A New Year, a New UT Health Austin

UT Health Austin’s Infectious Disease Clinic diagnoses, treats, and manages complex infectious diseases in adult patients (18 years and older). We work in collaboration with your referring provider to deliver thorough consultation for the diagnostic evaluation and management of complicated infectious diseases.

UT Health Austin’s Livestrong Cancer Institutes are rethinking the full range of cancer care, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and end-of-life care, in adult patients (18 years and older). We combine the latest research and methodologies with supportive care for the body, mind, and heart through an integrated comprehensive approach designed to help you and your loved ones maintain balance and wellness through the cancer journey.

In 2021, the Livestrong Cancer Institutes were recognized as a silver award winner by the Center to Advance Palliative Care for their CaLM model of whole-person cancer care.

In 2019, the Livestrong Cancer Institutes were recognized as an Innovator in Cancer Care by the Association of Community Cancer Centers for their CaLM model of whole-person cancer care.

Specialties within the Livestrong Cancer Institutes include:

Breast Cancer
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hematologic Malignancies
Young Adult Cancer Program

UT Health Austin’s Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of eye conditions, from cataracts and diabetic retinopathy screenings to some of the most specialized ophthalmic care, in patients (13 years and older). We use the latest diagnostic imaging and treatment modalities to fully care for your eyes.

UT Health Austin’s James J. and Miriam B. Mulva Clinic for the Neurosciences diagnoses, treats, and manages conditions affecting the brain and central nervous system in adult patients (18 years and older). We work to understand your personal goals and lifestyle factors early on to ensure we create a custom care plan that addresses you as a whole.

Specialties within the Mulva Clinic for the Neurosciences include:

Adult Psychiatry
Bipolar Disorder Center
Comprehensive Memory Center
Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Clinic
Women’s Reproductive Mental Health of Texas

UT Health Austin’s Musculoskeletal Institute diagnoses, treats, and manages musculoskeletal disorders in patients (14 years and older). We work with you to develop a treatment plan that will help reduce your pain, improve your function, and increase your range of motion.

For the 2023-24 season, the Musculoskeletal Institute is The Official Medical Services Provider of the Austin Spurs.

In 2021 and 2023, the Musculoskeletal Institute was awarded the Value-Based Health Care Prize.

In 2020, the Musculoskeletal Institute was recognized with a Silver Award in the Musculoskeletal Management Category by the Validation Institute’s Health Value Awards.

Specialties within the Musculoskeletal Institute include:

Back and Neck Pain Center
Sports and Injury Clinic

UT Health Austin’s Post-COVID-19 Program aims to provide comprehensive evaluation and management for adult patients (18 years and older) experiencing new or persistent changes to their health following a COVID-19 illness. We research the causes and treatments of long COVID, which is scientifically known as post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) and commonly referred to as “post-COVID-19.” Patients with long COVID also often refer to themselves as “long-haulers,” and experience a variety of symptoms, including fatigue, shortness of breath, difficulty with thinking and concentration, neurologic symptoms, and anxiety. Our goal is to provide patients and healthcare providers with the tools to understand and manage long COVID. Our research, understanding, and management of this illness is evolving.

UT Health Austin’s Primary Care Clinic provides primary care, including prevention, diagnosis, acute care, and chronic disease management, for adult patients (18 years and older). We use a continuity care model that promotes a strong provider-patient relationship to promote wellness and to help you reach your desired healthcare outcomes.

UT Health Austin’s Rheumatology Clinic diagnoses, treats, and manages rheumatic diseases that affect the joints, muscles, bones, skin, and internal organs in adult patients (18 years and older). Rheumatology encompasses a variety of complicated and multisystem conditions that are autoimmune or inflammatory in nature. We are ready to listen to you to better understand your needs and develop a personalized treatment plan that will improve your overall quality of life.

Specialties within the Rheumatology Clinic include:

Fibromyalgia Clinic
Vasculitis Clinic

UT Health Austin’s Surgical Oncology Clinic provides specialty surgical services for a wide range of cancers, including melanoma, sarcoma, liver and pancreas tumors, esophageal and gastric cancer, and colorectal cancer, in adult patients (18 years and older). We treat cancers affecting the bile ducts, gallbladder, liver, pancreas, esophagus, small and large intestine, stomach, skin, soft tissue, and more.

