Meet the Doctor

Education:

I graduated from Harlingen High School in 1992.
Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Spanish at Hollins College, Roanoke, VA, 1996
Medical School, University of Texas Medical School, Houston, TX, 2000
Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, 2004
Board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology, December 2006

Experience:

• Chief of OB/GYN Valley Baptist Medical Center Harlingen, TX, 1/2009 - 12/2009
• Private Practice, Obstetrics and Gynecology Harlingen, TX, 6/2006 to present
• Private Practice, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Harlingen Obstetric and Gynecology Associates Harlingen, TX 8/2004 - 6/2006
• Texas A&M College of Medicine Scott and White Summer Medical Student Clerkship Obstetrics and Gynecology Temple, TX 1997
• Texas Statewide Preceptorship Program in Family Practice Nacogdoches, TX 1997
• Receptionist, San Benito Medical Associates San Benito, TX 1996
• Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician, Roanoke Emergency Medical Sevices Roanoke, Virginia 1993 - 1996
• Emergency Medical Technician, Valley Baptist Medical Center Emergency Department Harlingen, TX 1994, 1995
• Emergency Room Technician / Nurse Aide, Dolly Vinsant Memorial Hospital San Benito, TX 1993
• Receptionist / Nurse Aide, Private Practice Gynecologist Harlingen, TX 1988-1992

Certifications:

• Vampire Breast Lift
• Vampire Face Lift
• Vampire Facial
• O-Shot
• American Academy of AntiAging Medicine Membership Certification
• ALMA Certified in Beautifil Lipo
• American Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery

My Practice:

I am Board Certified in Gynecology. I perform surgeries at one hospital in Harlingen, the Harlingen Medical Center. The care provided by staff at the hospital is exemplary.

I can be at the hospital from my office or my home (or almost anywhere in town) within a few minutes. Other facts about the hospital:

Associated with Regional Academic Health Center Medical School and many other local medical training programs. This means medical and nursing students and residents (physicians in training) may be involved in your care, although all final decisions regarding care are made by your physician.

Harlingen Medical Center:

Offers privacy, as it is a smaller hospital, not associated with medical schools or San Antonio residency programs.

Call Schedule:

I make every effort to be available for my patients. However, I need time with my children and husband. I rotate nightly calls and weekends with other Board-certified obstetricians/gynecologists. The physicians on call can be reached by calling the office number (956)368-0836. In ANY emergency, the hospital's Emergency Department has current copies of call schedules and will contact the available physician.