Dr. Vincenzo Sabella, MD
OB-GYN
7700 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229
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Dr. Vincenzo Sabella, MD
OB-GYN
7700 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229
Dr. Houmam Al-Hakeem received his medical degree from University of Damascus - Faculty of Medicine in Damascus, Syria in 1995. He also trained in Family Medicine at Texas Tech University School of Medicine in Amarillo, Texas, and completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Dr. Al-Hakeem has extensive experience in a number of different fields, including high-risk pregnancies and gynelogical surgeries. Outside of the office, Dr. Al-Hakeem enjoys spending time with his wife and children.
Westover Hills Women's Health is a collaborative team who specialize in superior care of women throughout the lifespan. To make an appointment, please call our office or use the book online tool.
Dr. Houmam Al-Hakeem, MD
OB-GYN
2317 SW Military Dr
San Antonio, TX 78224
Dr. Edward B Blackmon Jr. was born and raised in Orangeburg, South Carolina. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He earned his medical degree at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. He completed an internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Madigan Army Medical Center.
He served as a Medical officer in the US Army Reserves reaching the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He was recalled to active duty for Operation Desert Storm. While in private practice in Akron, Ohio he was also an Associate Clinical Professor at North Eastern Ohio University College of Medicine.
He practiced In Jourdanton, Texas from 2005 to 2020 serving terms as Chief of Staff and Chief of Surgery. Methodist Hospital System closed the Maternity Service Line in July 2020, and he relocated his practice to join Dr Al-Hakeem in September 2020.Dr Blackmon has experience and interest in many aspects of OB-GYN including High-Risk Obstetrics, Minimally invasive surgery, and Female Incontinence. He believes in caring for women throughout their entire life span.
Dr. Edward Blackmon, MD
OB-GYN
2317 SW Military Dr
San Antonio, TX 78224
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
Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB (Residency) – Academic Award Winner (each year)
John Thoppil, MD
OB-GYN
11404 Ranch Road 2222
Austin , TX 78730
