Patient Stories

Johnny's story

A traumatic motorcycle accident could have left Johnny without a leg or with long-term pain. Learn how a UT Physicians trauma surgeon and little miracles impacted his successful recovery.

Juana's story

Juana Espino triumphed over cervical cancer and then dedicated herself to the PAP Project to encourage other Hispanic women to be screened.

Kai's story

Kai Weir grew up seeing scoliosis specialists most of his life. Learn how a UT Physicians orthopedics team significantly reduced his spinal curve, eliminated his pain, and restored his confidence.

Ian's story

Ian went from endurance events that tested his mental and physical resilience to hitting a speed bump with sarcoidosis. Learn how a UT Physicians team worked together to solve his case.

Jackson's story

A torn ACL nearly pinned down his wrestling career, but orthopedic surgeon Paul Shupe, MD, helped make his dreams come true.

Brantley's story

The right team, the right time. How one family received help from a pediatric neurosurgeon skilled in a delicate procedure that improves quality of life.

Matt's story

When his right hip started to impact his touring career, this pro caddie turned to UT Physicians for the fix.

Catherine's story

Endometriosis can be difficult to diagnose and treat, which manifests into years of pain and complications. Learn the importance of partnering with a gynecologic specialist trained in excision.

Michael's story

When a family trip to fish off the coast of Alaska was threatened by an aneurysm, Michael sought help from Sophia Khan, MD, to save the adventure.

Stephanie's story

After nearly three decades of health struggles, Stephanie Phan found hope, compassion, and expertise with a UT Physicians adult congenital heart specialist.

Michelle's story

Michelle Nasser used her stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis to inspire others. Learn how a UT Physicians colorectal surgeon guided her journey with kindness and respect.

Fernando's story

New research and advanced science is helping more CDH babies grow into adults. Now UT Physicians is filling a void to provide specialized health care to adult CDH patients.

Samantha's story

Maternal-fetal medicine specialist provides expertise to allow a woman with a vasa previa pregnancy to have a healthy delivery.

Lee's story

Fifty years of running required one active senior to need double knee replacements. Learn how the procedures improved his bowlegged frame and enabled him to participate in distance running again.

Jazael's story

Clubfoot can be treated weeks after birth with full-leg casts, stretching, and therapy. Learn how a UT Physicians pediatric orthopedic surgeon treated Jazael’s birth defect and supported his mom.

Kinsley's story

Born with a third nostril and webbed fingers, a team of UT Physicians pediatric plastic surgeons helped a 6-year-old girl to breathe normally, and maximize the use of her left hand.

Sofia’s story

In the two years since her last procedure, 9-year-old Sofia Speir has been nearly seizure-free. Learn how the pediatric epilepsy program at UT Physicians vastly improved her quality of life.

Sam's story

A team of UT Physicians orthopedic surgeons helped a police officer shot in the line of duty. Learn how extensive procedures and his determination got him back to helping Houston two years later.

Marco's story

A UT Physicians orthopedic surgeon saved the day for one athlete. Today, he is achieving his college athletic dreams.

Six's story

Through a healthy dietary change, Natisha ‘Six’ Robinson was able to get off medications and lose weight. Learn how she made this turnaround through care from gastroenterologist Pritesh Mutha, MD.

Jennifer's story

Jennifer Setterbo’s discovery of a lump led to a diagnosis of stage 2 breast cancer. Learn how oncologist Jessica Jones, MD, and surgeon Emily Robinson, MD, provided life-saving care.

Reuben's story

An extremely active senior didn’t want to dial back his activities due to pain. A UT Physicians orthopedic surgeon replaced both his shoulders, knowing they’d be tested to the max.

Jude's story

A Florida twin born with undiagnosed cerebral palsy comes to Texas for life-changing surgery.

Sue's story

The discovery of oral cancer in Sue Gordon’s upper jaw led her to UTHealth Houston. Learn how the team devised a plan to remove the cancer and replace Sue’s upper jaw through reconstructive surgery.

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