Recognized through the Grateful Patient Program by a patient’s grandson for his exemplary care:

_{“Dr. Wilcox has been amazing helping my grandfather through his battle with cancer. While my grandpa has lost his battle, Dr. Wilcox has been here to help the family prepare for the end of life and helping teach me to take over primary care of him for the rest of his life. I cannot thank this health system and the doctors, nurses, and techs enough for actually being there for both my pop and his family.”}

Earned her second Masters degree- a Masters in Education Leadership- from the University of the Incarnate Word.

• Appointed Co-Director of the pre-clinical Digestive Health and Nutrition Module at the Long School of Medicine.
• Completed his Medical Education Fellowship through the Academy of Educational Scholars.
• Recognized through the Grateful Patient Program for his exceptional patient care:

_{“This is to personally thank Dr. Jack Badawy for the care given to my late sister Dr. Peggy Alexander, who was a professor of dentistry at the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio and a patient of Dr. Badawy. I happened to be present as Dr. Badawy broke the news to my sister that her cancer was unfortunately terminal. He and she had one of the most beautiful conversations I’ve ever been privileged to hear. Dr. Badawy was so gentle with his explanation of everything to Peggy in such a kind way and was very open about the entire process that was going to transpire. It was one of the most beautiful and gentle talks for such a terrible diagnosis. I will be eternally grateful for his kindness and gentleness and willingness to be there as long as Peggy needed to talk to him. Thank you, Dr. Badawy.”}

• Earned the designation of Fellow (FHM) with the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM).
• Received the 2026 American Medical Women’s Association’s INSPIRE Award. This annual award celebrates women physicians who exemplify the highest values of vision, integrity, service, and role modeling in medicine and health care.

Selected as a clinical skills core faculty facilitator for first year medical students at the Long School of Medicine.

Selected as a clinical skills core faculty facilitator for first year medical students at the Long School of Medicine.

• Named a “Top Doctor” for 2026 by San Antonio magazine
• Recognized through the Grateful Patient Program for his exceptional patient care:

_{“Thank you, Dr. Bowling- because we worked together for many years, I want to say thank you for making a difference in the Hospital Medicine department. You have worked very hard to keep the team together and having the department work efficiently by providing #1 patient care.”}

• Won the “Best Pitch Award” in the leadership pre-course at the 2026 Society of Hospital Medicine national conference (“AI in inpatient setting and how it all benefits Hospitalists, hospital, and LOS”).
• Completed the Executive Development Program for Emerging Health Leaders.

Recognized by the Internal Medicine residency program for leading resident cohorts as part of the Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (QIPS) curriculum.

• Recognized by MSRH nursing leadership for his exceptional collaboration, responsiveness, willingness to act quickly when support is needed, and his extraordinary dedication to his patients.
• Recognized multiple times through the Grateful Patient Program for his exemplary patient care:

_{“I appreciate how Dr. Peery worked hard to get a much-needed Rx for me when CVS was not able to fill it before I was discharged from MSRH, he listens well and I really felt he was concerned about my overall need for emotional and professional support. I felt I could trust him.”}

_{“On September 10th I arrived to this hospital for total hysterectomy. My medical assistant was Marylou in Pre-Op, and my nurse Shanda P. were truly amazing and compassionate. That experience helped my anxieties and I totally appreciate them. Dr. Hartman and Dr. Pratt did very well in explaining everything to me regarding anesthesia and did an absolutely amazing job. Minimal complications. Nurses Maritza, Jennifer, and Elizabeth- wow, just wow, never skipped any information and were eager to help out. Nathan, Alex, and Abby- these three should become nurses and there’s no question in my mind. The patient they exude, the passion, and compassion to patients are top tier. Nathan has the patient of Job. Overall, my experience here was even more amazing with Internal Medicine Dr. Peery, his work is amazing. It’s because of the staff that I had a great time here. I’m forever grateful for this treatment team. Have a great and blessed day!”}

Invited to be a co-guest editor for Medical Clinics of North America for an article about AI in Medicine (scheduled for July 2027).

Invited to be a co-guest editor for Medical Clinics of North America for an article about AI in Medicine (scheduled for July 2027).

Promoted to the rank of Professor/Clinical.

