Every successful surgery starts with a skilled team—surgeons who operate with precision, expertise, and compassion. Whether repairing an injury, removing a tumor, or managing an emergency, these specialists give patients hope and a path to a healthier future.
In the Department of Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, we go beyond performing procedures—we train the next generation of surgeons and push the boundaries of innovation. Through exceptional education, impactful research, and the latest surgical techniques, we are improving patient outcomes and saving lives.
Your support helps ensure future surgeons have the knowledge and hands-on training to deliver the highest quality care. Make a gift today to invest in the future of surgical excellence and help provide the highest quality care to patients.
Our Top Priorities
Advancing health care requires adaptability, as new challenges and opportunities emerge over time. The Chair Fund provides flexible resources to support key departmental priorities, such as research, scholarships, and strategic student and faculty needs. Your contribution to the Chair Fund allows us to respond swiftly, investing in promising initiatives as they arise and ensuring continued progress toward a healthier community.
Our residents and fellows are training to be the leaders of tomorrow, and financial support helps them maximize their educational experience. By donating to our Resident and Fellowship Fund, you provide financial relief so they can dedicate their energy to becoming the best health care professionals they can be.
Research drives breakthroughs that save lives, improve treatments, and elevate the standard of care. From developing new therapies to advancing diagnostics and clinical techniques, our researchers are solving medicine’s most pressing challenges. Make a gift of any size to the Research Fund and help accelerate the medical advancements of tomorrow.
Dr. Donald H. Parks Resident Fund
Becoming an exceptional plastic surgeon requires both dedication and opportunity. The Dr. Donald H. Parks Resident Fund supports McGovern Medical School residents in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as they advance their medical training to become the highly skilled plastic surgeons of tomorrow. By giving to this fund, you help ease financial burdens, enhance educational experiences, and empower them to focus on what matters most—delivering outstanding patient care.
Drs. Wilson, Bajwa, and Shah Minimally Invasive Surgery Education Fund
Surgical innovation starts with exceptional training. The Drs. Wilson, Bajwa, and Shah Minimally Invasive Surgery Education Fund supports the next generation of minimally invasive surgeons, equipping them with the skills to perform these advanced procedures. Through hands-on learning, mentorship, and research, trainees gain expertise to improve patient care and outcomes. Make a gift today to invest in the future of surgical excellence.
General Surgery Residency Program Support Fund
Our residents are the future leaders in health care, and financial support is essential to enhancing their educational journey. By contributing to the General Surgery Residency Program Support Fund, you help ensure the continued success of vital academic programs and provide expanded training opportunities for our residents.
Texas Cleft and Craniofacial Team Fund
Every child deserves the chance to thrive—and smile with confidence. The Texas Cleft and Craniofacial Team at McGovern Medical School transforms lives through expert care and innovative research. By supporting the Texas Cleft and Craniofacial Team Research Fund, you help refine surgical techniques, improve patient outcomes, and create brighter futures for children with cleft and craniofacial conditions.
