Winter 2022 Newsletter


A Message from the Publications Committee:

Welcome to the Winter 2022 newsletter for the Department of Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch! As our team grows, we have several new faculty and staff who will be furthering our mission to provide optimal care and world-class education. Welcome, new team members!

Heart Health month will soon be upon us- make sure to Go Red for Heart Health on February 3rd!

We will continue to share our successes and programs with the community. As always, if you are a current or alumnus member of UTMB Surgery, please contact our Office of Publications at any time. We want to learn about your work, collaborations, and community-focused initiatives. We might even feature you here in the future!



Winter 2022 Newsletter Featured Department: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery




All Around UTMB Surgery

  • Jill Resendez

    Closing the Loop on Breast Cancer

    November 15, 2022, 08:50 AM by UTMB Surgery

    Nurse Practitioner Jill Resendez is helping "close the loop" with breast cancer survivors, one strategically placed tattoo at a time.

  • Dr. Samreen news image UTMB Department of Surgery logo

    Bariatric Surgery at UTMB: Dr. Samreen Featured on i45NOW

    January 19, 2023, 14:47 PM by i45NOW

    UTMB director of metabolic and bariatric surgery Sarah Samreen, MD, FACS, spoke with the i45NOW team recently about bariatric surgery and various treatment options for a healthier quality of life. *view the video*


Invited Speakers

  • Dr. Phillips and Dr. Walden holding an award

    Plastic Surgery Visiting Lecturer: Jennifer Walden, MD

    November 22, 2022, 14:56 PM by UTMB Surgery

    The Division of Plastic Surgery recently hosted Jennifer Walden, MD, who presented three talks. Dr. Walden is an alumna of the UTMB Plastic Surgery program and is also the first woman president of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.


Events


Honors & Awards

  • Gili Halfteck news image

    Dr. Halfteck Accepted to MD Anderson Endocrinology Fellowship

    January 19, 2023, 14:34 PM by Melanie Connolly

    UTMB Department of Surgery Breast Fellow Gili Halfteck, MD, PhD has been accepted into the MD Anderson Endocrinology Fellowship, which will follow her current Breast Fellowship with Dr. Klimberg.

  • Dr. V Suzanne Klimberg in procedure room, arms folded and smiling

    Dr. Klimberg Recognized as an Exceptional Woman in Medicine

    November 7, 2022, 13:46 PM by UTMB Surgery

    V. Suzanne Klimberg, MD, PhD, MSHCT, FACS, MAMSE was recognized by the American Registry as an “Exceptional Woman in Medicine.” The American registry recognition seeks to acknowledge outstanding accomplishments and dedication to the field of medicine.