Archive - new faculty and staff

August 2009

Jay Pal, MD, Assistant Professor (Cardiothoracic)
Dr. Jay Pal received his undergraduate education at the University of California at Berkeley, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology. He then matriculated at the Chicago Medical School where he enrolled in the MD/PhD program and began his basic science research in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics. His graduate thesis investigated the molecular mechanisms underlying congenital cataracts and demonstrated new mechanisms for loss-of-function mutations in gap junctional channels. After completing medical school, he joined the general surgery residency at the University of California at San Francisco East Bay program under the direction of Dr. Claude Organ and Dr. Alden Harken. There, he received the Arthur J. Hunnicutt Excellence in Teaching Award. Following general surgery, Dr. Pal traveled to North Carolina for his cardiothoracic training at Duke University. He developed an interest in heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support for the treatment of heart failure. More about Dr. Pal (8-1-09)

Manuel Espinosa, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor (Surgery/RAHC)
Juana Garza, Tissue Bank Specialist (Transplant)
Veronica Valdez, Tissue Bank Specialist (Transplant)
Russell T. Zepeda, Faculty Associate (Vascular)

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July 2009

John Oh, MD, Clinical Instructor (Trauma)
Dr. Oh completed his general surgery residency in 2003 at the William Beaumont Army Medical Center. He then served two years at the 121st General Hospital in Seoul, Korea, and 3 years at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Ft. Hood, TX after graduation. In between, he has been assigned to the 745th Forward Surgical Team, deployed to OEF, and the 102nd Forward Surgical Team, deployed to OIF. More about Dr. Oh (7-29-09)

Amit Parikh, DO, Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellow and Instructor (General Surgery)
Dr. Parikh, is a native of India, but grew up in Chicago. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He then went on to receive his medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences in California, and completed his general surgery residency at Midwestern University in Chicago. Dr. Parikh is currently a fellow in the Department of Surgery minimally invasive fellowship program. More about Dr. Parikh (7-14-09)

Luis A. Jaramillo, MD, Assistant Professor (Plastic Surgery)
Dr. Jaramillo's interests include general plastic and reconstructive surgery as well as oncologic reconstruction, endoscopic assisted surgery and breast surgery. Dr. Jaramillo completed his General Surgery Residency with the Department of Surgery here at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and was accepted into the two year Plastic Surgery Residency Program with the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Upon successfully completing Plastic Surgery Residency Program, he was recruited back to UTHSCSA to join as a new faculty member with the Division of Plastic Surgery in 2009. Dr. Jaramillo's dedication to both patient care and overall education to the residency program has reinforced the overall mission for the Division of Plastic Surgery at UTHSCSA.

Patrick Nguyen, MD, Assistant Professor (General Surgery)
The Department of Surgery is very pleased to welcome Patrick Nguyen, MD, to our faculty. Dr. Nguyen graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BA in Microbiology in 2000. He completed medical school in San Antonio in 2004 and was an intern in General Surgery in San Antonio from 2004 to 2005. He completed his General Surgery training in 2009, and was awarded numerous teaching awards during his five years of training. He will join our faculty July 2009 as an Assistant Professor of Surgery where he will lead the expansion of the General Surgery Service at UT Medicine Westover Hills. Dr. Nguyen is fluent in French, Vietnamese, and some Spanish. More info (6-22-09)

Terry Emanuel, Physician Assistant / Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
Terry Emanuel, PA-C received his PA degree from Nova Southeastern University in FT. Lauderdale, Florida in 1997. He pursued his Masters in Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Nebraska in 2001. PA Emanuel joined the Emergency Medicine faculty in July 2009.(7-14-09)

Jose Almeda, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor (Transplant)

May 2009

John K. Bini, MD, Clinical Instructor (Trauma)
Dr. Bini completed his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 1999. He completed his residency at UTHSCSA in 2004, and will complete a surgical critical care fellowship at UTHSCSA in June, 2009. Dr. Bini is currently a general/Trauma surgeon at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center. Dr. Bini has deployed twice to Iraq and is the Course Director for the Defense Military Readiness Training Institute's Emergency War Surgery Course. He joined the faculty in the Division of Trauma (part-time) in May, 2009.

Elvira Steves, Senior Secretary (Journal of Trauma)
Thomas H. Smith II, Vascular Technologist II (Vascular)

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April 2009

Thomas J. McLaughlin, DO, Clinical Assistant Professor (Emergency Medicine)
Dr. McLaughlin completed his Bachelor of Science with high honors in 1977 at Michigan State University. He then completed an additional four years at University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences where he received his Doctor of Osteopathy. He is board certified in Emergency Medicine and is serving as Program Director of CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Emergency Medicine Residency. Dr. McLaughlin also serves as a member of the Medical Executive Committee at the CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital as well as numerous other national and regional organizations. (4-1-09)

Christa D. Moreland, Animal Surgery Technician (General Surgery / MCOPSA)
Melissa C. Segura, Vascular Technician II (Vascular)

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March 2009

Patience T. Cain, RN, MSN, Faculty Associate (General Surgery)
Ms. Cain attended Nursing School at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio School of Nursing, graduating with honors in 1995. She completed a Post-Masters Family Nurse Practitioner Program at the UTHSCSA Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and School of Nursing. Ms. Cain is board certified by the American Academy of Wound Management. She also does volunteer/community work for the American Stroke Association, a division of American Heart Association, and assisted with the hurricane evacuees in Galveston. She has 10 years of experience in a broad range of areas including anticoagulation management, wound care, geriatric and family practice and preventative healthcare. Ms. Cain joined the faculty March 2009.

Amanda Loquias, RN, MSN, Faculty Associate (Tauma)
Ms. Loquias earned her Master's of Science in Nursing at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 2005, and is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Amanda joined the Division of Trauma (full-time) in March of 2009. She serves as a Nurse Practitioner with the resident team providing care to our Pediatric Trauma and Emergency Surgery patients.

