I am driven by a desire to guide my patients toward optimal health and wellbeing through personalized, woman-focused care. With a twenty-year background in obstetrics and gynecology, I have shifted from delivering babies to partnering with women to address fertility, hormones, menopause and chronic disease through a functional lens. These objectives are challenging to attain within our traditional, problem-based insurance model of medicine. I am driven by a passion for preventive care and optimizing for a vibrant, healthy life. I combine cutting edge research with compassionate guidance to foster health and vitality at every stage. I am committed to reshaping healthcare, ensuring that every woman receives comprehensive and tailored support for her unique health journey.
I received my undergraduate degree in psychology from UT San Antonio. I went on to attend medical school at UNT Health Science Center in Fort Worth. I completed OBGYN residency at John Peter Smith Hospital where I served as chief resident. I joined the faculty of the Baylor Scott and White/TCU Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency in 2021 where I am fortunate to work with physicians in training.
On the path to certification through the Institute for Functional Medicine, I have completed extensive course work in hormones, cardiometabolic health, Gl function and inflammation, immunity and environmental exposures. I am a North American Menopause society certified menopause practitioner.
When not working, I have an ever-evolving yoga practice and love hiking, reading and travel. I am a recovering marathoner but still love the occasional run on a crisp fall day. As a wine lover I am a Level 2 sommelier through the Wine and Spirit Education Trust. I was born and raised in San Antonio and am a devoted Spurs fan. In my free moments I spend time with my husband, children, and grandchildren who are the great joys of my life.