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Texas Medical Association TMA is more than 59,000 physicians and medical students caring for Texans. TMA’s key objective since 1853 is to improve the health of all Texans.

TMA is the largest state medical society in the nation, representing more than 55,000 physician and medical student members. It is located in Austin and has 110 component county medical societies around the state. To read our social media conduct policy and page rules, please visit www.texmed.org/TMASocialPolicy/.

From city to city, TMA President Jayesh “Jay” Shah, MD, continues connecting with physicians and medical society leaders...
12/13/2025

From city to city, TMA President Jayesh “Jay” Shah, MD, continues connecting with physicians and medical society leaders. During a recent visit to the Nueces County Medical Society Installation of Officers, Dr. Shah administered the oath of office to President Llewellyn Lee, MD.

Earlier that day, Dr. Shah met virtually with Congressman August Pfluger to discuss critical health care issues — including the urgent need for Medicare payment reform to protect patient access and support Texas physicians.

TMA is excited to announce that we’ve reached 60,000 members! As the nation’s largest state medical society, we’re proud...
12/12/2025

TMA is excited to announce that we’ve reached 60,000 members! As the nation’s largest state medical society, we’re proud to support physicians, residents, and medical students across Texas as they care for their communities.

When we stand together, we amplify our voice and protect the future of medicine.

Join TMA today.

12/10/2025

Eddie Patton Jr., MD, a Houston neurologist and chair of TMA’s Council on Health promotion, is encouraging young physicians to experiment with artificial and augmented intelligence (AI) to see how it can help them in their practice. “It's not a matter of if AI is integrating into health care. It's a matter of when and how fast, because it's happening,” he says in a Let Doctors Be Doctors podcast conversation with TMA President Jayesh “Jay” Shah, MD.

Listen to the podcast at texmed.org/LDBD

The TMA Board of Trustees meeting was interrupted when a car and an ambulance collided in front of the TMA building Sund...
12/09/2025

The TMA Board of Trustees meeting was interrupted when a car and an ambulance collided in front of the TMA building Sunday. Kimberly Monday, MD, chair of the BOT, was quick to check and see if anyone needed aid.

The Travis County Medical Society also brought Santa to the TMA building to meet with physicians’ families. There were a lot of happy kids in the building along with the BOT, who made time to get a photo with Santa.

Fort Worth obstetrician-gynecologist Shanna Combs, MD, chose a unique career before medicine: ballet dancing. After perf...
12/08/2025

Fort Worth obstetrician-gynecologist Shanna Combs, MD, chose a unique career before medicine: ballet dancing. After performing on stage for 3 years, she decided to become a physician.

“When I was getting ready to apply for college, I said to myself, ‘I'm going to study science for the rest of my life. So why don't I study something that I know I can't do forever?’” Dr. Combs says in a new episode of the Let Doctors be Doctors podcast with TMA President Jayesh “Jay” Shah, MD.

https://hubs.li/Q03WYXGn0

12/05/2025

Eddie Patton Jr., MD, a Houston neurologist and chair of TMA’s Council on Health Promotion, says artificial and augmented intelligence (AI) can help with health care tasks that have little impact on patient care but could be done more efficiently. He discusses his interest in AI and how he uses it in his practice in a Let Doctors Be Doctors podcast conversation with TMA President Jayesh “Jay” Shah, MD. Listen to this episode at texmed.org/LDBD.

In a new episode of the TMA Health Beat podcast, physicians are reminding Texans about the dangers of undiagnosed or unm...
12/05/2025

In a new episode of the TMA Health Beat podcast, physicians are reminding Texans about the dangers of undiagnosed or unmanaged diabetes. In the U.S. 38 million people live with diabetes. About 90% have type 2 diabetes, which causes a spike in blood sugar levels and can lead to serious health problems.

“I see some of the most unfortunate end stage complications of diabetes, like end stage renal disease, having no circulation in the limbs, patients getting amputations,” said TMA President and wound care physician Jayesh Shah, MD.

https://hubs.li/Q03WXDfN0

Meet the co-hosts of the TMA Foundation’s 33rd annual gala: Jacob Moore, MD, ophthalmologist and his wife, Sunshine, me...
12/04/2025

Meet the co-hosts of the TMA Foundation’s 33rd annual gala: Jacob Moore, MD, ophthalmologist and his wife, Sunshine, member of the TMA Foundation Board of Trustees and past TMA Alliance president; Jerry Hunsaker, MD, ophthalmologist and his wife Keely, a dentist and past TMA Alliance president; and Mary Dale Peterson, MD, anesthesiologist, and Rafael Coutin, MD, cardiologist.

Join them in celebrating and supporting the TMA Foundation’s mission to create a healthier future for all Texans. Reserve your spot today: https://hubs.li/Q03WlQrD0

Winners of the 2025 Ernest and Sarah Butler Awards for Excellence in Science Teaching set the standard for excellence in...
12/03/2025

Winners of the 2025 Ernest and Sarah Butler Awards for Excellence in Science Teaching set the standard for excellence in the classroom.

Are you or do you know an outstanding science teacher? Apply or nominate someone today: https://hubs.li/Q03SQcNl0

This Giving Tuesday, support the Family of Medicine and make a difference in the lives of future and current physicians....
12/02/2025

This Giving Tuesday, support the Family of Medicine and make a difference in the lives of future and current physicians. Your gift to one of TMA’s medical student scholarships helps aspiring physicians. Donations to the Physicians Benevolent Fund provide crucial support to physicians facing personal or financial hardship. Donations can be made in memoriam or as a tribute to someone important to you. All gifts can be anonymous.

Donate today: https://hubs.li/Q03VgCSs0

This , we’re excited to feature Lisa Weiss, MD. Dr. Weiss is a member of TMA’s Council of Membership Experience and mem...
12/01/2025

This , we’re excited to feature Lisa Weiss, MD. Dr. Weiss is a member of TMA’s Council of Membership Experience and member of Harris County Medical Society.

Why did you become a physician?
I was an audiologist before deciding to apply for medical school. While I liked audiology, I often felt I didn't understand the whole picture and wanted to know and do more. Therefore, I decided to take my post baccalaureate classes in the evenings while I worked during the day. Four years later, I started medical school in Houston.

Is there a cause or organization you're involved in?
In 2024, I spoke at several Houston Independent School District (HISD) school board meetings following the death of an HISD middle school student, addressing concerns about CPR training and the functionality of the school’s automated external defibrillator. As an anesthesiologist and a parent, I am acutely aware of how important it is to have multiple individuals trained in CPR and working AEDs within three minutes of every location in a school. I highlighted this in talks and while working with several Houston legislators to push for accountability in schools for their CPR maintenance and AEDs plan. This effort eventually led to the passage of Senate Bill 865 (the Landon Payton Act) in the 89th legislative session, which will ensure schools have multiple individuals certified in CPR and AED use and have an emergency plan that includes periodic drills to help prepare for emergencies.

From all of us at TMA, Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families! We are thankful for our members and the incredible w...
11/27/2025

From all of us at TMA, Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families! We are thankful for our members and the incredible work they do.

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TMA is the largest state medical society in the nation, representing more than 53,000 physician and medical student members. It is located in Austin and has 110 component county medical societies around the state. TMA’s key objective since 1853 is to improve the health of all Texans.