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Pattyann Hardt, MD, PA, FACOG, is an experienced gynecologist at Eighth Avenue Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Medical District of Fort Worth, Texas. She offers comprehensive, personalized women’s health care to patients of all ages. 

Dr. Hardt graduated with a master’s degree in education from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, and earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School in Galveston. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth.

Dr. Hardt has over a decade of experience treating patients with numerous gynecological conditions, such as heavy menstrual bleeding, uterine fibroids, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). She uses the most innovative, advanced technology and techniques during women’s health procedures.

She maintains her advanced credentials with continuing education and is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She holds affiliations with the American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, and Fort Worth OB/GYN Society. Dr. Hardt is also a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. 

Dr. Hardt was a recipient of the prestigious Pritchard Prize for Research in 2008, Patients' Choice Award, Most Compassionate Doctor Award, and was named a “Top Doc” by Fort Worth Magazine. 

Dr. Hardt is a mother of two and enjoys spending time with her family when she’s not at the office. She is currently accepting new patients and encourages them to visit Eighth Avenue Obstetrics and Gynecology. 

Rita Wood, DO, is an OB/GYN at the Eighth Avenue Obstetrics and Gynecology office in the Medical District of Fort Worth, Texas. She specializes in contraception management, abnormal bleeding, infertility, preconception care, comprehensive prenatal care, urogynecology, and minimally invasive surgery.

Dr. Wood is originally from Houston, Texas. She attended medical school at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, and completed residency training at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth. She maintains her advanced credentials with continuing education. 

Dr. Wood cares for women of all ages, from adolescence through menopause and beyond, using innovative, advanced technology and techniques. Her patients enjoy her warm, compassionate bedside manner. 

Dr. Wood serves a diverse community and is fluent in Spanish. In her free time, she enjoys reading, doing yoga, and spending time with her husband. She is currently accepting new patients and welcomes them to Eighth Avenue Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Laura Bradford, MD, provides compassionate, comprehensive women’s health services to patients of all ages at Eighth Avenue Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Medical District of Fort Worth, Texas.

Dr. Bradford earned her medical degree from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, and completed her internship and residency at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth. She has over two decades of experience treating OB/GYN patients in private practice. She specializes in all areas of obstetrics and gynecology care.

Dr. Bradford was a member of the teaching faculty at North Texas Affiliated Medical Group and John Peter Smith Hospital, where she supervised and taught at sixteen OB/GYN residency programs in county and private hospital settings. 

Dr. Bradford is board-certified with the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and maintains her advanced credentials with continuing education, so she is aware of the latest advancements in women’s health care. 

When not attending to her patients, she enjoys sports, gardening, and crafts. Dr. Bradford is currently accepting new patients and is excited to welcome them to Eighth Avenue Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Gregory Kroeger, MD, FACOG, is a compassionate and skilled obstetrician and gynecologist serving patients at Advanced Womens Healthcare of Waxahachie in Waxahachie, Texas.

Dr. Kroeger grew up in Midland, Texas. He attended Texas Tech University, graduating summa cum laude in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Zoology. He attended Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for medical school and then completed his residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Scott and White Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas. 

He spent 14 years in private practice in Abilene, Texas. During part of this time, Dr. Kroeger served as Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at both Hendrick Medical Center and Abilene Regional Medical Center. In 2017, Dr. Kroeger was recruited to Waxahachie by Baylor Scott & White Health System. He brings years of experience and advanced surgical skills in minimally invasive surgery and complex laparoscopic procedures. Dr. Kroeger also has advanced training in pelvic reconstructive surgery and the management of urinary incontinence. Dr. Kroeger is married and has three children. He enjoys spending time with his family, pursuing his faith, and spending time outdoors, hiking, hunting, or fishing.

“I believe that all life is sacred and that we are created in His image and likeness. Helping to bring life into the world is an awesome and humbling privilege – an honor that is typically given to a physician based on a patient’s comfort, confidence, and trust. Building this trust requires a relationship where the patient feels that their concerns are heard, their questions answered, and their conditions adequately explained and addressed. This is what I strive to do for my patients.”

Tracy Glass, DO, FACOG, is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Advanced Womens Healthcare of Waxahachie. Known for her exceptional skills and bedside manner, Dr. Glass provides the best care possible at her office in Waxahachie, Texas. 

“Medicine was a second career for me, born out of a calling from the Lord above. I love my job as an Ob/Gyn, and I love serving the community of Ellis county and surrounding areas. I believe medicine is a partnership between the patient and the physician, so I will take time to explain my recommendations in a way that a patient can understand. I want each patient to play an active role in her healthcare decisions.

We have a wonderfully caring staff, and our patients let us know how much they appreciate that. I want patients to feel at ease during their visit, and I make every effort to listen to their concerns and answer all their questions. We work in a very intimate environment, and the more comfortable a patient feels with me, the more successful I can be at helping her.”