UT Health Austin’s Walk-In Clinic diagnoses and treats a wide range of non-emergent illnesses and injuries, including colds and flu, allergies, minor cuts, sprains, strains, and more, in adult patients (18 years and older). We provide quick and convenient same-day or next-day care for those minor, urgent concerns that can occur when you least expect them. Our goal is to help you get back to the things in your life that matter most to you.

The Abdominal Transplant Center is a clinical partnership between Ascension Seton and UT Health Austin.

The Abdominal Transplant Center diagnoses, treats, and manages the care of adult patients (18 years and older) in need of a kidney, pancreas, or simultaneous kidney and pancreas transplant as well as those willing to be a living kidney donor. Our team is comprised of highly specialized transplant providers who work with patients to develop individualized treatment plans. We use the latest research-proven methodologies to successfully treat patients in need of an organ transplant.

Specialties within the Abdominal Transplant Center include:

Kidney Transplant Program
Living Kidney Donor Program
Pancreas Transplant Program
Simultaneous Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program

The Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program is a specialty program within the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease, a clinical partnership between Dell Children’s Medical Center and UT Health Austin.

The Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program diagnoses, treats, and manages the care of adults with congenital heart disease. Our team provides a multi-faceted continuum of care, coordinating patient care with referring physicians and other care team members to ensure patients receive the highest level of specialized care. We are dedicated to helping adults with congenital heart disease navigate their lifelong journey while mitigating disability and optimizing their health.

Digestive Health is a clinical partnership between Ascension Seton and UT Health Austin.

Digestive Health provides comprehensive, digestive care for general gastroenterology (GI), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and disorders of the liver, pancreas, esophagus, and more in adult patients (18 years and older). We listen to your concerns to ensure we deliver care that is right for you.

Specialties within Digestive Health include:

Gastroenterology
Heartburn and Esophageal Disorders
Hepatology
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Foregut Surgery

The Institute for Cardiovascular Health is a clinical partnership between Ascension Seton and UT Health Austin.

The Institute for Cardiovascular Health, housed at Ascension Seton, specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating heart disease and vascular disorders. Our team provides a multifaceted continuum of care, coordinating patient care with referring physicians and other care team members to ensure patients receive the highest level of specialized care. We deliver effective therapies, life-changing treatments, and comprehensive support to thousands of people from across the country each year.

Urology is a clinical partnership between Ascension Seton and UT Health Austin.

The Urology care team diagnoses, treats, and manages disorders of the urinary system, including the adrenal gland, kidney, ureter, bladder, prostate, and urethra, and the male reproductive system in adult patients (18 years and older). We work with you to address your concerns and offer you personalized care specific to your needs.

Urology is the only clinical practice in Central Texas that is comprised of an entire team of nationally recognized fellowship-trained urologists.

Women’s Health is a clinical partnership between Ascension Seton and UT Health Austin.

Women’s Health provides comprehensive, specialized care for women at every stage of their lives. This includes access to routine obstetrical and gynecologic care, high-risk obstetrical care/maternal-fetal medicine, pelvic floor physical therapy, and subspecialty gynecologic services, including minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, gynecologic oncology, and urogynecology.

Services across Women’s Health include:

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Gynecologic Oncology
Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Urogynecology

The Comprehensive Fetal Care Center is a clinical partnership between Dell Children’s Medical Center and UT Health Austin.

The Comprehensive Fetal Care Center offers diagnosis, treatment, and management of complex and rare fetal conditions, including fetal heart anomalies, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, urinary tract abnormalities, twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, and neural tube defects, such as spina bifida. Led by Michael Bebbington, MD, MHSc, and Kenneth Moise, Jr., MD, who have developed fetal centers across the country, our team of experts provide comprehensive, family-centered care to ensure patients and their families receive the highest level of specialized care before, during, and after delivery.

The Comprehensive Fetal Care Center is the only fetal care center in Central Texas.

In 2021, the Comprehensive Fetal Care Center was recognized for successfully performing the first twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome laser surgery in Central Texas.

