John S. Early, M.D. elected Texas Orthopedic Association President
Orthopaedic surgeon John S. Early, M.D. was elected as the 2009-2010 President of the Texas Orthopaedic Association during its 73rd Annual Meeting held in Austin. READ MORE »

3-D Imaging Shows Results Before Plastic Surgery
What if you could see the results of your cosmetic surgery even before you go under the knife?
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Texas Institute for Surgery At Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas introduces the first wireless OR in DFW
Surgeons at the Texas Institute for Surgery At THD are the first to perform surgeries in the area’s first wireless group of operating rooms. READ MORE »

Procedure Helps Those With Chronic Allergy Issues
Ford Albritton, M.D., a leader of balloon sinuplasty technology, was interviewed by CBS.

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Patients Give TIS Highest Rating for Clean Rooms
The Dallas Morning News Citizen Watchdog column, "Tool can help you compare hospitals" features TIS patient ratings. ...While at least 50 percent of patients surveyed at all Dallas County hospitals said their rooms were "always clean," the Texas Institute for Surgery at Presbyterian Hospital rated the highest, with 89 percent of patients saying their rooms were always clean… READ MORE »

TIS announces the First issue of its magazine
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Issue 2 will be out in April 2006.

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Congressman Joe Barton tours TIS

On August 31, 2005, Congressman Joe Barton, Chairman of the House Energy & Commerce Committee, paid a visit to Texas Institute for Surgery At THD. Mr. Barton was informed of the very positive relationship between TIS and Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas. Drs. John Gill and James Montgomery discussed the physicians’ pleasure with the efficiency and technology in this new facility. Mr. Barton expressed his desire to see these types of facilities treat all patients and not be selective about the type of payor. Ms. Hay discussed TIS’ volumes of Medicare, Medicaid and charity patients that have been seen here since opening.

TIS appreciates the time Mr. Barton spent to come see a high quality surgical hospital in action.

(Left) Joe Barton, (Center) Debbie Hay and (Right) Dr. John Gill

Congressman Pete Sessions visits TIS

On August 23, 2005, Congressman Pete Sessions and Ms. Meredith Lindsey visited TIS to see first hand an excellent surgical hospital in operation. Dr. John Gill, an orthopedic surgeon at the facility, joined Mr. Sessions on his tour. He described the positive relationship the physicians have with Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas (THD)/Texas Health Resources(THR) in producing this facility. He also described the physicians’ pleasure in having control over the clinical operations and decisions which has created a very efficient specialty hospital.

Ms. Debbie Hay, President of TIS and Ms. Molly Hicks, CNO, led Mr. Sessions and Ms. Lindsey on a tour of the facility. Mr. Sessions was shown the observation room where medical personnel can view surgical cases without actually being in the OR suite. They noted the convenience of easy parking access and entry for the patients and the relaxed atmosphere of the facility.

Mr. Mark Merrill, President of Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas, discussed THR’s position on physician joint ventures. He pointed out that this is not a single specialty facility and that THR feels non-physician partner is very relevant to the success of all involved. TIS has a transfer/referral agreement with THD for continuity of care.

TIS appreciates the time Mr. Sessions and Ms. Lindsey spent to see a specialty hospital in action.

Congressman Eric Cantor visits TIS

August 12, 2008 - Texas Institute for Surgery hosted a Congressman Eric Cantor. Congressman Cantor, who is a fourth-term congressman representing the Seventh District of Virginia, toured the facility followed by a discussion of key issues with hospital administrators, physicians and a recent patient over lunch. He recently won re-election to Congress in November 2006. In December 2002 Eric was selected to serve as Chief Deputy Majority Whip, the highest appointed position in the House Representatives. As Chief Deputy Whip, Eric has a seat at the House Republican Leadership table. Eric holds a seat on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, which has direct jurisdiction over taxes, trade, Social Security, Medicare, prescription drugs for seniors, health care and welfare reform.