Archive - new faculty and staff
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August 2011
Patricia Botello, Specialist (Trauma & Emergency Surgery)
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 2010
MSN, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 2010
BS, Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 2002
Faculty profile (8-5-11)
Christine Zink, MD, Assistant Professor / Clinical (Emergency Medicine)
Residency: New York-Presbyterian, New York City, NY
MD: Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, New York City, NY
Faculty profile (8-4-11)
Kelley Marcantel, Business Administrator - Senior (Trauma)
Oliver Nunez-Cantu, Research Fellow (Trauma)
Veronica Soto, Patient Services Representative - Associate (Vascular)
Bennett Wilson, Student Assistant (Vascular)
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July 2011
Wen Pao, MSN, RN, APRN, NEA-BC, ACNP-BC, CCRN, Specialist (Emergency Medicine)
2010, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX
1999, MS in Nursing, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX
Faculty profile (8-4-11)
Craig Sisson, MD, Assistant Professor / Clinical (Emergency Medicine)
Residency: Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island
Fellowship: Emergency Ultrasound, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
MD: Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
Clinical Interests: Emergency Ultrasound
Faculty profile (8-4-11)
Maria Noble, Medical Transcriptionist (Trauma)
Norma Garza, Supervisor, Cardio Echo/Vascular (Vascular)
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May 2011
Jayson D. Aydelotte, MD, Assistant Professor/Clinical (Trauma)
Dr. Aydelotte received his medical degree from UTHSCSA in 1998. He completed a
residency in General Surgery and fellowship in Surgical Critical Care at Brooke
Army Medical Center in 2006. He has been a staff surgeon in General Surgery and
Surgical Critical care at Walter Reed Army Medical Center where he was the
Surgical Director of the SICU and Chief of Trauma Surgery. Dr. Aydelotte was a
trauma surgeon at the 28th Combat Support hospital in Baghdad, Iraq in 2007 and
was the Chief of Surgery for the 47th Combat Support Hospital in Iraq in 2009.
Dr. Aydelotte is board certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.
He separated from the Army in April of 2011 and joined the faculty of the
Division of Trauma in May. Dr. Aydelotte's interests include
motorcycle-associated injury prevention, new product development, and surgeon
physical fitness.
Faculty profile (6-27-11)
Andrew E. Muck, MD, Assistant Professor/Clinical (Emergency Medicine)
Robert F. Kacprowicz, MD, Assistant Professor/Clinical (Emergency Medicine)
Tiffany Mathis, Vascular Technician - Senior (Vascular)
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April 2011
Valerie Ann Girard, Transplant Nurse Coordinator (Transplant)
Edward Maxwell, PA (Emergency Medicine)
Anna Rodriguez, Administrative Assistant - Associate (General Surgery)
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March 2011
Roy Llamas, Tissue Bank Specialist (Transplant)
Crystal Lomax, Administrative Assistant - Associate (Journal of Trauma)
James Todd Stillwell, Office Manager (Transplant)
Vanessa Williams, LAN Support Technician - Associate (SING)
February 2011
Maria Flores, Medical Assistant - Intermediate (Surgical Oncology)
Britney Rabbitt, Tissue Bank Specialist (Transplant)
Sarah Seaward, Vascular Technologist - Associate (Vascular)
Maria Valdez, Administrative Assistant - Associate (Transplant)
January 2011
Richard M. Peterson, MD, MPH, FACS, Assistant Professor (General & Laparoendoscopic Surgery)
Director, UT Center for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
Dr. Richard Peterson obtained his Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in biology
from the University of California, Riverside. He then went on to obtain a
Masters in Public Health (MPH) at the East Stroudsburg University in East
Stroudsburg, PA. He obtained his MD degree from the American University of the
Caribbean. He completed his General Surgery residency at St. Agnes Hospital in
Baltimore, MD. He then went on to pursue a fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic
and Bariatric Surgery at the University of Southern California. Following the
completion of his training he entered into Active Duty service with the United
States Air Force. He served two combat tours in support of Operation Iraqi
Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. During his time in the Air Force, Dr.
Peterson served as Chief of Bariatric and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at
Wilford Hall Medical Center. He expanded the program to be the largest program
in the Department of Defense. He also served as the Consultant to the Air Force
Surgeon General on Bariatrics during this time. Dr. Peterson was recently
selected by his fellow physicians as one of San Antonio's Best Doctors.
UT Center for Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery |
Faculty profile (12-15-10)
David Zonies, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor (Trauma)
Faculty profile (1-19-11)
Rachel Burge, Medical Assistant - Intermediate (Vascular)
Heather Dellerman, Research Coordinator - Senior (South Texas Poison Center)
Janet Demera, Patient Services Rep - Intermediate (Surgical Oncology)
Emily Panagopoulos, Medical Transcriptionist (Trauma)
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December 2010
Denise Buck, Registered Nurse - Senior (Transplant)
Marcela Grimmer, Transplant Nurse Coordindator (Transplant)
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November 2010
Heather Pacheco, Patient Services Representative - Associate (Vascular)
Ada Torres, Medical Assistant - Intermediate (Surgical Oncology)
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October 2010
Mallori Hass, Tissue Bank Specialist (Transplant)
Alma Luna, Medical Assistant - Lead (Surgical Oncology)
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September 2010
Kevin King, MD, Assistant Professor / Clinical (Emergency Medicine)
Dr. King received his medical degree from Uniformed Services University,
Bethesda, Maryland, in 1998 and completed his Residency at the University of
Florida at Shands Jacksonville, Florida in 2004. He is certified by the American
Board of Emergency Medicine, has received numerous award and belongs to the
American College of Emergency Physicians, Texas College of Emergency Physicians,
Texas Medical Association and Bexar County Medical Society. Dr. King accepted
the appointment as Medical Director of Emergency Medicine September 1, 2010.
Faculty profile (9-23-10)
Christopher McNeil, MD, Assistant Professor / Clinical (Emergency Medicine)
Director, Emergency Medicine Residency Program
Dr. McNeil graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical School in
2002 with High Distinction. He completed his residency at Brooke Army Medical
Center in San Antonio, Texas, June 2006. Dr. McNeil is Board Certified by the
American Board of Emergency Medicine and belongs to the American College of
Emergency Physicians and Society of Emergency Medicine. He has received numerous
awards during his military career and joined the University of Texas Health
Science as Program Director for the Residency Program September 2010.
Faculty profile (9-23-10)
Maria Baca, Administrative Assistant - Associate (South Texas Poison Center)
Alexia Barrera, Tissue Bank Specialist (Transplant)
August 2010
Patti Lairsey, Academic Programs Coordinator (Cardiothoracic)
Lisa McCune, Cardiopulmonary Perfusionist - Associate (Cardiothoracic)
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July 2010
Juquan Song, MD, Assistant Professor (Trauma Research)
Dr. Song obtained his MD in 1993 and worked as forensic doctor for seven years at China.
From 2006 to 2010, he received NIH T32 postdoctoral research fellowship training at the
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) and Shriners Hospital for Children at
Galveston. He joined the University of Texas health Science Center as a research assistant
professor in July, 2010.
Faculty profile (8-12-10)
Lori Pounds, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor (Vascular/Endovascular
Surgery)
Dr. Pounds grew up in Jeannette, Pennsylvania (western PA). She
went to the University of Pittsburgh for
undergraduate school, and attended Temple University school of Medicine. She did
her general surgical residency at
the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, and then went back to Temple for a Vascular
Surgery Fellowship. Dr. Pounds returned to wUTMB in Galveston and was an assistant professor for 6 years.
She relocated to San Antonio in 2007 and had a successful private practice, leaving for the opportunity to
teach and work with the veterans in a dual appointment in the UTHSCSA Division of Vascular/Endovascular Surgery.
Faculty profile (8-3-10)
Salim Rezaie, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor (Emergency Medicine)
Dr. Rezaie received his Medical degree from Texas A& M College of Medicine in
Temple, Texas in 2005 and completed his Emergency Medicine/Internal Medicine
combined Residency at Brody school of Medicine at East Carolina University/Pitt
County Memorial Hospital June 2010. He received his B.S. in Biology May 1999.
Dr. Rezaie is a member of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, American
College of Emergency Physicians and American College of Physicians. He joined
the division of Emergency Medicine July 1, 2010.
Faculty profile (8-2-10)
Casey Billman, LAN Support Technician (SING)
Demetria Lawrence, Registered Nurse (Surgical Oncology)
Allison Visner, Cardiopulmonary Perfusionist - Associate (Cardiothoracic)
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June 2010
Beth Bohnenblust, MD, Clinical Instructor (General Surgery)
Dr. Bohnenblust earned
her MD and completed the general surgery resident education program at the
University of Texas School of Medicine San Antonio. Her interests include
plastic and reconstructive surgery, trauma surgery and hand surgery.
