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With more than 40 years of experience working with women in all life stages, Carlos Cardenas, MD, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist serving people in San Antonio, Texas. He provides a wide range of gynecology services, focusing on menopause management, preventive services and well-woman exams, and minimally invasive surgeries.
He completed an internship at Roxborough Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and his residency training at Drexel University College of Medicine (formerly Hahnemann Medical College) in Philadelphia. Dr. Cardenas is a co-founder of the Institute for Women’s Health, the largest OB/GYN and fertility practice in South Texas.
Dr. Cardenas is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a member of the American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopists, Texas Medical Association, and Bexar County Medical Society. He is also on the Board of Directors of the Methodist Ambulatory Surgical Center.
To better serve more patients, Dr. Cardenas is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Patience Miller, MD, OB/GYN, provides comprehensive gynecology and obstetric services to patients in San Antonio, Texas. The practice is headed by Dr. Miller, who is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. As a female physician, she is known for her compassionate, caring, and attentive approach to medicine. Her focus on high-quality patient care has earned Dr. Miller an exceptional reputation in the community and among other physicians.
Patients have long relied on Dr. Miller for remaining abreast of the latest advances in gynecologic and obstetric care. With both state-of-the-art techniques and technology, the practice supplies the most advanced OB/GYN care in the area. Services include minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries, surgical and medical management for urinary incontinence, infertility testing and workups, menopause symptom management, tubal ligation, endometrial ablation, treatment for irregular periods, and wellness care for teens and adults.
Dr. Miller is known for her honesty and down-to-earth communication skills. Patients also appreciate the warm welcome they receive from the very personable and competent staff at Dr. Miller’s office. Both Dr. Miller and her associates make it their mission to empower patients to achieve the best possible results.
“Doctor Miller is very knowledgeable and made me feel at ease that there are treatments to help get my reproductive health in order. I’m very happy I came to visit her and hope to continue seeing her as my primary obgyn.”
Patience Miller Ob-Gyn, Pllc
OB-GYN
7922 Ewing Halsell Drive
420
San Antonio, TX 78229
Melhem Dandan, MD, FACOG, FAAFP, is board-certified in both OB/GYN and Family Medicine, giving him the unique training and experience needed to manage his patients at the Harlandale Clinic in San Antonio, Texas.
Dr. Dandan received his medical degree from Damascus University School of Medicine in Damascus, Syria. He then completed his family practice residency training at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago and a second residency in OB/GYN at the University of California, Los Angeles, Kern Medical Center.
He practiced medicine in Merced, California, for seven years, where he served as the medical director of a women’s health clinic and in the Department of Public Health. During this time, he was a member of the teaching faculty at the University of California, Davis, and the San Joaquin Valley Community Colleges to help train future generations of nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
After moving to beautiful San Antonio, Dr. Dandan owned and operated a successful OB/GYN clinic on the southside before joining forces with the Baptist Health System and Steward Medical Group. He continued his passion for teaching and is currently an associate faculty at the UIW, teaching medical students and residents in his offices and during his rounds in the hospitals.
Dr. Dandan is affiliated with several San Antonio hospitals. He performs gynecologic robotic surgeries, major pelvic and obstetrical surgeries, minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgeries, and incontinence surgeries, and does office family planning procedures, aesthetics, and hormonal pellets insertions for proper candidates.
He’s credentialed by most public and private insurances in family practice and OB/GYN.
Lydia Appiah-Dwamena is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist who offers expert services at Palo Alto Women’s Health Center in San Antonio. A graduate of the University of Science and Technology School of Medicine in Ghana, she has been in practice for more than two decades.
Dr. Appiah-Dwamena completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Catholic Medical Centers of Brooklyn and Queens and at the University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Women in Southern Texas can trust Dr. Appiah-Dwamena to help them acquire appropriate birth control, prevent serious gynecological issues, and diagnose concerns such as abnormal uterine bleeding. She offers kind and compassionate prenatal care and infertility counseling. Call the office or schedule an appointment using the online tool to consult with Dr. Appiah-Dwamena about all your gynecological issues.
Firas Farra, MD, is an OB/GYN and fertility specialist at Westover Hills Women's Health in San Antonio, Texas. At the practice, he provides each patient with effective and thorough care.
In 1991, Dr. Farra graduated from medical school at Damascus University in Damascus, Syria. He always had a passion for obstetrics and gynecology and was inspired by his late father, who worked as an obstetrician, to follow the same career.
Dr. Farra began an internship at Harbor Hospital Center in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1993. He then pursued an OB/GYN residency at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center, also in Baltimore, which he finished in 1998. Dr. Farra served as a chief resident during his last year of residency and obtained his board certification in OB/GYN in 2000.
During his 23 years of medical experience, Dr. Farra has worked with other OB/GYNs, midwives, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other medical specialists. He also served on multiple medical committees at the local hospital and was chief of staff for a couple of years. Dr. Farra served on the credentials committee and the outpatient Surgical Center executive committee in town.
When away from the office, Dr. Farra enjoys gardening, golfing, fishing, and cooking. He is excited to start a new career chapter and looks forward to being part of the Westover Hills Women's Health team.
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.
“My goodness! This place gets busy busy busy! I’ve never seen so many very pregnant ladies in one place at the same time! Yet the staff and doctors do n amazing job keeping their cool, quick, efficient and helpful. The visit felt rushed compared to any other women’s clinic I have been to in my life time BUT as I mentioned in the beginning , I have never seen so many super pregnant women in one place . I was cool with the rushed visit, the pregnant ladies needed more attention than I did! I just went in for routine annual check up. The doctor was friendly, strongly knowledgeable n obviously experienced! ”
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.
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.