Matthew J. Sideman, MD, Assistant Professor, Vascular Surgery
Dr. Sideman attended medical school at the UTHSCSA and completed a general surgery residency at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky. He completed a vascular surgery fellowship at the University of Utah School of Medicine and an endovascular surgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He has been an assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma for six years where he has received educational accolades such as the Aesculapian Award (twice) for best medical school-wide teacher (as voted by fourth year medical students) and the Crimson Apple Teaching Award. Dr. Sideman will continue his commitment to educational excellence when he joins our faculty and establishes a vascular surgery fellowship. He will also be very involved in resident training. Clinically, he will lead the expansion of the vascular surgery service at the UT Medicine Westover Hills site. He will also work at University Hospital and the Audie L Murphy Veterans Memorial Hospital. Dr. Sideman will join the faculty as an assistant professor in March 2009.

Mark S. Coles, Vascular Technologist I (Vascular)
Yun Fan, Senior Research Assistant (Vascular)
Lisa M. Sanchez, Clinical Nurse II (Plastic)
Hanzhou Wang, MD, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow (Vascular)

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February 2009

Naveen K. Krishnegowda, Research Assistant (Plastic)
Randolph Shelton, Transplant Technician I (Transplant)

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January 2009

Benjamin J. Pearce, MD, Assistant Professor, Vascular Surgery
Dr. Pearce received his MD from the UT Health Science Center San Antonio School of Medicine in 2000. After completing a seven year surgical residency program at the University of Chicago Hospitals, he completed a vascular surgery fellowship at the University of Alabama - Birmingham in 2008. He is board certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Claire E. Escamilla, MD, FACEP, Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine
Dr. Escamilla attended medical school at both the University of Texas Health Science Centers - Houston and San Antonio, completing her emergency medicine residency at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia. As an independent contractor with Emergency Physicians Affiliates, Dr. Escamilla worked with five Baptist Health System Emergency Departments. Most recently, she was Chief of Service, Emergency Medicine at St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital and Chair of the St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital Chest Pain Committee. Dr. Escamilla joined our faculty in January 2009. | Biosketch

Teresa A. Crutchley, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor (Vascular Surgery)
Dr. Crutchley has joined the Division of Vascular Surgery as Assistant Professor. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Nevada School of Medicine in Reno, NV in 2001. She continued her medical education with her residency in General Surgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio from 2001 - 2006 and completed her Vascular Surgery fellowship training at Wake Forest University Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC in 2008. She is currently certified with the American Board of Surgery in both General Surgery and Vascular Surgery.

Derek W. Guillory, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor (Emergency Medicine)
Dr. Guillory received his MD degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2001, and internship and residency in Emergency Medicine in 2004. Dr. Guillory joined the Emergency Medicine faculty as a Clinical Assistant Professor in January 2009.

Vanessa L. Lopez, Clinical Nurse (Transplant)
Sara Robicheaux, Vascular Technician II (Vascular Surgery)
Denise M. Sanchez, Patient Coordinator (Transplant)
Regina Whitener, RN, Research Nurse III (Cardiothoracic Surgery)

Welcome to new Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants: Edward Baldwin, III, PA-C; Monica Casmaer, MPAS; Ingrid M. Cavanaugh, MPAS, PA-C; Hector Garcia, MPAS; Michael E. Nesbitt, PA-C; Arne E. Oas, MPAS.

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December 2008

Cristina Salmon, MD, Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine
Dr. Salmon attended medical school at Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. She completed her residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Salmon was a Clinical Associate in the Department of Emergency Medicine at UCLA in Los Angeles, California, followed by an appointment at the Audie L. Murphy Veterans Memorial Hospital in the Emergency Medicine and Primary Care Department. Dr. Salmon is currently the Medical Director at the Center for Clinical Age Management. Dr. Salmon will joined our faculty as an assistant professor on December 1, 2008. | Biosketch

Ashley K. Gonzalez, Administrative Secretary (Cardiothoracic)
Angel Holland, Senior Administrative Clerk (Vascular)
Jerileigh Lopez, Tissue Bank Specialist (Transplant)

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November 2008

Michelle K. Savu, MD, FACS, Assistant Professor, General and Laparoendoscopic Surgery | More information
Dr. Savu attended medical school at the Medical College of Virginia and completed a general surgery residency at the New York Medical College/Westchester Medical Center in Westchester, New York. She completed a research fellowship at Cornell Medical College in Trauma and Sepsis and an Laparoscopic/Robotic surgery fellowship at the European Institute of Telesurgery. She was an Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery at the University of California ñ San Diego. Dr. Savu will continue her commitment to educational and clinical excellence when she joins our faculty. Dr. Savu will join our faculty on November 1, 2008 with a joint appointment at the Audie L. Murphy Veterans Memorial Hospital where she will build a bariatric center. She will also perform bariatric surgery at local private hospitals. Additionally, she will also continue her research on the efficacy of bariatric surgery in the management of diabetic patients.

Peter Yen, Faculty Associate (Trauma)
Mr. Yen completed his PA degree through D'Youville College at Buffalo, New York in 2001. Immediately following graduation, he joined Shriners Hospital for Children/UTMB, with focus in metabolic research, acute care, and plastic reconstructive surgery on burn children. In 2004, Mr. Yen joined the Burn Center at Brooke Army Medical Center/ Institute of surgical research, where he provided acute burn care and plastic reconstruction to wounded soldiers and adult civilians. He joined the trauma division in 2008, where he serves to provide burn care and trauma/emergency care.

Jose Cabrera, Tissue Bank Coordinator (Transplant)
Kristen Chandler, Tissue Bank Specialist (Transplant)
Priscilla Elizondo, Hospital Development Specialist (Transplant)
Alicia Nanez-Guerra, Vocational Nurse (Transplant)
Qiong Zhang, Research Associate (Trauma)

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October 2008

Lizette Villarreal, MA, Faculty Associate, Emergency Medicine / South Texas Poison Center
As assistant director, Lizette Villarreal is responsible for the daily operation and management of the South Texas Poison Center. She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), and is currently working on her PHD in Applied Demography at UTSA. Lizette's research areas of expertise include Hispanic unintentional injury, social and economic health disparities in minority communities, program evaluation, and health survey research; her research has been published in national peer reviewed journals, and her work is continuously highlighted at professional conferences around the nation. (10-9-08)

S. Sameer Mohiuddin, DO, Assistant Professor, General and Laparoendoscopic Surgery | More information
Dr. Mohiuddin attended medical school at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. He completed a general surgery residency at the Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth University of North Texas, Fort Worth, Texas. He recently completed a minimally invasive/advanced laparoscopy surgery fellowship with the Texas Endosurgery Institute in San Antonio. Dr. Mohiuddin will work at the Audie L. Murphy Veterans Memorial Hospital and University Hospital. He joined our faculty as an assistant professor in October 2008.

