Leadership
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Melina Awar, MD, FACP, FHM
Imagine you no longer have to work. How would you spend a Tuesday? I would go shopping at a farmers market to buy locally-grown, fresh products and cook up a fun recipe for my family.
Favorite Dessert: I will always go for the New York Style Cheesecake!
Beach holiday or ski trip? As a girl who grew up in Hawaii, the beach is my happy place. There is nothing more soothing to me than the sound of waves and the feel of soft, white sand.
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J. Marietta Clewing, MD
What is on the top of your Bucket List? To travel to Iceland, Alaska and Japan.
Best kitchen gadget you couldn't live without: Our built-in Miele coffee maker!
Coffee or tea? Both! I'm sure one would expect a straight answer from a German, but it really depends on time and occasion. I could elaborate on the tea and coffee culture much more. I can't live without my latte extra hot, but I equally like my 4 o'clock tea when I have the time to make a real tea (no tea bags).
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Henry Ellison, MD
What person from history would you add to Mt. Rushmore? I'm not falling into the trap of having my first question be political! It may be cliche but if we are judging based on unwavering service to the country in uncertain times, the first name that comes to my mind is Dr. Anthony Fauci. Not a president, but hey, maybe he should have been.
Your go-to TV show: I don't have a real go-to that I'll watch over and over. I tend to have a show that I'm really watching attentively. Right now that's Succession (which I highly recommend). But it's also important to have an easier, decompression watch which for me currently is Suits.
Hotel or AirBNB? I tend to gravitate to hotels. When I'm traveling I don't like to spend much time at the place I'm staying. I want to be out exploring. So a convenient, dependable hotel is what I usually go for.
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Amy Engler, MD
What is something on your bucket list? To visit every national park.
What do you consider the best dessert? Ice Cream! Specifically coffee ice cream with crushed Oreos from Amy's Ice Cream.
Dog or Cat? Cat.
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George Taffet, MD, FGSA, FACP
What person from history would you add to Mt. Rushmore? Maybe John F. Kennedy, for the Camelot experience and then for reminding us how fragile the country can be.
Your go-to TV show: Love watching the Astros. Have some rerun games that I watch during the off-season when I need that perking up!
Coffee or tea? I drink decaf. From all the years of drinking coffee my tastebuds are shot so I can even drink Folgers without a problem.
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Michelle Henderson Academic Education Manager
Imagine you no longer have to work. How would you spend a Tuesday? At the spa or on vacation at the spa!
Best kitchen gadget you couldn't live without: Electric wine bottle opener - takes the work out of it.
Dog or cat: Dog |
Faculty (Inpatient UTS and Primary Care Clinic)
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Sneha Ajit, MD Primary Care Clinic Faculty
Something interesting we wouldn't know about you just by looking at you: I am a nature girl. I wither away when not exposed to sunshine (**remembers long days in residence with a shudder**). I've recently discovered a love for hiking and am planning our next national park trip to Glacier in Montana!
Dog or Cat? Dog for sure. I had a dog growing up; her name was Lucky.
Hotel or AirBNB? An AirBnB in a beautiful, isolate location.
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Lara Colton, MD, MEd, FACP
What is your Super Power? Easy - multitasking! I am pretty good at juggling my various work roles and my responsibilities as a wife and mother of two kids and one dog.
Best kitchen gadget you couldn't live without: That's tough because I don't really cook much. Does microwave count? Maybe my air fryer.
Dog or cat: Currently we have a dog, but we had cats for nearly 20 years. My kids also have a leopard gecko.
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Cam Duong, MD
Something interesting we wouldn't know about you just by looking at you: I was born and grew up in France.
Who is the most famous person you've met? Zinedine Zidane
Hotel or AirBNB? Both. Depends on duration of stay and travel purpose.
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Christopher Force, MD
What is your super power? Emptying cups of coffee!
Favorite restaurant in Houston: Depends on what kind of food I'm looking to eat that day, though I always enjoy El Tiempo Cantina on Richmond.
Beach holiday or ski trip? I've been trying to make it to Bora Bora for a beach holiday!
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Heidi Matus, MD
What is on the top of your Bucket List? Traveling to every continent.
Best kitchen gadget you couldn't live without: Big fan of the mini chop, immersion blender and soda stream.
Beach holiday or ski trip: Neither! However, you will find me in the mountains not skiing.
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Victor Narcisse, MD
Imagine you no longer have to work. How would you spend a Tuesday? Road cycling and (mostly digital) photography. These are chicken soup for the soul and a means to create and express. However, I love what we do at work and would love to continue to influence the lives of patients and our team. I see our work as a vocation rather than a profession. I hope that we make a positive impact.
Best kitchen gadget you couldn't live without: Microwave (my grandmothers are rolling over as we speak). In New Orleans culture, meals represent community rather than solely sustenance. This, along with fantastic cultural convergence, lead to the best cuisine.
Coffee or tea: Generically tea, with the exception of New Orleans Cafe au Lait which has a great history!
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Ryan Neal, MD
What person from history would you add to Mt. Rushmore?
Your go-to TV show: Frasier
Dog or cat: Dog
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Toan Nguyen, MD
Imagine you no longer have to work. How would you spend a Tuesday?
Favorite restaurant in Houston: The one that my wife likes!
Beach holiday or ski trip: The cheaper one.
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Martina Ogbonna, MD Assistant Clerkship Director, TAMU Hospitalist, UTS Faculty
Imagine you no longer have to work. How would you spend a Tuesday? When I no longer have to work, I plan on joining Mercy Ships. A Medical Ship that sails off the coast of Africa and provides free surgical and medical care on board the ship which is equipped with operating rooms, physical therapy rooms, etc.
Who is the most famous person you've met: I have not met any truly famous people but I have been blessed by many who have sown kindness and wisdom into my life and I strive to carry that on.
Beach Holiday or ski trip? Definitely a beach holiday, swaying in a hammock on the beach and reading a good book.
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Cherry Onaiwu, MD Hospitalist, UTS Faculty
What is on the top of your Bucket List? To go hiking in Switzerland.
Your go-to TV show: The Wonder Years (the original).
Hotel or AirBnB: Hotel
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Rohith Reddy, MD Hospitalist, UTS Faculty
Favorite Restaurant in Houston: Breakfast Klub - best chicken and waffles I've ever had!
Hotel or AirBnB: AirBnB
Dog or Cat: Dogs. I have a 4-year-old lab mix named Zuko.
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Leena Samuel, MD Clerkship Director Hospitalist, UTS Faculty
What is on the top of your Bucket List? To eat my way through Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia.
Favorite dessert: European chocolate.
Coffee or tea: Both. Why are you asking me to pick between my 2 favorite drinks? Coffee in the morning and tea in the afternoon please!
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Yahor "Egor" Sukharutski, MD
What is your super power? Wanna see me finish my whole meal before you even unwrap yours? Wanna see me do it again?
What is on the top of your bucket list? Travel to Japan. Hoping to do that in the next year or two.
Dog or Cat? Both. Grew up with 5 indoor dogs. Now a proud dad to two cats.
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