Faculty profile (6-24-10)
Monica Covio, Tissue Bank Specialist (Transplant)
Nitin Das, Research Coordinator (Cardiothoracic)
Brittany Irle, Student Associate II (Trauma Research)
Patricia Jones, Nurse Manager (Transplant)
LuAnn Kirk, Administrative Assistant (Surgery Research)
Pauline Ramirez, Senior Clerk (Cardiothoracic)
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May 2010
Lisa Newton, MSN, FNP, Faculty Associate (Plastic Surgery)
Education: 2009, MSN Family Nurse Practitioner, UT Health Science Center San Antonio School
of Nursing, San Antonio, Texas; 2006, BS Nursing, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ;
1991, Associates Degree in Nursing, Phoenix College, Phoenix, AZ.
(5-10-10)
Deborah Seigler, PA-C, Faculty Associate (Surgical Oncology)
Education: 1977, BS in Health Science, Duke University, Durham,
North Carolina; 1977, Physician Associate Certificate, Duke University
School of Medicine, Durham, North Carolina; 2000, Master of Physician
Assistant Studies, University of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska. (5-7-10)
Joshua Balsam, PA-C, MPAS, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
Education: 2009, Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS), UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX;
2004, Master of Science, Baylor University, Waco, TX;
2001, BS, Biology, Baylor University, Waco, TX. (5-6-10)
Krista Warren, PA-C, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
Education: 2008, Masters of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Nova Southeastern
University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL;
2008, BS, Health Professions Studies, Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. (5-6-10)
Lisa Newton, Faculty Associate (Plastic Surgery)
April Velie, Administrative Assistant (Transplant)
Student Assistants (Trauma): Marcus Emebo
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April 2010
Raul Ramos, MD, Clinical Professor (General & Laparoendoscopic Surgery)
Dr. Raul Ramos is a nationally and internationally recognized physician
dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon and rectum.Dr.
Ramos has been a member of the University of Texas Health Science Center
clinical faculty for more than 20 years and has presented educational seminars
at conferences around the world. Additionally, surgeons from all over the world
come to work in conjunction with Dr. Ramos in learning the most advanced
surgical techniques and procedures. Along with patient care and teaching, Dr.
Ramos actively participates in civic and educational activities throughout the
United States and Mexico.
Faculty profile (4-8-10)
Zhenyu Qin, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor / Research (Vascular/Endovascular Surgery)
Dr. Qin received a Master's and MD from Xian Medical University with a
specialization in dermatology, and his PhD from the Chinese Academy of Medical
Sciences at Peking Union Medical College, with both his Masters and PhD in
microbial infections, inflammation and host-pathogen interactions that led to 7
publications. He was a postdoctoral fellow for one year at the National
Institute of Infectious Diseases in Atlanta, and a second 3-year postdoctoral
fellowship at Emory University. He worked with Drs. Tohru Fukai and David
Harrison on reactive oxygen species at Emory. Before joining to UTHSCSA Division
of Vascular Surgery, Dr. Qin also worked at the University of Cincinnati
Division of Cardiovascular Disease for four years as a Research Instructor.
Faculty profile (4-6-10)
Sherrin Heilman, Animal Surgery Technician (MCOPSA, General Surgery)
Tamra Singley, Tissue Bank Coordinator (Transplant)
Kenneth M. Taylor, Tissue Bank Specialist (Transplant)
Student Assistants (Trauma): Roy Byrd, Sarah Forther, Melissa Vanover, Clayton Vaughn
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February 2010
Jamie J. Flyr, Research Data Management Coordinator (Transplant)
Roberta R. Gutierrez, Medical Assistant (Vascular/Endovascular Surgery)
Sharon Hamrick, Research Data Management Coordinator (Surgical Oncology)
Catherine Linscomb, Clinical Nurse II (Transplant)
Carrie Valdez, Administrative Assistant I (Surgical Oncology)
Sylvia Vargas, Administrative Assistant II (Surgery Administration)
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January 2010
Boyce B. Oliver, Jr., MD, Professor (Surgical Oncology)
The Department of Surgery is extremely pleased to welcome Dr. Oliver, who became full-time faculty
in January 2010. Dr. Oliver obtained his undergraduate degree from Baylor University and his MD from
University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. He completed his general surgery residency at
UTHSCSA and his surgical oncology fellowship at MD Anderson in Houston, Texas. Dr. Oliver comes to
us from a highly successful San Antonio private practice. Throughout his career, Dr. Oliver has been
committed to the training of general surgery residents at UTHSCA. He has been a clinical adjunct
member of the department since 1990. He was also instrumental in the fund raising efforts to establish
the Stewart M. and Hugh M. Johnson Center for Surgical Innovation in 2006. Dr. Oliver will practice at
the CTRC. His clinical interests include surgical oncology with a special interest in breast, thyroid and
parathyroid disease.
Faculty profile (1-11-10)
Ismael Jatoi, MD, Professor (Surgical Oncology)
Please join the Department of Surgery in welcoming Dr. Ismail Jatoi, Professor and Chief of
Surgical Oncology, who joined our faculty in January 2010.
Dr. Ismail Jatoi
obtained his undergraduate bachelor's degree from Washington University in St.
Louis and his MD and PhD degrees from St. Louis University. He is a diplomate
of the American Board of Surgery and a fellow of the American College of
Surgeons. He completed fellowship training in surgical oncology at the Royal
Marsden Hospital in London, England. Dr. Jatoi served in the U.S. military for
many years, and was a Professor of Surgery at the Uniformed Services University
in Bethesda, Maryland. He retired from the U.S. Army with the rank of Colonel.
Dr. Jatoi has had a longstanding interest in the treatment of breast cancer, the
management of women at increased risk for breast cancer, and cancer
epidemiology.
Dr. Jatoi's clinical interests include management of women at high risk for
breast disease, sentinel lymph node biopsies, breast-conserving therapy,
management of early breast cancer and locally advanced breast disease, and
benign breast disease.
Faculty profile (1-11-10)
Mary Akers, Research Nutritionist (Research)
Teresa Chebuhar, Editor II (Journal of Trauma)
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December 2009
Becky Doran, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor (Emergency Medicine)
Becky Doran, MD, earned her Medical Degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San
Antonio Medical School in 2002. While attending she was awarded the honor of Outstanding Senior
Student of the Year by the Texas College of Emergency Physicians. Prior to entering medical school, she
received her Bachelor of Science in Biology in 1998 from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. After
earning her Medical Degree, she completed an Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics Combined
Residency at Indiana University School of Medicine in 2007 and where she served as Chief Resident
from 2005-2007. Subsequently Dr. Doran was appointed as an Assistant Professor for the Indiana
University School of Medicine in both the Departments of Emergency Medicine and the Department of
Pediatrics. During her time in Indiana she served as clinical faculty for the Wishard Hospital and Riley
Hospital for Children Emergency Departments, two busy level one trauma centers. Dr. Doran holds
current boards certifications from both the American Board of Emergency Medicine and American
Board of Pediatrics. She joins the Department of Surgery in December 2009 as the Director for the
section of Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
Faculty profile (11-5-09)
Arlene Garcia, Administrative Secretary (Cardiothorcic)
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November 2009
Gregory Beelek, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
PA Beelek received his Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of
Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE in 2000. He received his Masters in 2005 from the University of
Nebraska also. In 2000, he was an Honors Graduate from the Interservice Physician Assistant
Program. He has received numerous military awards and is certified by the National Commission of
Certification of Physician Assistants. PA Beelek joined the Division of Emergency Medicine November
2009. (11-4-09)
Jean Bennett, Tissue Bank Specialist (Transplant)
Angela Cuevas, Professional Nurse Practitioner (Cardiothoracic)
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October 2009
Pedro-Pablo Gomez-Valencia, Social Science Research Associate I (Trauma)
Tomas Patterson, Vascular Technician II (Vascular/Endovascular Surgery)
Meenakshi Rani, Research Associate (Trauma Research)
Nicholas Rappa, Perfusionist (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Student Assistants (Trauma): Nabil Aounallah, Karina R. Bartlett, Robert J. EIDabaje, Drew Gibson, George Golod, Jack Grinnan, Elizabeth Hamilton, Stephen Jamieson, Milad Mohammadi, Jennifer Nelson, Derrick Nitsche, Matthew Parr, Marc A. Salhanick, Iwan P. Sofjan, Pablo Tovar, Ann Hanyi Tsung, Jonathan Tull, and Zibin Zhao
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September 2009
Roberto Hennessy, MD, Assistant Clinical Instructor (Emergency Medicine)
Dr. Hennessy received his degree from The University of Texas Medical School at Houston
in July 2003 and completed his Emergency Medicine Residency at Brooke Army
Medical Center in San Antonio in July 2006. He received a B.S. in
Aerospace Engineering in 1989 from the United States Military Academy
from West Point, New York. Dr. Hennessy has earned numerous military
awards and is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. He
joined the UTHSCSA in September2009 as Assistant Clinical Instructor. Faculty profile (9-1-09)
Craig Manifold, DO, Assistant Professor (Emergency Medicine)
Dr. Manifold received his DO in 1993 from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in
Philadelphia, PA. He also received his BA in Physiology at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale,
Carbondale, IL in 1989. His Residency in Emergency Medicine was done in 1997 through Joint Military
Medical Center Emergency Medicine Residency at San Antonio, TX. Dr. Manifold joined the
Department of Surgery September 2009. Faculty profile (9-1-09)
April Ferrell, Professional Nurse Practitioner (Cardiothoracic)
Paul Gloria, Vascular Technician II (Vascular/Endovascular Surgery)
Amanda Vazquez, Research Assistant (Plastic Surgery)
August 2009
Jay Pal, MD, Assistant Professor (Cardiothoracic)
Dr. Jay Pal received his undergraduate education at the University of
California at Berkeley, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Molecular
and Cellular Biology. He then matriculated at the Chicago Medical School
where he enrolled in the MD/PhD program and began his basic science
research in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics. His graduate
thesis investigated the molecular mechanisms underlying congenital
cataracts and demonstrated new mechanisms for loss-of-function mutations
in gap junctional channels. After completing medical school, he joined
the general surgery residency at the University of California at San
Francisco East Bay program under the direction of Dr. Claude Organ and
Dr. Alden Harken. There, he received the Arthur J. Hunnicutt Excellence
in Teaching Award. Following general surgery, Dr. Pal traveled to North
Carolina for his cardiothoracic training at Duke University. He
developed an interest in heart transplantation and mechanical
circulatory support for the treatment of heart failure.
