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10/03/2025

Meet Dr. Sullivan “Sully” Ayuso, a new hernia and abdominal wall surgeon in our general surgery clinic.

Dr. Ayuso earned his bachelor’s degree in biology and sociology from Emory University and his medical degree from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He completed a residency in general surgery at Carolinas Medical Center, where he served as administrative chief resident, followed by a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at Endeavor Health.

Learn more about Dr. Ayuso: https://bit.ly/4pqL1Py

10/02/2025

The future of imaging is here.

With the Hyperfine Swoop portable MRI, UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences at Dell Children's Medical Center is delivering advanced brain scans at the bedside — reducing risk, improving outcomes, and setting a new standard for pediatric neurocritical care.

Neurosciences Pediatrics Aug 27, 2025 Advanced Imaging on Demand: How a Portable MRI is Improving Outcomes for High-Risk Patients Newly adopted Swoop Hyperfine MRI is helping UT Health Austin deliver faster, safer care for critically ill children Reviewed by: Chelsey Ortman, MD; Michael Cronin, MD,....

10/01/2025

Meet Shuyuan Li, our newest foot and ankle surgeon!

Dr. Li earned both an M.D. and Ph.D. in China and completed an orthopedic residency before pursuing three fellowships, all in foot and ankle reconstruction or surgery.

She is passionate about delivering medical care, educating medical students and orthopedic residents, and using research to guide clinical practice. She specializes in caring for adult and adolescent patients with congenital and acquired deformities, arthritis, acute and chronic trauma, sports-related injuries, diabetic wounds, and joint arthropathy of the foot and ankle.

A prolific researcher, Dr. Li has mentored more than 50 early-career scientists. She will continue shaping the next generation of doctors and researchers as an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care at Dell Medical School - UT Austin.

Learn more about Dr. Li: https://bit.ly/47Xf2Ag

09/30/2025

Did you know regular mammograms have reduced the risk of death from breast cancer by 40% since 1990?

Make your health a priority and receive a special gift bag for taking care of your health at our Love Yourself Mammo Mixer! Schedule your appointment now: https://bit.ly/46RcL8J

UT Health Austin’s Imaging Center offers the latest in 3-D mammography technology, providing clearer images and more accurate results for your screening.
Patients age 40 and over can schedule their mammogram at any available time throughout the year. We also welcome patients under 40 with a doctor’s order, and those under 30 with pre-approval from a breast radiologist.

Learn more about the Mammo Mixer and mammography at UT Health Austin: https://bit.ly/4gI3eEq

09/04/2025

Many teens still believe va**ng is just flavored air, or that its ni****ne content is safer than alternatives. It's time to set the record straight.

As a parent, you are one of the most powerful voices in your child's life. But to have an effective conversation, you need to know what myths they’re hearing — and how to bust them.

Check out these three common va**ng myths and help your kids separate fact from fiction: https://bit.ly/3US7TJL

08/28/2025

When considering residency programs, the opportunity to help shape something new and meaningful drew Kirby Taylor, MD, to Dell Medical School - UT Austin. “I had a gut feeling that leadership here was building something innovative and different. I wanted to be part of that.”

Now in its fourth year, Dell Medical School's ophthalmology residency, run through UT Health Austin’s Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute, is doing more than training future specialists — it’s helping meet Central Texas’s growing need for advanced eye care.

Learn more about Dr. Taylor, why he enjoys practicing at UT Health Austin, and his goal to serve the patients who need him the most 👉 bit.ly/UTHAKirbyTaylor

08/27/2025

Let's give a Texas-sized welcome to Brittany Rosales, MD, as she spearheads the opening of UT Health Austin's new Pulmonology Clinic!

A little bit about Dr. Rosales:
-MD from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
-Residency in internal medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
-Fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

In addition to providing exceptional patient care, Dr. Rosales serves as an assistant professor in Dell Medical School - UT Austin's Department of Internal Medicine, where she’s teaching future physicians to deliver care with the same compassion and excellence she brings to her own work.

08/25/2025

Meet Dr. Felipe De Jesus Flores, an internal medicine specialist joining UT Health Austin's Primary Care Clinic this fall! 👋 While Dr. Flores officially becomes part of the Longhorn family on September 22, you can book an appointment with him starting now.

08/22/2025

Let's give a Texas-sized welcome to Swomya Boddhula, MD, on her first day leading UT Health Austin's new Endocrinology Clinic!

A little bit about Dr. Boddhula:
-MD from Sri Venkata Sai Medical College
-Residency in internal medicine at Mary Imogene Bassett Medical Center
-Fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center

In addition to providing exceptional patient care, Dr. Boddhula serves as an assistant professor in Dell Medical School - UT Austin's Department of Endocrinology, where she teaches future physicians to lead with the same excellence and precision she brings to her own work.

08/07/2025

UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences at Dell Children's Medical Center now offers Elevidys, the first FDA-approved gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in ambulatory children aged 4 and older.

By combining world-class pediatric neurology, physical medicine, rehabilitation, and genetic counseling under one roof, families now have access to truly comprehensive care, close to home.

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UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences at Dell Children's offers an innovative new treatment to patients under the age of two.

08/04/2025

As an in-home caregiver for local seniors and a paratransit driver for individuals with disabilities, longtime Austin resident Lorraine Weems knows that quality patient care is paramount. But when her own health began to affect her ability to work, a hip replacement at UT Health Austin’s Musculoskeletal Institute helped Lorraine overcome debilitating arthritis and get back to what she loves.

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Adult Patient Stories Orthopedics Jul 23, 2025 A Circle of CareProfessional caregiver advocates for her own health, allowing her to continue serving her community Reviewed by: Lorraine Weems and Karl Koenig, MDWritten by: Lauren Schneider Share this page: Longtime Austin resident Lorraine Weems, 59,...

07/31/2025

If you or someone you love has questions about IUDs, UT Health Austin’s guide breaks it all down: the options, the pros and cons, and what to expect during placement.

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Learn how IUDs work, their types, side effects, and benefits as a long-lasting, reversible birth control option.