Notice of departing providers

Aug. 14, 2026

John Wickman, M.D., will no longer be seeing patients at UT Health Austin beginning Sept. 30, 2026. Dr. Wickman has accepted a new position at Washington University. Our team remains committed to providing high-quality, team-based care for our community.

You may choose to see Zakariah Mahmood, M.D., or Claire Ryan, M.D. for your continued care. Dr. Mahmood received fellowship training in hand and upper extremity from Brown University/Warren Alpert Medical School. Dr. Ryan received her Sports Medicine fellowship training at the Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo., and specializes in treating acute and chronic conditions of the knee, hip and shoulder. If you would like to schedule a future appointment with Dr. Mahmood or Dr. Ryan, please contact us at 1-512-495-5362 and our Health Access Partner will assist you.

Your medical records are confidential and can only be released or transferred with your authorization. If you choose to seek care elsewhere, you may request an authorization form. We are dedicated to supporting you in living a healthier life and look forward to continuing your care at the Musculoskeletal Institute. We are grateful for Dr. Wickman’s care and dedication to our patients and wish him well in his future endeavors.

Karl Koenig, M.D.
Executive Director, Musculoskeletal Institute

Aug. 10, 2026

Elizabeth Douglass, M.D., an infectious disease specialist, will be leaving her practice in the Infectious Disease Clinic, effective Aug. 19, and will no longer provide care at UT Health Austin after that date. We are committed to ensuring a smooth transition of your care and will work with you to coordinate your ongoing treatment needs.

Our team remains committed to providing high-quality, team-based care and ensuring continuity of your treatment. You may choose to continue your care at UT Health Austin with Ting-Yi Chen, M.D., our board-certified infectious disease specialist. Dr. Chen completed fellowship training in infectious diseases at New York University and has expertise in HIV, hepatitis B and C, and general infectious diseases.

If you would like to establish or continue care with Dr. Chen, please call 1-833-882-2737. One of our Access Center Partners will be happy to assist you with scheduling an appointment and answering any questions about your transition of care.

Your medical records are confidential and can only be released or transferred with your authorization. If you choose to seek care elsewhere, you may request a release of information authorization form. UT Health Austin remains available to consult with your new provider to promote a smooth transition and continuity of care. We want to thank Dr. Douglass for her service in caring for our patients and wish her well in her future endeavors.

Paul Mueller, M.D., MPH
Chair, Internal Medicine, Dell Medical School
UT Health Austin 

July 28, 2026

As a valued patient of the UT Medicine Musculoskeletal Institute, we want to inform you that David Ring, M.D., is retiring from clinical practice and will no longer be seeing patients at UT Health Austin beginning Sept. 1, 2026. While he is transitioning away from patient care, he will continue to serve Dell Medical School in an administrative role, where he will focus on advancing our academic and clinical mission. Our team remains committed to providing high-quality, team-based care for our community.

You may choose to see Zakariah Mahmood, M.D., our board-certified orthopedic hand surgeon for your continued care. Dr. Mahmood received fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery from Brown University/Warren Alpert Medical School and specializes in reconstructive procedures of the hand for common and complex conditions and injuries. If you would like to schedule a future appointment with Dr. Mahmood, please contact us at 1-512-495-5362 and one of our Access Center Partners will assist you.

Your medical records are confidential and can only be released or transferred with your authorization. If you choose to seek care elsewhere, you may request an authorization form.

We are dedicated to supporting you in living a healthier life and look forward to continuing your care at the Musculoskeletal Institute. We are grateful for Dr. Ring’s contributions to our patients and look forward to his continued leadership within the organization.

Karl Koenig, M.D.
Executive Director, Musculoskeletal Institute