Dr. Glass was born and raised near Austin, Texas. Before earning her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, Dr. Glass distinguished herself academically, earning concurrent undergraduate degrees with honors in Anthropology and Microbiology. While completing her bachelor studies, she began her graduate studies and went on to earn a Master’s degree in Cell Biology. She has received numerous teaching awards, and her research contributions have been published in several major scientific journals, including Brain Research and the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology.

A highly respected surgeon and laparoscopist, Dr. Glass is well-known for her exceptional skill in performing complex laparoscopic procedures, minimally invasive surgery, and pelvic reconstruction surgery.

Dr. Glass is actively involved in medical, surgical, and evangelical missionary work and enjoys sharing her faith and talents with those in need. She considers it one of the greatest gifts of service she could offer another. When not caring for patients, Dr. Glass enjoys spending time with her family, running, camping, hiking, or competing in triathlons. She is an ultramarathoner, an Ironman, and a mother of three amazing kids.

Dr. Brenda Axmann graduated from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School after receiving her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University.  Upon completion of her medical degree Dr. Axmann chose to pursue women’s healthcare and completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at Methodist Hospital of Dallas and Parkland Hospital.   Dr. Axmann feels privileged to care for the gynecologic needs of her patients and has had the opportunity to establish long-term care relationships with many of her established patients.  She is married to Dr. David Axmann and they have 3 children.  Dr. Axmann believes in the importance of a healthy lifestyle and regular exercise and encourages her patients to find a balance which will allow them to establish positive relationships and achieve both personal and career goals.  Dr. Brenda Axmann enjoys travel, reading, and spending time with her dogs.  She attends BSF weekly and supports Family Legacy Mission International along with organizations that support women who have been subject to domestic violence and abuse.

Christina Woods, MD, is a skilled OB/GYN at Axmann & Whitaker Gynecologic Associates in Plano, Texas. Dr. Woods grew up in North Dallas and attended J.J. Pearce High School. 

She went on to graduate from Belmont University in Nashville with a Bachelor of Science in biology, followed by her medical degree from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center. Dr. Woods eagerly returned to Dallas to complete her obstetrics and gynecology residency with the prestigious University of Texas Southwestern at Parkland Hospital, where she gained a wealth of experience. 

Dr. Woods has been a private practice board-certified OB/GYN in the Plano/Frisco area since 2012; however, she is now focusing her practice on the gynecologic needs of her patients. Dr. Woods feels privileged to continue her long-standing relationships with her patients and hopes to focus on mental and physical well-being, finding a healthy balance, and becoming your best self. Outside of work, Dr. Woods has two wonderful children, Michael and Katherine. She enjoys traveling, with hopes to visit all the National Parks in the coming years, in addition to reading, cooking, and helping with Boy Scout activities.

Michelle Grundstrom, MD is an ObGyn at Contemporary Women's Care in Plano, Texas.

Dr. Grundstrom grew up in the Plano area and left to complete her undergraduate degree at The University of Texas at Austin, where she developed a love for medicine and women's health. She completed medical school at Texas Tech University Health Science Center, and after receiving her degree she completed her ObGyn residency at Texas Tech University Health Science Center in the Permian Basin. She is excited to be back in her hometown doing what she loves!

In her free time, Dr. Grundstrom enjoys spending time with her family including her two dogs.

Carrie Patterson, MD, FACOG, is a dedicated, board-certified OB/GYN and co-founder of the all-female physician practice, Nurture Women's Health and Stella Spa at Nurture Women’s Health in Frisco, Texas.

Dr. Patterson received her bachelor's degree in exercise science from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, where she was a Trustee Scholar and graduated magna cum laude. She went on to complete her master’s degree in physiology and biophysics at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. She stayed there to receive her medical degree, where she was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, graduating in the top 10% of her class. 

She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center, in Orange, California, where she received the Louis H. Smith, MD, Humanitarian Award in 2008.

Dr. Patterson is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She holds hospital privileges at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Centennial in Texas.

Dr. Patterson consistently uses her efforts to advance obstetric and gynecologic health care by offering women thorough, compassionate, and evidence-based medical guidance.

Her goal is to establish a long-term connection with each one of her patients. She provides expert, individualized care during every stage of a woman’s life, from adolescence to pregnancy and beyond.

In her free time, she and her husband stay busy keeping up with their twin daughters and two border collies. She also enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, watching sports, and cheering on her beloved USC Trojans.

Lenora Vaughan, DO, FACOG, is an experienced OB/GYN and has been a Texas resident since moving from the Philippines at the age of five. She is thrilled to join an all-female physician group at Nurture Women's Health in  Frisco, Texas. Dr. Vaughan is passionate about the practice of evidence-based medicine.

