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Joy Carter, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified OB/GYN who provides outstanding care to women of all ages at Women’s Health Services. With more than 10 years of clinical experience, Dr. Carter provides a wide array of women’s health services to the communities of Arlington and Grand Prairie, Texas.
Dr. Carter is dedicated to patient education and strives to empower her patients to make informed decisions about their personal health. She offers warm, compassionate care during pregnancy and for conditions such as endometriosis, uterine fibroids, uterine descensus, abnormal bleeding, and menopause.
After receiving her Bachelor of Science in biology from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, Dr. Carter earned a Master of Science in biological science from Southern Methodist University in Dallas. She then earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, where she also completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology.
Dr. Carter is a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and she is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She and her husband, Brian, have three children. In her leisure time, she enjoys knitting and outdoor activities such as camping and hiking.
“La Doctora Joy es muy atenta y profesional. Yo buscaba un doctor que se interesara genuinamente en mi salud y finalmente la encontré. Yo recomendare a la doctora Joy a mi familia y amigos.”
Maya Kuriakose, MD, is a board-eligible OB/GYN in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. She brings over four years of professional experience to Women’s Health Services in Arlington and Grand Prairie, Texas. Dr. Kuriakose is an honest and personable physician who specializes in all aspects of obstetrics and gynecology, including family planning, prenatal care, and da Vinci robotics.
She has lived throughout multiple parts of Texas. Originally from the Amarillo area, Dr. Kuriakose moved to Austin, where she received a Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Texas at Austin. She then earned her medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso in 2016. She completed her residency at Methodist Dallas Medical Center.
Dr. Kuriakose is a member of the American Medical Association and American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She makes it a point to spend quality time with each patient, understanding their problems and coming up with realistic solutions.
When she is not practicing medicine, she enjoys traveling, experimenting in the kitchen, and spending time with her husband and dog.
Jon T. Ricks, MD, is a skilled board-certified OB/GYN who offers exceptional gynecologic and obstetrics care for adolescents and adult women at his office, Jon T. Ricks, MD PA, in Frisco, Texas. Dr. Ricks is known for his expertise and compassionate, attentive approach to care. He is dedicated to providing the highest quality, individualized care for women in all stages of life.
Earning his medical degree from UT Health Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine (LSOM) in San Antonio, Texas, Dr. Ricks completed his internship and residency at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Texas.
Dr. Ricks has been featured in D Magazine’s Best Doctors in Collin County since 2011 and in Frisco Style Magazine as Best Frisco OB/GYN. He affiliates with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.
As a skilled gynecologist, Dr. Ricks provides a variety of comprehensive services in-office to address acute and chronic health issues that affect a woman’s reproductive and sexual health. He also focuses on preventive care to lower risk factors for cervical cancer, breast cancer, and other diseases.
Dr. Ricks offers both conservative and surgical gynecology treatments to address conditions like endometriosis, abnormal uterine bleeding, and pelvic pain. He performs procedures like dilation and curettage, laparoscopic hysterectomies, incontinence sling procedures, and excision of vaginal or uterine lesions to improve reproductive and sexual function.
Additionally, Dr. Ricks provides comprehensive pregnancy and obstetrics services to care for the evolving needs of expectant mothers and their babies. He is also an expert in labiaplasty and other vaginal revitalization procedures and has extensive training in advanced surgical techniques, including da Vinci® robotic surgery technology.
To schedule a consultation with Dr. Ricks, call the office or book a consultation online today.
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Tracy Glass, DO, FACOG, is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Advanced Womens Healthcare of Waxahachie. Known for her exceptional skills and bedside manner, Dr. Glass provides the best care possible at her office in Waxahachie, Texas.
“Medicine was a second career for me, born out of a calling from the Lord above. I love my job as an Ob/Gyn, and I love serving the community of Ellis county and surrounding areas. I believe medicine is a partnership between the patient and the physician, so I will take time to explain my recommendations in a way that a patient can understand. I want each patient to play an active role in her healthcare decisions.
We have a wonderfully caring staff, and our patients let us know how much they appreciate that. I want patients to feel at ease during their visit, and I make every effort to listen to their concerns and answer all their questions. We work in a very intimate environment, and the more comfortable a patient feels with me, the more successful I can be at helping her.”
