UT Health East Texas Physicians Welcomes Ishaq Winters, MD, to Tyler

Dr. Ishaq Winters

Tyler, Texas (October 3, 2025) — UT Health East Texas Physicians is expanding neurology services in Tyler with the addition of Ishaq Winters.

“I am a compassionate neurologist specializing in headache medicine, and I am dedicated to improving the lives of my patients,” Dr. Winters said. “Headache conditions can significantly affect quality of life, and I am committed to addressing both the medical and emotional aspects of headache management.”

Dr. Winters said he discovered a passion for helping those affected by headache disorders during his internship in internal medicine and residency in neurology at Yale New Haven Hospital. His headache medicine fellowship at Yale University helped him refine his skills in diagnosing and treating a wide range of headache disorders.

“I work to reduce the stigmatization often associated with these issues and ensure that patients feel heard and supported on their journey to recovery,” he said. “Beyond my clinical work, I participate in research and patient advocacy to advance the field of headache medicine.”

Outside of work, Dr. Winters enjoys spending time with his family, exploring the outdoors and volunteering in the community.

Dr. Winters is welcoming patients at 11937 US Highway 271 in Tyler. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 903-877-7177.

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.