Faculty Group Practice Newsletter

We have recently introduced two new Epic updates for Ambulatory Operations.

Congratulations to Nathan Frederick, MS4 in the John Sealy School of Medicine. Pediatric Surgery. He was the lucky winner randomly chosen from all those who correctly identified the Primary Care Pavilion in Galveston featuring our new signage.

At UTMB Health, the Division of Colorectal Surgery provides comprehensive care for conditions affecting the intestinal tract, including inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, anorectal disorders, pelvic floor conditions and complex quality-of-life concerns.

Emily Sendukas, MD, is bringing specialized expertise to a condition that remains one of the most underrecognized areas of women’s health: endometriosis, a chronic, painful condition that can affect patients from adolescence through menopause.

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Congratulations to Amber High, DNP, APRN, CRNA, CNE, NC-BC, on receiving the Faculty Excellence in Education Award. This prestigious honor highlights her dedication to advancing nursing education, mentoring future healthcare professionals, and promoting a culture of excellence within UTMB.

To ensure seamless billing compliance, clinical documentation for hospice patients must explicitly state whether the encounter is related or unrelated to the terminal condition.

With a global perspective and highly specialized expertise, Alsadiq Al-Hillan, M.B.Ch.B, is making his mark on gastroenterology and digestive health care at UTMB. He works with patients facing complex pancreatic, biliary, and gastrointestinal conditions, combining proven techniques with the latest innovations in endoscopic care.

The Patient Experience team has awarded the Q2 Compassion in Practice Award to an ambulatory team and an impatient team, honoring compassionate, patient-centered care.

Christopher Leung, MD, brings a distinctly patient-centered approach to his practice: one that extends beyond treating heart disease to helping patients prevent it altogether. His practice blends traditional cardiology with a strong emphasis on lifestyle, education, and early intervention.

In a time of rapid transformation across healthcare, Harsh Thaker, MD, PhD, is positioning his department at the forefront of innovation. Powered by digital tools, AI, and a renewed focus on clinical collaboration, Pathology is becoming a significant driver of clinical decision-making.

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Join us in making the healthy choice, the easy choice. Our community can help drive the success of Blue Zones Project Galveston. If you'd like to help, consider joining a committee.

Do you have patients that have complex medical needs that require home health or hospice care? If you are the clinician that ordered the service and are coordinating the care, and signed the plan of care, you may be reimbursed for your time.

In observance of Men's Health Month, we are highlighting an issue that continues to attract interest and questions among male patients: testosterone replacement therapy (TRT).

Congratulations to Ravi S. Radhakrishnan, MD, MBA, FACS, FAAP, FAHA, MAMSE, Pediatric Surgeon-in-Chief and Division Chief (ad interim), Pediatric Surgery. He was the lucky winner randomly chosen from all those who correctly identified the Rose Garden on the Galveston Campus.

UTMB Department of Cardiovascular Medicine and Sealy Heart & Vascular Institute, in partnership with the American Heart Association, are proud to host the 2nd Annual Cardiovascular Symposium on May 30, 2026, at the San Luis Resort in Galveston.

Now in its 26th year, the program coincides with National Nurses Week and recognizes nurses who demonstrate excellence in patient care, leadership, education and community service.

Two new Epic enhancements effective April 21: Patient photo ID now displays in storyboard, and OpenEvidence is available in Epic.

Since its start in 1967, the kidney transplant program at UTMB Health’s Texas Transplant Center has built a broad footprint serving patients across the Texas Gulf Coast. That footprint continues to expand, most recently with the addition of a kidney transplant clinic in Katy designed to improve access for patients west of Houston.