Education:

1979-1983
Southern Methodist University
BA Chemistry
BA Sociology
Cum Laude

1983-1987
The University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio
Doctor of Medicine

1987-1988
Internship in Pediatrics at Children's Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
(training in pediatric and adolescent gynecology)

1988-1992
Internship and Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
and Parkland Memorial Hospital

2002 to present
Training in Female Sexual Disorders and Menopause from the Berman Center and training in Age Management Medicine at the Cenegenics Medical Institute.

Awards:

  • Served as chair of Obstetrics/Gynecology for Presbyterian Hospital of Plano in 2006
  • Served as expert consultant in Obstetrics/Gynecology for Texas Medical Board since 2001


Honors:

  • Southern Methodist University Alumni Association National Alumni Scholarship 1979-1983

  • Alpha Lambda Delta and Phi Eta Sigma Honor Societies 1980

  • Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society 1981

  • Phi Lambda Upsilon Chemistry Honor Society 1982

  • Alpha Kappa Delta Sociology Honor Society 1983

  • Selected as fellow in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility 1992

  • Award for Best Research Presentation 1992 at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Research:

  • Bovine Adrenal Steroid Investigation 1989 (background specimen collection and preparation used in later projects)

  • "Effect of GnRH Analogs (Depo-Leuprolide) With or Without Low-Dose Contraceptives on Hirsutism, Calcium Metabolism and Bone Density," Carr et al 1993

Publications:

  • Numerous articles as contibuting editor in women's health for SHINE magazine

  • "Effect of GnRH Analogs (Depo-Leuprolide) With or Without Low-Dose Contraceptives on Hirsutism, Calcium Metabolism and Bone Density," Carr et al 1993

Licensure:

  • Texas State Board of Medical Examiners 1988

  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1995

Professional memberships:

Appointments:

  • Prestonwood Baptist Church: ordained as a Deacon 1996
    active deacon 1996 to present Deacon team Captain 2000, 2002

  • Prestonwood Pregnancy and Family Care Center: Medical Director 1994 to present

  • SHINE Magazine: Women's Health Editor, writer and contributor

Presentations:

  • "Medical Treatment of Ectopic Pregnancy" The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School 1992

  • "When Does Life Begin?" Sunday evening service, Prestonwood Baptist Church 2/2/97

  • "Prestonwood on Mission: Turning Hearts Toward Life" Sunday evening service, Prestonwood Baptist Church 5/28/00

 

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