Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso

02/06/2026

This week's topics include heart transplant after circulatory death, LLM to ease specialist care transition, treating gout to reduce risk of CVD, and PCOS and arrhythmia.

Listen here: https://www.techtalkelpaso.com/texas-tech-health-el-paso-healthwatch-podcast/feb-6-2026

01/30/2026

This week's topics include lifetime stress and racial disparities in mortality, to***co co-adherence to regulations, statin discontinuation during pregnancy, and the impact on kids of parental injury due to fi****ms. Listen here: https://www.techtalkelpaso.com/texas-tech-health-el-paso-healthwatch-podcast/jan-30-2026

01/26/2026

Due to inclement weather, the Texas Tech Health El Paso campus will delay opening until 10 a.m., on Monday, Jan. 26.
 
All Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso clinics and the Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic will maintain their regular hours of operation and open at their regularly scheduled time.

Patients who have questions or concerns about their appointment should contact the clinic front office directly.

01/23/2026

This week’s topics include weight regain after me weight regain after medications for weight loss, benefits of a variety of exercises, connecting CKD with heart failure, and using wastewater to detect measles.
Listen here: https://www.techtalkelpaso.com/texas-tech-health-el-paso-healthwatch-podcast/jan-23-2026

01/17/2026

The Texas Tech Health El Paso campus, including libraries, Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso clinics, and the Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Normal hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 20.

El campus de Texas Tech Health El Paso, incluyendo las bibliotecas, las clínicas de Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso y la Clínica Dental de Salud Oral de Texas Tech, permanecerá cerrado el lunes 19 de enero en observancia del Día de Martin Luther King Jr. Las operaciones y horarios normales se reanudarán el martes 20 de enero.

The Texas Tech Health El Paso campus, including libraries, Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso clinics, and the Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic, will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Normal hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 20.

El campus de Texas Tech Health El Paso, incluyendo las bibliotecas, las clínicas de Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso y la Clínica Dental de Salud Oral de Texas Tech, permanecerá cerrado el lunes 19 de enero en observancia del Día de Martin Luther King Jr. Las operaciones y horarios normales se reanudarán el martes 20 de enero.

01/16/2026

This week's topics include rates of vaccination in US children, use of CNS active medicines in older adults, FDA regulation of mifepristone, and trends in skilled nursing facilities nationally. Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/show/04dHqWTRcbG4H8O3M1rayZ?si=7ebb210f32a64d45

01/15/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 💙

Swipe through our infographics to learn more about cervical cancer, including symptoms, risk factors, different types, and important did-you-know facts that can help with early detection and prevention.

Awareness leads to action, and early screening can save lives.
Take charge of your health today and make an appointment with Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso by visiting ttpelpaso.com. 🩺✨

01/13/2026

Due to the recent water main break, a small number of prescheduled procedures at Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso at Kenworthy, located at 9849 Kenworthy Street, were rescheduled. Procedures originally scheduled for Monday, Jan. 12, through Thursday, Jan. 15, will be rescheduled for a later date.

Additionally, the Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso clinic at Gateway Boulevard North was closed today and will remain closed through Tuesday, Jan. 13.

Patients with questions may call 915-215-5500 for the Kenworthy location and 915-215-6891 for the Gateway Boulevard North location.

Texas Tech Health El Paso

01/09/2026

This week we look at infant screen time and anxiety, global pain levels, d-dimer and DVT, and tertiary patents on FDA approved drugs. Listen now: https://spotify.link/NvHUnbTcJXb

01/08/2026

From El Segundo Barrio to the exam room — and back home again. ❤️

Born and raised in El Paso’s historic Segundo Barrio, Dr. Saul Ivan Ramirez is a first-generation physician whose journey comes full circle at Texas Tech Health El Paso. Now a board-certified internal medicine physician with Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso and an assistant professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Dr. Ramirez is dedicated to advancing preventive care and training the next generation of physicians right here in the Borderplex.

Inspired by the community doctors who once cared for his own family, Dr. Ramirez focuses on building long-term relationships with patients and emphasizing prevention, helping neighbors live longer, healthier lives. His story reflects the power of growing your own health care heroes and the impact of compassionate, community-driven care.

Read more here: https://www.techtalkelpaso.com/home/coming-full-circle-dec-17-2025

Make an appointment today! Visit ttpelpaso.com

01/02/2026

This week's topics include managing back pain, private equity and IVF clinics, EKGs and chronic liver disease, and lay health workers and older adults with cancer. Listen here: https://spotify.link/NvHUnbTcJXb

12/12/2025

This week's topics include pain and functioning, delivery to prevent preeclampsia, AI informing stroke treatment, and how effective is rotator cuff surgery. Listen here: https://spotify.link/NvHUnbTcJXb