UT Health Physicians

02/10/2026

Voting is now open for the 2026 YourSA San Antonio Express-News Readers’ Choice Awards! Vote daily from Feb. 10–22 and help UT Health San Antonio stay a San Antonio favorite.

Vote now: https://bit.ly/4kqva1f

02/10/2026

Join us at Phil Hardberger Park at 8 AM on Saturday, February 14 for our latest Walk With A Doc! Maria Fernandez Falcon, MD, will discuss the importance of vaccinations and how they prevent disease and strengthen community immunity. Walk With A Doc is free and pre-registration is not required. Learn more here: https://events.uthscsa.edu/event/walk-with-a-doc-february-14-2026

02/09/2026

Meet Guy Nicolette, MD, associate professor at UT Health San Antonio and director of sports medicine for the San Antonio Spurs.

Dr. Nicolette completed his residency and sports medicine fellowship at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He later served as a team physician and fellowship director at the University of Florida, where he trained more than 25 fellows. From 2019 to 2023, he served as executive director and athletics team physician at the University of California, Berkeley—University Health Services.

An active member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, Dr. Nicolette has published research on tendinopathy, foot and ankle disorders and other sports medicine topics. His clinical interests include lower extremity injury, orthobiologics, diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound-guided procedures.

We’re proud to have Dr. Nicolette serving our community, elite athletes and guiding the next generation of sports medicine physicians.

02/04/2026

The Center For Brain Health is utilizing new discoveries that will help detect cases of early-onset Alzheimer's disease — and help patients under 65 get the treatment and support they need.

“When Alzheimer’s occurs earlier in life, people are often at the peak of their careers or raising young families,” said Jeremy Tanner, MD, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine and the Biggs Institute. “It’s something that can be missed or misdiagnosed, and by the time it’s recognized, the disease may already be advanced and progressing rapidly.”

Dr. Tanner’s research team is studying midlife testing with blood-based biomarkers, such as p-tau217, to see if these can detect disease activity up to 20 years before symptoms appear. These tests are available clinically and will soon be tested locally at the Biggs Institute, alongside advanced imaging such as amyloid and tau PET scans and cerebrospinal fluid testing.

Learn more about this new research and early-onset Alzheimer's disease: https://news.uthscsa.edu/researchers-explore-genetic-roots-new-diagnostic-tools-for-early-onset-dementia/

02/03/2026

UT Health San Antonio now offers total thumb arthroplasty, an implant-based surgical option for arthritis at the base joint of the thumb. The procedure is performed by fellowship-trained hand surgeons and is designed to restore strength, motion and function.

In addition, UT Health San Antonio is participating in a national FDA feasibility study that tracks patient outcomes to help inform future standards for thumb arthritis treatment, reflecting the institution’s leadership in advancing evidence-based surgical care in South Texas. Learn more: https://news.uthscsa.edu/ut-health-san-antonio-brings-thumb-arthroplasty-to-south-texas/

02/02/2026

A look back at our September webinar in the Frontiers in Tremor and Parkinson’s Care series. The conversation continues Feb. 6 with a focus on treatment options and care. Don't miss it — learn more and register today: https://events.uthscsa.edu/event/Tremor

01/30/2026

01/28/2026

The UT Health San Antonio Center for Brain Health recently hosted ReCollections, an art-based program designed for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers. In partnership with the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases and the San Antonio Museum of Art, the program provides opportunities for shared creative engagement and social connection.

Hosting initiatives like ReCollections reflects the Center’s role as a space that supports cognitive engagement, community connection, and quality-of-life programs alongside clinical care and research. Learn more: https://news.uthscsa.edu/recollections-program-helps-dementia-patients-caregivers-feel-seen-understood-valued/

01/22/2026

When you donate blood at the hospital, your generosity stays right here—helping patients in your own community. Every drop you give directly supports those receiving care at UT Health San Antonio.

01/22/2026

Looking to start the year with better gut health? Jason Rocha, MD, a gastroenterologist at UT Health San Antonio, shares one simple habit many people overlook when it comes to digestive health.

Dr. Rocha offers practical guidance for supporting your gut in the new year. See what he recommends and start 2026 strong:
https://bit.ly/3ZqnthX

01/20/2026

Join the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases for a free, interactive art experience designed for individuals living with dementia and their loved ones. This special event fosters meaningful connection through shared memories, conversation, and creative expression.

Guided by trained museum educators from the San Antonio Museum of Art, participants will enjoy inclusive discussions and hands-on art-making in a welcoming environment that celebrates creativity and community. Learn more and RSVP: https://bit.ly/49QzSkc

01/13/2026

UT Health San Antonio is excited to launch its Limb Optimization Program focused on preserving mobility, restoring function and improving quality of life for patients at risk of limb loss or recovering from amputation.

From advanced procedures like osseointegration to coordinated rehabilitation, our multidisciplinary team delivers highly specialized, individualized care.

Learn more: https://uthscsa.edu/physicians/limb-optimization