Alicia Logue, MD, General and Laparoendoscopic Surgery | More information
Dr. Logue attended medical school at The University of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile, Alabama and completed a general surgery residency at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center at Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Logue has been participating in a minimally invasive fellowship (MIS) in our department since July of this year. She joined us as faculty in October 2008. She will also have a joint appointment at the Audie L. Murphy Veterans Memorial Hospital.

Peter Wang, MD, Clinical Associate Professor (Plastic Surgery)
Dr. Peter Wang is a board certified plastic surgeon, having earned his medical degree from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons in the city of New York, and his dental degree from Harvard School of Dental Medicine. He completed his training in plastic surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and completed his craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery fellowship at Children′s Hospital of Los Angeles. Although adept at performing a wide range of plastic surgery, Dr. Wang′s primary mission is to provide specialized care for children born with cleft lip and cleft palate, craniosysnostosis, craniomaxillofacial anomalies, hemangiomas, vascular malformations, birthmarks, congenital nevus, jaw deformity, ear deformity and microtia. Dr. Wang joined our faculty in October 2008. More about Dr. Wang

Lorna Adams, Editor II (Journal of Trauma)
Dina Dunmon-Butler, Clinical Nurse (Transplant)
Mark Dedmon, MPAS, PA-C, Faculty Associate (Transplant)
Diane M. Flores, Vocational Nurse (Transplant)
Mary L. Gadison, Clinical Nurse II (Transplant)
Priscilla Hernandez, Accounting Coordinator II (Transplant)
Wendy Robinson, Clinical Nurse III (Cardiothoracic)

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September 2008

S. Adil Husain, MD, Assistant Professor (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Dr. Husain obtained his Medical Degree from the University of North Dakota. He completed a residency in General Surgery at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. He then completed fellowship training in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of North Carolina. He subsequently was a fellow at Riley Children's Hospital - Indiana University School of Medicine in Congenital Cardiac Surgery. Before joining the Congenital Heart Institute of Texas in 2008, Dr. Husain was on faculty at the University of Florida as an Assistant Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics. He was a member of the Congenital Heart Center and focused on the surgical treatment of children with congenital cardiovascular disease. He is board certified in both General as well as Cardiothoracic Surgery. His interests include neonatal cardiac surgery, pediatric heart transplantation as well as overseas humanitarian work. He is an Asst. Professor of Surgery at UTHSCSA. .

Shirley Acosta, Research Nurse (Research Administration)
Angelica Garcia, Research Assistant (Vascular)
Mehri Heshmati, Clinical Nurse (Transplant)
Elizabeth Sweeney, Faculty Associate (Transplant)
Irene Villarreal, Administrative Secretary (Transplant)

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August 2008

Katy E. Monath, Administrative Assistant (Administration)
Katy joined Surgery in August 2008 as administrative assistant to Michelle Price, PhD, Dept. of Surgery Administrator. After earning her BA in journalism from Southwest Texas State University, Katy spent more than 20 years in the corporate arena in training and R&D, followed by two years at UTSA. Born and raised in San Antonio, she lived in Dallas for 21 years, finally returning home to San Antonio in 2005.

Teresa Craig, Senior Research Associate (Trauma)
Cozette Davila, Outpatient Clinic Clerk (Transplant)
Maria Gomez, Outpatient Clinic Clerk (Transplant)
Tony T. Lewis, Vascular Technician (Vascular)

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July 2008

Erica Tenorio, Administrative Secretary (Cardiothoracic)

Jennifer A. Becerra, Clinical Nurse (Cardiothoracic)
Renee L. Cavin, Lab Tech Assistant (Vascular Research Lab)
Krystella Gonzalez, Administrative Secretary (Transplant)
Guadalupe Gonzalez, Transplant Technician (Transplant)
Stephanie R. Lask, Vascular Technician (Vascular)
Marilyn Nowlin, Research Nurse (Research Administration)
Laurie Jo Stevens, Vocational Nurse (Transplant)
Thomas C. Vorpahl, Clinical Nursing Supervisor (Vascular)
Sara Wentworth, Vascular Technician (Vascular)

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June 2008

Ebony Cavanaugh, Research Assistant (Trauma)
Jeffrey Cavanaugh, Perfusionist (Cardiothoracic)
Paula Davison, PA-C, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
Veronica Hernandez, Data Systems Coordinator (Cardiothoracic)
Don V. Nguyen, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
Rick L. Sambucini, Research Study Coordinator (Trauma)
Kristen Schlather, Physician's Assistant (Trauma)
Christopher Tilton, PA-C, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)

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May 2008

Martin G. Schwacha, PhD, Assistant Professor (Trauma)
Dr. Schwacha joins us from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Center for Surgical Research. He received his PhD from Albany Medical College, Albany NY in 1992. Postdoctoral studies in immunology were completed at the Gamble Institute, Cincinnati, OH and Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. In 1997 he joined the Surgery faculty at Brown University, Providence, RI. Dr. Schwacha's research has been presented at numerous scientific meetings and he is a member of the Shock Journal editorial board as well as an ad hoc reviewer for other professional journals.

Crystal Espinoza, Patient Coordinator (Transplant)
Michelle Ortiz, Clinical Nurse (Transplant)
Larry G. Pizzola, PA-C, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)

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April 2008

Gene Dickinson, LAN Specialist (SING)
Gene's joined the computer support group as our new technician. He is a native San Antonian, but has lived at Medina Lake for the last 20 years. In 2007, Gene graduated from UTSA with a Bachelors Business Administration in Information Systems. Gene's wife is an elementary school teacher, and he has two daughters - one a student at UTSA, and the other in elementary school. His first career was more than 30 years in the automotive industry; he really enjoys motor sports of any kind. We're glad he's joined us, and hope he gets as much enjoyment from his new career here at the Health Science Center.

