The Department of Surgery is active in clinical care, medical education, and research in many surgical fields. Our program leadership includes diverse backgrounds and specialties, ensuring a broad experience and teaching base for our students, residents, and fellows.
The department is comprised of six distinct surgical divisions:
General and Minimally Invasive Surgery
Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Pediatric Surgery
Vascular / Endovascular Surgery
Trauma and Emergency Surgery
The department has a history of research and discovery in surgical care:
The department has four outstanding surgical training programs:
General Surgery Residency Program
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Surgical Critical Care and Trauma
Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
“On behalf of the faculty, residents and staff of the Department of Surgery, I extend a warm South Texas welcome to you. Please use our web site to seek out information regarding our core missions of education, clinical care, research and service.”
Ronald M. Stewart, M.D. | Professor and Chair | Dr. Witten B. Russ Chair in Surgery