Dell Children’s Medical Group Pediatrics Mueller is a clinical partnership between Dell Children’s Medical Center and UT Health Austin.

Dell Children’s Medical Group Pediatrics diagnoses, treats, and manages all aspects of preventive, wellness, and sick-child care for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults (birth through 21 years of age). Our goal is to provide convenient care for preventative healthcare needs and unexpected, non-life-threatening minor illnesses and injuries. We work with you to develop a care plan that offers personalized guidance and recommendations while also providing expert, comprehensive care.

Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology services are available through a clinical partnership between Dell Children’s Medical Center and UT Health Austin.

Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology services are available to treat and manage gynecologic conditions affecting children and adolescents (21 years and younger). From ovarian cysts in the neonate to problems with puberty or difficulties with periods, we are here to address any gynecologic concerns and medical conditions that may impact your child.

The Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease is a clinical partnership between Dell Children’s Medical Center and UT Health Austin.

The Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease, housed at Dell Children’s Medical Center, diagnoses, treats, and manages the care of children and adults with heart diseases and defects, including aortic coarctation, congenital heart disease, heart failure, pulmonary atresia, pulmonary valve stenosis, single ventricle defects, ventricular septal defects, and more. Led by Chief of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery Charles Fraser, Jr., MD, who has been part of some of the finest institutions in medicine (including the children’s heart program ranked number one in America by U.S. News and World Report), our team provides a multifaceted continuum of care, coordinating patient care with referring physicians and other care team members to ensure patients receive the highest level of specialized care and experience a seamless transition to adult congenital cardiac care.

In 2023-24, the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease was ranked among the nation’s best Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery specialty programs by U.S. News & World Report.

Specialties within the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease include:

Cardiac Fetal Program
Coronary Anomalies Program
Heart Failure, VAD, and Transplant Program
Single Ventricle Program

UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences at Dell Children’s is a clinical partnership between Dell Children’s Medical Center and UT Health Austin.

UT Health Austin Pediatric Neurosciences at Dell Children’s diagnoses, treats, and manages the care of children and adolescents with medical conditions of the central nervous system, including epilepsy, cerebral palsy, neuromuscular diseases, congenital abnormalities, movement disorders, headaches, genetic conditions, neurodevelopmental disorders, brain tumors, and acquired brain injuries, such as head injuries, neurological infections, and strokes. As a leading neurosciences program in Central Texas, our comprehensive care approach prioritizes family-centered treatment, collaboration among a variety of specialists, and inter-institutional partnerships.

Centers at Dell Children’s:

Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Center
Neurodevelopmental Center
Neurogenetics Center
Pediatric Headache Center
Pediatric Neuromuscular Disease Center
Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center

Clinics at Dell Children’s:

Pediatric Neurology Clinic
Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology Clinic
Pediatric Neuropsychology Clinic
Pediatric Neurosurgery Clinic
Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Clinic

UT Health Austin Pediatric Psychiatry at Dell Children’s is a clinical partnership between Dell Children’s Medical Center and UT Health Austin.

UT Health Austin Pediatric Psychiatry at Dell Children’s diagnoses treats and manages the care of children and adolescents with behavioral and mental health disorders as well as medical conditions resulting in a decline in functioning who need a higher level of advanced care than traditional outpatient treatment services. We provide personalized behavioral and mental health treatment plans to improve thought, mood, and anxiety.

Specialties within UT Health Austin Pediatric Psychiatry at Dell Children’s include:

Inpatient Grace Grego Maxwell Mental Health Unit
Intensive Outpatient Program
Partial Hospitalization Program
Texas Child Study Center

UT Health Austin’s Imaging Center offers the latest in 3D Mammography technology for screening mammograms. 3D mammography, also known as tomosynthesis, creates a 3D image of the breast using X-rays. This means your radiologist receives a clearer image so that they can detect suspicious masses or cancer earlier. Having a more accurate mammogram also means patients receive less callbacks and experience less anxiety about undergoing a second screening. Additionally, tomosynthesis offers better imaging for women with dense breasts because the X-rays are taken from multiple angles around the breast.

