disease (PAD) can be, yet it often goes unnoticed. PAD is frequently mistaken for aging or arthritis while silently cutting off blood flow to the legs. Left untreated, it can cause severe complications and even amputation.
September 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
🚨 A heart attack in your legs? That’s how dangerous peripheral artery disease (PAD) can be, yet it often goes unnoticed. PAD is frequently mistaken for aging or arthritis while silently cutting off blood flow to the legs. Left untreated, it can cause severe complications and even amputation.
Today, we remember and honor the first responders and everyone whose lives were forever changed on Sept. 11, 2001. 💙
#September11 #NeverForget #DayOfRemembrance #PatriotDay
#September11 #NeverForget #DayOfRemembrance #PatriotDay
September 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Today, we remember and honor the first responders and everyone whose lives were forever changed on Sept. 11, 2001. 💙
#September11 #NeverForget #DayOfRemembrance #PatriotDay
#September11 #NeverForget #DayOfRemembrance #PatriotDay
Semaglutide weight loss injections are transforming the way we fight obesity, but behind the hype lies a powerful truth. 💉 These GLP-1 drugs help control hunger and cravings by mimicking a natural hormone, but they’re not a quick fix. Long-term use is often necessary to maintain weight loss.
September 3, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Semaglutide weight loss injections are transforming the way we fight obesity, but behind the hype lies a powerful truth. 💉 These GLP-1 drugs help control hunger and cravings by mimicking a natural hormone, but they’re not a quick fix. Long-term use is often necessary to maintain weight loss.
In this episode of Real Talk in Medicine: #UTPhysicians, Georgina Amaral, MD, a specialist in pediatric and adolescent gynecology, discusses periods, puberty, and preventive care for adolescents and young women.
Spotify: ow.ly/GNIn50WNx52
YouTube: ow.ly/XoxY50WNx51
Apple Podcasts: ow.ly/Z3Sg50WNx53
Spotify: ow.ly/GNIn50WNx52
YouTube: ow.ly/XoxY50WNx51
Apple Podcasts: ow.ly/Z3Sg50WNx53
August 28, 2025 at 1:26 PM
In this episode of Real Talk in Medicine: #UTPhysicians, Georgina Amaral, MD, a specialist in pediatric and adolescent gynecology, discusses periods, puberty, and preventive care for adolescents and young women.
Spotify: ow.ly/GNIn50WNx52
YouTube: ow.ly/XoxY50WNx51
Apple Podcasts: ow.ly/Z3Sg50WNx53
Spotify: ow.ly/GNIn50WNx52
YouTube: ow.ly/XoxY50WNx51
Apple Podcasts: ow.ly/Z3Sg50WNx53
Growth charts at your child’s check-up are more than just numbers. They’re powerful tools that help pediatricians track your child’s physical development and spot issues early. A steady climb on the curve is usually a good sign, but a sudden drop or spike could point to something serious. 📉
August 20, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Growth charts at your child’s check-up are more than just numbers. They’re powerful tools that help pediatricians track your child’s physical development and spot issues early. A steady climb on the curve is usually a good sign, but a sudden drop or spike could point to something serious. 📉
Persistent headaches, forgetfulness, and fatigue might seem like everyday problems, but for some women, they could be early warning signs of a brain tumor. 🧠 Women are more likely to develop benign brain tumors, as hormones like estrogen can fuel growth. However, "benign" doesn’t mean harmless.
August 14, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Persistent headaches, forgetfulness, and fatigue might seem like everyday problems, but for some women, they could be early warning signs of a brain tumor. 🧠 Women are more likely to develop benign brain tumors, as hormones like estrogen can fuel growth. However, "benign" doesn’t mean harmless.
Preventing tick bites could save you from weeks (or months) of fatigue, rashes, or even serious illnesses like Lyme disease. 🕷️
Protect yourself and your family by wearing long sleeves, applying DEET or permethrin to clothing, and checking for ticks after outdoor activities. 🔍
Protect yourself and your family by wearing long sleeves, applying DEET or permethrin to clothing, and checking for ticks after outdoor activities. 🔍
August 11, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Preventing tick bites could save you from weeks (or months) of fatigue, rashes, or even serious illnesses like Lyme disease. 🕷️
Protect yourself and your family by wearing long sleeves, applying DEET or permethrin to clothing, and checking for ticks after outdoor activities. 🔍
Protect yourself and your family by wearing long sleeves, applying DEET or permethrin to clothing, and checking for ticks after outdoor activities. 🔍
Congratulations to Blanca Bucio, our UT Physicians Employee of the Month for June 2025! 🌟
As a patient access representative, Blanca’s warmth and dedication make every patient’s visit special. 👏
Watch the video to hear what her teammates have to say about her patient-centered approach.
As a patient access representative, Blanca’s warmth and dedication make every patient’s visit special. 👏
Watch the video to hear what her teammates have to say about her patient-centered approach.
August 6, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Congratulations to Blanca Bucio, our UT Physicians Employee of the Month for June 2025! 🌟
As a patient access representative, Blanca’s warmth and dedication make every patient’s visit special. 👏
Watch the video to hear what her teammates have to say about her patient-centered approach.
As a patient access representative, Blanca’s warmth and dedication make every patient’s visit special. 👏
Watch the video to hear what her teammates have to say about her patient-centered approach.