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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. 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.
“Thank you for answering all my concerns and last min questions, thank you for time with this pregnancy iam about to deliver and blackmon has done diligent work to prepare me and keep me up to date with baby movements and needs.”
Abraham Alecozay is a Board-Certified Fertility Specialist and OB/GYN at Westover Hills Women's Health in San Antonio, Texas.
In 1991, Dr. Alecozay received his medical degree from Texas Tech University (TTU) in Lubbock. He then completed a residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine (KU School of Medicine), Wichita, Kansas.
Dr. Alecozay achieved board certification and remains active in many medical associations. He is a member of the Society of Gynecological Investigation, the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the Tri-Beta National Biological Honor Society, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Dr. Alecozay is also a member of the American Zoological Society (AZA), the Society for Reproductive Study, the American Fertility Society (ASRM), the Endocrine Society, the Texas Medical Association (TMA), and Lubbock County Medical Society (Lubbock CMS).
He warmly welcomes all patients into the Westover Hills Women's Health OB/GYN and fertility practice and looks forward to serving them.
Notes: Dr. Abraham Alecozay, Fertility Specialist & OBGYN
Dr. Alecozay received his medical degree from Texas Tech University in 1991. After his time in Lubbock, he then completed his residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, KS, in 1995. Dr. Alecozay later achieved board certification and remains active in many medical associations. He is a member of the Society of Gynecological Invesitgation, American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Tri-Beta National Biological Honor Society, American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Zoological Society, Society for Reproductive Study, American Fertility Society, Endocrine Society, Texas Medical Association, and Lubbock County Medical Society.
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.
Leslie Brown, MD, is an OB/GYN and fertility specialist at Westover Hills Women's Health in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Brown believes knowledge and understanding of your body is the key to good health.
Dr. Brown attended Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, where she was pre-med and received a Bachelor of Science with honors in biology. She then attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin, earning a Master of Science with honors in medical microbiology and immunology.
Dr. Brown worked in the pathology department at Walter Reed National Medical Center while serving in the United States Navy in Washington, D.C. Using the Armed Forces Health Professional School Scholarship, she applied to Rush University College of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, where she received her Doctor of Medicine and decided to become an obstetrician and gynecologist.
After 18 years in the military, Dr. Brown now serves the women of San Antonio, Texas. She empowers her patients by explaining every visit, procedure, and test result. Dr. Brown equips her patients with the tools needed to maintain good health.
Leslie Brown, MD, is an OB/GYN and fertility specialist at Westover Hills Women's Health in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Brown believes knowledge and understanding of your body is the key to good health.
Dr. Brown attended Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, where she was pre-med and received a Bachelor of Science with honors in biology. She then attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin, earning a Master of Science with honors in medical microbiology and immunology.
Dr. Brown worked in the pathology department at Walter Reed National Medical Center while serving in the United States Navy in Washington, D.C. Using the Armed Forces Health Professional School Scholarship, she applied to Rush University College of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, where she received her Doctor of Medicine and decided to become an obstetrician and gynecologist.
After 18 years in the military, Dr. Brown now serves the women of San Antonio, Texas. She empowers her patients by explaining every visit, procedure, and test result. Dr. Brown equips her patients with the tools needed to maintain good health.
Abraham Alecozay is a Board-Certified Fertility Specialist and OB/GYN at Westover Hills Women's Health in San Antonio, Texas.
In 1991, Dr. Alecozay received his medical degree from Texas Tech University (TTU) in Lubbock. He then completed a residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine (KU School of Medicine), Wichita, Kansas.
Dr. Alecozay achieved board certification and remains active in many medical associations. He is a member of the Society of Gynecological Investigation, the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the Tri-Beta National Biological Honor Society, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Dr. Alecozay is also a member of the American Zoological Society (AZA), the Society for Reproductive Study, the American Fertility Society (ASRM), the Endocrine Society, the Texas Medical Association (TMA), and Lubbock County Medical Society (Lubbock CMS).
He warmly welcomes all patients into the Westover Hills Women's Health OB/GYN and fertility practice and looks forward to serving them.
Notes: Dr. Abraham Alecozay, Fertility Specialist & OBGYN
Dr. Alecozay received his medical degree from Texas Tech University in 1991. After his time in Lubbock, he then completed his residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, KS, in 1995. Dr. Alecozay later achieved board certification and remains active in many medical associations. He is a member of the Society of Gynecological Invesitgation, American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Tri-Beta National Biological Honor Society, American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Zoological Society, Society for Reproductive Study, American Fertility Society, Endocrine Society, Texas Medical Association, and Lubbock County Medical Society.
Dr. John Thoppil founded and leads River Place OB/GYN. He is nationally known and has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CBS national news, and many state publications such as the Dallas Morning News and Texas Monthly.
Clinically he is a pioneer in the field. He was the first in Texas to perform in-office uterine removal (MYOSURE) and the first in the state to perform the SONATA procedure in the office for the treatment of fibroids.
He has among the lowest cesarean section rates in the state (NTSV rate for 2022 11%). Our practice routinely takes care of high-risk women, including older mothers, and fertility patients.
Dr. Thoppil is a leader in the field. He is a past President of the Texas Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He is the current Department Chair of Ob/Gyn at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center, the busiest maternity hospital in Central Texas.
Dr.Thoppil completed his undergraduate degree at Texas A&M University and his medical degree at the Baylor College of Medicine, one of the premier medical schools in the country. He did his OB/GYN training at the Air Force’s flagship medical center, Wilford Hall, at Lackland AFB. Dr. Thoppil served his country as a physician in the Air Force prior to returning to his home state of Texas in 2008.
He is married to Dr. Nimmi Thoppil and has one son, John Jr. He loves cars, golf, and Aggie Football.
Watch an introductory video from Dr. Thoppil here.
DR. THOPPIL’S EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Past President, Texas Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Department Chair, OBGYN, St. David’s North Austin Medical Center
Austin Monthly Top Doctors 2015-present
Texas Monthly Super Doctors 2019-present
Texas A&M University College Station – BS 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