Dr. Glass was born and raised near Austin, Texas. Before earning her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, Dr. Glass distinguished herself academically, earning concurrent undergraduate degrees with honors in Anthropology and Microbiology. While completing her bachelor studies, she began her graduate studies and went on to earn a Master’s degree in Cell Biology. She has received numerous teaching awards, and her research contributions have been published in several major scientific journals, including Brain Research and the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology.
A highly respected surgeon and laparoscopist, Dr. Glass is well-known for her exceptional skill in performing complex laparoscopic procedures, minimally invasive surgery, and pelvic reconstruction surgery.
Dr. Glass is actively involved in medical, surgical, and evangelical missionary work and enjoys sharing her faith and talents with those in need. She considers it one of the greatest gifts of service she could offer another. When not caring for patients, Dr. Glass enjoys spending time with her family, running, camping, hiking, or competing in triathlons. She is an ultramarathoner, an Ironman, and a mother of three amazing kids.
Gregory Kroeger, MD, FACOG, is a compassionate and skilled obstetrician and gynecologist serving patients at Advanced Womens Healthcare of Waxahachie in Waxahachie, Texas.
Dr. Kroeger grew up in Midland, Texas. He attended Texas Tech University, graduating summa cum laude in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Zoology. He attended Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for medical school and then completed his residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Scott and White Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas.
He spent 14 years in private practice in Abilene, Texas. During part of this time, Dr. Kroeger served as Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at both Hendrick Medical Center and Abilene Regional Medical Center. In 2017, Dr. Kroeger was recruited to Waxahachie by Baylor Scott & White Health System. He brings years of experience and advanced surgical skills in minimally invasive surgery and complex laparoscopic procedures. Dr. Kroeger also has advanced training in pelvic reconstructive surgery and the management of urinary incontinence. Dr. Kroeger is married and has three children. He enjoys spending time with his family, pursuing his faith, and spending time outdoors, hiking, hunting, or fishing.
“I believe that all life is sacred and that we are created in His image and likeness. Helping to bring life into the world is an awesome and humbling privilege – an honor that is typically given to a physician based on a patient’s comfort, confidence, and trust. Building this trust requires a relationship where the patient feels that their concerns are heard, their questions answered, and their conditions adequately explained and addressed. This is what I strive to do for my patients.”
Born and raised in Texas, Dr. Patrick Allen understands the unique healthcare needs of the local community. He dedicates his life’s work to providing superior gynecology care to the women of Texas. Dr. Allen has a special interest in minimally invasive surgery, especially robotic-assisted surgery and hormone replacement therapy. He is the Director of the Robotics program at North Hills Hospital.
He received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M in 1981 and awarded his Doctor of Medicine in 1995 from the University of Texas Health Science Center. He completed his four-year residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Oklahoma University Health Science Center.
Dr. Allen serves as a Diplomat on the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He maintains licensures in Texas and Oklahoma and is active in a number of professional societies including the American Medical Association and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
In his free time, Dr. Allen actively participates in the parish church and school and is a Masters swimmer. He is married with three children.
“Good, happy with my visit. Also I told Dr.Allen he looks like the guy on the Buick commercial but its a Volvo commercial. Look out for the Commerical and see if you think he looks like him”
Dr. Patrick Allen, MD
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Marie Murphy, RN, CNM, APRN
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Certified Nurse Practitioner-Midwife, Marie T. Murphy, received her early nursing and midwifery education in her birth country of Ireland and later in Scotland. She has practiced midwifery in various culturally diverse locales, such as Abu Dhabi, London, Perth, and Saudi Arabia. Her travels permitted her a unique perspective in understanding and developing respect for the cultural backgrounds of women around the globe.
During her time in Saudi Arabia, Marie was introduced to her future husband, Steve Larma of Fort Worth, which led to her traveling to America in 1991. Marie then set out to complete her RN and midwifery training in the Labor & Delivery departments of Mesa General Hospital (Phoenix, AZ), and later North Hills Hospital (North Richland Hills, TX). She was also granted US citizenship. In 1996, Marie was awarded her CNM license with the American College of Nurse Midwives.
Today, Marie partners with Dr. Patrick Allen to provide high-quality gynecological care to women in the Richland Hills, TX area. She has a special interest in adolescent gynecology.
Heather Neville, MD, shares her experience as an OB/GYN with patients at the Magnolia Tower location of Eighth Avenue Obstetrics and Gynecology in Fort Worth, Texas. Listed as a Top Doctor by Fort Worth Magazine for several years, she offers comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology care to women.
