Patient Stories

Jae's story

Despite being born with a cleft lip and palate, 7-year-old Jae Beltran can blow bubbles and more after several procedures performed by Matthew Greives, MD.

Nikita's story

Nikita Jackson-Higgs’ breastfeeding journey with her daughter, A’dor, is going well thanks to the collaborative help of lactation experts.

Cherie's story

Cherie Martinez suffered from chronic abdomen pain for years until Gordon Martin, MD, solved her case of nutcracker syndrome.

Jax's and Zoey’s story

Both on their own cleft journey, Jax and Zoey Freking are all smiles thanks to the expert care of the Texas Cleft-Craniofacial Team at UT Physicians.

Noah's and Asher's stories

Asher Tate and Noah Ordaz were both born prematurely, but have been developing at a healthy pace under the care of Fatima Boricha, MD, and other clinicians.

Skye's story

Thanks to the expert care of her surgeon, Skye Williams has just celebrated her one year anniversary of becoming seizure free.

Violet's story

Violet Raney has been seizure-free since she was diagnosed, as an infant, with a rare form of epilepsy that only responds to vitamin B6 supplements.

Katherine's story

As a breast cancer survivor and doctor, Katherine O’Brien urges others to listen to their bodies and seek out expert help when needed.

Carla's story

October is more than just a time to wear pink. One local woman shares her fight with breast cancer and what she wants everyone to know about the journey.

Laura's story

Thanks to the expert care of her surgeon, Laura Shook is a now a successful author and advocate for colorectal cancer awareness.

Kaylie's story

After being diagnosed with spina bifida before her birth, multiple doctors teamed up to provide Kaylie Lingor tailored care.

Doralyn's Story

Doralyn Davenport feels more alive and has been able to reduce the oxygen she uses to treat her COPD after having a tumor removed without having to also undergo chemotherapy and radiation.

Elizabeth's Story

After battling COVID-19, and a stay in the intensive care unit, Elizabeth Silva is back to enjoying time with her family.

Quan's Story

Houston man back to walking two miles a day thanks to the quick thinking of his wife who performed CPR after he collapsed during a routine workout.

Randy's Story

A unique treatment option for his ruptured aortic aneurysm has provided Randy Allgood a new lease on life.

Grace's Story

After having a tumor removed from her jaw, Grace Moss now has her smile back, and a new jaw, thanks to an innovative procedure.

Archana's story

Thanks to multiple UT Physicians doctors and a diabetes management plan, Archana Acosta was able to conceive naturally after struggling with infertility issues.

Keith's story

Thanks to his wife’s quick thinking and the immediate care of a UT Physicians’ vascular surgeon, Keith Armstrong was able to fully recover from his stroke.

Anthony's Story

Anthony Jones can smile again after developing a severely swollen tongue from being intubated for COVID-19 thanks to a unique surgery.

David's story

Uyen and Michael Fausto turned to the Texas Cleft-Craniofacial Team for compassionate and expert care after learning their son would be born with a cleft lip and palate.