UT Health Austin’s Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) gives patients (10 years and older) and their physicians a convenient and safe alternative for outpatient and selected short-stay surgical procedures. Fully equipped with the latest technology and IT integration, the ASC is staffed to provide same-day surgical care.

Inside the ASC, you will find four operating suites with state-of-the-art preoperative and post-anesthesia areas as well as 13 private, 110-square-foot recovery rooms that enable patients to recuperate post-surgery in the comfort of their own space. Advanced imaging and diagnostic technologies are also available in the adjacent Health Discovery Building if needed.

In 2023, the Ambulatory Surgery Center was recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers, ranking number 33 in Texas and number 3 in Austin.

In 2023, the Ambulatory Surgery Center achieved re-accreditation through the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) after demonstrating a commitment to providing safe, high-quality services to patients.

In 2021, the Ambulatory Surgery Center was recognized by the CHIME “Digital Health Most Wired” program as a level 9 organization for not only having implemented advanced technologies, but also leveraging these technologies in innovative ways that have realized meaningful outcomes, including improved quality of care, improved patient experience, reduced costs, and broader patient access to healthcare services.

If you’re a physician interested in performing surgery at the ASC, please call 1-855-352-2900 for more information.

UT Health Austin’s Cancer Fertility Preservation service is the first comprehensive fertility preservation service in Central Texas available to meet patients (13 years and older) with a cancer diagnosis who are undergoing a variety of treatment plans, including radiation, chemotherapy, and bone marrow transplant. We look at each case individually and encourage discussing any personal treatment preferences you might have, including religious beliefs, cultural beliefs, emotional effects, prognosis, odds of success with future fertility, and genetic risks, to best educate you on a variety of fertility preservation services available to you and your family. We continue to evaluate and monitor fertility post-treatment, and we are available to discuss options with you even if you did not receive an evaluation from us pre-treatment.

UT Health Austin’s Complex Contraception service offers diagnosis, treatment, and management of complex contraception concerns in patients (13 years and older). Contraception, also referred to as birth control, is a term used to describe the use of various methods or techniques to prevent pregnancy. If you have medical factors that may complicate your contraceptive options or a history of difficulty with the placement or removal of a previous contraceptive implant or device, we provide alternative methods of contraception, including but not limited to, long-acting, reversible contraception and sterilization.

A full-service H-E-B Pharmacy is located on the first floor of the Health Transformation Building (HTB), which also houses the UT Health Austin clinical practice. This full-service pharmacy is staffed with licensed pharmacy professionals and offers all the resources and quality service Texans have come to expect from the H-E-B brand. In addition to supporting the prescription needs of UT Health Austin patients, the pharmacy is open to the public for their pharmaceutical needs.

UT Health Austin’s Imaging Center is a part of the whole-person focus you receive from our specialty care teams. There is no need to make an appointment days or weeks in advanced or leave to get your imaging done at another location. If your provider orders an imaging study, in most cases, your imaging can be performed as part of your scheduled appointment. By offering the services you need at the time of your appointment, this efficient, collaborative model of care helps to save you precious time.

UT Health Austin’s Integrated Behavioral Health service is comprised of licensed clinical social workers, dietitians, and a behavioral health pharmacist, who work alongside medical specialists to treat the whole patient, not just their physical symptoms. These three disciplines function as an integral part of the UT Health Austin clinics and provide a variety of services, including managing and coping with everyday stress, crisis intervention, and counseling as well as health insurance advocacy and help obtaining housing assistance, financial assistance, and legal assistance, to ensure you are receiving the highest quality of care and support. We understand that both medical and behavioral health factors play a significant role in enhancing your social and physical functioning and overall well-being.

UT Health Austin’s Laboratory is a part of the whole-person focus you receive from our care teams. There is no need to have your labs done at another location. If your provider orders a blood draw, in most cases, your lab draw can be done as part of your scheduled appointment. By offering the services you need at the time of your appointment, this efficient, collaborative model of care helps to save you precious time.

