UT Health Austin

11/25/2025

Frequent heartburn, acid reflux or indigestion aren't just uncomfortable — they could be a sign of a more serious condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Learn more about GERD and how our team can help you feel better: https://bit.ly/43Hwiqd

11/24/2025

Meet Ting-Yi Chen, M.D., one of our newest infectious disease specialists!

Dr. Chen is a board-certified physician in our Infectious Disease Clinic, where she specializes in HIV, hepatitis B and C, and general infectious disease. She has received several awards for her clinical and academic work, including recognition by the U.S. Congress for improving the quality of life for individuals living with HIV/AIDS.

Learn more about Dr. Chen and her research focus: https://bit.ly/3LqSRJG

11/21/2025

Meet Divya Rayapati, M.D., one of our newest gastroenterologists and hepatologists!

Dr. Rayapati is a board-certified clinician who specializes in diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal and hepatologic conditions. Her clinical and research expertise reflects a strong commitment to advancing digestive and liver health with compassionate, patient-centered care.

She is actively engaged in patient safety, quality improvement initiatives and medical education. She will also be teaching the next generation of physician leaders about these topics and more as an assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at Dell Medical School - UT Austin.

Learn more about Dr. Rayapati: https://bit.ly/3JOull1

11/19/2025

This year, 10 in 100,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer. About half will not survive. Yvette Williams-Brown, M.D., one of our gynecologic oncologists, shares warning signs and when to see a doctor:

Without an easy way to screen and with nondescript symptoms, ovarian cancer is often caught in late stages, requiring massive surgeries, difficult therapies

10/29/2025

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10/29/2025

We are experiencing technical issues affecting our website and patient portal. If you need immediate assistance, please call 1-833-UT-CARES (1-833-882-2737). We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

10/29/2025

Small symptoms can lead to big health impacts if left unchecked. Endocrinologist Sowmya Boddhula, M.D., explains how early care for hormone-related conditions can prevent complications and support better outcomes for patients.

UT Health Austin endocrinologist and lifestyle medicine specialist shares how early care for hormone-related conditions can prevent serious complications.

10/27/2025

Meet David Dalton, M.D., the newest endourologist in our Urology Clinic!

Dr. Dalton specializes in complex kidney stone disease and a variety of urologic surgeries. He is passionate about education and is a member of the American Urologic Association, the Endourological Society and the Texas Urology Society.

Dr. Dalton earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Rice University and completed his medical degree and residency at UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, as well as a fellowship in endourology at Indiana University School of Medicine. He is also an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care at Dell Medical School - UT Austin where he is training the next generation of urologists.

Learn more about Dr. Dalton: https://bit.ly/3JkOfUD

10/24/2025

“There are only a handful of places in the world where some of the complex cases we see could even be considered. That we could do it here, in Austin, is a testament to what academic medicine makes possible.” — Dr. Charles Fraser Jr., chief of pediatric and congenital heart surgery for the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease

Dell Children's Medical Center — home to the heart center, a clinical partnership with UT Health Austin — was ranked No. 10 in the nation for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery in the 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. Just three years ago, the program was unranked.

By recruiting national leaders across surgery, cardiology, anesthesiology, and intensive care, the center is delivering complex heart care that was previously unavailable in Austin — ensuring families no longer must leave Central Texas to access top-tier treatment.

Learn more about the rankings and the programs delivering world-class care at home:

UT Health Austin pediatric partner programs at Dell Children’s Medical Center are ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, with…

10/23/2025

Almost half of women over 40 have dense breast tissue, which can make breast cancer harder to detect on a mammogram. But a 3D mammogram can help.

3D mammography uses X-rays to create a detailed, three-dimensional image of the breast. This technology provides radiologists with clearer views, helping them detect suspicious areas or signs of cancer earlier. It’s especially beneficial for women with dense breast tissue, as the multiple imaging angles offer greater accuracy and detail.

Learn more about 3D mammograms: https://bit.ly/48wkaf5

10/22/2025

On this Medical Assistants Recognition Day, we honor the vital role our medical assistants play in delivering exceptional patient care at UT Health Austin. Your commitment, teamwork, and expertise are essential to our mission.

10/21/2025

Meet Dr. Mohammad Alsumrain, one of our newest pulmonologists and a critical care medicine specialist!

Dr. Alsumrain specializes in asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchiectasis, interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary vasculitis.

He earned his medical degree from the Jordan University of Science and Technology. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Trinitas Regional Medical Center through Seton Hall University, a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care at Saint Michael’s Medical Center through Seton Hall University, and an additional fellowship in interstitial lung disease and pulmonary vasculitis at Mayo Clinic.

Dr. Alsumrain will also help educate the next generation of doctors as an assistant professor in Dell Medical School - UT Austin's Department of Internal Medicine, as well as train fellows in the Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship.

Learn more about Dr. Alsumrain: https://bit.ly/3IuMpQz