Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is pleased to welcome board-certified neurologist, Darine Kassar, M.D. to Houston Methodist Sugar Land Neurology Associates. Kassar is the only neuromuscular physician in Fort Bend County. She treats conditions such as ALS, Guillain Barre syndrome, muscular dystrophy, and myasthenia gravis, among others. Kassar’s addition allows Houston Methodist Sugar Land to provide crucial expertise to patients across the area in need of specialized care. “Having a neuromuscular physician on staff is...

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is pleased to welcome board-certified hematologist-oncologist Nabeel K. Shalan, M.D. to Houston Methodist Oncology Partners at Sugar Land. Shalan is a graduate of The University of Jordan, Faculty of Medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. Shalan then completed a hematology-oncology fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine. “I am excited to join Houston Methodist Oncology Partners at Sugar Land,” said Shalan. “I strive to...

Two Houston Methodist orthopedic specialists recently completed their first season as part of the team of physicians that provides care to the Houston Texans football team. Korsh Jafarnia, M.D., orthopedic upper extremity surgeon, Houston Methodist West Hospital, was named an Associate Team Physician. Kyle Borque, M.D., orthopedic surgeon who specializes in treating complex sports-related knee and shoulder injuries at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, was named Junior Associate Team Physician. “The Houston Methodist team of...

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center announced that Eyal Gottlieb, Ph.D., has been named the institution’s vice president for Research. Gottlieb, an accomplished scientist and leader will join MD Anderson in January to uphold and expand the institution’s research excellence.   In this role, Gottlieb will oversee laboratory science departments leading innovative discovery and translational research across a variety of disciplines. He will work closely with Chief Scientific Officer Giulio Draetta, M.D., Ph.D.,...

Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at Sugar Land is pleased to welcome foot and ankle surgeon Alessandra Falk, M.D.   Dr. Falk comes to Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine from The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Texas, where she completed a foot and ankle reconstructive surgery fellowship. Prior to that, she completed a BA/MA at Johns Hopkins University, where she also studied and taught ballet. She earned her medical degree...

Houston Methodist is pleased to welcome otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose, and Throat) Bailey LeConte, M.D., to Houston Methodist ENT Specialists at Sugar Land.   LeConte earned her medical degree at The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas. She completed a residency in otolaryngology, also known as, head and neck surgery, at The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. LeConte specializes in general and pediatric otolaryngology (newborn and up), thyroid and parathyroid surgery, endoscopic...

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is pleased to welcome cardiologist Felix Thomas, M.D., to Houston Methodist Cardiology Associates at Sugar Land.   Thomas specializes in preventative cardiology, coronary artery disease, cholesterol management, structural heart disease, cardiomyopathy, stress testing, cardiac imaging, and cardiac arrhythmias. He is board-certified in internal medicine and holds echocardiography, cardiac CT, and nuclear cardiology licenses.   “I am excited to join Houston Methodist Cardiology Associates at Sugar Land,” said Thomas. “I look...

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is pleased to welcome board-certified hematologist-oncologist Andrew Johnsrud, M.D., to Houston Methodist Oncology Partners at Sugar Land.   Johnsrud is a graduate of the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Following his residency, Johnsrud completed a hematology-oncology fellowship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and a blood and marrow transplantation/cellular therapy...

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center announced that Donna Hansel, M.D., Ph.D., has been named Division Head of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. A distinguished pathologist, researcher, and leader, Hansel will join MD Anderson on Sept. 12. Hansel will lead a team of 650, including more than 130 clinical and research faculty, across four departments that serve as a bridge between basic research, translational research, and clinical care at MD Anderson. The Division of...

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center announced Kimberly Hoggatt Krumwiede, Ph.D., as dean of MD Anderson’s School of Health Professions (SHP), effective Aug. 1. The SHP has been training top-notch allied health professionals for more than 25 years. Graduates enter the job market with a wide range of in-demand skills and routinely score in the top 25% on national certification exams. Once certified, graduates often are recruited by MD Anderson and other leading healthcare organizations. “Dr....