The Women's Health Services Programs at University Family Health Centers Southeast, Southwest and Downtown provide comprehensive health care for women of all ages.

All of our physicians specialize in obstetrics and gynecology, including the examination, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of women's health problems. Our services include adolescent gynecology, abstinence education, family planning, infertility counseling, pregnancy testing and consultation, prenatal care through delivery, after delivery checkups, and menopause treatment.

Women's Health Services offers a full range of wellness services including annual exams and Pap smears.

Our physicians also see patients at the South Texas Women's Health Center located in the Ashford Oaks Building behind Broadway Bank on Fredericksburg Road at 8122 Datapoint Drive.

All doctors hold teaching appointments at The UT Health Science Center and are recognized throughout South Texas for their expertise in infertility, high-risk pregnancies, Gynecology, menopause, cervical dysplasia, pelvic surgery, urinary incontinence, and menstruation disorders.

The Women's Health Services physicians follow the guidelines of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist (ACOG) regarding the recommended schedule for prenatal care visits, as well as for the care that expectant mothers should receive at the initial and subsequent visits.

We encourage pregnant women to arrange for an initial prenatal care visit as soon as possible. During the initial visit you should expect the following procedures:

• Initial history, including current health problems and treatments, drug allergies, surgical history, family history, past pregnancies (if any), gynecological conditions (such as history of abnormal Pap smears), dietary/exercise habits, and tobacco, alcohol and drug use.



• Physical examination, including blood pressure, height and weight, and examination of the breasts, heart, lungs, abdomen, and extremities, as well as a pelvic examination to evaluate the size and shape of the uterus and other reproductive organs.



• Initial prenatal lab screenings, including Pap smear (unless normal screenings have been reported within the last six months), blood type and Rh type, antibody screen, complete blood count, Rubella immunity, test for syphilis, urine culture/screen, tests for hepatitis, and counseling and consent for screening for HIV (the virus that causes AIDS). Subsequent visits usually include measurement of blood pressure, weight, and fundal height (size of the uterus) as well as measurement of fetal heart tones (beginning at 10-12 weeks). In addition urine samples are tested for the presence of sugar, infection, and protein.



• Subsequent prenatal lab screenings may include ultrasounds, MSAFP (a test for Down syndrome and some spinal defects) and amniocentesis (sampling the amniotic fluid for certain abnormalities).

Insurance

We participate in Medicaid, many different PPO and HMO plans and accept traditional indemnity insurance. Our staff can enroll you in Medicaid and CareLink.

Emergencies

A physician or nursing staff member is available for urgent and/or emergency situations 24 hours per day. You may also utilize the 24-hour OB/GYN emergency services available at University Hospital, 4502 Medical Drive. Take the D elevators to the fourth floor where all services are readily available.

Office Hours & Appointments

Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• Women’s Health Services –Downtown
  527 N. Leona
  (210) 358-3582
  
  
• Women’s Health Services – Southeast
  1055 Ada
  (210) 358-5740
  
  
• Women’s Health Services – Southwest
  2121 SW 36th Street @ Highway 90
  (210) 358-5233
  
  
• Baby U Class Registration
  (210) 358-TALK

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