Jia Lin , MD

Louise McCullough, MD, PhD, is a professor and chair of the Department of Neurology at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston). She also serves as Chief of Neurology Service at Memorial Hermann Hospital - Texas Medical Center. An energetic investigator, she is well recognized for her work in cerebral vascular disease. She has been funded by the National Institute of Health and The American Heart Association for her research and has published over 150 papers.

Dia Waguespack, MD, is a dedicated, board-certified, and fellowship-trained nephrologist. Her clinical and research interests focus on treating and managing glomerulonephritis, chronic kidney disease, and home dialysis therapies for end-stage kidney disease. A strong advocate for a patient-centered approach, Waguespack takes the time to listen to her patients’ concerns and works collaboratively with them to create personalized treatment plans. Her goal is to ensure that each patient feels supported, informed, and involved in their care. She believes educating patients about their conditions is key to helping them manage their health and achieve the best possible outcomes. Waguespack is an associate professor in the Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. Deeply committed to medical education, she serves as the program director for the Nephrology Fellowship Program at the medical school and the course director for the First Year Medical Student Renal Module, where she is actively involved in curriculum development and undergraduate and graduate medical education. Her dedication to teaching excellence was recognized in 2024 when she received the Herbert L. and Margaret W. DuPont Master Clinical Teaching Award. She earned her medical degree from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and completed her internal medicine residency and nephrology fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Waguespack is an Alpha Omega Honor Medical Society member and a fellow of the American Society of Nephrology, reflecting her commitment to advancing nephrology and high-quality patient care. She is passionate about improving patient quality of life, advancing nephrology through clinical practice and education, and fostering an empathetic and compassionate environment for all her patients. She has been involved in multiple clinical trials to improve patient outcomes.

Steven E. Canfield, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained urologist who treats adult men and women with urological conditions. He strives to provide his patients with the highest level of care and treat them as he would his family members.Canfield is a professor and the CR Bard Inc./Edward J. McGuire, MD, Distinguished Chair in the Department of Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. He's also the Cecil M. Crigler Chair of the Division of Urology at the medical school.Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family.