UT Health Austin’s MyUTHA Patient Portal is your secure, online connection to portions of your UT Health Austin electronic medical record. Through your personal MyUTHA Patient Portal account, you can view your patient summaries, lab results, and immunization records as well as contact your care team, manage your appointments, and more. And, you can do it all at any time, day or night.

UT Health Austin’s Pharyngeal High-Resolution Manometry service offers diagnosis, treatment, and management of dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, in adult patients (18 years and older). Pharyngeal high-resolution manometry is an in-office diagnostic test performed by a licensed speech-language pathologist to evaluate and compare the pressures generated by the pharyngeal muscles during swallowing. Unlike a barium swallow study, which captures images of the back of your mouth and throat (pharynx), pharyngeal high-resolution manometry measures swallow function in real time and provides data about which areas of the throat may not be functioning correctly. We use this data to create an informed treatment approach that is specific to you and may involve rehabilitation exercises to strengthen specific areas of the throat to help improve your function and overall quality of life.

UT Health Austin is the only clinic is Central Texas offering pharyngeal high-resolution manometry testing.

UT Health Austin’s Pregnancy Loss Management service offers diagnostic, counseling, and management options for patients experiencing pregnancy loss. We offer a full range of therapeutic options, including expectant, medical, and surgical management. Our goal is to create a treatment plan that addresses your physical and psychosocial well-being.

UT Health Austin’s Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) service offers diagnosis, treatment, and management of conditions affecting reproductive health in patients (13 years and older). This includes hormonal support and management, preconception counseling, infertility, support for couples desiring fertility care, and reproductive endocrine disorders, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, menstrual irregularities, primary ovarian insufficiency, and perimenopausal and menopausal issues. We work with you to provide you with specialized care that will help you meet your treatment goals.

UT Health Austin’s Telehealth service allows healthcare providers to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients remotely using Zoom, a secure video conferencing platform. Through our virtual care model, patients are able to visit with their care team and access information about treatments for themselves or their loved ones from a place of convenience, including the comfort of their own home. Many of the same services that are offered in person are also offered virtually to allow us to best meet patient needs.

UT Health Austin’s Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) service is used in the treatment of major depressive disorder in adult patients (18 years and older) when antidepressants have failed to provide relief or patients cannot tolerate side effects. TMS serves as an alternative to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), also known as shock therapy. Unlike ECT, TMS is a noninvasive procedure with limited side effects. TMS involves delivering a series of focused magnetic pulses to an area of the brain (left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex) known to be underactive in major depression. Our goal is to connect you with an academic mood disorder expert trained in treatment-resistant depression to help improve your overall quality of life.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is FDA-approved for the treatment of major depressive disorder.

The Amplify Center is a clinical partnership between Austin Community College (ACC) and UT Health Austin that offers young adult-specific mental health services focused on improving overall psychological well-being.

The Amplify Center provides services to young adult ACC students seeking support for their mental health. This program is for young adults with mild to moderate mental health needs. If individuals are determined to have more severe or acute conditions, the Amplify Center care team will connect them with the most appropriate care within the community.

The Amplify Center seeks to redesign mental health services to make them more accessible, engaging, and relevant to young adults.

UT Health Austin’s Quality Care, Patient Safety, and Infection Prevention and Control initiative aims to prevent and reduce risks, errors, and adverse effects associated with healthcare delivery. We are committed to improving the quality of patient care by developing and implementing evidence-based patient safety practices that promote optimal health outcomes. Our goal is to ensure patients are receiving the highest quality of care in the safest healthcare environment possible.

The University of Texas System Board of Regents Chairman Kevin P. Eltife announced plans to launch a monumental healthcare initiative to accelerate and expand UT Austin’s burgeoning medical district into a world-class academic medical center for education, research, and patient-centered care.

With a focus on innovation, cutting-edge research, and world-class expertise, The University of Texas at Austin Medical Center will include a state-of-the-art UT hospital, a new world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the academic and research expertise of UT Austin, and it will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities.

As part of this academic health system, UT Health Austin is committed to bringing world-class specialty care to Central Texas and beyond.

Together, UT Health Austin and Central Health aim to increase access to care and improve care delivery for everyone in Travis County regardless of insurance status. Our goal is to improve the health of the community by helping people live healthier lives.