More about Dr. Pal
(8-1-09)
Manuel Espinosa, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor (Surgery/RAHC)
Juana Garza, Tissue Bank Specialist (Transplant)
Veronica Valdez, Tissue Bank Specialist (Transplant)
Russell T. Zepeda, Faculty Associate (Vascular)
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July 2009
John Oh, MD, Clinical Instructor (Trauma)
Dr. Oh completed his general surgery residency in 2003 at the William
Beaumont Army Medical Center. He then served two years at the 121st
General Hospital in Seoul, Korea, and 3 years at Carl R. Darnall Army
Medical Center at Ft. Hood, TX after graduation. In between, he has been
assigned to the 745th Forward Surgical Team, deployed to OEF, and the
102nd Forward Surgical Team, deployed to OIF.
More about Dr. Oh (7-29-09)
Amit Parikh, DO, Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellow and Instructor (General Surgery)
Dr. Parikh, is a native of India, but grew up in Chicago. He
received his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at
Chicago. He then went on to receive his medical degree from Western
University of Health Sciences in California, and completed his general
surgery residency at Midwestern University in Chicago. Dr. Parikh is
currently a fellow in the Department of Surgery minimally invasive
fellowship program.
More about Dr. Parikh (7-14-09)
Luis A. Jaramillo, MD, Assistant Professor (Plastic Surgery)
Dr. Jaramillo's interests include general plastic and
reconstructive surgery as well as oncologic reconstruction, endoscopic
assisted surgery and breast surgery. Dr. Jaramillo completed his
General Surgery Residency with the Department of Surgery here at the
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and was
accepted into the two year Plastic Surgery Residency Program with the
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Upon successfully
completing Plastic Surgery Residency Program, he was recruited back to
UTHSCSA to join as a new faculty member with the Division of Plastic
Surgery in 2009. Dr. Jaramillo's dedication to both patient care and
overall education to the residency program has reinforced the overall
mission for the Division of Plastic Surgery at UTHSCSA.
Patrick Nguyen, MD, Assistant Professor (General Surgery)
The Department of Surgery is very pleased to welcome Patrick Nguyen, MD, to our faculty.
Dr. Nguyen graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BA in Microbiology in 2000. He completed medical school in San Antonio in 2004 and was an intern in General Surgery in San Antonio from 2004 to 2005. He completed his General Surgery training in 2009, and was awarded numerous teaching awards during his five years of training. He will join our faculty July 2009 as an Assistant Professor of Surgery where he will lead the expansion of the General Surgery Service at UT Medicine Westover Hills. Dr. Nguyen is fluent in French, Vietnamese, and some Spanish.
More info (6-22-09)
Terry Emanuel, Physician Assistant / Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
Terry Emanuel, PA-C received his PA degree from Nova Southeastern University in FT. Lauderdale,
Florida in 1997. He pursued his Masters in Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Nebraska in
2001. PA Emanuel joined the Emergency Medicine faculty in July 2009.(7-14-09)
Jose Almeda, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor (Transplant)
May 2009
John K. Bini, MD, Clinical Instructor (Trauma)
Dr. Bini completed his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health
Sciences Center in 1999. He completed his residency at UTHSCSA in 2004, and
will complete a surgical critical care fellowship at UTHSCSA in June, 2009.
Dr. Bini is currently a general/Trauma surgeon at Wilford Hall USAF Medical
Center. Dr. Bini has deployed twice to Iraq and is the Course Director for
the Defense Military Readiness Training Institute's Emergency War Surgery
Course. He joined the faculty in the Division of Trauma (part-time) in May,
2009.
Elvira Steves, Senior Secretary (Journal of Trauma)
Thomas H. Smith II, Vascular Technologist II (Vascular)
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April 2009
Thomas J. McLaughlin, DO, Clinical Assistant Professor (Emergency Medicine)
Dr. McLaughlin completed his Bachelor of Science with high honors in 1977 at Michigan State
University. He then completed an additional four years at University of Osteopathic Medicine
and Health Sciences where he received his Doctor of Osteopathy. He is board certified in
Emergency Medicine and is serving as Program Director of CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital
Emergency Medicine Residency. Dr. McLaughlin also serves as a member of the Medical
Executive Committee at the CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital as well as numerous other national and
regional organizations. (4-1-09)
Christa D. Moreland, Animal Surgery Technician (General Surgery / MCOPSA)
Melissa C. Segura, Vascular Technician II (Vascular)
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March 2009
Patience T. Cain, RN, MSN, Faculty Associate (General Surgery)
Ms. Cain attended Nursing School at the University of Texas
Health Science Center San Antonio School of Nursing, graduating with honors
in 1995.
She completed a Post-Masters Family
Nurse Practitioner Program at the UTHSCSA Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and
School of Nursing.
Ms. Cain is board certified by the American Academy of Wound Management. She
also does volunteer/community work for the American Stroke Association,
a division of American Heart Association, and assisted with the hurricane
evacuees in Galveston. She has 10 years of experience in a broad range
of areas including anticoagulation management, wound care, geriatric and
family practice and preventative healthcare. Ms. Cain joined the
faculty March 2009.
Amanda Loquias, RN, MSN, Faculty Associate (Tauma)
Ms. Loquias earned her Master's of Science in Nursing at the University
of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 2005, and is certified
as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Amanda joined the Division of Trauma
(full-time) in March of 2009. She serves as a Nurse Practitioner with
the resident team providing care to our Pediatric Trauma and Emergency
Surgery patients.
Matthew J. Sideman, MD, Assistant Professor, Vascular Surgery
Dr. Sideman attended medical school at the UTHSCSA and completed a
general surgery residency at the University of Louisville in Louisville,
Kentucky. He completed a vascular surgery fellowship at the University
of Utah School of Medicine and an endovascular surgery fellowship at the
Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He has been an assistant professor at the
University of Oklahoma for six years where he has received educational
accolades such as the Aesculapian Award (twice) for best medical
school-wide teacher (as voted by fourth year medical students) and the
Crimson Apple Teaching Award. Dr. Sideman will continue his commitment
to educational excellence when he joins our faculty and establishes a
vascular surgery fellowship. He will also be very involved in resident
training. Clinically, he will lead the expansion of the vascular surgery
service at the UT Medicine Westover Hills site. He will also work at
University Hospital and the Audie L Murphy Veterans Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Sideman will join the faculty as an assistant professor in March 2009.
