Press releases

Irving Physician to Host City’s First Walk with a Doc Texas Event - 09/03/2024

Irving residents of all ages are encouraged to lace up their walking shoes and join Manojkumar Dobariya, MD, of Premier Physicians of North Texas, LLC, for Irving’s first Walk with a Doc Texas event.

Médicos, partes interesadas y legisladores políticos discutirán formas de fortalecer la atención médica en la frontera - 08/19/2024

Médicos, otras partes interesadas en el cuidado de la salud y los encargados de formular políticas gubernamentales se reunirán en una conferencia de un día de duración para discutir los desafíos únicos en materia de atención médica que enfrentan los texanos a lo largo de la frontera entre Texas y México.

Physicians, Stakeholders, Policymakers to Discuss Ways to Strengthen Border Health Care - 08/19/2024

Physicians, other health care stakeholders, and government policymakers are gathering for a one-day conference to discuss the unique health care challenges Texans along the Texas-Mexico border face.

Keller Pediatrician Assumes TMA Presidency - 08/09/2024

The Texas Medical Association (TMA) today installed Gary W. Floyd, MD, a Keller pediatrician, as its 157th president. TMA’s House of Delegates policymaking body installed Dr. Floyd during TexMed, the association’s annual conference, in Houston this year.

Beaumont Physician to Host City’s First Walk with a Doc Texas Event - 06/28/2024

Beaumont residents of all ages are encouraged to lace up their walking shoes and join Gwendolyn Lavalais, MD, of Gift of Life for the city’s first Walk with a Doc Texas event.

Dallas Residents Can Choose Between Two Walk with a Doc Texas Kickoff Events on Saturday - 06/15/2024

Lace ‘em up, because this almost never happens: Dallas residents can choose to attend either of two Walk with a Doc Texas kickoff events happening in the city this Saturday morning. One walk takes place in an area in south - central Dallas , the other occurs near Love Field.

TMA Installs Beaumont Anesthesiologist as President - 05/13/2024

The Texas Medical Association installed Beaumont anesthesiologist G. Ray Callas, MD, as president during TexMed, the association’s annual conference, held in Dallas.

TMA Alliance Installs San Antonio Volunteer, Political Advocate as President - 05/09/2024

The TMA Alliance installed Ms. Jenny Shepherd to serve a one-year term as president Saturday during TexMed, the association’s annual conference held this year in Dallas. She is honored and excited to assume this role, and to continue her advocacy work.

TMA Elects Houston, North Texas, Central Texas, Panhandle Physicians to Board - 05/08/2024

The Texas Medical Association has elected representatives from Amarillo, North Texas, Houston, Temple, and Waco to serve on its ;Board of Trustees. These physicians will decide and implement TMA policies and deliberate various health care issues that impact the health and lives of Texans.

TMA Elects San Antonio Physician President-Elect - 05/06/2024

The Texas Medical Association elected San Antonio internist and hyperbaric medicine specialist Jayesh B. “Jay” Shah, MD, president-elect during TexMed, the association’s annual conference, held in Dallas. Dr. Shah is the first Indian American TMA president-elect.

Physicians Now May Apply for TMA Disaster Relief Program Aid - 03/23/2024

Any Texas physician whose Harvey-damaged medical practice is located in a federally declared disaster area now may apply for relief funds from the Texas Medical Association (TMA) Disaster Relief Program.

College Students: Put Required Vaccination on To-Do List - 02/21/2024

As young adults make final preparations for college, the physicians of the Texas Medical Association remind college-bound students to put the meningitis vaccination on their to-do list.

Dallas Physician to Host Her First Walk with a Doc Texas Event - 02/14/2024

Dallas residents of all ages are encouraged to lace up their walking shoes and join Ashley Agan, MD, for her first Walk with a Doc Texas event.

TMA Installs Dallas Cardiologist as 158th President - 02/14/2024

TMA on Saturday installed Richard W. “Rick” Snyder II, MD, a Dallas cardiologist, as its 158th president.