Guiming Li, MD, Asst Professor / Research (Vascular)
Dr. Li joined Surgery in April 2008, as an Assistant Professor in the division of Vascular Surgery. He received his Master's Degree in Forensic Medicine from Shanxi Medical University, China, in 1988. In 2005, he did a research internship at the National Jewish Medical and Research Center in Denver, Colorado. He completed his research fellowship here at the Health Science Center from 2005 to 2008.

Elizabeth J. Tracy, MSN, Faculty Associate / Division Administrator (Trauma)
Elizabeth earned her Associate Degree in Nursing from Austin Community College in 1992. While working as an Emergency Nurse, she returned to school, earning her BSN in 2001, and her MSN in Administration in Community & Health Care Systems in Nursing in 2004, both from UTHSCSA. Before joining the Trauma Division here, she spent the previous three years as the Trauma Program Manager at Brooke Army Medical Center.

Madhurima Rao, MD, Research Assistant (Cardiothoracic)
Theresa Gallup, Social Science Research Associate (Trauma)
Felicia Gibbs, Senior Secretary (Journal of Trauma)

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March 2008

Julie Crane, Administrative Assistant (Office of the Vice Chair for Research)
Julie joined the Department of Surgery in March as assistant to the new Vice Chairman for Research, Dr. Steven E. Wolf. Julie has over 16 years experience with state and private universities; six of these years have been with the HSC. She previously coordinated the Department of Medicine's research programs under the direction of then Chairman, Dr. Robert A. Clark (now Assistant Vice President for Clinical Research) and recently supported Dr. Brian A. Herman, Vice President for Research and Professor of Cellular & Structural Biology, for four years with his research endeavors. Julie's background is in NIH grant submissions, laboratory management, fiscal management, public relations, and event/project coordination. When not at the HSC or spending time with her family, Julie is involved with many community projects in and outside San Antonio.

Diane M. Farrell, PhD, Senior Research Assistant (Vascular)
Jennifer L. Gaitan, Accounting Coordinator (Accounting)
Jeanne M. Lopez, Research Nurse (Administration)
Laurel Porter, Research Assistant (Vascular)
Deborah Rodgers, Clinical Nurse II (Transplant)

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January 2008

Rachel Cardenas, Administrative Assistant (Transplant)
Kimberly Overton, Research Nurse (Trauma)
Brad Rutledge, Vascular Technician (Vascular)
Justin B. Williams, MD, Clinical Asst Professor (Emergency Medicine)

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December 2007

Lisa M. Kelly, Project Coordinator (Research Administration)
Lisa Kelly joined the Department of Surgery's Research Administration team in December 2007 as a Project Coordinator. Ms. Kelly is responsible for assisting faculty in all phases of grant application production, processing, implementation, and reporting. In addition, she will coordinate collaborative faculty meetings and special events. With more than eight years experience in both the public and private sectors, her research administration expertise includes grant, proposal and project management. She previously worked in the UTHSCSA Department of Psychiatry's Division of Alcohol and Drug Addiction, where she managed IRB protocols and assisted with faculty recruitment. Ms. Kelly graduated from the University of the Incarnate Word with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. She has also taken graduate management courses at Incarnate Word and participated in a mini-MBA class offered by Rutgers University. Ms. Kelly plans to pursue a graduate degree in health care administration in the fall of 2008.

Carol Singleton, Administrative Assistant (Credentialing)
Originally from Mobile, Alabama, Carol worked as an Administrative Assistant in the Nursing Administration Office at Providence Hospital in Mobile. New to San Antonio and to the Health Science Center, she originally joined our department as a temporary, and she is excited to be here as a permanent employee in the Credentialing office. Carol has two daughters, one son and seven grandchildren; in her off time she enjoys photography, camping, fishing, working on her website, and spending time with family & friends.

Lisa Castro, LVN, Vocational Nurse (Transplant)
Marc Koch, Professional Nurse Practitioner (Cardiothoracic)
Jeffrey H. Semler, MD, Clinical Asst Professor (General Surgery, RAHC)
Regina L. Wilson, MSN, Faculty Associate (Trauma)

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November 2007

Amanda S. Patton, Clinical Nurse (Cardiothoracic)
Amanda has been a Registered Nurse for 12 years, with a background in surgical and medical intensive care and organ donation. She's been married for 9 years and has a 4 year old daughter, Kaitlynne. Currently, Amanda's in graduate school and will obtain her Bachelor's in Nursing and Master's in Nursing in December 2008.

Janis Strong, Administrative Assistant (Plastic)
Welcome back to Janis, who has rejoined Surgery from the cosmetic and reconstructive surgery private sector. Janis returns with her strong organizational, educational and people skills, as well as her many years of experience with the Plastic Surgery resident education program.

Ross E. Willis, PhD, Assistant Professor, Research (Administration)
Director of Surgical Education
Dr. Willis holds a master's degree in human factors psychology and a doctoral degree in cognitive psychology from Texas Tech University. After graduate school, he worked with the Air Force Office of Scientific Research at Lackland Air Force Base conducting basic and applied research in the areas computer-based instruction and cognitive task analysis. He left research to co-found an e-learning company, while keeping touch with the academic world by holding a position as an adjunct professor at University of Houston. Dr. Willis recently chose to pursue his love of academia full-time and joined the UTHSCSA faculty in 2007.