Dr. Neville attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio and completed her internship and residency at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth. Dr. Neville has over a decade of experience, including several years in private practice, treating OB/GYN patients of all ages with her compassionate bedside manner.
She maintains her advanced credentials with continuing education and stays up-to-date with the latest advances in women’s health. Dr. Neville is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a member of the Texas Medical Association, American Medical Association, Tarrant County Medical Society, and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
When she’s not at the office, Dr. Neville enjoys running, cycling, and playing basketball. She is currently accepting new patients and welcomes them to Eighth Avenue Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Rita Wood, DO, is an OB/GYN at the Eighth Avenue Obstetrics and Gynecology office in the Medical District of Fort Worth, Texas. She specializes in contraception management, abnormal bleeding, infertility, preconception care, comprehensive prenatal care, urogynecology, and minimally invasive surgery.
Dr. Wood is originally from Houston, Texas. She attended medical school at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, and completed residency training at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth. She maintains her advanced credentials with continuing education.
Dr. Wood cares for women of all ages, from adolescence through menopause and beyond, using innovative, advanced technology and techniques. Her patients enjoy her warm, compassionate bedside manner.
Dr. Wood serves a diverse community and is fluent in Spanish. In her free time, she enjoys reading, doing yoga, and spending time with her husband. She is currently accepting new patients and welcomes them to Eighth Avenue Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Laura Bradford, MD, provides compassionate, comprehensive women’s health services to patients of all ages at Eighth Avenue Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Medical District of Fort Worth, Texas.
Dr. Bradford earned her medical degree from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, and completed her internship and residency at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth. She has over two decades of experience treating OB/GYN patients in private practice. She specializes in all areas of obstetrics and gynecology care.
Dr. Bradford was a member of the teaching faculty at North Texas Affiliated Medical Group and John Peter Smith Hospital, where she supervised and taught at sixteen OB/GYN residency programs in county and private hospital settings.
Dr. Bradford is board-certified with the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and maintains her advanced credentials with continuing education, so she is aware of the latest advancements in women’s health care.
When not attending to her patients, she enjoys sports, gardening, and crafts. Dr. Bradford is currently accepting new patients and is excited to welcome them to Eighth Avenue Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Pattyann Hardt, MD, PA, FACOG, is an experienced gynecologist at Eighth Avenue Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Medical District of Fort Worth, Texas. She offers comprehensive, personalized women’s health care to patients of all ages.
Dr. Hardt graduated with a master’s degree in education from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, and earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School in Galveston. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth.
Dr. Hardt has over a decade of experience treating patients with numerous gynecological conditions, such as heavy menstrual bleeding, uterine fibroids, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). She uses the most innovative, advanced technology and techniques during women’s health procedures.
She maintains her advanced credentials with continuing education and is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She holds affiliations with the American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, and Fort Worth OB/GYN Society. Dr. Hardt is also a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
Dr. Hardt was a recipient of the prestigious Pritchard Prize for Research in 2008, Patients' Choice Award, Most Compassionate Doctor Award, and was named a “Top Doc” by Fort Worth Magazine.
Dr. Hardt is a mother of two and enjoys spending time with her family when she’s not at the office. She is currently accepting new patients and encourages them to visit Eighth Avenue Obstetrics and Gynecology.
“I am a new patient of Dr. Hardt's and am very pleased. She seems to truly care about her patients and their needs. I felt very comfortable talking with her and never felt rushed. I am so happy I found her and look forward to being a patient of hers for many years.”
Cynthia Robbins, MD, PA, is an experienced OB/GYN at the Eighth Avenue Obstetrics and Gynecology office in the Medical District of Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Robbins is consistently named “Top Doc” by Fort Worth Magazine and earned the Patient's Choice Award, honoring her as one of the best physicians in Texas.
Dr. Robbins earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Texas at Arlington. She then earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School in Houston. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Scott and White Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas, serving as chief resident.
After residency training, Dr. Robbins established a private practice in Fort Worth. She’s served Dallas-Fort Worth area patients of all ages with quality, personalized care for over two decades. Women requiring minimally invasive gynecological procedures or routine obstetrics care are in good hands with Dr. Robbins.
She maintains her advanced credentials with continuing education courses and uses the most innovative, state-of-the-art technology during procedures. Dr. Robbins is board-certified and affiliated with the Texas Medical Board, American Medical Association, and American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
In her spare time, Dr. Robbins enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her five children. She is currently accepting new patients and is excited to welcome them to Eighth Avenue Obstetrics and Gynecology.