Aurora OB/GYN is a premier obstetrics and gynecology practice providing exceptional preventative care, treatment, and aesthetic services to women throughout San Antonio, Texas, and the surrounding communities. Board-certified OB/GYN Karen Allsup, FACOG, MD, delivers the highest quality care to women in a safe, welcoming environment.
From contraception counseling to prenatal care during pregnancy, Aurora OB/GYN offers complete women’s health care throughout their lives. Dr. Allsup and her team are proud to give women a medical home where they feel comfortable and understood.
Whether women visit for a surgical procedure, like a hysterectomy, or an aesthetic treatment, like laser skin treatments, Aurora OB/GYN strives to help women look and feel their best. The practice offers a full range of obstetrics and gynecology services, including prenatal care and menopause treatment with hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Surgery is always a last resort for the Aurora OB/GYN physicians. With a focus on laparoscopic and minimally invasive procedures, the physicians have a low C-section rate and support natural labor with minimal intervention as often as possible.
The team is always open to alternative therapies if they benefit their patients. Each doctor works closely with their patients to ensure they receive individualized care during every stage of their lives.
Aurora OB/GYN is thrilled to offer new and returning patients a wide range of telemedicine services and in-office procedures for comfort and convenience. Call the office today to schedule an appointment or book online to learn more.
“Dr. Karen Allsup is wonderful! She is brilliant, professional but personable too, along with extremely knowledgeable of all things relating to the female body! She was there for my first two pregnancies and now she is there helping me with menopause. ”
Karen Allsup, MD
OB-GYN
3303 Rogers Road
Suite #230
San Antonio, TX 78251
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3.6
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Dr. Firas Farra, MD
OB-GYN 10.4 mi
3.6(3)
11212 State Highway 151
Plaza 2, Suite 150
San Antonio, TX 78251
Firas Farra, MD, is an OB/GYN and fertility specialist at Westover Hills Women's Health in San Antonio, Texas. At the practice, he provides each patient with effective and thorough care.
In 1991, Dr. Farra graduated from medical school at Damascus University in Damascus, Syria. He always had a passion for obstetrics and gynecology and was inspired by his late father, who worked as an obstetrician, to follow the same career.
Dr. Farra began an internship at Harbor Hospital Center in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1993. He then pursued an OB/GYN residency at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center, also in Baltimore, which he finished in 1998. Dr. Farra served as a chief resident during his last year of residency and obtained his board certification in OB/GYN in 2000.
During his 23 years of medical experience, Dr. Farra has worked with other OB/GYNs, midwives, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other medical specialists. He also served on multiple medical committees at the local hospital and was chief of staff for a couple of years. Dr. Farra served on the credentials committee and the outpatient Surgical Center executive committee in town.
When away from the office, Dr. Farra enjoys gardening, golfing, fishing, and cooking. He is excited to start a new career chapter and looks forward to being part of the Westover Hills Women's Health team.
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. 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.
Christopher Serrano, MD, is a caring and compassionate OB/GYN who has earned a reputation for excellence throughout San Antonio, Texas, and the surrounding region. Through his practice at Serrano OBGyn, Dr. Serrano and his team are able to create meaningful improvements in the lives of the women who entrust the practice with their care.
Education has always been centrally important to Dr. Serrano. A Texas native, he earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin, where he also received special honors for his thesis research. From there, he went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.
Dr. Serrano refined his skills and knowledge through a residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center in California. Today, Dr. Serrano is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and also holds membership in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
After finishing his medical training in California, Dr. Serrano and his wife moved home to Texas, settling down in Port Arthur along the Texas Gulf Coast. They built a happy home and a thriving practice in the area, where Dr. Serrano delivered more than 3,000 babies. However, after two major hurricanes impacted the area, the family made the decision to relocate to San Antonio where they have family.
Dr. Serrano founded his private practice on a belief in personalized medicine and with a deep understanding of the importance of quality women’s health services. He has made a conscious decision to forego expanding his practice to allow for more face-to-face time with his patients. Although many practitioners are moving toward a corporate or medical group model, Dr. Serrano prefers to truly get to know the women in his care.
Continuing education is also central to Dr. Serrano. He is experienced in the da VinciⓇ robotic surgical system, a platform that enables outstanding results without the risks associated with open surgery. He’s also upgraded his practice with state-of-the-art 4D ultrasound imaging tools and digital recordkeeping systems.
If you’re searching for the unique blend of technical excellence and a warm, personable nature, come sit down with Dr. Serrano to learn more about his approach to women’s health. Booking an appointment is as simple as a phone call or a few moments on the online scheduling page.
“Dr.Cardenas and his entire staff are very very nice. They all explain everything to the detail about procedures if required, medications and treatments. I feel very confident in Dr.Cardenas and their staff which I don’t have with many Drs visited in the passed. Thank You Dr.Cardenas and staff,keep up the good work. “Service and Sincerity is Everything “!!”
Westover Hills Women’s Health is an obstetrics and gynecology clinic with locations in San Antonio, Texas. The collaborative team includes Houmam Al-Hakeem, MD, who specializes in OB/GYN care including high-risk pregnancy and gynecological surgical needs, along with certified nurse-midwives Dianna Hagl, APRN, and Brynna Lynch, APRN, who specialize in low-risk obstetrics and naturalistic, holistic care for women.
The providers at the warm, welcoming offices in San Antonio listen carefully to patients in order to provide comprehensive gynecology services to women at all stages of life. The team is also highly knowledgeable in gynecological conditions, including infertility and endometriosis, and can work together with patients to create treatment plans that work for their individual needs. In addition, patients have access to the practice’s state-of-the-art ultrasound machine in-house.
For access to high-quality gynecology and obstetrics care all under one roof, call one of the Westover Hills Women’s Health offices or book an appointment online today. Telehealth appointments are also available for patients who qualify.