Education

We provide outstanding training and mentoring of medical students, residents, and fellows in a professional and supportive learning environment to the next generation of neurologists.

• Residency Program
  Fellowship Program
  Medical Students

Innovative Research

We are engaged in ground-breaking research to further understand, manage, and treat neurological disorders. Our goal is to provide opportunities for our patients to participate in optimizing their clinical care and quality of life.

• ClinicalTrials.gov
• UT Clinical Trials

Clinical Care

Our team of physicians and advanced practice providers are committed to delivering high quality, compassionate, and patient-focused care to improve the health and quality of life of our patients.

• Schedule Appointment

Welcome to the Department of Neurology

I am excited to welcome you to our website and introduce you to our tradition of excellence in neurological education, research and service to patients in the South Texas community. The vision of our Department is to transform brain health for a diverse society. The Department began as the Division of Neurology within the Department of Medicine beginning with four faculty members in the 1980s.  We became a Department of Neurology in 2007 and have continued to grow and expand our programs and services since that time.  I am confident you will be impressed!

MISSION:

To improve the lives of individuals with nervous system disorders through excellence in clinical care, education, research, and community engagement.

Clinical Care – We provide outstanding team-based care to enhance quality of life.
Education – We foster exemplary medical education and training with a commitment to scholarship, leadership and life-long learning.
Research – We advance neuroscience through innovative research.
Community Engagement – To optimize brain health for a diverse community.

VISION:

To optimize brain health for a diverse community

VALUES:

• Compassion: We respond with understanding, patience and kindness.
• Integrity: We set and maintain the highest ethical standards.
• Health Equity:  We strive for the highest level of health for all people.
• Innovation: We accelerate transformative solutions.
• Well-being: We embrace opportunities to inspire, invigorate and thrive.

Update: Construction of Center for Brain Health more than a third complete