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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.

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.

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.

Becoming a father is what first interested Dr. Trost in obstetrics. He considers parenthood both his greatest accomplishment and most difficult job. His initial interest in pregnancy and childbirth blossomed into a love for both obstetrics and gynecology. Both are special areas of medicine that provide care for women through their most sensitive stages of life, each stage with its own unique challenges. Dr. Trost considers it a joy and honor to help women navigate these stages so that they can live happy and healthy lives on their terms.

Dr. Trost was raised in a suburb just outside of Portland, OR. He earned his bachelor’s degree in human biology from BYU-Idaho. He attended medical school at Kansas City University in Kansas City, MO. He completed his residency at Wright State University in Dayton, OH. During his residency, he was appointed Chief Resident of Five Rivers Center for Women’s Health and was the recipient of the AAGL Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery Award. His interests include preconception counseling, contraception, patient-centered labor and delivery, high-risk pregnancy, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, including the Da Vinci robotic surgical system.

Dr. Trost just moved to the DFW area with his wife and his two young boys. He is excited to join the Holy Cross OB-GYN family and serve the patients of Mesquite, Terrell, and Rowlett. 

 For over 16 years, Dr. Maduka Odogwu has been in practice as an obstetrician and gynecologist, helping women through every stage of their lives. At Holy Cross OBGYN in Mesquite, Texas, he provides expert obstetric care, including for women with high-risk pregnancies. From preconception counseling and prenatal health, right on through to delivery, Dr. Odogwu handles each pregnancy every step of the way to ensure the best outcome possible.

When it comes to gynecological care, Dr. Odogwu offers a host of services, covering everything from preventive well-woman exams to diagnosis and treatment of specific problems, such as abnormal periods. The goal at Holy Cross OBGYN is to provide women expert and experienced medical care for all of their gynecologic needs, as well as ensure long-term reproductive health.

Even after a woman’s reproductive stage begins to wind down, Holy Cross OBGYN helps ease the transition through menopause, allowing women to enjoy happy and active lives during this time and beyond.

For compassionate and experienced gynecologic and obstetric care, call Dr. Odogwu at Holy Cross OBGYN, or use the online scheduling tool to book an appointment.

Michelle Grundstrom, MD is an ObGyn at Contemporary Women's Care in Plano, Texas.

Dr. Grundstrom grew up in the Plano area and left to complete her undergraduate degree at The University of Texas at Austin, where she developed a love for medicine and women's health. She completed medical school at Texas Tech University Health Science Center, and after receiving her degree she completed her ObGyn residency at Texas Tech University Health Science Center in the Permian Basin. She is excited to be back in her hometown doing what she loves!

In her free time, Dr. Grundstrom enjoys spending time with her family including her two dogs.

Dr. Brenda Axmann graduated from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School after receiving her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University.  Upon completion of her medical degree Dr. Axmann chose to pursue women’s healthcare and completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at Methodist Hospital of Dallas and Parkland Hospital.   Dr. Axmann feels privileged to care for the gynecologic needs of her patients and has had the opportunity to establish long-term care relationships with many of her established patients.  She is married to Dr. David Axmann and they have 3 children.  Dr. Axmann believes in the importance of a healthy lifestyle and regular exercise and encourages her patients to find a balance which will allow them to establish positive relationships and achieve both personal and career goals.  Dr. Brenda Axmann enjoys travel, reading, and spending time with her dogs.  She attends BSF weekly and supports Family Legacy Mission International along with organizations that support women who have been subject to domestic violence and abuse.

Thao Nguyen, OBGYN is a caring and empathetic member of the team at Frisco Obstetrics and Gynecology, PA, in Frisco, Texas. She is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology. She is a Baylor alumna who earned her medical degree at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, Texas. She then trained at John Peter Smith (JPS) county hospital in Fort Worth, where she became a well-rounded obstetrician and gynecologist by caring for girls and women from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

She derives pleasure in bringing comfort to women in their pivotal health care experiences. Her most cherished moments in medicine are when patients tell her she helped make a difference in their lives. As a proponent for diversity and accessibility to health care, she utilizes her medical knowledge and her fluency in Vietnamese to volunteer at events where healthcare is delivered to the underserved population in Dallas-Fort Worth.

She currently holds an officer position in Vietnamese Health Professional Association as well as donating her time at Hope Clinic in McKinney – Free Health Clinic.

Dr. Nguyen provides preventative care for all women of any orientation as well as caring for their gynecological issues. She also provides care for all phases of pregnancy and the postpartum period. She practices a wide range of gynecological surgeries, including minimally invasive procedures with certification in robotic surgeries and new techniques such as ExCITE and vNOTES.

While encouraging women to be their healthiest selves, Dr. Nguyen practices what she preaches. She enjoys staying fit by jogging, hiking, and attending fitness classes. Dr. Nguyen’s weekends are filled with spending time with her young siblings, eating at Indian buffets, playing board games, and of course, winding down with a good TV binge.

