UT Health Physicians

02/26/2026

We invite you to join us on March 3 for a supportive gathering where individuals, care partners and families affected by Atypical Parkinson's can connect, share and learn from one another in a space built on understanding and community. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3N33F1w

02/19/2026

February is Heart Health Month, and even small nutrition choices can make a meaningful difference. Hear from Nora Kwiatkowski, dietitian and diabetes educator, as she highlights heart‑healthy fats and simple, nourishing meal ideas to keep your heart strong and your body energized. Watch the video to learn more.

02/17/2026

The care we provide as the official sports medicine provider of the San Antonio Spurs is rooted in principles that benefit all patients, not just elite athletes. The essential elements of sports medicine, from accurate diagnosis, injury prevention and personalized rehabilitation to supporting a safe return to activity, are the same whether someone plays professional sports or simply wants to stay active and pain-free in daily life.

You do not have to be an active athlete to see a sports medicine specialist; our team is here to help anyone in the community maintain long-term joint health and mobility. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4s25dId

02/16/2026

Voting is open for one more week for the 2026 YourSA San Antonio Express-News Readers’ Choice Awards!
Vote daily from Feb. 16–22 and help UT Health San Antonio retain their top spots.

Vote now: https://bit.ly/4kqva1f

02/14/2026

02/12/2026

A generous gift from Bill and Rebecca Reed advances the mission of the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases at UT Health San Antonio, establishing the Bill and Rebecca Reed Center for Precision Therapies and Supportive Care to strengthen research and patient care for families across South Texas facing dementia.

The Reeds' latest gift coincides with the recent opening of the new Center for Brain Health at UT Health San Antonio, a 103,000-square-foot facility that houses the Biggs Institute and brings comprehensive clinical care, innovative research and caregiver support together under one roof: https://bit.ly/4tAdMey

02/10/2026

Voting is now open for the 2026 YourSA San Antonio Express-News Readers’ Choice Awards! Vote daily from Feb. 10–22 and help UT Health San Antonio stay a San Antonio favorite.

Vote now: https://bit.ly/4kqva1f

02/10/2026

Join us at Phil Hardberger Park at 8 AM on Saturday, February 14 for our latest Walk With A Doc! Maria Fernandez Falcon, MD, will discuss the importance of vaccinations and how they prevent disease and strengthen community immunity. Walk With A Doc is free and pre-registration is not required. Learn more here: https://events.uthscsa.edu/event/walk-with-a-doc-february-14-2026

02/09/2026

Meet Guy Nicolette, MD, associate professor at UT Health San Antonio and director of sports medicine for the San Antonio Spurs.

Dr. Nicolette completed his residency and sports medicine fellowship at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He later served as a team physician and fellowship director at the University of Florida, where he trained more than 25 fellows. From 2019 to 2023, he served as executive director and athletics team physician at the University of California, Berkeley—University Health Services.

An active member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, Dr. Nicolette has published research on tendinopathy, foot and ankle disorders and other sports medicine topics. His clinical interests include lower extremity injury, orthobiologics, diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound-guided procedures.

We’re proud to have Dr. Nicolette serving our community, elite athletes and guiding the next generation of sports medicine physicians.

02/04/2026

The Center For Brain Health is utilizing new discoveries that will help detect cases of early-onset Alzheimer's disease — and help patients under 65 get the treatment and support they need.

“When Alzheimer’s occurs earlier in life, people are often at the peak of their careers or raising young families,” said Jeremy Tanner, MD, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine and the Biggs Institute. “It’s something that can be missed or misdiagnosed, and by the time it’s recognized, the disease may already be advanced and progressing rapidly.”

Dr. Tanner’s research team is studying midlife testing with blood-based biomarkers, such as p-tau217, to see if these can detect disease activity up to 20 years before symptoms appear. These tests are available clinically and will soon be tested locally at the Biggs Institute, alongside advanced imaging such as amyloid and tau PET scans and cerebrospinal fluid testing.

Learn more about this new research and early-onset Alzheimer's disease: https://news.uthscsa.edu/researchers-explore-genetic-roots-new-diagnostic-tools-for-early-onset-dementia/

02/03/2026

UT Health San Antonio now offers total thumb arthroplasty, an implant-based surgical option for arthritis at the base joint of the thumb. The procedure is performed by fellowship-trained hand surgeons and is designed to restore strength, motion and function.

In addition, UT Health San Antonio is participating in a national FDA feasibility study that tracks patient outcomes to help inform future standards for thumb arthritis treatment, reflecting the institution’s leadership in advancing evidence-based surgical care in South Texas. Learn more: https://news.uthscsa.edu/ut-health-san-antonio-brings-thumb-arthroplasty-to-south-texas/