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University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston
  • Hospital Overall Rating: 3 / 5
  • Facility Security Measures Score: %100
  • READM Group Measure Score: %73

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

3.3 (243)

Last updated on April 30, 2025

  • Acute Care Hospitals
  • Texas
  • Galveston
  • 616
  • 24962
  • Birthing Friendly:
  • Emergency Service:
  • Hospital Overall Rating: 3 / 5
  • Facility Security Measures Score: %100
  • READM Group Measure Score: %73

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, founded in 1891, is a major academic health center. It has over 500 beds and is recognized for specialties in trauma, infectious diseases, geriatrics, and pediatrics. Major awards and distinctions are not specified in the available data.

NPI Number : 1548226988
Ownership : Government - State
Hospital Type : Acute Care Hospitals
301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555, USA
+1 409-772-1011
www.utmb.edu
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University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston Departments

Cardiology
Emergency Medicine
General Surgery
Internal Medicine
Medical Oncology
Neurology
Nuclear Medicine
Nurse Practitioner
Physician Assistant
Radiation Oncology
Radiology
Sleep Medicine
Surgical Oncology
Thoracic Surgery
Urology

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston Visiting Hours

Department Online Visitation Phone Scheduling Walk-in Visits Same-day Visits Visiting Hours
Emergency Department 09:00-21:00
Surgery 09:00-21:00
Women’s, Infant’s & Children’s 09:00-21:00

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston Doctors

Radiology Doctors
Dr. Md Rajendra Kumar
NPI: 1083705818
Graduation Year: 1965
Dr. Md Leena Von Hertell
NPI: 1407938715
Graduation Year: 1969
Dr. Md William Murphy
NPI: 1295828085
Graduation Year: 1971
Dr. Md Haesun Choi
NPI: 1740375278
Graduation Year: 1979
Dr. Md Jeremy Erasmus
NPI: 1073611257
Graduation Year: 1982
Dr. Md Harmeet Kaur
NPI: 1457486912
Graduation Year: 1984
Physician Assistant Doctors
Dr. Pa Jeeba Joseph
NPI: 1083262000
Graduation Year: 2019
Dr. Pa Savannah Cheatham
NPI: 1093357154
Graduation Year: 2019
Dr. Pa Rim Henini
NPI: 1194442467
Graduation Year: 2022
Dr. Christian Bridges
NPI: 1194931915
Graduation Year: 2006
Dr. Pa Punit Pala
NPI: 1245840503
Graduation Year: 2021
Dr. Pa Erin Hernandez
NPI: 1285718965
Graduation Year: 2006
Radiation Oncology Doctors
Dr. Md Isidora Arzu
NPI: 1275639627
Graduation Year: 1998
Dr. Md Seungtaek Choi
NPI: 1205860590
Graduation Year: 2000
Dr. Md Ann Klopp
NPI: 1356504419
Graduation Year: 2003
Dr. Md Sean Mcguire
NPI: 1215171756
Graduation Year: 2004
Dr. Md Grace Smith
NPI: 1164836599
Graduation Year: 2005
Dr. Md Lauren Mayo
NPI: 1285866012
Graduation Year: 2009
Cardiology Doctors
Dr. Md Michael Ewer
NPI: 1669540142
Graduation Year: 1969
Dr. Md Syed Yusuf
NPI: 1619068012
Graduation Year: 1986
Dr. Md Jean Bernard Durand
NPI: 1508964115
Graduation Year: 1988
Dr. Md Kara Thompson
NPI: 1144205857
Graduation Year: 1993
Dr. Md Elie Mouhayar
NPI: 1437105541
Graduation Year: 1996
Dr. Md Peter Kim
NPI: 1164603965
Graduation Year: 2004
Nuclear Medicine Doctors
Dr. Md Homer Macapinlac
NPI: 1467546101
Graduation Year: 1983
Dr. Md Franklin Wong
NPI: 1538260112
Graduation Year: 1986
Dr. Md Gregory Ravizzini
NPI: 1649447525
Graduation Year: 1998
Dr. Md Beth Chasen
NPI: 1164455473
Graduation Year: 1999
Dr. Md Hubert Chuang
NPI: 1346449147
Graduation Year: 2002
Dr. Md Devaki Shilpa Surasi
NPI: 1538455811
Graduation Year: 2007
Nurse Practitioner Doctors
Dr. Np Ashley Guardado
NPI: 1023478070
Graduation Year: 2015
Dr. Np Claudette Angeli Mendoza
NPI: 1043300056
Graduation Year: 2004
Dr. Np Sharon Williams-Mattox
NPI: 1609944206
Graduation Year: 2006
Dr. Np Jennifer Hess
NPI: 1639182314
Graduation Year: 2005
Urology Doctors
Dr. Md Mehrad Adibi
NPI: 1700045606
Graduation Year: 2008
Thoracic Surgery Doctors
Dr. Md Stephen Swisher
NPI: 1063518959
Graduation Year: 1986
Surgical Oncology Doctors
Dr. Md Cristina Checka
NPI: 1548598790
Graduation Year: 2003
Medical Oncology Doctors
Dr. Md Christopher Logothetis
NPI: 1477654721
Graduation Year: 1974

