
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 Announces Sale of HealthFirst TPA and Affiliates to Imagine360
Read more: UT Health East Texas Announces Sale of HealthFirst TPA and Affiliates to Imagine360Tyler, Texas (January 15, 2025) — UT Health East Texas has announced the sale of HealthFirst TPA (Third Party Administrator) and two related companies, Medical Management Solutions (MM Solutions, Inc.) and Risk Funding Alternatives (RFA, Inc.), to Imagine360, an integrated health plan provider specializing in self-funded health solutions for employers. The transaction, effective December 31,…
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Obesity: A Chronic Disease State and a Common Health Challenge
Read more: Obesity: A Chronic Disease State and a Common Health ChallengeUnderstanding Obesity Obesity is a chronic disease influenced by sedentary lifestyles, poor dietary choices, environmental factors and genetic predispositions. The consumption of fast and processed foods, combined with unhealthy habits, accelerates the prevalence of obesity. Additionally, certain genetic factors can increase the risk. Having excess fat tissue, also known as adipose tissue, can cause the…
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Guy Cayo named CEO of UT Health Quitman
Read more: Guy Cayo named CEO of UT Health QuitmanQuitman, Texas (January 2, 2025) — Guy B. Cayo has been named chief executive officer for UT Health Quitman, effective immediately. Cayo has been serving on an interim basis as administrator for UT Health Quitman since September while retaining his role as CEO at UT Health Pittsburg. He is expanding his leadership responsibilities by now…
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.
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At UT Health East Texas, our exceptional associates provide outstanding care. It is not only our identity, it is also our expectation.