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Patient Stories

Keith Armstrong next to a plane

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.
Surgery on rare side effect of COVID-19 gives patient ability to smile again-resized

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 Fausto with parents

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.
Brent Diez

Brent's story

From a routine visit to lifesaving surgery, read about Brent’s health care journey and how his doctors helped.
Jose Jr.

Jose's story

Jose Macias Jr. is all smiles after the Texas Cleft-Craniofacial team at UT Physicians helped to correct his cleft lip.
Alexis

Alexis' story

Alexis found an advocate for both her health and education after a concussion left her with online learning challenges.
Tim-McGuire

Tim's story

Thanks to MyUTHealth, our new patient portal, Tim McGuire can now enjoy easy access to his care team at UT Physicians.
Luke Henley and family

Luke's story

After a car crash damaged his femur, Luke Henley thought his dreams of professional tennis were over until he met a UT Physicians orthopedic expert.
Alexis Shelly and her parents with Stephen Fletcher, DO. (Photo by Cody Duty/UTHealth)

Alexis' story

Alexis Shelly shares how her neurosurgeon saved her life after she was diagnosed with an occipital encephalocele and hydrocephalus.
Robert Mock at competition

Robert's story

Just a few months after open-heart surgery, Robert Mock is back to training for an upcoming Ironman competition.
Woman more cautious in the sun after facing skin cancer for 17 years

Yvette's story

Yvette Ellerbe’s dermatologist continues to be her ally, helping her catch any new and unusual skin growths, after her initial skin cancer diagnosis.
Boy with cerebral palsy is thriving with help from specialized clinic

Robert's story

Robert Ryan is thriving thanks to a specialized UT Physicians clinic that helps him manage his cerebral palsy.
Woman regains quality of life with help from gastroenterologist

Giselle's story

How a UT Physicians specialist helped a woman get back to the life she wanted with her family.
Susan Bell - Habitat Home Build

Susan's story

After multiple weight loss journeys, Susan Bell finally found lasting results and a healthy new lifestyle with the help of a UT Physicians bariatric surgeon.
Connie Eaglin and her providers

Connie's story

Thanks to a minimally invasive hybrid heart treatment, Connie Eaglin was able to spend Mother’s Day with her family.
Roy and Linda Farmer

Roy's story

Thanks to two minimally invasive cardiac procedures, 80-year-old pastor, Roy Farmer, is back to leading his congregation.
Samantha Leos, colorectal cancer patient

Samantha's story

At just 39 years old, Samantha Leos was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. To help get her health back on track, she turned to a UT Physicians expert.
Rollins family

Keith's story

After a shocking diagnosis of stage 3 colon cancer, Keith Rollins and his family vowed to educate others about the importance of early detection through screenings.
Janet Ives, osteoporosis patient

Janet's story

For over a decade, Janet Ives has benefitted from personalized care for her osteoporosis diagnosis thanks to a special program at the UT Physicians Center for Healthy Aging – Bellaire clinic.
Eliana, diagnosed with CDH

Eliana's story

After doctors in Trinidad diagnosed her unborn child with a rare condition, Andrea booked the first flight to Houston in search of experts who could help.
Caroline Love, Landua-Kleffner-Syndrome patient

Caroline's story

After a rare neurological condition stole her daughter’s ability to speak or hear, Caroline Love’s mother sought out the help of an expert.
Jorge Zambra

Jorge's story

After contracting COVID-19, Jorge Zambra realized the prescribed treatment would complicate his diabetic condition.
Sherri Comeaux, breast cancer patient

Sherri's story

With the help of her family and surgeon, Sherri Comeaux bravely battled an aggressive form of breast cancer.
Angie Rodriguez

Angie's story

When Angela “Angie” Rodriguez discovered she had breast cancer at the age of 49, she became her own best advocate in navigating her treatment options.
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