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston Information

Average Salary

Department Service Average Fee
Specialist Providers Specialty Clinic Consultation $40 Copay (UT SELECT plan)
Specialist Providers Specialty Clinic Consultation (Non-UT SELECT) $50 Copay
Specialist Providers Inpatient Admission Deductible + 10% Coinsurance (UT SELECT plan)
Specialist Providers Inpatient Admission (Standard In-Network) $200/day ($1,000 max/admission) + 20% Coinsurance

Payment Plans

Payment Option Availability
Online Payment (via MySTAR)
Installment Payment Plan
Credit Card
Debit Card
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
eCheck
Check or Money Order (in person or mail)
Health Insurance for Student Health Services
Retiree Premium Payment Service

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston Accepted Insurance Companies

Medicare
Medicare
Medicaid
Medicaid
Aetna
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Cigna

Hospital Academic Awards and Achievements

Department Award Title Awarding Body Year
Cardiac Services Best Cardiac Hospitals Newsweek, Statista 2024
Burn Unit (Blocker Burn Unit) ABA Verification American Burn Association 2024
Burn Fellowship Certified Burn Fellowship American Burn Association 2024
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence Unspecified National Accrediting Body 2024
Epilepsy Program Highest Accreditation National Association 2024
Emergency Medicine Residency Program Accreditation Unspecified Accrediting Organization 2023
Clear Lake Campus NICU Level II Facility Designation Unspecified Licensing Board 2023
League City Campus Level III Trauma Center Designation Unspecified Accrediting Body 2022

What are the activities of the hospital for patients without insurance?

Department / Service (A-Z) Support Option
Charity Care Discount Financial Assistance
Eligibility Screening Services Insurance Guidance
Uninsured Discount Discounted Charges
Financial Counseling Application Assistance
Government Program Application Support Medicaid/Assistance Program Guidance

Statistics

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This Hospital vs State Average

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Florists and Gift Shops

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4.7

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4

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4.3

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Taxi and Transportation

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4.9

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4.7

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4.6

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UTMB DART / Island Transit

4.4

Dial-a-Ride (DART), fixed-route public buses, $2 fare for patients/assistants, accessible transport

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4.3

Airport transportation, advanced reservations, shuttle and limo services, group travel

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Working Hours
Emergency Department

24 hours, Daily

Outpatient Services

Diagnostic Testing

Laboratory Services

24 hours, Daily

Department Phones
Department Phone
Hospital Galveston (Medical/Surgical/ICU) +1 409 772 2875
Language and Translation Services
  • English English
  • Spanish Spanish
  • Over 225 spoken languages (via interpreter services) Over 225 spoken languages (via interpreter services)
  • American Sign Language American Sign Language

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