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The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) is dedicated to providing compassionate, skilled and state of the art medical care. As a nationally recognized medical center, we continue to experience unprecedented growth and expansion in both the clinical and academic arenas. Our primary mission is to provide helpful and considerate patient care. We also aim to educate and produce highly qualified, ethical and caring future neurosurgeons. Additionally, we strive to advance the field of neurosciences by performing outstanding research.

Mission Statement

• To educate and train highly qualified compassionate and knowledgeable neurosurgeons.
• To provide patients with state of the art neurosurgical care in a setting respectful of their needs.
• To engage in quality research endeavors that lead to innovative therapies and treatments, which may ultimately translate to improved patient care in the field of neurological surgery.

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Dr. David Jimenez Named To List of Top 100 Hispanic Influentials

Dr. David Jimenez was named one of Hispanic Business Magazine's 100 Most Influential Hispanics of 2009 in the education category. The copy for Dr. Jimenez' listing reads:

Recognized as an expert in pediatric neurosurgery, Dr. Jimenez is known the world over for his many additional talents as well. A prolific writer and highly regarded speaker, he has been a guest on several television shows, including a profile on the Discovery Health Channel's Super Surgeon, and ABC's Good Morning America. He is licensed to practice in three states.

Also honored in the education category was Dr. Francisco Cigarroa, Chancellor of UTHSCSA.

The school itself is listed as number 5 of the Top 10 Schools for Hispanic Students. The statistics given alongside the selection are:

Medical school enrollment -- 884
Hispanic enrollment -- 150
Percent Hispanic enrollment -- 17%
Total M.D. degrees earned -- 194
M.D. degrees earned by Hispanics -- 38
Percent of M.D. degrees earned by Hispanics -- 20%
Full-time Medical school faculty -- 770
Full-time Hispanic faculty -- 177
Percent of Hispanic faculty -- 23%

Congratulations to Dr. Jimenez, Dr. Cigarroa, and the entire UT Health Science Center of San Antonio.