UT Health East Texas Physicians Welcomes Rebecca Macaluso, APRN, FNP-C, to Tyler
Rebecca Macaluso, APRN, FNP-C
Tyler, Texas (February 26, 2026) — UT Health East Texas Physicians is expanding vascular surgery services in Tyler with the addition of Rebecca Macaluso, APRN, FNP-C.
“Every patient deserves care that is compassionate, evidence-based and centered on their whole well-being,” Macaluso said. She has been in healthcare for 18 years, beginning with a medical assisting program after high school. From that first experience, she discovered a deep calling to help others, which fueled a lifelong commitment to learning and growth. She believes in treating the whole person, addressing physical, emotional and social needs and building relationships with patients based on trust, respect and open communication. She takes pride in empowering patients to actively participate in their own care and make informed decisions about their health.
Macaluso is especially drawn to vascular health and vascular surgery. She enjoys working closely with surgeons, imaging specialists, nurses and rehabilitation teams to provide seamless coordinated care. She sees adult patients and focuses on vascular health, recognizing that these conditions can affect every part of a person’s life. She strives to support both physical healing and emotional well-being and is committed to delivering care that truly makes a difference in patients’ lives.
Rebecca Macaluso is welcoming patients at 1040 S. Fleishel Ave. in Tyler. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 903-533-8702.
About UT Health East Texas
UT Health East Texas provides care to thousands of patients each year through an extensive regional network that includes nine hospitals, more than 90 clinics, the Olympic Plaza Tower, 13 regional rehabilitation facilities, two freestanding emergency centers, regional home health services, an EMS fleet of more than 65 ambulances and four helicopters, and a comprehensive eight-trauma center care network, including the region’s only Level 1 trauma facility.
As a partner with The University of Texas System, UT Health East Texas is uniquely positioned to provide patients with access to leading-edge research and clinical therapies while training and educating the next generation of physicians and other health professionals. The nationally recognized UT System also includes The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, as well as three other major university medical centers located throughout the state.