Recognized through the Grateful Patient Program multiple times for his exceptional patient care:

_{“Great bedside manners, very kind!”}

_{“I would also like to recognize the physicians who cared for me during my hospitalizations: Dr. Mallott, Dr. Reeves, and Dr. Wilson. Each of these physicians provided exemplary care and compassion. They took their time when speaking with me and my family, listened to our concerns, answered our questions, and ensured we fully understood the treatment plans designed for my recovery. They never made us feel rushed and always made us feel heard. Thank you for providing me and my family with such a powerful example of compassionate care. Each of them helped establish the foundation of trust and confidence that carried me through my treatment journey at UT.”}

_{“My husband was a patient in your hospital in April for 8 days for ramp-up immunotherapy treatment for multiple myeloma. He received excellent care then. A recent severe allergic reaction landed him in the hospital again. His case is a bit more complicated and puzzling because of treatment,  I am an author and a purveyor of words, however, I find myself at a loss to describe the excellent care he received during this visit. Dr. Bill Mallott was his hospitalist extraordinaire. He was dogged to find the source of the reaction and compassionate in his care of my husband. He asked the right questions, listened to the answers we gave, used his own knowledge-base and then used experience to come up with the answer. Then an in-hospital dose of the medicine proved him right. And I’m so grateful that Bill was in the hospital to receive immediate care. As far as the Nichols family is concerned, this hospital is the crown-jewel of hospitals in the area. We’ve been in a number of them. And the care is indescribably good from those who clean the floors to the expert doctors and nurses giving bedside care. Your hiring and training practices must be phenomenal – certainly a cut above the rest. I cannot thank Dr. Mallott enough for being the kind of doctor that everyone wishes for. Thank you, thank you.”}

_{“Dr. Bill Mallott was [my husband’s] hospitalist extraordinaire. He was dogged to find the source of the reaction and compassionate in his care of my husband. He asked the right questions, listened to the answers we gave, used his own knowledgebase and then used experience to come up with the answer. Then an in-hospital dose of the medicine proved him right.”}

Recognized through the Grateful Patient Program for his exceptional patient care:

_{“When he came in the next morning, his level of attention was amazing with thoroughly explaining everything in detail, following up on questions we had, and well informed on her condition. He had obviously studied her chart and records and provided a colloquial explanation of her care that helped us understand her medical issues better.”}

Recognized as having one of the most-cited articles published by the Journal of Hospital Medicine (ranked within the top 10% or most-viewed papers).

• Received glowing feedback from a patient for his exceptional care:

_{“The nurses that took care of me at the ER like Krystal and the doctors Dr Dah, Dr. Ismail, rendered excellent care . When I got transferred to the 9th floor, RN Camille’s care is excellent. I received excellent care too from Dr. Ismail and the staff . Thank you so much. UHS is the place where I want to go for my care. I’ve been hospitalized in another hospital but UHS is exemplary. Thank you so much again.”}

• Received recognition from the Care Coordination team for her collaborative work and amazing partnership:

_{“I would like to recognize Dr. Priya Sharma, Dr. Andrea Darilek, Dr. Ali Ismail, and Dr. Kirsten Killough for their consistent participation in our rounding process. They have been reliably attending the afternoon in-person rounds and providing thorough updates during the morning Epic chat rounds. Their consistent communication, collaboration, and engagement have greatly improved care coordination and have helped the team proactively address patient needs and discharge planning. Their commitment to the rounding process is truly appreciated and serves as a great example of teamwork. I would like to thank them for their dedication and partnership in providing excellence patient care.”}

Received glowing feedback from a patient for his exceptional care:

_{“The nurses that took care of me at the ER like Krystal and the doctors Dr Dah, Dr. Ismail, rendered excellent care . When I got transferred to the 9th floor, RN Camille’s care is excellent. I received excellent care too from Dr. Ismail and the staff . Thank you so much. UHS is the place where I want to go for my care. I’ve been hospitalized in another hospital but UHS is exemplary. Thank you so much again.”}

• Appointed District Chair of Texas Chapters by the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM).
• Completed his Postgraduate Certification in AI and Machine Learning at the University of Texas Austin.
• Invited to be a guest editor for Medical Clinics of North America for an article on AI in Medicine (scheduled for July 2027).
• Invited to serve on the Texas Medical Society Health Information Technology & Artificial Intelligence Committee.
• Invited to serve on the Texas Medical Association Reference Committee on Financial & Organizational Affairs.

