Patient Stories

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.

Lawrence's story

How a grandfather to 14 found help after suffering a life-threatening aortic dissection.

Marcia's story

With two knee replacement surgeries under her belt, Marcia Gould can get back to the hiking trails thanks to a UT Physicians expert.

Franz's story

Thanks to telehealth, living hours away from the Texas Medical Center didn’t stop Franz Schubert from connecting with his heart surgeon.

Noami's story

Noami Wesson, 63, has found that her faith and a focus on her family are keys to managing her sickle cell disease.

Megan's story

Megan Harvey, an outgoing 6-year-old, has a beautiful new smile thanks to the Texas Cleft-Craniofacial Team at UT Physicians.

Edison's story

Edison Clinger is loving life as a 5-year-old after re-bounding from successful surgery to help make his cerebral palsy more manageable.

Edwina's story

Just six months after open-heart surgery, Edwina Lewis is back to her normal life and love of music.

Jason's story

With help from a UT Physicians expert, Jason is back in the game after a traumatic brain injury left his vision impaired.

Cienna's story

Twenty-two-year old Cienna Arietta has not let a severe concussion stop her from pursuing her dreams. How she changed directions with help from our neuropsychologist.

Jaijo's story

After sustaining a traumatic injury, Jaijo needed emergency surgery. However, with a pandemic underway, his experience would be slightly different.

Eugheia's story

Eugheia Simon can be described as small but mighty, having suffered and recovered from not one, but two strokes before the age of 30.

Jose & Evelynn's story

The best of both worlds: How patient care and research come together at UTHealth to improve quality of life and outcomes.

Cheryl's story

Knowing she was at high-risk for COVID-19, Cheryl Yetz’s medical team devised a plan for her to continue her weekly treatments safely.

Wesley's story

Following six brain surgeries and multiple diagnoses before his fourth birthday, Wesley Hicks is thriving. Learn more about his journey.

In the driver's seat

How laser surgery is setting epilepsy patients free.

Raquel's story

After dismissing a lump in her neck for years, Raquel Butanda finally decided to get it checked out at a no-cost screening for oral, head and neck cancer.

Jay's story

A first reaction of no turns to message of hope & inspiration for a Grangerland pastor looking for answers to treat tremors.

Anthony's story

Anthony Macaluso, Jr., knows all too well the symptoms and seriousness of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). It can be a serious health risk, and can worsen over time.