Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum near Richardson, TX

Care Philosophy: A patient-educated approach to women's healthcare, providing an array of options to treat all gyncecological conditions. She is also an obstetrician and actively engages the mother in all steps of pregnancy. Dr. Slocum practices full scope women's care.

Biography: Dr. Joy Peveto is a Dallas area native, born and raised in Irving, Texas. She decided to be a doctor at eight years old. She therefore received her Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University, graduating magna cum laude and then returned to the Metroplex where she received her Medical Degree from UT Southwestern Medical School. After graduation, she ventured across town for residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor University Medical Center. Dr Peveto is an active Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is a member of the Southwest Gynecology Assembly, Texas Medical Association, and Dallas County Medical Society.Dr. Peveto is passionate about women's health throughout all phases of life, from puberty to menopause with a particular interest in inclusive and equitable care. She is comfortable walking her patients through their journey to facilitate the family of their dreams, be that through pregnancy, birth control, or permanent surgical options. Dr Peveto utilizes evidence-based medicine with a personal touch to provide care for her patients.Dr Peveto has a specialized skill set that is uniquely honed to oversee low intervention management to emergency care, and she walks her patients through the medical landscape with transparency, education, compassion, and integrity. She is excited to manage low risk to high risk pregnancies with confidence. She is a skilled minimally invasive surgeon, both in laparoscopy and hysteroscopy. She is proficient in a wide breadth of procedures, including endometrial ablation, permanent sterilization, and management of abnormal pap smears. Her high level surgical skill includes hysterectomy, advanced laparoscopy, and operative hysteroscopy.Dr Peveto is an avid reader (often via audiobooks because there are only 24 hours in a day). She is also a long-time sports fan, and has been known to watch and get into almost any competitive sport. She enjoys interior design and fashion, specifically bold color. She is known to coordinate her scrubs to her earrings, headband, and shoes. She likens herself to a magpie, as shiny things make her smile. She adores her husband, two daughters, one very fluffy (and very spoiled) rescue super-mutt, extended family and friends. In her free time, she decompresses via continuing her own journey of self-care, eating her husband's delicious food, trying new restaurants in the area, traveling, going to concerts, and to the theater.