Mark S. Coles, Vascular Technologist I (Vascular)
Yun Fan, Senior Research Assistant (Vascular)
Lisa M. Sanchez, Clinical Nurse II (Plastic)
Hanzhou Wang, MD, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow (Vascular)
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February 2009
Naveen K. Krishnegowda, Research Assistant (Plastic)
Randolph Shelton, Transplant Technician I (Transplant)
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January 2009
Benjamin J. Pearce, MD, Assistant Professor, Vascular Surgery
Dr. Pearce received his MD from the UT Health Science Center San Antonio School of Medicine in 2000. After
completing a seven year surgical residency program at the University of Chicago Hospitals, he completed a
vascular surgery fellowship at the University of Alabama - Birmingham in 2008. He is board certified
in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
Claire E. Escamilla, MD, FACEP, Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine
Dr. Escamilla attended medical
school at both the University of Texas Health Science Centers - Houston
and San Antonio, completing her emergency medicine residency at the
Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia. As an independent
contractor with Emergency Physicians Affiliates, Dr. Escamilla worked
with five Baptist Health System Emergency Departments. Most recently,
she was Chief of Service, Emergency Medicine at St. Luke’s Baptist
Hospital and Chair of the St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital Chest Pain
Committee. Dr. Escamilla joined our faculty in January 2009.
| Biosketch
Teresa A. Crutchley, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor (Vascular Surgery)
Dr. Crutchley has joined the Division of Vascular Surgery as Assistant
Professor. She obtained her medical degree from the
University of Nevada School of Medicine in Reno, NV in 2001. She
continued her medical education with her residency in General Surgery at
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio from 2001 -
2006 and completed her Vascular Surgery fellowship training at Wake
Forest University Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC in 2008. She is
currently certified with the American Board of Surgery in both General
Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
Derek W. Guillory, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor (Emergency Medicine)
Dr. Guillory received his MD degree
from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2001, and internship and residency in Emergency
Medicine in 2004. Dr. Guillory joined the Emergency Medicine faculty as a Clinical Assistant Professor in January
2009.
Vanessa L. Lopez, Clinical Nurse (Transplant)
Sara Robicheaux, Vascular Technician II (Vascular Surgery)
Denise M. Sanchez, Patient Coordinator (Transplant)
Regina Whitener, RN, Research Nurse III (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Welcome to new Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants: Edward Baldwin, III, PA-C; Monica Casmaer, MPAS; Ingrid M. Cavanaugh, MPAS, PA-C; Hector Garcia, MPAS; Michael E. Nesbitt, PA-C; Arne E. Oas, MPAS.
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December 2008
Cristina Salmon, MD, Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine
Dr. Salmon attended medical school at Georgetown
University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. She completed her
residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in
Dallas, Texas. Dr. Salmon was a Clinical Associate in the Department of
Emergency Medicine at UCLA in Los Angeles, California, followed by an
appointment at the Audie L. Murphy Veterans Memorial Hospital in the
Emergency Medicine and Primary Care Department. Dr. Salmon is currently
the Medical Director at the Center for Clinical Age Management. Dr.
Salmon will joined our faculty as an assistant professor on December 1,
2008. | Biosketch
Ashley K. Gonzalez, Administrative Secretary (Cardiothoracic)
Angel Holland, Senior Administrative Clerk (Vascular)
Jerileigh Lopez, Tissue Bank Specialist (Transplant)
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November 2008
Michelle K. Savu, MD, FACS, Assistant Professor, General and Laparoendoscopic Surgery |
More information
Dr. Savu attended medical school at
the Medical College of Virginia and completed a general surgery
residency at the New York Medical College/Westchester Medical Center in
Westchester, New York. She completed a research fellowship at Cornell
Medical College in Trauma and Sepsis and an Laparoscopic/Robotic surgery
fellowship at the European Institute of Telesurgery. She was an
Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery at the University of California
ñ San Diego. Dr. Savu will continue her commitment to educational and
clinical excellence when she joins our faculty. Dr. Savu will join our
faculty on November 1, 2008 with a joint appointment at the Audie L.
Murphy Veterans Memorial Hospital where she will build a bariatric
center. She will also perform bariatric surgery at local private
hospitals. Additionally, she will also continue her research on the
efficacy of bariatric surgery in the management of diabetic patients.
Peter Yen, Faculty Associate (Trauma)
Mr. Yen completed his PA degree through D'Youville College at Buffalo,
New York in 2001. Immediately following graduation, he joined Shriners
Hospital for Children/UTMB, with focus in metabolic research, acute
care, and plastic reconstructive surgery on burn children. In 2004, Mr.
Yen joined the Burn Center at Brooke Army Medical Center/ Institute of
surgical research, where he provided acute burn care and plastic
reconstruction to wounded soldiers and adult civilians. He joined the
trauma division in 2008, where he serves to provide burn care and
trauma/emergency care.
Jose Cabrera, Tissue Bank Coordinator (Transplant)
Kristen Chandler, Tissue Bank Specialist (Transplant)
Priscilla Elizondo, Hospital Development Specialist (Transplant)
Alicia Nanez-Guerra, Vocational Nurse (Transplant)
Qiong Zhang, Research Associate (Trauma)
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October 2008
Lizette Villarreal, MA, Faculty Associate, Emergency Medicine /
South Texas Poison Center
As assistant director, Lizette Villarreal is responsible for the daily operation and management
of the South Texas Poison Center. She holds a
Master of Arts in Counseling from the University
of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), and is currently working on her
PHD in Applied Demography at UTSA.
Lizette's research areas of
expertise include Hispanic unintentional injury, social and economic
health disparities in minority communities, program evaluation, and
health survey research; her research has been published in national peer reviewed
journals, and her work is continuously highlighted at professional
conferences around the nation.
(10-9-08)
S. Sameer Mohiuddin, DO, Assistant Professor, General and Laparoendoscopic Surgery |
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Dr. Mohiuddin attended medical school at
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of
Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. He completed a general
surgery residency at the Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth University
of North Texas, Fort Worth, Texas. He recently completed a minimally
invasive/advanced laparoscopy surgery fellowship with the Texas
Endosurgery Institute in San Antonio. Dr. Mohiuddin will work at the
Audie L. Murphy Veterans Memorial Hospital and University Hospital. He
joined our faculty as an assistant professor in October 2008.
Alicia Logue, MD, General and Laparoendoscopic Surgery |
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Dr. Logue attended medical school at The University
of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile, Alabama and completed a
general surgery residency at The University of Tennessee Health Science
Center at Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Logue has been participating in a
minimally invasive fellowship (MIS) in our department since July of this
year. She joined us as faculty in October 2008. She will also have a joint appointment at
the Audie L. Murphy Veterans Memorial Hospital.
Peter Wang, MD, Clinical Associate Professor (Plastic Surgery)
Dr. Peter Wang is a board certified plastic surgeon, having earned his
medical degree from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons in the
city of New York, and his dental degree from Harvard School of Dental
Medicine. He completed his training in plastic surgery at the Hospital
of the University of Pennsylvania, and completed his craniofacial and
pediatric plastic surgery fellowship at Children′s Hospital of Los
Angeles. Although adept at performing a wide range of plastic surgery, Dr. Wang′s
primary mission is to provide specialized care for children born with
cleft lip and cleft palate, craniosysnostosis, craniomaxillofacial
anomalies, hemangiomas, vascular malformations, birthmarks, congenital
nevus, jaw deformity, ear deformity and microtia. Dr. Wang joined our faculty in
October 2008. More about Dr. Wang
Lorna Adams, Editor II (Journal of Trauma)
Dina Dunmon-Butler, Clinical Nurse (Transplant)
Mark Dedmon, MPAS, PA-C, Faculty Associate (Transplant)
Diane M. Flores, Vocational Nurse (Transplant)
Mary L. Gadison, Clinical Nurse II (Transplant)
Priscilla Hernandez, Accounting Coordinator II (Transplant)
Wendy Robinson, Clinical Nurse III (Cardiothoracic)
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September 2008
S. Adil Husain, MD, Assistant Professor (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Dr. Husain obtained his Medical Degree from the University of North
Dakota. He completed a residency in General Surgery at the University
of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. He then completed fellowship training in
Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of North Carolina. He
subsequently was a fellow at Riley Children's Hospital - Indiana
University School of Medicine in Congenital Cardiac Surgery. Before
joining the Congenital Heart Institute of Texas in 2008, Dr. Husain was
on faculty at the University of Florida as an Assistant Professor of
Surgery and Pediatrics. He was a member of the Congenital Heart Center
and focused on the surgical treatment of children with congenital
cardiovascular disease. He is board certified in both General as well
as Cardiothoracic Surgery. His interests include neonatal cardiac
surgery, pediatric heart transplantation as well as overseas
humanitarian work. He is an Asst. Professor of Surgery at UTHSCSA.
