“I could never be where I am without the village that keeps me alive.” - Rebecca Haskin, a lung transplant patient, recently played tennis in the Transplant Games of America. Read her full story: bit.ly/4d0QQN1 Gabriel Loor Puneet Garcha, MD, MBA

Thanks to contributions from Drs. Shafii, Liao, William Cohn, Frazier and other experts from The Texas Heart Institute and Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, the first-ever implantation of the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart was performed July 9 and announced yesterday. bit.ly/4dh0Hy6

Great to be a part of this team

The 2024 Michael E. DeBakey Summer Surgery Program was a success! Over eight weeks, 15 college students shadowed in hospitals, practiced surgical skills, and received mentorship from our surgery faculty and residents. #Surgery #MedicalEducation

Baylor Medicine dedicated their time to connect with the Sugar Land community. Our team shared valuable information, resources, and services aimed at positively impacting the community's wellbeing. Dr. Mattar, Nick Ryan, Lauren Thompson, Kelsey Scott, and Ingrid Quevedo attended.

Proud of our Innovation Track residents who are hard at work not only learning surgery but also practicing how to bring new devices & therapies to market, from prototyping to FDA approval. Hear from one of our residents: youtube.com/watch?v=oqw2kf…

Yesterday, we proudly launched the Center for Robotic Cardiothoracic Surgery, marking a significant milestone in advancing patient care. We are deeply honored and impressed by the unwavering dedication of Kenneth Liao, MD, PhD and Shawn Groth in bringing this visionary center to life.

We are excited to announce that Dr. Jorge Miranda will be joining us in a few short weeks! Dr. Miranda, an assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine and clinical faculty at Texas Heart Institute, specializes in vascular and endovascular surgery.

Our surgeons are at the forefront of innovation, using robotic-assisted techniques to enhance patient outcomes across various specialties, including hernia repair, colorectal, cardiac, thoracic and HPB surgeries. Read more on the latest blog: blogs.bcm.edu/2024/08/14/und…

And just like that… #GenSurgMatch2025 is upon us! Come hang out with us and spend the evening with BCM_Surgery residents at our one and only virtual open house this fall on Thu, August 29 at 6:30p CST. We can’t wait to meet y’all! Register here: bcm.zoom.us/j/97856210109?…

Baylor Medicine surgeon Dr. Jayer Chung, saves Patrick Walker's leg! Check out the full story: blogs.bcm.edu/2024/07/17/bay…

This week Dr. Loor spent time in the Midland/Odessa area connecting with their local cardiologists, pulmonologist, surgeons, and family medicine doctors! Providing excellent patient care for those who have to travel to Houston is our top priority. Gabriel Loor

Monica Vilchis exemplifies excellence BCMHouston BCM_Surgery From the Labs at Baylor College of Medicine David J. Sugarbaker Division of Thoracic Surgery Todd Rosengart, MD Shanda Blackmon, MD Shawn Groth. She is instrumental in the multiple clinical trials in our division of thoracic surgery!

Congratulations to Dr. Sarah Woodfield, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Surgery, for receiving an R01 grant of $2.4 million from the National Cancer Institute for the project, "High-risk hepatoblastoma dissemination control by oncogenic NRF2." Sarah Woodfield, PhD

Another application cycle about to kick off. Want to learn more about BCM and what makes surgical training with us so very special? Join us Thursday!

If you or a loved one are facing colorectal issues, choosing the right surgeon is crucial. Dr. Atif Iqbal, MD, FACRS is a nationally recognized expert in colorectal surgery, with a reputation for excellence in patient care. Schedule your consultation today by calling 832-957-6500.

Baylor Medicine is closed today in honor of Labor Day.

Proud to share that Dr. R. Taylor Ripley remains in the top 10% nationally for lobectomy! His expertise in robotic surgery continues to set the standard for excellence in patient care. Book an appointment today: bit.ly/4g5uAnf

“The world has needed an artificial heart forever,” Dr. William Cohn said. “We’ve been chasing this goal since the 1960s, and we are finally at the point where we see it being realized with a device that has the potential to be a permanent solution.” blogs.bcm.edu/2024/09/04/hea…