News
A Special Visit: Celebrating the Impact of the Gorman Foundation
May 8, 2025
Earlier this week, we had the honor of welcoming Mr. Jim Gorman, Chair of the Gorman Foundation. The Foundation has been an invaluable partner in supporting our educational and training initiatives, generously funding simulation tools—such as artificial arteries, veins, needle holders, and pig hearts—that elevate hands-on learning for our residents. It was a privilege to […]
2025 UT System Trauma Research Symposium
February 13, 2025
Dr. Daniel DeArmond (Chief, Thoracic Surgery) attended the 2025 UT System Trauma Research Symposium in Austin on Tuesday, February 11, to present “Novel Wearable Device that Promotes Patency and Monitors for Infiltration in Peripheral Intravenous Catheters” to the Trauma Research and Combat Casualty Care Collaborative. This symposium is an opportunity for practitioners across the UT […]
Residency Meet & Greet
August 5, 2021
Are you interested in our Integrated six-year Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency Program at UT Health – San Antonio? We want to answer your questions and get to know you. Meet and chat with our Program Director Dr. Carpenter, our Faculty, and our Residents on Thursday, August 19th, at 4PM. Register with Amanda Bennett at bennetta1@uthscsa.edu or […]
First Robotic Assisted Esophagectomy in South Texas
July 15, 2021
Our newest recruit, Dr. Duy Nguyen, performed the first robotic assisted esophagectomy in South Texas. See the full article here: https://sahealth.com/about/newsroom/new-surgical-option-enhances-quality-of-life-for-patients-with-esophageal-cancer?sf247655927=1&fbclid=IwAR2cmi7eQZFa5Qz5JzVSpeTRldPTa_95p4yYCSmTTmXW3pKF9wH2LOabkVs
Congratulations to Connor McDonald, MD!
June 23, 2021
Congratulations to our 3rd year resident, Connor McDonald, MD. He received 2nd place for Clincal Research in the Aust Society Resident Research Competition.
Congratulations to Kristen Errico, MD on her first publication
May 20, 2021
Commentary: Always Load the Bear published on May 15, 2021. See the article below. https://www.semthorcardiovascsurg.com/article/S1043-0679(21)00225-2/fulltext
Dr. Calhoon elected 1st VP of the STS
February 9, 2021
Faculty member elected to leadership position of prestigious organization
Dr. Hui’s interview with News 4
February 5, 2021
https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/understanding-the-importance-of-heart-health-with-ut-health-san-antonio
2021 Presidential Award
January 14, 2021
Congratulations to Dr. AJ Carpenter on receiving a 2021 Presidential Award in Teaching Excellence. We are very proud to have her on our team!
Congratulations to our 2021 Top Doctors!
December 28, 2020
Cardiothoracic Surgery’s Top Doctors of 2021 in San Antonio: Dr. John H. Calhoon, Dr. Andrea J. Carpenter, Dr. Daniel DeArmond, Dr. Scott B. Johnson, and Dr. Edward Y. Sako https://www.sanantoniomag.com/san-antonios-top-doctors-2021/