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Shirley Acosta, Research Nurse (Research Administration)
Angelica Garcia, Research Assistant (Vascular)
Mehri Heshmati, Clinical Nurse (Transplant)
Elizabeth Sweeney, Faculty Associate (Transplant)
Irene Villarreal, Administrative Secretary (Transplant)
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August 2008
Katy E. Monath, Administrative Assistant (Administration)
Katy joined Surgery in August 2008 as administrative assistant to Michelle Price, PhD, Dept. of Surgery
Administrator.
After earning her BA in journalism from Southwest Texas State University, Katy
spent more than 20 years in the corporate arena in training and R&D, followed by two years
at UTSA.
Born and raised in San Antonio, she lived in Dallas for 21 years,
finally returning home to San Antonio in 2005.
Teresa Craig, Senior Research Associate (Trauma)
Cozette Davila, Outpatient Clinic Clerk (Transplant)
Maria Gomez, Outpatient Clinic Clerk (Transplant)
Tony T. Lewis, Vascular Technician (Vascular)
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July 2008
Erica Tenorio, Administrative Secretary (Cardiothoracic)
Jennifer A. Becerra, Clinical Nurse (Cardiothoracic)
Renee L. Cavin, Lab Tech Assistant (Vascular Research Lab)
Krystella Gonzalez, Administrative Secretary (Transplant)
Guadalupe Gonzalez, Transplant Technician (Transplant)
Stephanie R. Lask, Vascular Technician (Vascular)
Marilyn Nowlin, Research Nurse (Research Administration)
Laurie Jo Stevens, Vocational Nurse (Transplant)
Thomas C. Vorpahl, Clinical Nursing Supervisor (Vascular)
Sara Wentworth, Vascular Technician (Vascular)
. . . .
June 2008
Ebony Cavanaugh, Research Assistant (Trauma)
Jeffrey Cavanaugh, Perfusionist (Cardiothoracic)
Paula Davison, PA-C, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
Veronica Hernandez, Data Systems Coordinator (Cardiothoracic)
Don V. Nguyen, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
Rick L. Sambucini, Research Study Coordinator (Trauma)
Kristen Schlather, Physician's Assistant (Trauma)
Christopher Tilton, PA-C, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
. . . .
May 2008
Martin G. Schwacha, PhD, Assistant Professor (Trauma)
Dr. Schwacha joins us from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Center for Surgical Research. He received his PhD from Albany Medical College, Albany NY in 1992. Postdoctoral studies in immunology were completed at the Gamble Institute, Cincinnati, OH and Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. In 1997 he joined the Surgery faculty at Brown University, Providence, RI. Dr. Schwacha's research has been presented at numerous scientific meetings and he is a member of the Shock Journal editorial board as well as an ad hoc reviewer for other professional journals.
Crystal Espinoza, Patient Coordinator (Transplant)
Michelle Ortiz, Clinical Nurse (Transplant)
Larry G. Pizzola, PA-C, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
. . . .
April 2008
Gene Dickinson, LAN Specialist (SING)
Gene's joined the computer support group as our new technician. He is a native San Antonian,
but has lived at Medina Lake for the last 20
years. In 2007, Gene graduated from UTSA
with a Bachelors Business Administration in Information Systems.
Gene's wife is an elementary school teacher, and he has two daughters - one a student at UTSA,
and the other in elementary school. His first career was more than 30 years
in the automotive industry; he really enjoys motor sports of any kind. We're glad he's joined us,
and hope he gets as much enjoyment from his new career here at the Health Science Center.
Guiming Li, MD, Asst Professor / Research (Vascular)
Dr. Li joined Surgery in April 2008, as an Assistant Professor in the division of Vascular Surgery. He received his Master's Degree in Forensic Medicine from Shanxi Medical University, China, in 1988. In 2005, he did a research internship at the National Jewish Medical and Research Center in Denver, Colorado. He completed his research fellowship here at the Health Science Center from 2005 to 2008.
Elizabeth J. Tracy, MSN, Faculty Associate / Division Administrator (Trauma)
Elizabeth earned her Associate Degree in Nursing from Austin Community College in
1992. While working as an Emergency Nurse, she returned to school,
earning her BSN in 2001, and her MSN in Administration in
Community & Health Care Systems in Nursing in 2004, both from UTHSCSA.
Before joining the Trauma Division here, she spent the previous three years as
the Trauma Program Manager at Brooke Army Medical Center.
Madhurima Rao, MD, Research Assistant (Cardiothoracic)
Theresa Gallup, Social Science Research Associate (Trauma)
Felicia Gibbs, Senior Secretary (Journal of Trauma)
. . . .
March 2008
Julie Crane, Administrative Assistant (Office of the Vice Chair for Research)
Julie joined the Department of Surgery in March as assistant to the new
Vice Chairman for Research, Dr. Steven E. Wolf. Julie has over 16
years experience with state and private universities; six of these years
have been with the HSC. She previously coordinated the Department of
Medicine's research programs under the direction of then Chairman, Dr.
Robert A. Clark (now Assistant Vice President for Clinical Research) and
recently supported Dr. Brian A. Herman, Vice President for Research and
Professor of Cellular & Structural Biology, for four years with his
research endeavors. Julie's background is in NIH grant submissions,
laboratory management, fiscal management, public relations, and
event/project coordination. When not at the HSC or spending time with
her family, Julie is involved with many community projects in and
outside San Antonio.
Diane M. Farrell, PhD, Senior Research Assistant (Vascular)
Jennifer L. Gaitan, Accounting Coordinator (Accounting)
Jeanne M. Lopez, Research Nurse (Administration)
Laurel Porter, Research Assistant (Vascular)
Deborah Rodgers, Clinical Nurse II (Transplant)
. . . .
January 2008
Rachel Cardenas, Administrative Assistant (Transplant)
Kimberly Overton, Research Nurse (Trauma)
Brad Rutledge, Vascular Technician (Vascular)
Justin B. Williams, MD, Clinical Asst Professor (Emergency Medicine)
. . . .
December 2007
Lisa M. Kelly, Project Coordinator (Research Administration)
Lisa Kelly joined the Department of Surgery's Research Administration team in December 2007 as a Project Coordinator. Ms. Kelly is responsible for assisting faculty in all phases of grant application production, processing, implementation, and reporting. In addition, she will coordinate collaborative faculty meetings and special events.
With more than eight years experience in both the public and private sectors, her research administration expertise includes grant, proposal and project management. She previously worked in the UTHSCSA Department of Psychiatry's Division of Alcohol and Drug Addiction, where she managed IRB protocols and assisted with faculty recruitment.
Ms. Kelly graduated from the University of the Incarnate Word with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. She has also taken graduate management courses at Incarnate Word and participated in a mini-MBA class offered by Rutgers University. Ms. Kelly plans to pursue a graduate degree in health care administration in the fall of 2008.
Carol Singleton, Administrative Assistant (Credentialing)
Originally from Mobile, Alabama,
Carol worked as an Administrative
Assistant in the Nursing Administration Office at Providence Hospital in Mobile.
New to San Antonio and to the Health Science Center, she originally joined our department
as a temporary, and she is excited to
be here as a permanent employee in the Credentialing office.
Carol has two daughters,
one son and seven grandchildren; in her off time she enjoys
photography, camping, fishing, working on her website, and spending time
with family & friends.
Lisa Castro, LVN, Vocational Nurse (Transplant)
Marc Koch, Professional Nurse Practitioner (Cardiothoracic)
Jeffrey H. Semler, MD, Clinical Asst Professor (General Surgery, RAHC)
Regina L. Wilson, MSN, Faculty Associate (Trauma)
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November 2007
Amanda S. Patton, Clinical Nurse (Cardiothoracic)
Amanda has been a Registered Nurse for 12 years, with a background in
surgical and medical intensive care and organ donation. She's been married for 9 years and
has a 4 year old daughter, Kaitlynne. Currently, Amanda's in graduate school and will obtain her
Bachelor's in Nursing and Master's in Nursing in December 2008.
Janis Strong, Administrative Assistant (Plastic)
Welcome back to Janis, who has rejoined Surgery from the
cosmetic and reconstructive surgery private sector.
Janis returns with her strong organizational, educational and people skills,
as well as her many years of experience
with the Plastic Surgery resident education program.
