PHYSICIAN HIGHLIGHT

There are many encouraging therapies on the horizon that I believe will ultimately impact these diseases. Let’s talk about dementia. Understanding that this and other neurodegenerative diseases have a major immunologic component, we now have emerging therapies that cross the blood-brain barrier to modify disease trajectory. We also know that patient outcomes can be improved with early detection, whether through advanced imaging — like our state-of-the-art 7-Tesla MRI scanner — or with promising blood-based profiling biomarkers. And since we operate a cellular therapeutics center, we have the capacity to produce investigational therapies onsite. All with the goal of offering new hope and improving outcomes for people suffering from these debilitating illnesses.

Houston Methodist has changed the practice of medicine in several ways, beginning with its historic leadership in cardiology and cardiovascular care, which remains a core strength today. We've expanded into other areas throughout our system as well to integrate innovations in surgery, medicine, oncology and imaging. Notably, we are also deeply committed to education and knowledge dissemination. Our advanced education platforms include our widely followed DeBakey CV Education YouTube channel, which reaches and educates clinicians and patients around the world.

Houston Methodist is an academic health system that takes discovery at our main campus and conveys it across all our network hospitals, prioritizing an exceptional patient experience. We are one system — one Houston Methodist — guided by our faith-based foundation and I CARE values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence. We’re further set apart by our innovation, from technology-enabled hospitals and clinics to wearable biosensors, virtual nursing and data-driven insight. In addition, we train the next generation of physicians to possess the same ethos — practicing patient-first, unparalleled care.