On March 3, our Stars and Shields Award nominees were recognized by our leadership for their stellar patient care and commitment to our mission. Congratulations to everyone for your continued dedication to our patients!

Click here to download the awards PowerPoint. 

The First Quarter Stars, Shield and Clinic Awards are as follows:

Recipients of Silver Star Award for excellent service to patients and colleagues

• Neil Kirby, MD, Radiation Oncology 
• Diane Vasquez, MA, Cancer Center
• Lupe Brundige, MA, Cancer Center
• Dina Paz, RN, Medical Oncology
• Luisa Arellano, PA, Cancer Center
• Leslie Villarreal, RN, Nurse Navigator, Cancer Center
• Magdalene Allahar, Radiation Therapist, Radiation Oncology
• Ahmad Kheirkhah, Ophthalmology
• Teresita “Terri” Carrillo, Practice Manager, Ophthalmology
• Stefan Sensenbrenner, Ophthalmic Photographer, Ophthalmology
• Stephanie Zamarripa, Practice Manager, Ophthalmology
• Patti Flores, Scheduler, Psychiatry
• Levy Fernando, IT Support
• Donna Wilhelms, Practice Supervisor, Orthopedics
• Vanessa Briones, MA Lead, Orthopedics
• Erica Perez, Practice Manager, Ophthalmology
• Tiffany Rodriguez, RN, Vascular Surgery
• Blaine Taylor, IT Specialist
• Keturah “Ann” Blanchard, MA
• Martha Parra, Accounts Payable and Receivable Clerk
• Ricardo Gutierrez, Desktop Support Specialist
• Amalie Resendez, MA, Urology
• Carla Granado-Sanchez, Scheduler, Geriatrics & Palliative Care
• Barry Stephens, IT Support Specialist
• Janet Torres, MA, Primary Care
• Carrie Cook, Ophthalmic Photographer Sr., Ophthalmology

Recipients of Team Awards

• OBGYN- Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

• • Stephanie Elliot, APRN, MSN, FNP-C
  • Esmeralda Resendez, RN
  • Yalanda Robinson, RN
  • Stephanie Hettler, RN
  • Lisa Orozxo, MA
  • Rachell Reaux, MA

Patient Experience First Quarter – High Five Practice Champion Awards

• UTHP Primary Care Center at Shavano Park - Patient Score of 96.15
• UTHP Plastic Surgery at Medical Arts & Research Center - Patient Score of 96.19
• UTHP Otolaryngology at Medical Arts & Research Center - Patient Score of 96.48
• UTHP Medical Diabetes at Medical Arts & Research Center - Patient Score of 96.63
• UTHP Carino Home Visits at Geriatrics & Supportive Care - Patient Score of 96.77
• UTHP Dermatology at Hill Country - Patient Score of 96.84
• UTHP Cardiothoracic Surgery at Medical Arts & Research Center - Patient Score of 96.67
• UTHP Cardiology at Hill Country - Patient Score of 96.97
• UTHP Rehabilitation Medicine at Medical Arts & Research Center - Patient Score of 98.44
• UTHP General & Bariatric Surgery at Westover Hills - Patient Score of 98.81

Patient Experience First Quarter Practice Champion

• UTHP PHC Pediatric Cardiology - Patient Score of 99.19