Ross E. Willis, PhD, Assistant Professor, Research (Administration)
Director of Surgical Education
Dr. Willis holds a master's degree in human factors psychology and a
doctoral degree in cognitive psychology from Texas Tech University.
After graduate school, he worked with the Air Force Office of Scientific
Research at Lackland Air Force Base conducting basic and applied
research in the areas computer-based instruction and cognitive task
analysis. He left research to co-found an e-learning company, while
keeping touch with the academic world by holding a position as an
adjunct professor at University of Houston. Dr. Willis recently chose to
pursue his love of academia full-time and joined the UTHSCSA faculty in
2007.
Paul Allen, Sr., Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
Wun C. Augustin, Physician Assistant (Emergency Medicine)
Will D. Booker, Physician Assistant (Emergency Medicine)
Yongxin Chen, MD, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow (Vascular)
Alfonso Chiscano, MD, Clinical Asst Professor (Cardiothoracic)
John J. Dembrosky, Physician Assistant (Emergency Medicine)
Elaine James, Senior Secretary (Journal of Trauma)
Chaya Malka L. Galin, Research Nurse (Trauma / BAMC)
Marianne Gildea, Research Nurse (Trauma)
Khalilah Harmon, Administrative Secretary (GS Residency)
Dolores Huron, Patient Coordinator (Vascular)
Michelle Moore, Administrative Assistant (General Surgery)
. . . .
October 2007
Carla Minjarez, Administrative Assistant (Chair's Office)
Carla is new to San Antonio and to the Health Science Center, and joins Molly West in the Chair's
Office, to support Michelle Price, Surgery Administrator. She's recently moved to San Antonio from West Texas,
where she worked as a human resources assistant and as an administrative assistant in a drilling company.
Carla originally joined us as a temporary to assist with the workload in the Chair's Office; her cheerful
competence was so impressive, we decided to keep her!
Josie Ochoa, Administrative Assistant (Cardiothoracic)
A native San Antonian, Josie is new to the Health Science Center. With more than twenty-five
years of cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery clinical office management experience, Josie is sure to
be a valuable asset to the division of cardiothoracic surgery.
Mary Alice Ayon, Social Science Research Assoc (Trauma)
Graham Canady, Editor (Journal of Trauma)
Mark Elfman, Editor (Journal of Trauma)
Debra Lee Fraley, Clinical Nurse Specialist (Trauma)
Shawnette Garcia, Administrative Assistant (Trauma)
Erica Hagerman, Rseearch Assistant (Trauma - BAMC)
Sonia M. Rogers, Marketing Coordinator (STIPRC)
Myling Sandoval, Administrative Secretary (Residency Education)
. . . .
September 2007
Kristin Beck, Physician Assistant (Emergency Medicine)
Caitlin E. Brougher, Social Science Research Associate (Trauma)
Dallas Connor, Physician Assistant (Emergency Medicine)
Alison Gilbert, Physician Assistant (Emergency Medicine)
Terry Henrie, Physician Assistant (Emergency Medicine)
Brenda Hernandez-Johns, Nutritionist (Transplant)
Jennifer Milton, Faculty Associate (Transplant)
Edward Owens, Physician Assistant (Emergency Medicine)
Mary Salazar, Faculty Associate (Surgical Oncology)
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August 2007
Daniel De Armond, MD, Assistant Professor (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Dr. De Armond is a graduate of the Medical College of Pennsylvania, and is fellowship trained in minimally invasive thoracic surgery at
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA.
Dr. De Armond has also completed a cardiothoracic surgical residency at the University of Iowa
Hospitals and Clinics, a general surgical residency program here at UTHSCSA, and a general
surgical research fellowship here at the Health Science Center. He is board certified in both thoracic
and general surgery.
More about Dr. De Armond
Samer Sbayi, MD, MIS Fellow (General Surgery)
Samer Sbayi, MD., is a native Canadian, who received is undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto. He went on to receive his medical Degree from Universidad Tecnologica de Santiago in the Dominican Republic. Subsequently, at Seton Hall University at St. Francis Medical Center he was trained in General Surgery. He currently is a fellow in the Minimally invasive surgery fellowship with interests in development in advanced laparoendoscopic procedures and its technology.
More about Dr. Sbayi
Norma Cantu, Community Education Asst I (General Surgery)
Kathleen Dionisio, Vascular Technologist I (Vascular)
Kara Goodspeed, RN, Professional Nurse Practitioner (Cardiothoracic)
Louanne (Ann) Hardee, Clinical Nurse (Transplant)
Daniel L. Oakes, Staff Nurse (Trauma)
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July 2007
Ninfa Alvarado, Accountant III (Administration)
Vanessa Arambula, Administrative Secretary (Transplant)
Bobbi Dee Bulmer, Clinical Nurse II (Transplant)
Monica DeWitte, Faculty Associate (Trauma)
Aaron Fields, MD, WHMC Anesthesiolgy & Critical Care Fellow
Dr. Fields began his undergraduate training at the University of Arkansas, earning a BS in Zoology. He then attended medical school at Texas Tech University, and did an internship in New York City as a transitional/surgical house staff officer. Dr. Fields has also completed an anesthesiology residency at Yale - New Haven Medical Center. He and his family are happy to be back in Texas.
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Steven R. Granger, MD, Post Doc Critical Care Fellow (Trauma)
Dr. Granger attended medical school at the University of Utah School of Medicine
in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he also completed a general surgery residency and surgical fellowship.
His research interests include novel serum markers for pancreatic adenocarcinoma. |
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Tambi R. Hankins, RN, Clinical Nurse II (Transplant)
Susannah Nicholson, Post Doc Fellow (General Surgery)
Amita Shah, Post Doc Fellow (Trauma)
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June 2007
Terrie L. Boyd, Clinical Nurse Specialist (Transplant)
Sylvia Z. Castillo, Research Coordinator (Trauma)
Dawn Mansfield, Administrative Assistant I (Trauma)
John Walker, Post Doc Fellow (Trauma)
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May 2007
Jennifer M. DeLaO, Administrative Secretary (Cardiothoracic)
With a 6-year customer service support background, Jennifer brings much-needed
administrative and customer service experience to the division of cardiothoracic surgery.
A native of Floresville, Texas, Jennifer is new to the Health
Science Center. She's a proud mom of two young daughters, Kaitlyn, 4, and Mikayla, 1, who keep her busy
during her hours away from the office.
Rhonda Barton, Clinical Nurse II (Transplant)
Sylvia De Luna, Outpatient Clinic Clerk II (Transplant)
Socorro Garcia, Research Nurse (Cardiothoracic)
Joshua Walker, Perfusionist (Cardiothoracic)
Darnell Waun, Clinical Nurse III (Transplant)
. . . .
April 2007
Kimberly M. Frantz, Administrative Assistant (Administration)
Kim has twelve years of experience working here at the Health Science Center in the Briscoe Library.
She has joined Surgery's administrative division after a short absence from the University, and
will be working in Surgery's HR group.
Hoi Lan Chen, Admin Assistant (Plastics)
. . . .
March 2007
Horace Armstrong, Accounting Coordinator (Administration)
Deborah Deja, Research Nurse III (Trauma)
. . . .
February 2007
Richard L. Anschutz, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
George Barbee, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
Yvonne Franco, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
Stanley S. Oatman, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
Sharon L. Rosser, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
James Schmid, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
Elizabeth J. Wylie, Faculty Associate (Cardiothoracic)
. . . .
January 2007
Cynthia A. Miranda, Patient Coordinator (Plastic)
Zaheer Uddin Sarwar, Senior Research Assistant (Vascular)
. . . .
December 2006
Mark D. Cooper, Administrative Asst (Thoracic)
Recently arrived from New York City where he spent a number of years in
the large property commercial real estate business (he was part of the
team that sold South Park and Rivercenter malls), Mark enjoys many ties
to San Antonio - his wife grew up and lived here prior to their marriage
and his parents, his sister, her family and a nephew and his family have
all resided here for many years as well. Mark has taken premedical class
work and holds a BA in Philosophy and English and a
Masters in English from the University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill where he also completed all requirements but dissertation
for a PhD in English.
Kassidy James, Physician Assistant (Vascular)
Debra A. King, Clinical Nurse (Transplant)
Maria Luz Martinez, Hospital Development Specialist (Transplant)
Miguel Osorio, Research Assistant (Vascular)
Michael J. Sanchez, MD, Clinical Asst Prof (Emergency Medicine)
Sandra Sauceda, Senior Secretary (Journal of Trauma)
. . . .