Paul Allen, Sr., Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
Wun C. Augustin, Physician Assistant (Emergency Medicine)
Will D. Booker, Physician Assistant (Emergency Medicine)
Yongxin Chen, MD, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow (Vascular)
Alfonso Chiscano, MD, Clinical Asst Professor (Cardiothoracic)
John J. Dembrosky, Physician Assistant (Emergency Medicine)
Elaine James, Senior Secretary (Journal of Trauma)
Chaya Malka L. Galin, Research Nurse (Trauma / BAMC)
Marianne Gildea, Research Nurse (Trauma)
Khalilah Harmon, Administrative Secretary (GS Residency)
Dolores Huron, Patient Coordinator (Vascular)
Michelle Moore, Administrative Assistant (General Surgery)

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October 2007

Carla Minjarez, Administrative Assistant (Chair's Office)
Carla is new to San Antonio and to the Health Science Center, and joins Molly West in the Chair's Office, to support Michelle Price, Surgery Administrator. She's recently moved to San Antonio from West Texas, where she worked as a human resources assistant and as an administrative assistant in a drilling company. Carla originally joined us as a temporary to assist with the workload in the Chair's Office; her cheerful competence was so impressive, we decided to keep her!

Josie Ochoa, Administrative Assistant (Cardiothoracic)
A native San Antonian, Josie is new to the Health Science Center. With more than twenty-five years of cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery clinical office management experience, Josie is sure to be a valuable asset to the division of cardiothoracic surgery.

Mary Alice Ayon, Social Science Research Assoc (Trauma)
Graham Canady, Editor (Journal of Trauma)
Mark Elfman, Editor (Journal of Trauma)
Debra Lee Fraley, Clinical Nurse Specialist (Trauma)
Shawnette Garcia, Administrative Assistant (Trauma)
Erica Hagerman, Rseearch Assistant (Trauma - BAMC)
Sonia M. Rogers, Marketing Coordinator (STIPRC)
Myling Sandoval, Administrative Secretary (Residency Education)

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September 2007

Kristin Beck, Physician Assistant (Emergency Medicine)
Caitlin E. Brougher, Social Science Research Associate (Trauma)
Dallas Connor, Physician Assistant (Emergency Medicine)
Alison Gilbert, Physician Assistant (Emergency Medicine)
Terry Henrie, Physician Assistant (Emergency Medicine)
Brenda Hernandez-Johns, Nutritionist (Transplant)
Jennifer Milton, Faculty Associate (Transplant)
Edward Owens, Physician Assistant (Emergency Medicine)
Mary Salazar, Faculty Associate (Surgical Oncology)

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August 2007

Daniel De Armond, MD, Assistant Professor (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Dr. De Armond is a graduate of the Medical College of Pennsylvania, and is fellowship trained in minimally invasive thoracic surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. De Armond has also completed a cardiothoracic surgical residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, a general surgical residency program here at UTHSCSA, and a general surgical research fellowship here at the Health Science Center. He is board certified in both thoracic and general surgery. More about Dr. De Armond

Samer Sbayi, MD, MIS Fellow (General Surgery)
Samer Sbayi, MD., is a native Canadian, who received is undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto. He went on to receive his medical Degree from Universidad Tecnologica de Santiago in the Dominican Republic. Subsequently, at Seton Hall University at St. Francis Medical Center he was trained in General Surgery. He currently is a fellow in the Minimally invasive surgery fellowship with interests in development in advanced laparoendoscopic procedures and its technology. More about Dr. Sbayi

Norma Cantu, Community Education Asst I (General Surgery)
Kathleen Dionisio, Vascular Technologist I (Vascular)
Kara Goodspeed, RN, Professional Nurse Practitioner (Cardiothoracic)
Louanne (Ann) Hardee, Clinical Nurse (Transplant)
Daniel L. Oakes, Staff Nurse (Trauma)

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July 2007

Ninfa Alvarado, Accountant III (Administration)
Vanessa Arambula, Administrative Secretary (Transplant)
Bobbi Dee Bulmer, Clinical Nurse II (Transplant)
Monica DeWitte, Faculty Associate (Trauma)

Aaron Fields, MD, WHMC Anesthesiolgy & Critical Care Fellow
Dr. Fields began his undergraduate training at the University of Arkansas, earning a BS in Zoology. He then attended medical school at Texas Tech University, and did an internship in New York City as a transitional/surgical house staff officer. Dr. Fields has also completed an anesthesiology residency at Yale - New Haven Medical Center. He and his family are happy to be back in Texas. | More about Dr. Fields

Steven R. Granger, MD, Post Doc Critical Care Fellow (Trauma)
Dr. Granger attended medical school at the University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he also completed a general surgery residency and surgical fellowship. His research interests include novel serum markers for pancreatic adenocarcinoma. | More about Dr. Granger

Tambi R. Hankins, RN, Clinical Nurse II (Transplant)
Susannah Nicholson, Post Doc Fellow (General Surgery)
Amita Shah, Post Doc Fellow (Trauma)

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June 2007

Terrie L. Boyd, Clinical Nurse Specialist (Transplant)
Sylvia Z. Castillo, Research Coordinator (Trauma)
Dawn Mansfield, Administrative Assistant I (Trauma)
John Walker, Post Doc Fellow (Trauma)

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May 2007

Jennifer M. DeLaO, Administrative Secretary (Cardiothoracic)
With a 6-year customer service support background, Jennifer brings much-needed administrative and customer service experience to the division of cardiothoracic surgery. A native of Floresville, Texas, Jennifer is new to the Health Science Center. She's a proud mom of two young daughters, Kaitlyn, 4, and Mikayla, 1, who keep her busy during her hours away from the office.

Rhonda Barton, Clinical Nurse II (Transplant)
Sylvia De Luna, Outpatient Clinic Clerk II (Transplant)
Socorro Garcia, Research Nurse (Cardiothoracic)
Joshua Walker, Perfusionist (Cardiothoracic)
Darnell Waun, Clinical Nurse III (Transplant)

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April 2007

Kimberly M. Frantz, Administrative Assistant (Administration)
Kim has twelve years of experience working here at the Health Science Center in the Briscoe Library. She has joined Surgery's administrative division after a short absence from the University, and will be working in Surgery's HR group.

Hoi Lan Chen, Admin Assistant (Plastics)

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March 2007

Horace Armstrong, Accounting Coordinator (Administration)

Deborah Deja, Research Nurse III (Trauma)

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February 2007

Richard L. Anschutz, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
George Barbee, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
Yvonne Franco, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
Stanley S. Oatman, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
Sharon L. Rosser, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
James Schmid, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
Elizabeth J. Wylie, Faculty Associate (Cardiothoracic)

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January 2007

Cynthia A. Miranda, Patient Coordinator (Plastic)
Zaheer Uddin Sarwar, Senior Research Assistant (Vascular)

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December 2006

Mark D. Cooper, Administrative Asst (Thoracic)
Recently arrived from New York City where he spent a number of years in the large property commercial real estate business (he was part of the team that sold South Park and Rivercenter malls), Mark enjoys many ties to San Antonio - his wife grew up and lived here prior to their marriage and his parents, his sister, her family and a nephew and his family have all resided here for many years as well. Mark has taken premedical class work and holds a BA in Philosophy and English and a Masters in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he also completed all requirements but dissertation for a PhD in English.

Kassidy James, Physician Assistant (Vascular)
Debra A. King, Clinical Nurse (Transplant)
Maria Luz Martinez, Hospital Development Specialist (Transplant)
Miguel Osorio, Research Assistant (Vascular)
Michael J. Sanchez, MD, Clinical Asst Prof (Emergency Medicine)
Sandra Sauceda, Senior Secretary (Journal of Trauma)

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November 2006

Deborah Schwartz, Administrative Assistant II (Chair's Office)
With over 18 years experience at the University, Debbie has extensive knowledge of the policies and procedures of the Health Science Center and UT System. Her education includes a BS in business management, a paralegal certificate, as well as two business-related associate degrees.

Jose Jones, Community Education Specialist (Surgical Oncology)

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October 2006

Ann McFall, Administrative Assistant II (HR Group)
Ann recently joined the Department of Surgery after 9 years in Payroll. She's been with the University for about 20 years, and brings our Human Resources group a strong background in University and UT System policy, supported by a cohesive, multi-functional team approach to managing the complex human resources issues of a large department.

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September 2006

Brian Eastridge, MD, Clinical Associate Professor (Trauma)
Dr. Brian J. Eastridge will joined the Division of Trauma, on August 10, 2006 as Clinical Assistant Professor. He earned his BS in Biochemistry at Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, VA in 1985. He then attended University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD where he was conferred his Doctor of Medicine in 1989. His academic internship and residency in General Surgery were completed at University of Maryland School of Medicine from 1989-1991 and 1993- 1996,with a NIH Trainee Fellowship in Trauma Research at the same institution from 1991-1993. He completed a Surgical Critical Care/Trauma Fellowship at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas from 1996-1997.

Tammy Fowler, Administrative Assistant (Education)
As a service brat, Tammy spent her early years in Germany, attending elementary school in Mannheim. From Europe, her family's next home was in Clayton, Indiana - and yes, the high school was surrounded by cornfields. She served in the U.S. Air Force for 3 years, returning to Germany for much of her tour of duty. Tammy has lived many places, but San Antonio is always home. She attended college, with coursework ranging from early childhood development to pharmacy tech.

Douglas Griffith, PA-C, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
Mr. Douglas Griffith joined the Division of Emergency Medicine on September 1, 2006 as a Faculty Associate. He is a 2002 graduate of the University of Nebraska where he received his Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant. He has over six years experience as a Physician Assistant.

Debra Roth, PA-C, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
Ms. Debra Roth joined the Division of Emergency Medicine on September 1, 2006 as a Faculty Associate. She is a 2005 graduate of Loma Linda University where she received her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies.

Grazyna Thomas, PA-C, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
Ms. Grazyna M. Thomas joined the Division of Emergency Medicine on September 1, 2006 as a Faculty Associate. She received her Physician Assistant degree in 2003.

Paul E. Coira, Editor II (Journal of Trauma)
Vanessa Guerrero, Clinical Nurse II (Plastic)
Misty Hafner, Transplant Technician (Transplant)
Leroy Knodel, Associate Professor (South Texas Poison Center)

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Lainie L. Penshorn, Perfusionist (Cardiothoracic)
Lainie Lynn Penshorn, RN, joins the growing Cardiothoracic Surgery team on August 1, 2006 as a Perfusionist. Ms. Penshorn graduated from the Texas Heart Institute School of Perfusion Technology in Houston in 2006, and will sit for the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion in October. She graduated cum laude from the UTHSCSA School of Nursing with a BS in Nursing in May 2002. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nurses. Lainie was employed by the University Health System as a Staff RN in the Surgical and Trauma Intensive Care Unit and at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas as a Neuro Acute Staff RN. Interestingly, she traveled to the Santo Domingo Mission in the Dominican Republic where she conducted pump setup and operation for pediatric cardiopulmonary bypass, educated Dominican residents, and instructed hospital staff.

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July 2006

Aaron C. Mason, MD, FAAP, Assistant Professor (Plastic Surgery)
Dr. Mason is a reconstructive plastic surgeon and pediatrician specializing in pediatric plastic surgery. Specific interests include cleft-craniofacial care, vascular lesions, and congenital nevi. He completed a craniofacial fellowship at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada, after training in plastic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics, having trained in general pediatrics at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. His research interests include prevention and treatment of deformational plagiocephaly and the development of an autologous soft tissue construct using bioengineered lipo-derived fat.

Arup K. Saha, Assistant Instructor (General Surgery)
Dr.Saha received his medical degree from the Calcutta National Medical College in 1987 and subsequently he completed Masters Degree in Surgery in 1994 from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences, India. He moved to the USA with intent to pursue career in Surgery with special interest in Laparoendoscopic Surgery. He finished his surgical residency in June 2006 from Pinnacle Health Hospital, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He has joined the UTHSCSA department of Surgery in July 2006 as a Fellow (Asst Instructor) in Laparoendoscopic Surgery.

Qian Wang, MD, Research Fellow (Plastic Surgery Research)
Dr. Qian Wang has joined the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in their Research group. His research interests include human chromosome 3 and fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 and mutations causing achondroplasia and thanatophoric dysplasia.

