Faculty Group Practice Newsletter

When Joshua L. Gary, MD, stepped into the role of Chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation at UTMB, he arrived with a strong record of past leadership and an ambitious vision for the department’s next chapter.

For Joanne Allieza Acevedo, MD, the practice of pediatric allergy and immunology is about more than treating symptoms. It's about helping children participate fully in the activities they love.

RX management is considered when a provider is managing a prescription drug. It may be a new, revised, refill, continue, or discontinue this drug.

Congratulations to H. Colleen Silva, MD, FACS, Professor of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, and Director of Breast Cancer Services. She was the lucky winner randomly chosen from all those who correctly identified the clock in front of the Moody Medical Library.

Welcome to UTMB Health!

Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are playing an increasingly vital role across UTMB, contributing clinical expertise, leadership, and innovation to nearly all areas of patient care.

The UTMB Health League City Campus has earned accreditation as a Total Joint Replacement Center of Excellence from The Joint Commission, recognizing the program’s commitment to delivering coordinated, evidence-based care for patients undergoing joint replacement surgery.

From Alignment to Experience, Creating Trust Across UTMB Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, 8 a.m. to noon UTMB Galveston Campus

After 40 years of service to UTMB and the communities of Galveston County, Michelle Mercatante, MD, is retiring from a career defined by clinical excellence, deep compassion, and an unwavering commitment to her patients.

Welcome to UTMB Health!

Liver disease remains a leading cause of serious illness and can significantly affect quality of life if left untreated. To meet the growing need for specialized liver care across the region, UTMB is expanding access to expert hepatology services.

Major procedures with a 90-day global: the global period is 92 days. It includes: - 1 day before the procedure - Day of the procedure - 90 days after the procedure

The UTMB Geriatric House Calls team has been nominated for the Galveston County Daily News 2026 Readers' Choice Awards in the Best in Home Health category, an honor that recognizes the program's commitment to providing exceptional, patient-centered care to older adults throughout our community.

Congratulations to Kevin McDonald, FNP at the Urgent Care at League City Campus Medical Plaza One. He was the lucky winner randomly chosen from all those who correctly identified the UTMB Women's Healthcare Clinic in Friendswood.

UTMB Ambulatory Operations proudly hosted its inaugural INSPIRE Improvement Project Poster Session, showcasing the incredible creativity, dedication, and innovation coming from our Ambulatory managers across all our areas.

After 20 years as chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation at UTMB, Ronald W. Lindsey, MD, FACS, is retiring – proudly passing down a department transformed by growth, specialization, and a commitment to meeting patients where they are.

The WISeR (Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction) model is a CMS initiative focused on high-risk services and reinforces the need for complete, accurate documentation prior to services being performed.

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

Congratulations to Nathan Frederick, MS4 in the John Sealy School of Medicine. 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.