November 2006
Deborah Schwartz, Administrative Assistant II (Chair's Office)
With over 18 years experience at the University, Debbie has extensive knowledge of the
policies and procedures of the Health Science Center and UT System. Her education
includes a BS in business management, a paralegal certificate, as well as two business-related
associate degrees.
Jose Jones, Community Education Specialist (Surgical Oncology)
. . . .
October 2006
Ann McFall, Administrative Assistant II (HR Group)
Ann recently joined the Department of Surgery after 9 years in Payroll. She's been with the
University for about 20 years, and brings our Human Resources group a strong background in
University and UT System policy, supported by a cohesive, multi-functional team approach to managing
the complex human resources issues of a large department.
. . . .
September 2006
Brian Eastridge, MD, Clinical Associate Professor (Trauma)
Dr. Brian J. Eastridge will joined the Division of Trauma, on August 10, 2006 as Clinical Assistant Professor. He earned his
BS in Biochemistry at Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, VA in 1985. He then attended University of Maryland
School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD where he was conferred his Doctor of Medicine in 1989. His academic internship and
residency in General Surgery were completed at University of Maryland School of Medicine from 1989-1991 and 1993-
1996,with a NIH Trainee Fellowship in Trauma Research at the same institution from 1991-1993. He completed a Surgical
Critical Care/Trauma Fellowship at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas from 1996-1997.
Tammy Fowler, Administrative Assistant (Education)
As a service brat, Tammy spent her early years in Germany, attending elementary school in Mannheim.
From Europe, her family's next home was in Clayton, Indiana - and yes, the high school was surrounded
by cornfields. She served in the U.S. Air Force for 3 years, returning to Germany for much of her tour of
duty. Tammy has lived many places, but San Antonio is always home. She attended college, with
coursework ranging from early childhood development to pharmacy tech.
Douglas Griffith, PA-C, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
Mr. Douglas Griffith joined the Division of Emergency Medicine on September 1, 2006 as a Faculty Associate. He is a
2002 graduate of the University of Nebraska where he received his Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant. He has over
six years experience as a Physician Assistant.
Debra Roth, PA-C, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
Ms. Debra Roth joined the Division of Emergency Medicine on September 1, 2006 as a Faculty Associate. She is a 2005
graduate of Loma Linda University where she received her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies.
Grazyna Thomas, PA-C, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
Ms. Grazyna M. Thomas joined the Division of Emergency Medicine on September 1, 2006 as a Faculty Associate. She
received her Physician Assistant degree in 2003.
Paul E. Coira, Editor II (Journal of Trauma)
Vanessa Guerrero, Clinical Nurse II (Plastic)
Misty Hafner, Transplant Technician (Transplant)
Leroy Knodel, Associate Professor (South Texas Poison Center)
. . . .
Lainie L. Penshorn, Perfusionist (Cardiothoracic)
Lainie Lynn Penshorn, RN, joins the growing Cardiothoracic Surgery team
on August 1, 2006 as a Perfusionist.
Ms. Penshorn graduated from the Texas Heart Institute
School of Perfusion Technology in Houston in 2006, and will sit for the
American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion in October. She graduated
cum laude from the UTHSCSA School of Nursing with a BS in Nursing in May 2002.
She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nurses.
Lainie was employed by the University Health System as a Staff RN in the
Surgical and Trauma Intensive Care Unit and at Parkland Memorial
Hospital in Dallas as a Neuro Acute Staff RN.
Interestingly, she traveled to the Santo Domingo Mission in the
Dominican Republic where she conducted pump setup and operation for
pediatric cardiopulmonary bypass, educated Dominican residents, and
instructed hospital staff.
. . . .
July 2006
Aaron C. Mason, MD, FAAP, Assistant Professor (Plastic Surgery)
Dr. Mason is a reconstructive plastic surgeon and pediatrician specializing in pediatric
plastic surgery. Specific interests include cleft-craniofacial care, vascular
lesions, and congenital nevi. He completed a craniofacial fellowship at the Hospital
for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada, after training in plastic surgery at the
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
He is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics, having trained in
general pediatrics at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. His research
interests include prevention and treatment of deformational plagiocephaly and the
development of an autologous soft tissue construct using bioengineered lipo-derived fat.
Arup K. Saha, Assistant Instructor (General Surgery)
Dr.Saha received his medical degree from the Calcutta National Medical
College in 1987 and subsequently he completed Masters Degree in Surgery
in 1994 from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences,
India. He moved to the USA with intent to pursue career in Surgery with
special interest in Laparoendoscopic Surgery. He finished his surgical
residency in June 2006 from Pinnacle Health Hospital, Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania. He has joined the UTHSCSA department of Surgery in July
2006 as a Fellow (Asst Instructor) in Laparoendoscopic Surgery.
Qian Wang, MD, Research Fellow (Plastic Surgery Research)
Dr. Qian Wang has joined the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in their Research group. His
research interests include human chromosome 3 and fibroblast growth factor receptor 3
and mutations causing achondroplasia and thanatophoric dysplasia.
Catherine Linscomb, Clinical Nurse III (Transplant)
Nataraju R. Mididoddi, Faculty Associate (Transplant)
Lisa J. Rodriguez, Research Nurse III (General)
. . . .
June 2006
Fruzsina K. Johnson, MD, Assistant Professor (Trauma
Research)
Dr. Fruzsina Johnson received her medical degree from Semmelweis
University in Budapest, Hungary. During her medical training she
completed a two-year research externship at the Department of
Pharmacology at New York Medical College. After completing a
postdoctoral fellowship in 2002 at the Department of Physiology at
Tulane University she joined the faculty in the same department. She
joined the Trauma Division research faculty in 2006. She serves on the
Porter Physiology Development Committee of the American Physiological
Society. She is an integrative microcirculatory physiologist and her
research interests include cardiovascular complications obesity,
diabetes, hypertension, trauma and hemorrhagic shock.
Robert A. Johnson, PhD, Assistant Professor (Trauma Research)
Dr. Robert Johnson received his MS degree in pharmacology in 1988 and
his PhD in physiology in 1992 from the University of Missouri -
Columbia. After completing a postdoctoral fellowship at the Department
of Pharmacology at New York Medical College he joined the faculty of the
same department in 1995. He spent a year as a Visiting Professor at
Escola Paulista de Medicina in Sao Paulo, Brazil in 1998. He joined the
faculty at the Department of Physiology at Tulane University in 1999 and
was promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure in 2004. He serves on
the Editorial Board of the American Journal of Physiology Heart and
Circulatory Physiology. He joined the Trauma Division research faculty
in 2006. He is an integrative cardiovascular physiologist and his
research is funded by the National Institutes of Health and the
Department of Defense to study the mechanism of circulatory collapse
after hemorrhagic shock.
Kimberly Overton, Research Nurse (Trauma)
Kim Overton graduated from San Antonio College in May 1998 with an
Associates Degree in Nursing. In December 2004, she completed course
requirements at Texas Tech University Health Science Center to obtain a
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing. Ms. Overton has been employed as a recovery
room nurse her entire career. Before joining the Department of Surgery, she worked
in the Methodist Healthcare System for the past six years.
Ana M. Tattersall-Cocke, RN, APRN Clinical Nurse Specialist (Trauma)
Ms. Cocke received her Master of Science in Nursing at the University of
Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1998 and is a Clinical
Nurse Specialist. She joined the Division of Trauma in June 2006. She is
board certified with the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners. She serves as
an Advance Practice Nurse with the Resident team for the Trauma and
Emergency Surgery patients. Prior to joining the Trauma division, she
worked with the South Texas Cardiovascular Consultants.
Melissa Taylor, Faculty Associate (Cardiothoracic)
Melissa Dawn Taylor, PA-C, will join the Cardiothoracic Surgery team on
June 26, 2006, as a Faculty Associate. Ms. Taylor is pursuing her
special interest of a career in cardiothoracic surgery with primary
focus on post-heart and lung transplant patients. Melissa graduated from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth with a
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Biology in May 2001 and from the
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Galveston, in August 2003
with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant studies. From October 2003 to present, Ms. Taylor worked as both a PA and a
transplant coordinator for the heart and lung transplantation team at
UTMB. She has extensive experience in all phases of inpatient care,
admitting, ordering and reviewing labs, and evaluating clinic patients.
Melissa managed all aspects of post- and pre-transplant patient care.
Michael Wetzel, Senior Research Assistant (Vascular)
Michael Wetzel joined the department of vascular surgery in June 2006.
He recieved a B.S. in Biomedical Science in 2002, and an M.S. from the
UTHSCSA Cellular and Structural Biology department in May 2006. He is
looking foward to applying his research skills to a new field.
