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We are Houston's Health University

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Together, we are creating a healthier future.

At UTHealth Houston, world-renowned educators, researchers, clinicians, and students work side by side to create the future of health care – one where even the most complex challenges are overcome and new discoveries help people thrive with longer, healthier lives.

A university built to solve the greatest health challenges

EDUCATION

We educate the professionals who power health care. Clinicians. Scientists. Public health leaders. Informaticians. Across seven schools, our students and trainees work alongside leading faculty in the Texas Medical Center and beyond – preparing to lead, learn, and deliver care.

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RESEARCH

Here, innovation isn’t just an aspiration. It’s reality. Our scientists translate bold ideas into real-world impact because the audacity to think different is woven into the fabric of our institution and instilled in every student, trainee, researcher, and faculty member.

$430M+

in annual research expenditures

#4

in NIH funding among Texas universities

PATIENT CARE

Through our network of clinics, specialty practices, teaching hospitals, and behavioral health centers, we make exceptional care accessible for all Houstonians.

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UT Physicians

More than 100 locations with 80+ specialties and subspecialties

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UT Dentists

12 locations serving families across the Greater Houston area

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UT Health Services

Nurse-managed primary care, occupational health, and employee health clinic

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Primary Teaching Hospitals

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Behavioral Health Sciences Campus

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Houston is more than our home

While our impact reaches across Texas and beyond, the city we call home makes us who we are. Our location in the heart of the world’s largest medical center places us in the epicenter of academic health discovery and collaboration, fueling our drive to innovate. Just as importantly, Houston’s rich mix of people and perspectives prepares us to deliver care that’s as informed as it is compassionate.

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The Many Faces of UTHealth Houston Renowned for Treating Complex Cases

  • Asha Bhalwal, MD, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
    Asha Bhalwal, MD, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
  • Charles Cox, MD, Pediatric Surgery
    Charles Cox, MD, Pediatric Surgery
  • Emily Robinson, MD, Breast Cancer Surgery
    Emily Robinson, MD, Breast Cancer Surgery
  • Mary Aitken, MD, MPH, Pediatrics
    Mary Aitken, MD, MPH, Pediatrics

Experts in Women’s and Children’s Health

Renowned for complex cases, the many faces of UTHealth Houston are advancing health care for women and children. From diagnoses to customized treatment plans, our teams of experts combine clinical expertise with leading-edge research to provide the highest quality care and the best outcomes at every stage of your life.

Elite Heart and Vascular Team

UTHealth Houston’s acclaimed heart and vascular team collaborates to treat cardiovascular conditions from every angle. We combine skills in cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, pediatric cardiology, and advanced cardiopulmonary therapies and transplantation to provide compassionate, specialized care that begins before a patient is born and lasts throughout their life.

  • Anthony Estera, MD, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
    Anthony Estera, MD, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
  • Danny Ramzy, MD, PhD, Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
    Danny Ramzy, MD, PhD, Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
  • Susan Laing, MD, Advanced 3-D Imaging and Diagnostics
    Susan Laing, MD, Advanced 3-D Imaging and Diagnostics
  • Biswajit Kar, MD, Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
    Biswajit Kar, MD, Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology