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San Antonio partners pioneer surgery aimed at reversing Type 2 diabetes

April 23, 2021

The goal of the novel procedure is to improve the patients’ health and minimize or reverse the adverse health effects of their Type 2 diabetes.


We stand together, committed to positive change

April 23, 2021

On Tuesday, April 20, a guilty verdict against Derek Chauvin for a horrific crime was rendered. We witnessed our legal system fulfilling its role in society. The verdict, however, does not erase the emotional trauma and pain felt by many, especially persons of color who are often subjected to race-based violence and systemic injustices. The national events of the past four weeks point out the need for us to work through these emotions and recommit ourselves to enabling positive, transformative change.


News 4: San Antonio doctors developing new procedure which could reverse Type 2 diabetes

April 23, 2021

Dr. Richard Peterson, Surgery/Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, describes a minimally invasive procedure that is showing promising results to improve patients’ health and minimize or reverse the adverse health effects of their Type 2 diabetes. Watch the …


Fox 29: San Antonio doctors developing new procedure which could reverse Type 2 diabetes

April 23, 2021

Dr. Richard Peterson, Surgery/Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, describes a minimally invasive procedure that is showing promising results to improve patients’ health and minimize or reverse the adverse health effects of their Type 2 diabetes. Watch the …


KSAT 12: Belly fat removal surgery study shows remarkable results for patients with Type 2 diabetes

April 23, 2021

Dr. Richard Peterson, Surgery/Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, describes a minimally invasive procedure that is showing promising results to improve patients’ health and minimize or reverse the adverse health effects of their Type 2 diabetes. Watch the …


San Antonio Business Journal: Major SA institutions collaborating on surgical diabetes treatment

April 22, 2021

Dr. Richard Peterson, Surgery/Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and Dr. Ralph DeFronzo, Medicine/Diabetes, are quoted in this San Antonio Business Journal article about UT Health San Antonio spearheading a collaborative project involving University Heal …


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San Antonio partners pioneer surgery aimed at reversing Type 2 diabetes

April 22, 2021

First patient to receive fat extraction surgery has improved health. Contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, sansom@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO (April 22, 2021) — The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (also referred to as UT Health San A …


$5 jewelry fundraiser is online

April 21, 2021

The twice-yearly Masquerade jewelry and accessories sale is available online from April 26-30. Proceeds benefit the UT Health San Antonio Special Events Council. Enter code 6468 at checkout. View flyer The Special Events Council, under the guidance of …



COVID-19 vaccines are available at UT Health San Antonio

April 20, 2021

Vaccine appointments and walk-ins are available to everyone 16 years and older, with priority given to those 80 years and older.



Important message: COVID-19 vaccines are available at UT Health San Antonio

April 20, 2021

Appointments are available to all persons 16 and older to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at UT Health San Antonio. Everyone vaccinated will be scheduled to return in 21 days for their second dose. Register now at https://schedule.utmedicinesa.com. …


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