Darlene Garza, Senior Clerk (Transplant)
Paul Rivas, Research Assistant (Vascular)
May 2006
Deborah K. Ramirez-Cotter, Transplant Technician (Transplant)
Deborah was employed with Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital for
15 months as an Organ Procurement/Perfusion Coordinator. She also worked on
a "prn" status for the San Antonio Eye Bank, procuring corneas. Deborah has
been working on a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice to apply in
forensics science field.
Susan K. McCollow, Family Nurse Practitioner (Trauma)
Ms. McCollow earned her Master's of Science in Nursing at the University
of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 2001, and is certified
as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Sue joined the Division of Trauma in May
2006. She serves as a Nurse Practitioner with the resident team
providing care to our Trauma and Emergency Surgery patients.
Jana Lee Normandin, Clinic Manager, Santa Rosa Surgery Clinic (UPG)
Jana Lee Normandin brings 25 years of experience in management and 12
years in health care. Her years in health care have been spent as the
Clinical Manager for the Department of Ob/Gyn at their private practice,
South Texas Women's Health Center. She holds a B.A. from Southwest
Texas State Univeristy, and is nationally certified as a Medical
Practice Manager.
Claudia H. Glass, Faculty Associate (General Surgery)
Mrs. Glass brings extensive nursing experience to the Bariatric
Surgery Program enabling her to provide high quality care to the
patients of UTHSCSA General Surgery both before and after surgery. Her
teaching and clinical experience at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, a
setting for Tulane and LSU Medical Schools gives her an insight into
large training programs. Focusing on bariatrics, Mrs Glass has practiced
in both inpatient and outpatient areas, caring for obese individuals
with the common conditions that occur with increasing weight. Mrs. Glass
has conducted research for clinical trials. She is enthusiastic to be a
part of the important work of caring for bariatric patients in the
educational setting of UTHSCSA.
Martha M. Garison, Clinical Nurse III (Transplant)
Patricia Morfeld, Clinical Nurse II (Transplant)
. . . .
April 2006
Guiomar L. Garcia, Administrative Secretary (Residency Education)
Guiomar worked for the Residency Education office as a temporary for 8 months, joining the Department of
Surgery as a permanent employee in April of 2006. She moved to San Antonio a year ago from California where
she spent her first nine months after relocating from Bogotá, Colombia. In Colombia, Guiomar finished
her postgraduate degree in General Dentistry and worked as a dentist in her own private
facility. She also worked for the Fiscalia Nacional de Colombia in the Crime Investigation
Scene Department as the Crime Investigation Dentist Manager, a position she enjoyed very much.
Guiomar has a very comprehensive background, including research experience and excellent people
and managerial skills. She is fluent in Spanish and is currently studying to take the American
Board of General Dentistry exam to obtain her license in the United States. Guiomar enjoys
traveling, spending time with her family and friends, loves arts and crafts and is a great cook.
. . . .
March 2006
David Abramson, Administrative Associate (Cardiothoracic)
David joined the Cardiothoracic Surgery Administration team as
Administrative Associate in March of 2006. He earned a B.A. from
Indiana University at Bloomington and an M.B.A. in Finance from The
University of Texas at San Antonio. David was the first International
Education Fund scholar to represent UTSA at Consortium International for
Management and Business Analysis in Asolo, Italy. He is the former
Senior Financial Analyst for University Health System. Currently, David
is pursuing a CPA license. A native Texan, David has made his home in
San Antonio for the past 5 years and will be married early in 2007.
Sara Olivarri, Research Nurse (General Surgery)
Sara received her degree from the UTHSCSA, her 10 yrs of research
experience comes from working with the Women's Health Initiative (WHI)
study sponsored by the UTHSCSA Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
She has worked in OR/RR, Med/Surg and OB/Gyn
wards. Within the past year, Sara has gained experience in being a
diabetic educator and telephonic nursing for a disease management
company. She is looking forward to working again in the research field
with such a dynamic surgical team.
Sarah Rapach, Project Coordinator (Research Administration)
Sarah joined the Surgery Research Administration team as project coordinator in March of
2006. She graduated from the University of Texas, Austin, with a B.S. in
Communication Sciences and Disorders and with a Master of Healthcare
Administration from Southwest Texas State University. Sarah has worked
in the UTHSCSA Department of Neurology for several years.
. . . .
February 2006
Louisa Gonzalez, Vocational Nurse (Transplant)
Sara Olvarri, Clinical Nurse (Transplant)
Lourdes A. Ruiz, Research Assistant (Vascular)
January 2006
Andrea J. Kunz, Clinical Nursing Supervisor (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Eugenia Matos, Administrative Assistant (Transplant)
Karen Mayer, Clinical Nurse III (Surgical Oncology)
V. Sreenath Reddy, MD, Assistant Professor (Cardiothoracic)
December 2005
Jorge I. Arango, MD, Research Fellow (Trauma)
Richard Castillo, Lab Helper (Vascular)
Bryan DeLaGarza, Research Assistant (Trauma)
Rosalinda Jaime, Administrative Secretary (Transplant)
Rebecca Kribel, Senior Secretary (Journal of Trauma)
Peggy Martinez, Clinical Nurse III (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Beryl Story, Histo Technician IV (Transplant)
Josephine Torres, Senior Clerk (Transplant)
Stacy Wallace, Professional Nurse Practitioner (Transplant)
November 2005
Candace Baird, Animal Surgery Facility Supervisor (MCOPSA)
Sharon McCloskey, Clinical Nurse (Transplant)
Marcus Sipe, Computer Support Specialist (SING)
Jose Sosa, Data Systems Coordinator (Transplant)
October 2005
Stephen W. Borron, MD, Clinical Professor (Emergency Medicine)
Andres P. Carrillo, Tissue Bank Specialist (Transplant)
Cynthia Favvela, Senior Secretary (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Diana Gomez, Accountant (Accounting)
Jonathan Goochey, Administrative Assistant (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Barbara Ann Helfrick, Research Nurse (Trauma)
Veronica DeLeon Ramirez, Administrative Assistant (General Surgery)
September 2005
Katie M. Beaudoin, PA-C (Emergency Medicine)
Robert D. Booth, PA-C (Emergency Medicine)
Jonathan Eliason, MD, Clinical Asst Professor (Vascular Surgery)
Becky Holloway, Surgery Webmaster (Administration)
Rafael A. Palacios, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
Vania M. Torres, Health Care Counselor (Surgical Oncology)
Ester Vallejo, Administrative Assistant (Surgical Oncology)
August 2005
Daniel J. Bonville, DO, Clinical Asst Professor (Trauma Surgery)
Mark Derosa, Social Science Research Associate (Trauma Surgery)
Esmeralda Espino, Medical Records Document Specialist (Trauma Surgery)
Peter P. Lopez, MD, Assistant Professor (General Surgery / Trauma)
Robert C. Lyons, MD, Assistant Professor (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery)
Lourdes D. PerezRoman-Leon, MD, Clinical Asst Prof (Emergency Medicine)
Todd E. Rasmussen, MD, Clinical Asst Professor (Vascular Surgery)
Armando Rodriguez, Research Assistant (Vascular Surgery)
Aaron Rossett, Prof Nurse Practitioner (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Mark Stevens, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
Kent Van Sickle, MD, Assistant Professor (General Surgery / Trauma)
Jose Villa, Prof Nurse Practitioner (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Howard T Wang, MD, Assistant Professor (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery)
Kent Woodall, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
July 2005
Shane K. Lynn, Research Assistant (Vascular Surgery)
Dannielle L. Solomon, Research Assistant (Vascular Surgery)
Heather F. Pidcoke, Postdoctoral Fellow (Trauma Surgery)
June 2005
Stephanie Johnson, Administrative Secretary (Administration)
Jeffrey D. McNeil, Clinical Assistant Professor (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Thelma C. Hurd, MD, Associate Professor (Surgical Oncology)
Julie Hulsey, PA (Emergency Medicine)
Elsa Villapando, Medical Records Document Spec. (Trauma & Emergency Surgery)
Gloria Garcia, Medical Records Document Spec. (Trauma & Emergency Surgery)
Debbi Ann Diaz, Lab Helper (Vascular Surgery)
May 2005
Molly West, Executive Assistant (Administration)
Rebecca Medina, Vocational Nurse III (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Yvonne Lopez, Professional Nurse Practitioner (Surgical Oncology)
Stephanie Valdez, Admin Assistant I (General & Laparoscopic Surgery)
James Agnew, Clinical Nurse I (Transplant Center)
Lucinda R. Rico, Senior Administrative Clerk (Vascular Surgery)
