UT Health East Texas
Providing outstanding care across East Texas
Comprehensive care from a team of experts
At UT Health East Texas, our highly-trained team of doctors, nurses, surgeons, physicians, and specialists provide a wide range of services tailored to your needs. Whether you need a routine health check-up or post-surgical rehabilitative care, we’ve got you covered.
Our services include:
- 24/7 emergency care for life-threatening conditions
- Cardiovascular treatments for heart attack, arrhythmia, and heart valve disease from the best cardiologists in East Texas
- Oncology services for all stages of cancer at the HOPE Cancer Center
- Pediatric care for the youngest members of our community
- Surgical treatments, including elective and cosmetic surgery
- Women’s health services, ranging from breast health to gynecologic care
Weight Loss Program
The Bariatric Program at Tyler Bariatrics is committed to serving you as you begin your weight loss journey. Our experienced team of bariatric specialists and surgeons provide a variety of bariatric treatment options, including gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy and bariatric surgery revisions. The benefits of weight loss surgery go beyond the scale, and our team is committed to helping you live a healthier life.
News & Events
The latest news and events from UT Health East Texas
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UT Health East Texas physicians involved with study to treat high blood pressure
Read more: UT Health East Texas physicians involved with study to treat high blood pressureTyler, Texas (Oct. 26, 2023) — High blood pressure is a problem for a large percentage of East Texans, but that soon may be changing thanks to a study led by two physicians with the UT Health East Texas Heart and Vascular Institute. Dr. Frank Navetta and Dr. Robert Smith are researching a new procedure…
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HealthFirst Ranked as Best Places to Work in Healthcare
Read more: HealthFirst Ranked as Best Places to Work in HealthcareTyler, Texas (October 2, 2023) – Modern Healthcare has announced rankings for healthcare organizations recognized as Best Places to Work in Healthcare, with HealthFirst returning to the list for the third year, ranking #25 among the top in the country. “We’re thrilled at this honor because it recognizes the work we do every day –…
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Provider Profile: Shilpa Chitnis
Read more: Provider Profile: Shilpa ChitnisShilpa Chitnis, MD, PhD, FAAN, is a board-certified neurologist, who believes in reaching for the best possible outcomes with her patients by empowering through education, compassionate care and open communication. She see patients 18 years and older at the UT Health East Texas Neurological Institute in Tyler.
About Us
With the support of Ardent Health Services and The University of Texas System, UT Health East Texas is uniquely positioned to provide patients with access to cutting edge research and clinical therapies while training and educating the next generation of physicians and other health professionals.
Join Our Team
At UT Health East Texas, our exceptional associates provide outstanding care. It is not only our identity, it is also our expectation.