Catherine Linscomb, Clinical Nurse III (Transplant)
Nataraju R. Mididoddi, Faculty Associate (Transplant)
Lisa J. Rodriguez, Research Nurse III (General)

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June 2006

Fruzsina K. Johnson, MD, Assistant Professor (Trauma Research)
Dr. Fruzsina Johnson received her medical degree from Semmelweis University in Budapest, Hungary. During her medical training she completed a two-year research externship at the Department of Pharmacology at New York Medical College. After completing a postdoctoral fellowship in 2002 at the Department of Physiology at Tulane University she joined the faculty in the same department. She joined the Trauma Division research faculty in 2006. She serves on the Porter Physiology Development Committee of the American Physiological Society. She is an integrative microcirculatory physiologist and her research interests include cardiovascular complications obesity, diabetes, hypertension, trauma and hemorrhagic shock.

Robert A. Johnson, PhD, Assistant Professor (Trauma Research)
Dr. Robert Johnson received his MS degree in pharmacology in 1988 and his PhD in physiology in 1992 from the University of Missouri - Columbia. After completing a postdoctoral fellowship at the Department of Pharmacology at New York Medical College he joined the faculty of the same department in 1995. He spent a year as a Visiting Professor at Escola Paulista de Medicina in Sao Paulo, Brazil in 1998. He joined the faculty at the Department of Physiology at Tulane University in 1999 and was promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure in 2004. He serves on the Editorial Board of the American Journal of Physiology Heart and Circulatory Physiology. He joined the Trauma Division research faculty in 2006. He is an integrative cardiovascular physiologist and his research is funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense to study the mechanism of circulatory collapse after hemorrhagic shock.

Kimberly Overton, Research Nurse (Trauma)
Kim Overton graduated from San Antonio College in May 1998 with an Associates Degree in Nursing. In December 2004, she completed course requirements at Texas Tech University Health Science Center to obtain a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing. Ms. Overton has been employed as a recovery room nurse her entire career. Before joining the Department of Surgery, she worked in the Methodist Healthcare System for the past six years.

Nilesh A. Patel, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor (General Surgery)
Dr. Patel has authored more than 25 peer-reviewed articles in surgical journals; presented groundbreaking bariatric and surgical procedures at over 15 international and national meetings; former guest editor for the Surgical Clinics of North America. Along with the rest of the UT Medicine bariatric surgery team, Dr. Patel is committed to maintaining a superior standard of care recognized on both regional and national levels.

Ana M. Tattersall-Cocke, RN, APRN Clinical Nurse Specialist (Trauma)
Ms. Cocke received her Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1998 and is a Clinical Nurse Specialist. She joined the Division of Trauma in June 2006. She is board certified with the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners. She serves as an Advance Practice Nurse with the Resident team for the Trauma and Emergency Surgery patients. Prior to joining the Trauma division, she worked with the South Texas Cardiovascular Consultants.

Melissa Taylor, Faculty Associate (Cardiothoracic)
Melissa Dawn Taylor, PA-C, will join the Cardiothoracic Surgery team on June 26, 2006, as a Faculty Associate. Ms. Taylor is pursuing her special interest of a career in cardiothoracic surgery with primary focus on post-heart and lung transplant patients. Melissa graduated from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Biology in May 2001 and from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Galveston, in August 2003 with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant studies. From October 2003 to present, Ms. Taylor worked as both a PA and a transplant coordinator for the heart and lung transplantation team at UTMB. She has extensive experience in all phases of inpatient care, admitting, ordering and reviewing labs, and evaluating clinic patients. Melissa managed all aspects of post- and pre-transplant patient care.

Michael Wetzel, Senior Research Assistant (Vascular)
Michael Wetzel joined the department of vascular surgery in June 2006. He recieved a B.S. in Biomedical Science in 2002, and an M.S. from the UTHSCSA Cellular and Structural Biology department in May 2006. He is looking foward to applying his research skills to a new field.

Darlene Garza, Senior Clerk (Transplant)
Paul Rivas, Research Assistant (Vascular)

May 2006

Deborah K. Ramirez-Cotter, Transplant Technician (Transplant)
Deborah was employed with Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital for 15 months as an Organ Procurement/Perfusion Coordinator. She also worked on a "prn" status for the San Antonio Eye Bank, procuring corneas. Deborah has been working on a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice to apply in forensics science field.

Susan K. McCollow, Family Nurse Practitioner (Trauma)
Ms. McCollow earned her Master's of Science in Nursing at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 2001, and is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Sue joined the Division of Trauma in May 2006. She serves as a Nurse Practitioner with the resident team providing care to our Trauma and Emergency Surgery patients.

Jana Lee Normandin, Clinic Manager, Santa Rosa Surgery Clinic (UPG)
Jana Lee Normandin brings 25 years of experience in management and 12 years in health care. Her years in health care have been spent as the Clinical Manager for the Department of Ob/Gyn at their private practice, South Texas Women's Health Center. She holds a B.A. from Southwest Texas State Univeristy, and is nationally certified as a Medical Practice Manager.

Claudia H. Glass, Faculty Associate (General Surgery)
Mrs. Glass brings extensive nursing experience to the Bariatric Surgery Program enabling her to provide high quality care to the patients of UTHSCSA General Surgery both before and after surgery. Her teaching and clinical experience at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, a setting for Tulane and LSU Medical Schools gives her an insight into large training programs. Focusing on bariatrics, Mrs Glass has practiced in both inpatient and outpatient areas, caring for obese individuals with the common conditions that occur with increasing weight. Mrs. Glass has conducted research for clinical trials. She is enthusiastic to be a part of the important work of caring for bariatric patients in the educational setting of UTHSCSA.

Martha M. Garison, Clinical Nurse III (Transplant)
Patricia Morfeld, Clinical Nurse II (Transplant)

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April 2006

Guiomar L. Garcia, Administrative Secretary (Residency Education)
Guiomar worked for the Residency Education office as a temporary for 8 months, joining the Department of Surgery as a permanent employee in April of 2006. She moved to San Antonio a year ago from California where she spent her first nine months after relocating from Bogotá, Colombia. In Colombia, Guiomar finished her postgraduate degree in General Dentistry and worked as a dentist in her own private facility. She also worked for the Fiscalia Nacional de Colombia in the Crime Investigation Scene Department as the Crime Investigation Dentist Manager, a position she enjoyed very much. Guiomar has a very comprehensive background, including research experience and excellent people and managerial skills. She is fluent in Spanish and is currently studying to take the American Board of General Dentistry exam to obtain her license in the United States. Guiomar enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and friends, loves arts and crafts and is a great cook.

