Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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River Place OB GYN, led by Dr. John Thoppil, is located in beautiful West Austin, Texas. This boutique practice has major league experience, leading-edge technology and a commitment to delivering the highest quality of individualized care to women throughout each stage of their lives.
Dr. Thoppil, an Austin Monthly Top Doc and Texas Monthly Super Doc multiple times, opened River Place OBGYN in 2013 with the goal of providing outstanding care – from wellness exams, weight management, birth control and full obstetric care, including high-risk pregnancies – along with unmatched personalized customer service. He is nationally known and has been featured in many national media outlets.
From the spa-like atmosphere to among the shortest wait times in town, the culture at River Place OB GYN is one in which every patient is valued and knows it.
Texas-native and top-rated OB-GYN Dr. Rachel Shepherd joined the team in 2016. Dr. Thoppil and Dr. Shepherd pride themselves on staying up-to-date on the latest evidence-based treatment methods.
Dr. Thoppil and Dr. Shepherd are always accessible to patients and deliver most of their own patients. Don’t be surprised to find them personally calling you back with test results.
The team strives to build long-term relationships with patients and aim to make River Place OB/GYN your true medical home, which is why River Place providers are often considered as the Best OB GYN in Austin.
We also now have a sister clinic in Pflugerville. Drs. Rouhani and Pepper are the main providers in that location.
Your medical needs as a woman change throughout the stages of your life. So having that trusted physician there for you during your pregnancy, and then all the way through menopause, can ensure that you’re getting the care you need. At Tassone Gynecology, you’ll get the expertise of a specially-trained obstetric and gynecologic team. Shawn Tassone, MD, PhD, is committed to caring for patients in Austin, Texas, and the surrounding neighborhoods of McNeil, Wells Branch, North Burnet, and Pflugerville.
Dr. Tassone is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, and by the American Board of Integrative Medicine. He holds a medical degree, in addition to a PhD in mind-body medicine. Dr. Tassone is a highly regarded patient advocate. His work includes studies and publications on spirituality in medical care, whole foods to heal the human body, and integrative medicine. Dr. Tassone is an instructor for medical residents and students at the University of Arizona and the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He even teaches integrative medicine at Arizona State University.
As an integrative health practitioner, Dr. Tassone believes that you should have an active role in your care. He’ll not only treat a certain symptom, but also your body as a whole. This method can help prevent chronic illnesses, as well as maintenance, so your body can heal itself. Tassone Gynecology is currently accepting new patients.
Dana recently joined River Place OB/GYN as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.She comes to us with 15 years of women’s health experience, previously working as a labor and delivery nurse supervisor with Drs Shepherd and Thoppil.She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison (Go Badgers!) and did her Masters of Nursing at South Alabama.
Dana believes that a balanced and holistic approach to healthcare is important in maintaining wellness.While she offers care for women across the lifespan, she has a particular interest in the healthcare needs of teenagers as well as sexual wellness and low libido concerns for all women.
In her spare time she loves hiking, football and spending time with her son Henry and daughter Lauren.
Mahta Rouhani, MD, is a caring and compassionate women’s health practitioner who believes strongly that every woman deserves access to top-quality care. She started with Ob North and is proud to join the Pflugerville/River Place Ob-Gyn team.
Education has always been a guiding force in Dr. Rouhani’s life. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Texas (UT) in Austin. She then earned her medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) at Galveston before completing her residency at Houston Methodist Obstetrics and Gynecology in Texas.
Dr. Rouhani takes the time to get to know every woman in her care. She understands that great wellness encompasses not just physical health but also the mental, emotional, and spiritual elements of a woman’s life.
In the spirit of lifelong learning, Dr. Rouhani continues to seek opportunities to learn about advancements in the tools and technology integral to women’s health.
Women of all ages who are ready to find a wonderful practitioner to partner with should schedule a time to meet with Dr. Rouhani. Booking options include online and phone scheduling.
Dr. John Thoppil is the founder and lead physician of River Place OB/GYN. A nationally recognized expert in women’s health, he has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CBS National News, and various state publications, including the Dallas Morning News and Texas Monthly.
Clinically, Dr. Thoppil is a pioneer in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. He was the first physician in Texas to perform in-office uterine removal using the MYOSURE technique, and the first in the state to offer the SONATA procedure in-office for the treatment of fibroids.
He consistently maintains one of the lowest cesarean section rates in the state, with an NTSV rate of just 11% in 2022. River Place OB/GYN regularly cares for high-risk patients, including older mothers and those undergoing fertility treatment.
A respected leader in his field, Dr. Thoppil is a past President of the Texas Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the current Department Chair of OB/GYN at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center—the busiest maternity hospital in Central Texas.
Dr. Thoppil earned his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry, Magna Cum Laude with Foundation Honors and University Honors, from Texas A&M University. He received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, where he was named Ob/Gyn Student of the Year. He completed his residency training at Wilford Hall Medical Center at Lackland AFB, the Air Force’s flagship medical facility, earning academic awards each year of his training.
Before returning to his home state of Texas in 2008, Dr. Thoppil served his country as a physician in the United States Air Force.
He is married to Dr. Nimmi Thoppil and they have one son, John Jr. In his spare time, Dr. Thoppil enjoys cars, golf, and Texas A&M Aggie Football.
Education & Certifications
Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Past President, Texas Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Department Chair, OB/GYN, St. David’s North Austin Medical Center
Austin Monthly Top Doctors (2015–present)
Texas Monthly Super Doctors (2019–present)
Texas A&M University – B.S. Biochemistry, Magna Cum Laude, Foundation Honors, University Honors
Baylor College of Medicine – Ob/Gyn Student of the Year
Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB (Residency) – Academic Award Winner (each year)
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