Tony T. Ho, MD

• Professional Background

  Education

  • 2007 - Doctor of Medicine - Texas Tech University HSC School of Medicine
  • 2002 - Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences (Summa Cum Laude) - The University of Texas at El Paso

  Training

  • 2012 - Fellowship - Infectious Diseases - University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
  • 2010 - Residency - Internal Medicine - University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio

  Appointments

  • 9/2011 - Present - Assistant Professor/Clinical - UT Health San Antonio/South Texas Veterans' Affairs Healthcare System

• Research & Grants

  04/2011: Decreasing Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Infection in the Setting Of Active Surveillance, SHEA Annual Meeting (Co-Presenter)Details: Presentation

  05/2006: Developed "PDA-Based-Learning Module: An Effective Teaching Tool for Ophthalmology", Southern Group on Educational Affairs (SGEA) Annual Meeting (Sole Presenter)Details: Presented PDA Program that teaches ophthalmologic physical exam skills at AAMC.

• Publications

  • Immunologic resilience and COVID-19 survival advantage
  • Immune resilience despite inflammatory stress promotes longevity and favorable health outcomes including resistance to infection
  • Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia and endocarditis treated with ceftaroline salvage therapy

• Clinical

  Board Certifications

  • 2012 - American Board of Internal Medicine- Infectious Disease Certification
  • 2010 - American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine Certification