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Susan Crockett, MD, FACOG is a Board Certified OB/GYN specializing in Minimally Invasive Gyn Surgery (MIGS).  She is one of the top 1% Benign Gyn Robotic surgeons in the world, with almost 30 years of experience providing compassionate, dedicated care for women. Dr. Crockett practices at Virtuosa GYN, the premier location for advanced benign gynecological surgery in San Antonio, Texas.

Dr. Crockett earned her MD at Texas A&M University College of Medicine in and completed her OB/GYN residency at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC.

Dr. Crockett holds herself to the highest standards of medical care. She served as the director of obstetrics and gynecology for the Santa Rosa Family Practice Residency Program and was an assistant clinical professor for the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She was appointed to the US FDA Advisory Committee for Reproductive Health Drugs in 2004 and has co-authored many medical publications and two books.

In 2009, Dr. Crockett began performing minimally invasive (or robotic) gynecology surgery, becoming one of the first gynecological surgeons to complete master’s level training for da Vinci® surgery. She’s one of the first surgeons in the nation to offer Acessa™, a minimally invasive treatment for uterine fibroids.

In 2012, Dr. Crockett was named a Top Doctor by US News and World Report for robotic gynecologic surgery. She’s been named one of San Antonio's best doctors for decades.

Since 2014, Dr. Crockett Founded Virtuosa Gyn, Central and South Texas' first MIGS practice, primarily dedicated to making surgery easier for women. She has completed almost 3000 robotic cases, and maintains an open surgical rate of less than 1%, with exceedingly low complication rates. Her passions include robotic surgery for benign complex gynecology, nonmesh options for pelvic floor reconstruction, and minimizing narcotic use for postoperative pain.

Dr. Crockett is a highly sought after speaker, proctor, and case observation site for robotic surgery.  In 2024, she was named to Intuitive Surgical as their first female National Faculty member for benign gyn surgery.  She is the immediate past Chief of Surgery and current Director of Robotic Surgery for Northeast Methodist Hospital. She is a regular surgery faculty member for BAMC Ob/Gyn Residents learning robotic surgery.

Currently, she is helping to complete the development of Northeast Methodist Hospital's Outpatient Surgery Center, launching in September 2024.  This center has the distinct honor of being named only the third Intuitive Surgical Epicenter for Bengin Gynecology and is being developed as a Center of Excellence for teaching more surgeons how to provide this exeptional level of surgical care to more women. 

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)