Received a combined teaching award from the Internal Medicine residency program and the Medicine clerkship.

Recognized by a patient’s family member for his exceptional patient care:

_{“Dr. Monteiro, I wanted to sincerely thank you and your team for the care you provided to my father during his hospital stay. Your diligence and commitment to his treatment is very much appreciated. It can be difficult for seniors to always receive the specialized attention they need, and we are so grateful that you gave him that care. You are a truly outstanding physician, and we are incredibly thankful for you!”}

Received the “Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Faculty Award” for her dedication and service to medical students, patients, and the community.

Received recognition from the Care Coordination team for her collaborative work and amazing partnership:

_{“I would like to recognize Dr. Priya Sharma, Dr. Andrea Darilek, Dr. Ali Ismail, and Dr. Kirsten Killough for their consistent participation in our rounding process. They have been reliably attending the afternoon in-person rounds and providing thorough updates during the morning Epic chat rounds. Their consistent communication, collaboration, and engagement have greatly improved care coordination and have helped the team proactively address patient needs and discharge planning. Their commitment to the rounding process is truly appreciated and serves as a great example of teamwork. I would like to thank them for their dedication and partnership in providing excellence patient care.”}

Received recognition from the Care Coordination team for her collaborative work and amazing partnership:

_{“I would like to recognize Dr. Priya Sharma, Dr. Andrea Darilek, Dr. Ali Ismail, and Dr. Kirsten Killough for their consistent participation in our rounding process. They have been reliably attending the afternoon in-person rounds and providing thorough updates during the morning Epic chat rounds. Their consistent communication, collaboration, and engagement have greatly improved care coordination and have helped the team proactively address patient needs and discharge planning. Their commitment to the rounding process is truly appreciated and serves as a great example of teamwork. I would like to thank them for their dedication and partnership in providing excellence patient care.”}

Received recognition from the Care Coordination team for her collaborative work and amazing partnership:

_{“I would like to recognize Dr. Priya Sharma, Dr. Andrea Darilek, Dr. Ali Ismail, and Dr. Kirsten Killough for their consistent participation in our rounding process. They have been reliably attending the afternoon in-person rounds and providing thorough updates during the morning Epic chat rounds. Their consistent communication, collaboration, and engagement have greatly improved care coordination and have helped the team proactively address patient needs and discharge planning. Their commitment to the rounding process is truly appreciated and serves as a great example of teamwork. I would like to thank them for their dedication and partnership in providing excellence patient care.”}

Received recognition through the Grateful Patient Program for her exceptional care!

Elected to Fellowship (FACP) by the American College of Physicians!

Recognized by a patient for his exceptional care:

_{“I would especially like to recognize Dr. James Saca for his outstanding care. As a retired anesthesiologist who completed my residency in the 1970s at University Hospital, it was a full-circle experience to return to the hospital decades later as a patient and receive such exemplary medical care. In my opinion, Dr. Saca embodies everything a physician should be. He is exceptionally knowledgeable, communicates with clarity and compassion, has an outstanding bedside manner, and demonstrates a genuine commitment to the well-being of his patients. His professionalism, clinical expertise, and sincere concern for my health made a lasting impression on me, and I will always be grateful for the important role he played in my recovery.”}

Recognized by Care Coordination for his exceptional care:

_{“Dr. Peirce exemplifies the “Commit to Sit” bedside practice in every interaction. His attentiveness, warmth, and genuine personability are frequently commented on by patients and staff alike, setting a high standard for patient-centered care. Recently, I followed up with some of our long-term transplant patients who have been under his care. It is a testament to his dedication that they all know him by name. One patient’s family, who endured a grueling months-long hospital stay, shared that Dr. Peirce’s care made them feel truly seen and heard during a deeply vulnerable time. Beyond his clinical expertise, Dr. Peirce is a fierce and compassionate patient advocate. Taking the time to sit down and actively listen transforms the patient experience, and his positive influence is felt widely across my department. He is an invaluable asset to this organization, and I wanted to ensure his leadership is aware of the profound, positive difference he makes every day.” – Randee Blakemore, BSN, RN, CVRN, CCTN, Assistant Director of Transplant Care Coordination}