Spine Surgery at New Hospital: The First Patient's Story
When spinal stenosis left John Toohey, retired orthopaedic surgeon and former assistant dean at UT Health San Antonio, with excruciating pain and few options — the healer became the inaugural patient at the newly opened UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital.
UT Health San Antonio's physicians honored as community’s most trusted doctors
We’re proud to announce that 190 of our exceptional physicians have been recognized as “Top Doctors” in San Antonio Magazine’s prestigious annual list! Spanning a wide range of medical specialties, our physicians make up over 37% of the 502 professionals honored this year, highlighting UT Health San Antonio’s commitment to providing outstanding patient care.
Dedicating a ‘place of firsts’
On Nov. 14, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio proudly dedicated the new $472 million UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital in front of leaders from The University of Texas System, UT Health San Antonio and Mays Cancer Center, as well as donors, elected officials and other distinguished guests.
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- When spinal stenosis left John Toohey, retired orthopaedic surgeon and former assistant dean at UT Health San Antonio, with excruciating pain and few options — the healer became the inaugural patient at the newly opened UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital.
- We’re proud to announce that 190 of our exceptional physicians have been recognized as “Top Doctors” in San Antonio Magazine’s prestigious annual list! Spanning a wide range of medical specialties, our physicians make up over 37% of the 502 professionals honored this year, highlighting UT Health San Antonio’s commitment to providing outstanding patient care.
- Included in the book are promising research findings on Latino cancer and strategies for new research covering the entire cancer continuum, from advances in risk assessment, prevention, screening, detection, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and policy.
- “This is not normal hospital food, for sure,” said Johnna Kemp, the cafeteria’s director of food and nutrition. “We consider ourselves a fine-dining establishment.”
- Focused Ultrasound offers a promising treatment option for essential tremor, providing significant and sustained relief with minimal risks. Learn more about essential tremor and this lifechanging therapy.
- The atmosphere was electric with a mix of anticipation and celebration as employees of the UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital walked through the doors on opening day in the brand-new hospital. Excitement filled the air, and emotions were high as employees gathered for a team huddle to be inspired by heartfelt words from hospital and university leadership.
- Take a look back at the hospital’s inspiring journey. The eight-story hospital, located at 8311 Ewing Halsell Drive in San Antonio’s Medical Center, is the only facility of its kind in South Texas, uniquely designed to deliver innovative care for the most complex diseases.
- During morning rounds, clinicians greet patients in spacious private rooms designed to feel more like serene suites than medical spaces, offering a sense of calm and comfort in every interaction. As the day winds down, our physician-scientist pauses, reflecting on a fulfilling journey. Here at UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital, this is more than a day’s work — this is where pioneering science and compassionate care unite to foster an environment of healing, discovery and hope.
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio proudly dedicated the new $472 million UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital in front of leaders from The University of Texas System, UT Health San Antonio and Mays Cancer Center, as well as donors, elected officials and other distinguished guests.
- With the toss of a coin, physicians from Mays Cancer Center, home to the UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, kicked off a day dedicated to outstanding health care workers and sportsmanship.
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