Posts written by Kimberly

Department of Medicine Grand Rounds Hosted Speaker Dr. Robert Martindale

July 29, 2026

Dr. Robert Martindale is the Professor of Surgery and currently serves as the Medical Director for Hospital Nutrition Services and is a founding member and co-director of the Comprehensive Hernia Center at OHSU. He was the featured speaker for the UT Health Department of Medicine- Gastroenterology Grand Rounds on January 21st, 2026. Topic: ” Enterocutaneous and […]



Dr. Chahal received Master Endoscopist Award 2025

May 23, 2025

Dr. Prabhleen Chahal received Master Endoscopist Award at ASGE Crystal Awards Gala in San Deigo May, 2025.




Dr. Chak delivered annual Dr. Weser Endowed Lecture in Management of Barrett’s Esophagus

May 23, 2025

Dr. Amitabh Chak, MD, MASGE, ASGE President, delivered annual Dr. Weser Endowed Lecture in Management of Barrett’s Esophagus.



Launch of Endoscopic Services at MSRH Hospital

May 2, 2025

We are proud to announce the successful launch of advanced endoscopic services at the UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital (MSRH) Hospital. Our dedicated team, in collaboration with hospital leadership, has safely and successfully performed a range of cutting-edge procedures—including ERCP, EUS, G-POEM, and ESD—marking a significant milestone in our mission to deliver […]


ACGME-accredited GI fellowship program expansion for 2025

April 25, 2025

We are excited to announce the addition of another ACGME-approved Fellowship Position starting July 1, 2025. This will expand our ACGME-accredited GI fellowship program to 14 fellows in 2025. Expanding training opportunities in gastroenterology is a critical step toward addressing workforce needs and enhancing patient care, and this new position will undoubtedly have a meaningful […]



Spring Wellness 2025 Event Recap

April 15, 2025

Our Spring wellness event was a resounding success, bringing together faculty, fellows, and their families for an afternoon of fun, connection, and sunshine. From a spirited game of beach volleyball to competitive rounds of pickleball and much more, the event was filled with laughter, camaraderie, and lasting memories. Thank you to everyone who joined and […]