Dr. Nguyen is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Centennial, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, and Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery.

Shaheen Jacob, MD, FACOG, is a compassionate OB/GYN at Frisco Obstetrics and Gynecology, PA, located in Frisco, Texas. Dr. Jacob is dedicated to women's health issues and focuses on developing long-term relationships with her patients based on honesty and understanding. She takes care of women in every phase of a life, including pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause. 

She is a firm believer in preventive medicine, and is committed to the highest quality of care, paying personal attention to her patients and advocating for patient education. Dr. Jacob has a special interest in minimally invasive gynecological procedures and is certified in robotic surgery for pain, bleeding, and fibroids using the Da Vinci surgical system. 

Dr. Jacob attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts in biology, followed by her medical degree at St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. She rounded out her medical training with an obstetrics and gynecology residency at Danbury Hospital in Connecticut. 

Dr. Jacob is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She is affiliated with several local hospitals, including Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Centennial Frisco and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano.

Originally from Dallas, Dr. Jacob is very excited to both practice in her hometown and contribute to the community. She and her husband, Suraj, have two boys, Zayden and Zach, and a dog named Charlie, who keeps them busy while not working. She enjoys watching movies, traveling, good food, and spending time with friends and family.

Pauline Petrovski, MD, is a compassionate member of the team at Frisco Obstetrics and Gynecology, PA, in Frisco, Texas. She s board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology. 

Dr. Petrovski was born and raised in the metropolitan Detroit area. She is a University of Michigan and Wayne State University alumni and relocated to Dallas for the opportunity to complete residency training at the prestigious University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center/Parkland Memorial Hospital in Obstetrics and Gynecology. While there, Dr. Petrovski was named as Chief Resident in her fourth year along with Dr. Jennifer Bailey and Dr. Michele Pepperell. She also received the outstanding Residency Teaching award for all senior residents in 2004. 

Dr. Petrovski maintains hospital affiliations at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Plano. She is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Dr. Petrovski and her husband, Goran Petrovski, made the decision to remain in Dallas after residency training and look forward to raising their daughter, Paige, and son, Grayson, in the Frisco community. She looks forward to providing Frisco and the surrounding communities with comprehensive health care for women.

Jennifer Bailey, MD, FACOG, provides comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology services to patients at Frisco Obstetrics and Gynecology, PA, located in Frisco, Texas. 

Dr. Bailey completed her undergraduate studies at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in cell and molecular biology and a minor in chemistry. 

Prior to attending medical school, Dr. Bailey spent four years with Howard Hughes Medical Institute performing research in the areas of pharmacology and human and molecular genetics. Based on her own research as well as her contributions to the research of her collaborators, Dr. Bailey has been published in several medical journals including Cell, Nature Genetics, Genomics, Human Molecular Genetics, and Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Bailey received her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas which perennially ranks among the top medical schools in the country. As a medical student, she received the Annelle Ahmed, M.D. Women's Health Care Award for high academic and clinical achievement in women's health.

She completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Texas where she served as a Chief Resident during her fourth year. Parkland's obstetrics and gynecology residency program is considered one of the finest training programs in the United States, and the volume of deliveries performed at the hospital routinely ranks among the highest in the nation. As a resident, Dr. Bailey received the Chairman's Award for Outstanding Intern, an award for academic excellence, and was twice the recipient of teaching awards honoring her contributions to the training of medical students.

Dr. Bailey is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and she is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. 

To better serve her patients, she has a working knowledge of medical Spanish.

Dr. Bailey married her husband, Charles, in 1993, and they have two sons. They currently reside in this area and have extended family here. Dr. Bailey enjoys walking, hiking, traveling, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.

Jennifer Allen, MD, is one of the caring physicians at Frisco Obstetrics and Gynecology, PA, located in Frisco, Texas.

Dr. Allen always knew that she was going to be a physician. From her parents’ recollection, she was three years old when she informed them. She credits the physicians she was exposed to growing up and a passion for helping others as the inspiration that sustained her dream.

Born and raised in Durham, North Carolina, her formal education includes dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry from North Carolina State University. It was there that she cemented her foundation for academic excellence, scholarship, and leadership. She received numerous awards and accolades while in attendance. Upon graduation, Dr. Allen became a chemist at a major pharmaceutical firm.

Soon the path that she had started brought her back to medical school. Dr. Allen completed her medical degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is most inspired by her stint as a Schweitzer fellow. As a fellow, Dr. Allen participated in a project that allowed her to educate women about breast and cervical cancer screening in rural North Carolina. She did this by using churches as a platform for presenting information.