TMA Elects Beaumont Anesthesiologist President-Elect - 02/14/2024

The Texas Medical Association (TMA) Saturday elected Beaumont anesthesiologist G. Ray Callas, MD, president-elect during TexMed, the association’s annual conference, held in Fort Worth this year. Dr. Callas will serve in this role for one year, after which he will be installed as president.

TMA Elects Keller Physician Secretary/Treasurer - 02/14/2024

The Texas Medical Association (TMA) House of Delegates, the organization’s policymaking body, has elected Keller physician Gregory M. Fuller, MD, as the association’s secretary/treasurer. The physician leaders held elections Saturday during TexMed, TMA’s annual conference, held in Fort Worth this year.

TMA Board Elects Officers From Houston, Denton, San Antonio, Keller - 02/14/2024

The TMA Board of Trustees has elected 2023-24 officers to lead the board. Members of the TMA governing body elected Houston ophthalmologist Keith A. Bourgeois, MD, as chair; Denton obstetrician-gynecologist Joseph S. Valenti, MD, as vice chair; and San Antonio internist and undersea and hyperbaric medicine specialist Jayesh B. Shah, MD, as secretary. The TMA House of Delegates also elected Keller family physician Greg Fuller, MD, as TMA secretary/treasurer.

Houston Neurologist Reelected to TMA Board of Trustees - 02/14/2024

Kimberly E. Monday, MD, a Houston neurologist, was reelected to the Texas Medical Association (TMA) Board of Trustees. TMA’s House of Delegates policymaking body elected Dr. Monday on Saturday during TexMed, TMA’s annual conference, held this year in Fort Worth.

TMA Elects Austin Internist to Board of Trustees - 02/14/2024

Austin internist Tony R. Aventa, MD, was elected Saturday to the Texas Medical Association (TMA) Board of Trustees, the association’s governing body. TMA’s House of Delegates policymaking body elected Dr. Aventa during TexMed, the association’s annual conference, held this year in Fort Worth.

Lubbock Physician Reelected to TMA Board of Trustees - 02/14/2024

Cynthia Jumper, MD, a Lubbock physician specializing for 28 years in internal medicine and pulmonary diseases, was reelected to the Texas Medical Association Board of Trustees governing body. TMA’s House of Delegates policymaking body elected Dr. Jumper during TexMed, the association’s annual conference, held this year in Houston.

Dallas Resident Physician Joins TMA Board of Trustees (2023) - 02/14/2024

The Texas Medical Association (TMA) elected Dallas resident physician Subhan Tabba, MD, to its Board of Trustees. He will serve a one-year term on the board representing the TMA Resident and Fellow Section (RFS). 

Fort Worth Medical Student Elected to TMA Board of Trustees - 02/14/2024

Katherine “Kate” Russell, a medical student at the University of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM) was elected to serve on the Texas Medical Association (TMA) Board of Trustees, the association’s governing body. Ms. Russell will serve a one-year term representing the TMA Medical Student Section on the board. 

TMA Reelects Waco Physician House Speaker - 02/14/2024

Waco otolaryngologist Bradford W. Holland, MD, was reelected speaker of the Texas Medical Association (TMA) House of Delegates, the association’s policymaking body. Members reelected him on Saturday during TexMed, TMA’s annual conference, held in Fort Worth this year.

TMA Reelects Little Elm Physician Vice Speaker - 02/14/2024

Little Elm internist John G. Flores, MD, was reelected vice speaker of the Texas Medical Association (TMA) House of Delegates, the association’s policymaking body. The house elected Dr. Flores during TexMed, TMA’s annual conference, held in Fort Worth this year..

TMA Alliance Installs Corpus Christi Community Leader as President - 02/14/2024

The Texas Medical Association Alliance (TMAA) has installed Corpus Christi community leader Elizabeth Vanexan to serve as the group’s president for a one-year term.