UT Health East Texas Acquires Urology Center of East Texas, PA

Tyler, Texas (October 7, 2019) Urology Center of East Texas, PA, in Athens is now part of UT Health East Texas Physicians.

"The practice will continue to operate with the same providers in the same locations with the same telephone numbers, said, G. Todd Hill, CEO of UT Health East Texas Physicians.

Urology Center of East Texas, PA, was founded in 1986 by Ruben L. Garcia, MD, FACS. William A. Elfarr, MD, FACS, and Paul Morelli, PA-C, joined since that time. The team provides a wide range of urology services, including pediatric urology, at offices in Athens, Palestine, Kaufman and Corsicana.

"We are excited to have Dr. Garcia, Dr. Elfarr and Mr. Morelli as official members of the UT Health Athens team," said Scott Campbell, CEO of UT Health Athens. "While they have been members of our medical staff for many years, we are excited for the new opportunities that lie ahead for everyone with this new affiliation."

The practice is accepting new patients. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 903-596-DOCS.

About UT Health East Texas

UT Health East Texas provides care to thousands of patients each year through an extensive regional network that includes 10 hospitals, more than 50 physician clinics, the Olympic Plaza Tower, 13 regional rehabilitation facilities, two freestanding emergency centers, regional home health services covering 41 counties, an EMS fleet of more than 45 ambulances and four helicopters, and a comprehensive seven-trauma center care network, including a Level 1 trauma facility.

As a partner with The University of Texas System, UT Health East Texas is uniquely positioned to provide patients with access to leading-edge research and clinical therapies while training and educating the next generation of physicians and other health professionals. The nationally recognized UT System also includes UT MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, as well as three other major university medical centers located throughout the state.