As communities continue to be impacted by COVID-19, we are a reliable source for people in search of answers. We are working closely with our infectious disease experts, other health care entities, and federal, state, and local agencies to ensure our information is accurate and up to date.
Richard Andrassy, M.D., has been head of the McGovern Medical School Department of Surgery at UTHealth since 1994.
He is the longest-serving surgical department chair in the United States. He is also the only pediatric and general surgeon in Texas who counts both adults and children as his patients.
A baseball player in college, Dr. Andrassy started playing golf at age 44, and was lucky enough to get to play with Greg Norman, Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. “That motivated me to play better!” he says. It also meant he’s been taking care of pro golfers for decades.
Dr. Andrassy grew up on East Coast, and still has family living in Florida. Here in Houston, he and his wife have six grandchildren to entertain.
In his spare time, he reads Early American history and novels for relaxation.
Patients are seen at the UTP Pediatric Surgery clinic, and the Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas clinic.
All patient experience ratings and comments are submitted by actual patients and are received and validated by a leading independent survey company, NRC Health.
For new patients, welcome to UT Physicians and your first visit.
Thank you for choosing UT Physicians again for your care. You can schedule an appointment in the MyUTHealth patient portal.
