With advanced expertise in stroke care, aneurysm treatment, and interventional neurology, Ali Fadhil, MD, is eager to expand the UTMB's capabilities and build a practice that blends innovation with compassionate care.
Muhammad M. Shamim, MD, a new member of UTMB's Ophthalmology team, finds retina surgery to be a uniquely immersive experience – one that combines precision, patience, and profound impact.
For orthopedic trauma patients, a highly skilled surgeon can make all the difference in recovery and long-term function. Boris Zelle, MD, MBA, FAAOS, FAOA, brings extensive experience in comprehensive trauma care.
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Effective January 1, 2026, UTMB will be joining The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio in a merged Accountable Care Organization (ACO) relationship.
The UTMB Palliative Care Program has expanded! Following the opening of its Galveston clinic in September, the program has opened a second location in League City.
The Friendswood Primary and Specialty Care Clinic Pharmacy is now open and accepting prescriptions.
We are proud to recognize our Geriatric Advanced Practice Providers and colleagues for their grant-funded publication recently featured in Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine. Congratulations also to Dr. Tammie Michael on recognition by the Department of Internal Medicine!
APP Corner is a monthly feature by, about, and for UTMB's Advanced Practice Professionals.
RCO Coding ClipProlonged Services are to be used when the level of service is based on time and the time for the highest level of service (99205 or 99215) has been exceeded. Time includes both face-to-face activities and non-face-to-face activities when performed on the same calendar date as the office visit.
 | Have coding questions or need additional training? We are here to help! We invite you to contact us to schedule large group, small group, or 1:1 training. |
RCO Coding Clip is a monthly feature in the FGP Newsletter, with educational and informational items for providers from our Revenue Cycle Operations Coding Team. | |
 Ebelosele Aigbivbalu, MDNeonatology |  Andrea Allen, MD, MA, BAPlastic Surgery |  Aeris Buss, PA-CGastroenterology |  Ashley Cis, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, FNP-C
Geriatrics |
 Fatma Eris, DNP, APRN, FNP-BCAnesthesiology |  Brian Oliver, MDNeurosurgery |  Prih Rohra, MD, MBBS
Pathology |  Emily Sendukas, MD
Ob/Gyn MIGS |
 Erum Shaikh, PA-COrthopedics |  Crystal Stokes, DNP, APRN, CPNPPediatrics |  Sharon Turnil, MDAdult Primary Care - Town Center |  Stephanie Udalor, MD
Anesthesiology |
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We feature sights across our UTMB campuses each month. If you think you know where this photo was taken, let us know. We will share the location next month!
All readers who submit a correct response within one week of publication will be entered into a drawing. One randomly selected winner will receive a UTMB umbrella and be recognized in next month's edition! (Eligibility to win is once per calendar year.)
Congratulations to Shibi Kunjumon, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, Nurse Practitioner in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation at the League City Campus. She was the lucky winner randomly chosen from all those who correctly identified the League City ER entrance.
