Patient Stories

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' story

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

Robert's story

Just a few months after open-heart surgery, Robert Mock is back to training for an upcoming Ironman competition.

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.

Robert's story

Robert Ryan is thriving thanks to a specialized UT Physicians clinic that helps him manage his cerebral palsy.

Giselle's story

How a UT Physicians specialist helped a woman get back to the life she wanted with her family.

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's story

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

Roy's story

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

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.

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'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'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'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's story

After contracting COVID-19, Jorge Zambra realized the prescribed treatment would complicate his diabetic condition.

Sherri's story

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

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.

Margarita's story

Margarita Saavedra was 35 years old and 18 weeks pregnant with her second child when she fainted at the doctor’s office after receiving the news that she might need to have a hysterectomy.