UTMB Department of Surgery News

When a patient is diagnosed with lung cancer, a multidisciplinary team approach is necessary to determine the best path forward – whether the patient needs radiation, chemotherapy, surgery, or a combination of these treatments.

Abe DeAnda, Jr., MD, FACS, FAHA (Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery) and several UTMB faculty have championed a President's Cabinet Award for the SMART Family Literacy program titled: "SMART Heart Partners-Starting Early to Build Healthy Adult Hearts."

Gal Levy, MD, a surgeon in UTMB’s Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, has seen terrific success with the LINX Reflux Management System, which uses a magnetic augmentation device that acts as a reflux barrier. She says the vast majority of patients treated with LINX experience instant relief.

Congratulations, Graduates!

The ATC brings together transplant physicians, scientists, nurses, organ procurement personnel, pharmacists, allied health professionals and other transplant professionals.