Dr. Allen went on to do her internship at East Tennessee State University, where she received the "Resident of the Year" award. She then completed her residency training at the University of Texas Southwestern, Parkland Health and Hospital Systems. Her senior resident research project was published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Jennifer Allen is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She maintains hospital affiliations at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Plano.

When trying to find a place to settle down to raise her family, Dr. Allen and her husband, Xavier, chose a place that would fit the lifestyle of their growing young family. Dr. Allen joined Frisco Obstetrics and Gynecology, PA, in 2011, and has said that it has truly been an experience working with other women who also strive for excellence in patient care.

Dr. Allen has three children—Kayla, Noble, and Janae. They worship at North Dallas Community Bible Fellowship in Richardson, Texas.

In order to commit fully to her established patients, Dr. Allen is no longer accepting new patients. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you.

Carrie Patterson, MD, FACOG, is a dedicated, board-certified OB/GYN and co-founder of the all-female physician practice, Nurture Women's Health and Stella Spa at Nurture Women’s Health in Frisco, Texas.

Dr. Patterson received her bachelor's degree in exercise science from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, where she was a Trustee Scholar and graduated magna cum laude. She went on to complete her master’s degree in physiology and biophysics at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. She stayed there to receive her medical degree, where she was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, graduating in the top 10% of her class. 

She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center, in Orange, California, where she received the Louis H. Smith, MD, Humanitarian Award in 2008.

Dr. Patterson is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She holds hospital privileges at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Centennial in Texas.

Dr. Patterson consistently uses her efforts to advance obstetric and gynecologic health care by offering women thorough, compassionate, and evidence-based medical guidance.

Her goal is to establish a long-term connection with each one of her patients. She provides expert, individualized care during every stage of a woman’s life, from adolescence to pregnancy and beyond.

In her free time, she and her husband stay busy keeping up with their twin daughters and two border collies. She also enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, watching sports, and cheering on her beloved USC Trojans.

Dr. Chesshir is a Texas girl born and raised. She graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Texas Tech University. She then pursued a master’s degree in International Management. After working in the business sector for some time, she realized she wanted to make a childhood dream come true and obtained her Medical Doctorate from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas. She furthered her passion for women’s healthcare by completing her specialty training in obstetrics & gynecology at St. Paul Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, and is a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology.


In 2019, after many years in private practice, Dr. Chesshir pivoted her focus to OBGYN hospitalist medicine, however, she missed getting to know patients in an office-based setting & therefore returned to office practice.

She sees gynecology patients of all ages; but has a special interest in menopausal medicine. She is a member of the Menopause Society; formerly known as the North American Menopause Society (NAMS).


In her free time, she enjoys taking care of her cats and spending time with family. When she is not working, she also does some volunteer work. Her hobbies include reading, gardening, and knitting.

Malathi Ellis, MD, FACOG, is a highly-trained OB/GYN and co-founder of Nurture Women's Health and Stella Spa at Nurture Women’s Health, an all-female physician practice in Frisco, Texas. She genuinely cares about the health of her patients, providing them with the highest quality of service.

Born and raised in North Carolina, Dr. Ellis began her journey toward becoming an OB/GYN at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry. 

She found her passion for women’s health at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina, where she received her medical degree. She went on to complete her internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona.

In 2005, Dr. Ellis moved to Texas and began a private practice, serving the community of Dallas and its surrounding areas. After many years, she decided to join forces with female physicians to create Nurture Women’s Health.

Dr. Ellis specializes in female urinary problems, PCOS, high-risk pregnancy, hysterectomy, infertility, and natural childbirth. She’s also skilled in vaginal, laparoscopic and robotic surgery, vaginal rejuvenation, operative vaginal delivery, and vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).

Patients in the Frisco and surrounding areas have come to know and trust Dr. Ellis with their obstetrics and gynecology needs. 

In her free time, she enjoys being a wife and mother to her three children. When she’s not working, she enjoys spending time being with her family, cooking, gardening, and reading science fiction and comic books.

She has grown to love the Frisco area and is passionate about taking care of her patients. She looks forward to serving for many more successful years with her team at Nurture Women’s Health.

Lenora Vaughan, DO, FACOG, is an experienced OB/GYN and has been a Texas resident since moving from the Philippines at the age of five. She is thrilled to join an all-female physician group at Nurture Women's Health in  Frisco, Texas. Dr. Vaughan is passionate about the practice of evidence-based medicine.

After receiving her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University, she went on to complete her medical degree at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. After residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Dr. Vaughan returned to Texas and practiced in Austin.

Dr. Vaughan also has extensive experience with OB/GYN hospitalist medicine and was the director of the program in Colorado for three years. After twelve years of working solely in the hospital setting, Dr. Vaughan is excited to return to office-based practice and will have privileges at Baylor Scott & White - Centennial.

In her free time, she and her husband enjoy traveling, hiking all over the world, skiing, and spending time with their beloved French Bulldogs.