OpenHysterectomy near Friendswood, TX

Biography: In 2002, Dr. Smith graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor in business administration. She completed her doctor of medicine at Texas A&M University System Health Science Center in 2006. In 2010, she completed her specialty training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of Texas Health Science Center through the Memorial Hermann Hospital program. Professio??nal Associations :Dr. Smith is a Fellow of the Texas Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She is a member of the Texas Medical Association and the Harris County Medical Society.

Biography: Carlos A. Hernandez M.D is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist with Women's Associates OB/GYN, in Deer Park, TX. Dr. Hernandez is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and offers comprehensive reproductive health services to women of all ages in the area. Dr. Hernandez graduated from the University of Puerto Rico in San Juan, attended the Puerto Rico School of Medicine in Rio Piedras, and completed his OB/GYN residency at San Juan City Hospital. He has been in full-time private practice in OB/GYN since 1993 and enjoys unrestricted privileges at HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast Hospital. He is fluent in Spanish and conversational in French.Dr. Hernandez welcomes women with compassion and respect. He shares his experience when it comes to caring for your pregnancy, attending to birth control needs, and providing annual exams. You receive care from the time you get a positive pregnancy test to when you need extra emotional support in the postpartum period. Dr. Hernandez is also extremely helpful when it comes to diagnosing and treating sexually transmitted diseases and yeast infections as well as other gynecological problems such as endometriosis and pelvic inflammatory disease.Because Dr. Hernandez is fully bilingual and culturally sensitive, he feels he can relate to all his patients and provide the best medical care. Dr. Hernandez has an overall goal to provide comprehensive, compassionate care, addressing the individual needs of patients and their families. His approach is to focus on individualized care, providing evidence-based medical attention to ensure the best possible medical outcomes.When not caring for his patients, Dr. Hernandez enjoys sports, music, and cultural activities.

Biography: Dr. Alejandra Andrade-Gonzalez, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Houston, TX. She is 48 years old and has been practicing for 12 years. Dr. Alejandra Andrade-Gonzalez, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare West.

Care Philosophy: I beleive in doing the ordinary things extraordinarily well.

Care Philosophy: As a Christian, I strive to provide the best care in Women's Health in a compassionate and understanding manner. I understand many issues are personal, and I am interested in addressing all of our patient's concerns in a compassionate way. I am an advocate of minimally invasive surgery when applicable and certified with the DaVinci Robot.

Biography: Mary Abbott Poag, MD is a board-certified Obstetrics-Gynecology physician with more than 20 years of experience in the field. Dr. Poag has a special interest in 1st Trimester pregnancies, menopausal treatment, minimally invasive surgery, contraceptive counseling, sexual dysfunction, pelvic pain, and adolescent medicine. Dr. Poag earned her Medical Degree from Tulane University Medical School in New Orleans, LA. She completed her OB/GYN Residency Program at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. During her training, Dr. Poag was honored with the Outstanding Resident Award from the Baylor Department OB/GYN, Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Society Stars and Bars Chapter at Tulane University Medical School, The Lemmon MD Award from Tulane University, and American Medical Women's Association Achievement Award. Dr. Poag is a member of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, the Texas Medical Association and the Harris County Medical Society.