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March 2006

David Abramson, Administrative Associate (Cardiothoracic)
David joined the Cardiothoracic Surgery Administration team as Administrative Associate in March of 2006. He earned a B.A. from Indiana University at Bloomington and an M.B.A. in Finance from The University of Texas at San Antonio. David was the first International Education Fund scholar to represent UTSA at Consortium International for Management and Business Analysis in Asolo, Italy. He is the former Senior Financial Analyst for University Health System. Currently, David is pursuing a CPA license. A native Texan, David has made his home in San Antonio for the past 5 years and will be married early in 2007.

Sara Olivarri, Research Nurse (General Surgery)
Sara received her degree from the UTHSCSA, her 10 yrs of research experience comes from working with the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study sponsored by the UTHSCSA Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. She has worked in OR/RR, Med/Surg and OB/Gyn wards. Within the past year, Sara has gained experience in being a diabetic educator and telephonic nursing for a disease management company. She is looking forward to working again in the research field with such a dynamic surgical team.

Sarah Rapach, Project Coordinator (Research Administration)
Sarah joined the Surgery Research Administration team as project coordinator in March of 2006. She graduated from the University of Texas, Austin, with a B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and with a Master of Healthcare Administration from Southwest Texas State University. Sarah has worked in the UTHSCSA Department of Neurology for several years.

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February 2006
Louisa Gonzalez, Vocational Nurse (Transplant)
Sara Olvarri, Clinical Nurse (Transplant)
Lourdes A. Ruiz, Research Assistant (Vascular)

January 2006
Andrea J. Kunz, Clinical Nursing Supervisor (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Eugenia Matos, Administrative Assistant (Transplant)
Karen Mayer, Clinical Nurse III (Surgical Oncology)
V. Sreenath Reddy, MD, Assistant Professor (Cardiothoracic)

December 2005
Jorge I. Arango, MD, Research Fellow (Trauma)
Richard Castillo, Lab Helper (Vascular)
Bryan DeLaGarza, Research Assistant (Trauma)
Rosalinda Jaime, Administrative Secretary (Transplant)
Rebecca Kribel, Senior Secretary (Journal of Trauma)
Peggy Martinez, Clinical Nurse III (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Beryl Story, Histo Technician IV (Transplant)
Josephine Torres, Senior Clerk (Transplant)
Stacy Wallace, Professional Nurse Practitioner (Transplant)

November 2005
Candace Baird, Animal Surgery Facility Supervisor (MCOPSA)
Sharon McCloskey, Clinical Nurse (Transplant)
Marcus Sipe, Computer Support Specialist (SING)
Jose Sosa, Data Systems Coordinator (Transplant)

October 2005
Stephen W. Borron, MD, Clinical Professor (Emergency Medicine)
Andres P. Carrillo, Tissue Bank Specialist (Transplant)
Cynthia Favvela, Senior Secretary (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Diana Gomez, Accountant (Accounting)
Jonathan Goochey, Administrative Assistant (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Barbara Ann Helfrick, Research Nurse (Trauma)
Veronica DeLeon Ramirez, Administrative Assistant (General Surgery)

September 2005
Katie M. Beaudoin, PA-C (Emergency Medicine)
Robert D. Booth, PA-C (Emergency Medicine)
Jonathan Eliason, MD, Clinical Asst Professor (Vascular Surgery)
Becky Holloway, Surgery Webmaster (Administration)
Rafael A. Palacios, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
Vania M. Torres, Health Care Counselor (Surgical Oncology)
Ester Vallejo, Administrative Assistant (Surgical Oncology)

August 2005
Daniel J. Bonville, DO, Clinical Asst Professor (Trauma Surgery)
Mark Derosa, Social Science Research Associate (Trauma Surgery)
Esmeralda Espino, Medical Records Document Specialist (Trauma Surgery)
Peter P. Lopez, MD, Assistant Professor (General Surgery / Trauma)
Robert C. Lyons, MD, Assistant Professor (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery)
Lourdes D. PerezRoman-Leon, MD, Clinical Asst Prof (Emergency Medicine)
Todd E. Rasmussen, MD, Clinical Asst Professor (Vascular Surgery)
Armando Rodriguez, Research Assistant (Vascular Surgery)
Aaron Rossett, Prof Nurse Practitioner (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Mark Stevens, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)
Kent Van Sickle, MD, Assistant Professor (General Surgery / Trauma)
Jose Villa, Prof Nurse Practitioner (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Howard T Wang, MD, Assistant Professor (Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery)
Kent Woodall, Faculty Associate (Emergency Medicine)

July 2005
Shane K. Lynn, Research Assistant (Vascular Surgery)
Dannielle L. Solomon, Research Assistant (Vascular Surgery)
Heather F. Pidcoke, Postdoctoral Fellow (Trauma Surgery)

June 2005
Stephanie Johnson, Administrative Secretary (Administration)
Jeffrey D. McNeil, Clinical Assistant Professor (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Thelma C. Hurd, MD, Associate Professor (Surgical Oncology)
Julie Hulsey, PA (Emergency Medicine)
Elsa Villapando, Medical Records Document Spec. (Trauma & Emergency Surgery)
Gloria Garcia, Medical Records Document Spec. (Trauma & Emergency Surgery)
Debbi Ann Diaz, Lab Helper (Vascular Surgery)

May 2005
Molly West, Executive Assistant (Administration)
Rebecca Medina, Vocational Nurse III (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
Yvonne Lopez, Professional Nurse Practitioner (Surgical Oncology)
Stephanie Valdez, Admin Assistant I (General & Laparoscopic Surgery)
James Agnew, Clinical Nurse I (Transplant Center)
Lucinda R. Rico, Senior Administrative Clerk (Vascular Surgery)