After receiving her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University, she went on to complete her medical degree at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. After residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Dr. Vaughan returned to Texas and practiced in Austin.

Dr. Vaughan also has extensive experience with OB/GYN hospitalist medicine and was the director of the program in Colorado for three years. After twelve years of working solely in the hospital setting, Dr. Vaughan is excited to return to office-based practice and will have privileges at Baylor Scott & White - Centennial.

In her free time, she and her husband enjoy traveling, hiking all over the world, skiing, and spending time with their beloved French Bulldogs.

Dr. Chesshir is a Texas girl born and raised. She graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Texas Tech University. She then pursued a master’s degree in International Management. After working in the business sector for some time, she realized she wanted to make a childhood dream come true and obtained her Medical Doctorate from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas. She furthered her passion for women’s healthcare by completing her specialty training in obstetrics & gynecology at St. Paul Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, and is a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology.


In 2019, after many years in private practice, Dr. Chesshir pivoted her focus to OBGYN hospitalist medicine, however, she missed getting to know patients in an office-based setting & therefore returned to office practice.

She sees gynecology patients of all ages; but has a special interest in menopausal medicine. She is a member of the Menopause Society; formerly known as the North American Menopause Society (NAMS).


In her free time, she enjoys taking care of her cats and spending time with family. When she is not working, she also does some volunteer work. Her hobbies include reading, gardening, and knitting.

Malathi Ellis, MD, FACOG, is a highly-trained OB/GYN and co-founder of Nurture Women's Health and Stella Spa at Nurture Women’s Health, an all-female physician practice in Frisco, Texas. She genuinely cares about the health of her patients, providing them with the highest quality of service.

Born and raised in North Carolina, Dr. Ellis began her journey toward becoming an OB/GYN at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry. 

She found her passion for women’s health at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina, where she received her medical degree. She went on to complete her internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona.

In 2005, Dr. Ellis moved to Texas and began a private practice, serving the community of Dallas and its surrounding areas. After many years, she decided to join forces with female physicians to create Nurture Women’s Health.

Dr. Ellis specializes in female urinary problems, PCOS, high-risk pregnancy, hysterectomy, infertility, and natural childbirth. She’s also skilled in vaginal, laparoscopic and robotic surgery, vaginal rejuvenation, operative vaginal delivery, and vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).

Patients in the Frisco and surrounding areas have come to know and trust Dr. Ellis with their obstetrics and gynecology needs. 

In her free time, she enjoys being a wife and mother to her three children. When she’s not working, she enjoys spending time being with her family, cooking, gardening, and reading science fiction and comic books.

She has grown to love the Frisco area and is passionate about taking care of her patients. She looks forward to serving for many more successful years with her team at Nurture Women’s Health.

OB/GYN April Riley, DO, is proud to offer women throughout Frisco, Texas, and the surrounding area high-quality women's health services. At Nurture Women's Health, Dr. Riley partners with her patients to provide support throughout every stage of their lives.

Dr. Riley completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of Texas at Austin and then received an additional Master of Science in Medical Sciences from the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. She then went on to complete her medical doctorate at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. Dr. Riley pursued her residency training in OB/GYN at Texas Tech University Health Science Center at the Permian Basin, where she served as co-Chief Resident in her final year.

Recognized for her dedication to her field, Dr. Riley was awarded the Dean's Teaching Resident Award and the AAGL Recognition of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology Award. She also served as the ACOG District XI Residency Program Representative, which allowed her to advocate for women's health legislation at the Texas Capitol.

Dr. Riley is excited to be back near her hometown of Plano, TX, after practicing in Fort Worth for several years. Away from her practice, she enjoys spending time outside, cooking, sewing, and spending time with her husband and son.

Holly Cheung, DO, is an experienced obstetrician and gynecologist with the team at Nurture Women’s Health in Frisco, Texas.

Dr. Cheung is a North Texas local and grew up in nearby Keller, Texas. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Dallas, where she received her Bachelor of Science in both biology and neuroscience. She then earned her medical degree from the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. During medical school, she was elected into the Sigma Sigma Phi honor society for academic and service achievements. Dr. Cheung then completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Southern California.

Dr. Cheung decided to pursue a career in medicine out of her desire to serve others. Her most gratifying moments are when she can make a difference in the lives and families of her patients. Her special interests include managing high-risk pregnancies, minimally invasive surgery, abnormal uterine bleeding, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and treatment of acne.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Cheung enjoys gardening, running, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her family and her Swiss Shepherd, Ezra.

Dr. Angela Stoehr is chronic pelvic and sexual pain and sexual dysfunction specialist who works out of Nurture Women’s Health in Frisco, Texas. An experienced practitioner who offers some of the best OB/GYN care available in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Dr. Stoehr obtained her medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine. She then went on to complete her residency at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center. 

