On January 8, 2015 we lost a dedicated and most respected faculty physicians, Dr. Hanna E. Abboud, Chief of Nephrology in the Department of Medicine. A special professorship has been created in his honor to keep his memory close to our hearts. Gifts made to the Hanna E. Abboud, M.D. Professorship in Nephrology will be at the discretion of Dr. Henrich, to ensure dedicated work of future faculty members in the Division who will have the privilege of holding this Professorship.
Dr. Hanna E. Abboud served as the Chief of the Division of Nephrology in the Department of Medicine at the Health Science Center since 1990. During his time at UT Health San Antonio, he received honors such as the Jay H. Stein Endowed Chair in Medicine/Nephrology and the Presidential Distinguished Scholar Award, as well as being world-renowned for his research contributions, primary in the area of diabetic kidney disease. He published nearly 200 papers and received continuous research grant funding.
The Nephrology Division at UT Health San Antonio achieved worldwide recognition for excellence in patient care, education and research under his direction. Also, the University Hospital was repeatedly recognized as the top 50 programs in the United States in the Nephrology Service, which shows testament to his achievement.
Join us in honoring Dr. Abboud through a gift to the Hanna E. Abboud, M.D. Professorship in Nephrology. We thank you in advance for your gift or pledge to help our fund grow and keep his memory close to our hearts.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Philip Garza, Senior Director of Development, at (210) 567-2598.