“Dr. Robbins is the best - always caring, takes time with me and answers questions plus gives me information. She is kind and professional, and I am thankful for having her medical care through many stages over 30 years.”
“Everyone, including Dr. Brooks, is so sweet and nice, and the doctor is very knowledgeable. Have been going to her for years and I'm always pleased with her service.”
Ted Fogwell, MD, is one of Dallas’ most decorated doctors, having been recognized as among the city’s best OB/GYNs by D Magazine over 13 times. His commitment to providing patients with a warm, friendly environment stems from his patient-first mindset, believing that honesty and trust between patient and physician are the keys to successful treatment.
After graduating cum laude from the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Fogwell earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, where he is now an associate professor of OB/GYN. He also makes yearly trips to Guatemala and Romania where he provides medical training to physicians and medical care for the countries’ citizens.
Dr. Fogwell is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and performed his residency at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas. He is currently affiliated with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas (the Margot Perot Center for Women and Infants) and the Texas Health Women's Specialty Surgery Center. He’s an expert in minimally invasive and robotic surgeries, especially transabdominal cerclage (TAC).
Dr. Fogwell lives in Dallas with his wife. He has two daughters and four grandchildren.
Born at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas himself, Emil Tajzoy, MD, seemed fated to become part of the hospital’s expert surgical staff. While gaining his Bachelor of Science at Southern Methodist University he assisted in neurological research at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, where he would later discover his calling in obstetrics and gynecology.
During his OB/GYN residency at Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dr. Tajzoy was recognized for his remarkable patient care and unflagging dedication to teaching medical students, earning membership in the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He then pursued a gynecological surgery fellowship at Texas Health Presbyterian, where he impressed some of the most renowned surgeons in north Texas with his abilities in minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic surgeries. Dr. Tajzoy is particularly adept in performing robotic-assisted abdominal cerclage surgery, an operation to reduce the risk of early pregnancy loss.
Dr. Tajzoy has committed himself to providing compassionate, personalized, evidence-based care to his patients. This includes not only minimally invasive surgery, but routine and high-risk obstetric care, contraceptive management, preventive health, and menopause. He prides himself in building trusting, lifelong relationships with his patients.
Not only a renowned surgeon, but a committed educator as well, Dr. Tajzoy teaches the next generation of doctors by serving as the editor and host of OB/GYN lectures for Doctors in Training, a prestigious medical board review course. He instructs the Dad Basic Training class at Texas Health Presbyterian as well. He also travels to Guatemala for surgical mission trips where he performs gynecologic surgeries for the underserved.
Outside of work, Dr. Tajzoy enjoys playing tennis, attending the theater, watching movies, and traveling the world with his amazing wife Catherine, a skilled ICU nurse at Baylor University Medical Center.
“Every appointment I’ve had with Dr. Tazjoy, he’s been very informative and listens to all my needs and concerns. He’s been very helpful during my health journey and knowledgeable. Outweighing all the pros and cons to help you make the best decision.
Highly recommend him if you are looking for an MD.”
One of Dallas, Texas’ premier OB/GYN physicians, Dr. Emil Tajzoy, is committed to providing only the most personalized, highest quality care. While patients in most Dallas-area hospitals may not see the same provider twice, Dr. Tajzoy and his partners take pride in their patient-first focus, developing trusting relationships with their patients that last a lifetime.
With Dr. Tajzoy’s practice, patients see the same provider every time they visit, ensuring the greatest continuity of care. From young women planning for their first child to pregnant mothers with still more children at home, Dr. Tajzoy and his team provide comprehensive care to their patients for every stage of life’s journey.
Dr. Tajzoy is joined in his practice by Dr. Ted Fogwell, Dr. Tara Dullye, and Dr. Gene Hunt, a team of Dallas’s most celebrated OB/GYN physicians with decades of combined experience. Together they have particular expertise in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgeries, which have quick recoveries and very minimal downtimes, allowing women to get back to their normal lives as quickly as possible.
Dr. Tajzoy’s practice is a member of Privia Medical Group, a national association of physician-led practices across multiple specialties with the mission of providing better, more coordinated care to patients. Priva Medical Group takes accountability for the health and wellness of the patients it serves, using the most cutting-edge advances in medicine to help patients remain healthy and provide better treatment for disease. With Priva, patients receive only the most collaborative, team-based care from nationally renowned physicians, utilizing the latest techniques and technologies to give patients the best of all personalized care.