Dr. Stoehr is a member of The International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH), and the International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS). She also serves on the IPPS Patient Education Committee, and on the speaker’s bureaus for Pacira Biosciences and Sprout Pharmaceuticals. 

Always eager to contribute to the greater good in the public health sector, Dr. Stoehr has participated in medical missions around the globe to different countries, including the Dominican Republic, Honduras, and Ghana. Her experiences practicing medicine abroad, as well her fluency in Spanish, allow her to cater to a diverse clientele in the Frisco area. One of the central tenets of Dr. Stoehr’s lifework is reaching out, working with, and caring for patients who cover a broad spectrum. Spanish-speaking women and others from diverse backgrounds feel comfortable under her care.

Outside the walls of her practice, she and her husband are busy, dedicated parents to their two wonderful children.

One of Dallas, Texas’ premier OB/GYN physicians, Dr. Emil Tajzoy, is committed to providing only the most personalized, highest quality care. While patients in most Dallas-area hospitals may not see the same provider twice, Dr. Tajzoy and his partners take pride in their patient-first focus, developing trusting relationships with their patients that last a lifetime.

With Dr. Tajzoy’s practice, patients see the same provider every time they visit, ensuring the greatest continuity of care. From young women planning for their first child to pregnant mothers with still more children at home, Dr. Tajzoy and his team provide comprehensive care to their patients for every stage of life’s journey.

Dr. Tajzoy is joined in his practice by Dr. Ted Fogwell, Dr. Tara Dullye, and Dr. Gene Hunt, a team of Dallas’s most celebrated OB/GYN physicians with decades of combined experience. Together they have particular expertise in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgeries, which have quick recoveries and very minimal downtimes, allowing women to get back to their normal lives as quickly as possible.

Dr. Tajzoy’s practice is a member of Privia Medical Group, a national association of physician-led practices across multiple specialties with the mission of providing better, more coordinated care to patients. Priva Medical Group takes accountability for the health and wellness of the patients it serves, using the most cutting-edge advances in medicine to help patients remain healthy and provide better treatment for disease. With Priva, patients receive only the most collaborative, team-based care from nationally renowned physicians, utilizing the latest techniques and technologies to give patients the best of all personalized care.

Ted Fogwell, MD, is one of Dallas’ most decorated doctors, having been recognized as among the city’s best OB/GYNs by D Magazine over 13 times. His commitment to providing patients with a warm, friendly environment stems from his patient-first mindset, believing that honesty and trust between patient and physician are the keys to successful treatment.

After graduating cum laude from the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Fogwell earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, where he is now an associate professor of OB/GYN. He also makes yearly trips to Guatemala and Romania where he provides medical training to physicians and medical care for the countries’ citizens.

Dr. Fogwell is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and performed his residency at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas. He is currently affiliated with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas (the Margot Perot Center for Women and Infants) and the Texas Health Women's Specialty Surgery Center. He’s an expert in minimally invasive and robotic surgeries, especially transabdominal cerclage (TAC).

Dr. Fogwell lives in Dallas with his wife. He has two daughters and four grandchildren.

Born at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas himself, Emil Tajzoy, MD, seemed fated to become part of the hospital’s expert surgical staff. While gaining his Bachelor of Science at Southern Methodist University he assisted in neurological research at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, where he would later discover his calling in obstetrics and gynecology.

During his OB/GYN residency at Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dr. Tajzoy was recognized for his remarkable patient care and unflagging dedication to teaching medical students, earning membership in the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He then pursued a gynecological surgery fellowship at Texas Health Presbyterian, where he impressed some of the most renowned surgeons in north Texas with his abilities in minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic surgeries. Dr. Tajzoy is particularly adept in performing robotic-assisted abdominal cerclage surgery, an operation to reduce the risk of early pregnancy loss.

Dr. Tajzoy has committed himself to providing compassionate, personalized, evidence-based care to his patients. This includes not only minimally invasive surgery, but routine and high-risk obstetric care, contraceptive management, preventive health, and menopause. He prides himself in building trusting, lifelong relationships with his patients.

Not only a renowned surgeon, but a committed educator as well, Dr. Tajzoy teaches the next generation of doctors by serving as the editor and host of OB/GYN lectures for Doctors in Training, a prestigious medical board review course. He instructs the Dad Basic Training class at Texas Health Presbyterian as well. He also travels to Guatemala for surgical mission trips where he performs gynecologic surgeries for the underserved.

Outside of work, Dr. Tajzoy enjoys playing tennis, attending the theater, watching movies, and traveling the world with his amazing wife Catherine, a skilled ICU nurse at Baylor University Medical Center.