Fri.Dec 08, 2023

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Announcing CTVS Texas Monthly Super Doctors for 2023

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons

At this time of year we reflect on all that we are grateful for as a practice, and among those are always the accolades we receive from our medical peers and the patients who we serve. To that end, once again, CTVS is proud to announce that several of our physicians have been named as 2023 Super Doctors and Super Doctors Rising Stars in Texas Monthly.

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Your Ultimate Guide to Surgery Cancellation Policies

Surgimate

Cue the dramatic music and imagine the scene: A bustling surgical practice filled with anticipation, a cast of skilled professionals, and patients ready to take center stage. But just like in any epic movie, there’s a plot twist waiting to unfold – a surgery gets canceled. But the show must go on – the surgery cancellation policy and protocol ensure that everyone is notified, the block time doesn’t go to waste, and rescheduling starts immediately.

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How (Not) to Approach Mentorship: A Neurosurgeon’s Perspective

Neurosurgery

“I’m happy to write a letter of recommendation for you, but you should know that I will only mentor you if you decide to stay here for the summer…” This was my introduction to mentorship as a first-year medical student. The offer was straightforward, and as a first-generation student without any external mentors, I took the opportunity and applied for a summer American Association of Neurological Surgeons Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation grant to work with a neurosurgeon-scientis