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Michael Todd Wood, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon and laparoscopic surgery specialist with practice locations in Houston and Sugar Land, Texas. He’s well-known for his expert surgical skills and commitment to providing patient-oriented care in a warm and compassionate environment.

This Houston native attended Rice University for his undergraduate education. He obtained his medical degree at the University of Texas – Houston Medical School and completed his surgical training at the same institution. Dr. Wood then received an MBA from Rice University. 

Dr. Wood’s stellar reputation as a specialist in minimally invasive laparoscopic general surgery has grown during his 20 years of experience. His expertise includes surgical treatment for various cancers, including colon, skin, and breast cancers. He’s also an expert in hernia repair as well as laparoscopic fundoplication and Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease. Dr. Wood also performs thyroid and parathyroid surgery, gallbladder removal, and gastric neurostimulator placement for severe gastroparesis. 

He’s currently the managing partner of Southwest Surgical Associates, LLP in Houston and is affiliated with many hospitals, including Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, where he previously served as Chief of Staff, and currently serves as Chairman of the Department of General Surgery. He is also affiliated with Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, and CHI St. Luke’s Health – Sugar Land Hospital.

For expert surgical care that’s patient-focused, schedule a visit with Michael Todd Wood, MD by calling the office or booking online.

Conrad Kyle McCutcheon, MD, FACS, is a highly-skilled ENT Surgeon who enjoys helping his patients at Memorial Village Sinus and Hearing in Houston, Texas. Dr. McCutcheon is a native Houstonian with over 20 years of experience treating patients with ear, nose, and throat problems in the Greater Houston Area. His particular interests are nasal, sinus, and hearing disorders.

Dr. McCutcheon attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) at Galveston, where he earned his Doctorate in Medicine. He then completed his general surgery internship and otolaryngology residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Dr. McCutcheon is also a diplomate of the American Board of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery, and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. McCutcheon works hard to stay current and provide his patients with breakthrough treatments for their medical conditions. Since 2006, the advent of balloon sinuplasty has dramatically changed the way ENT doctors treat chronic nasal and sinus problems. At Memorial Village Sinus and Hearing, Dr. McCutcheon remains on the cutting edge of medical treatments to provide the best results to his patients.

Dr. McCutcheon is also passionate about the future of ENT medicine. He hopes to give back and pass on his insights to young doctors so that they can better serve their patients and community. As a clinical assistant professor at his alma mater, UTMB, and Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, he devotes time to work with and train young physicians by offering his years of expertise on ear, nose, and throat care in clinic settings.

Dr. McCutcheon was featured on the cover of Living Magazine in recognition for his work as an ENT. If you would like to set up an appointment with Dr. McCutcheon and his team, call Memorial Village ENT today. You can also book online.

Michael Todd Wood, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon and laparoscopic surgery specialist with practice locations in Houston and Sugar Land, Texas. He’s well-known for his expert surgical skills and commitment to providing patient-oriented care in a warm and compassionate environment.

This Houston native attended Rice University for his undergraduate education. He obtained his medical degree at the University of Texas – Houston Medical School and completed his surgical training at the same institution. Dr. Wood then received an MBA from Rice University. 

Dr. Wood’s stellar reputation as a specialist in minimally invasive laparoscopic general surgery has grown during his 20 years of experience. His expertise includes surgical treatment for various cancers, including colon, skin, and breast cancers. He’s also an expert in hernia repair as well as laparoscopic fundoplication and Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease. Dr. Wood also performs thyroid and parathyroid surgery, gallbladder removal, and gastric neurostimulator placement for severe gastroparesis. 

He’s currently the managing partner of Southwest Surgical Associates, LLP in Houston and is affiliated with many hospitals, including Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, where he previously served as Chief of Staff, and currently serves as Chairman of the Department of General Surgery. He is also affiliated with Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, and CHI St. Luke’s Health – Sugar Land Hospital.

For expert surgical care that’s patient-focused, schedule a visit with Michael Todd Wood, MD by calling the office or booking online.

Chunhua Lu, MD, PhD, brings a wealth of expertise to the Center for Women’s Health. She is honored and excited to assist all women of all ages in Sugar Land and Richmond, Texas, to enhance their health and wellness.

Dr. Lu began her educational journey at the Peking University Health Science Center in Beijing, China, where she earned both MD and Ph.D. degrees. She then completed Ob/Gyn residency training and worked as an attending physician at the third hospital of Peking University. Dr. Lu then moved to Houston to pursue her postdoctoral research fellowship training, initially at the breast cancer center at Baylor College of Medicine and subsequently at the Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine at the prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center. After this Dr. Lu decided to go back to her first love, which was direct patient care, specializing in women’s health. Dr. Lu completed Ob/Gyn residency training at the McGovern Medical School in Houston and Flushing Hospital Medical Center in New York. Dr. Lu enjoys combining both her clinical expertise and in-depth academic knowledge of her specialty to provide individualized and compassionate care to women of all ages. Her clinical interests include prenatal care for both low and high-risk pregnancies, and comprehensive gynecological care spanning preventive, diagnostic and treatment services, this includes minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic surgery, office procedures, infertility, and menopausal symptom management, et al. Dr. Lu is also a BioTE® certified provider, providing patients with excellent bio-identical hormone replacement therapy and guidance.

Research has been an important part of Dr. Lu’s professional life. She has co-authored numerous book chapters and many peer-reviewed articles in a wide range of medical publications. Dr. Lu is proud of her role in expanding the understanding of complex gynecologic issues.

In her spare time, Dr. Lu enjoys tennis, table tennis, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her very active family.

If you’re searching for a women’s health specialist who offers personalized care guided by the latest innovations in medical research and technology, schedule a time to meet with Dr. Lu to learn more about her approach to health and wellness.

Meet Dr. Turnquest

Dexter Turnquest, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general and bariatric surgeon who is the managing director at Turnquest Surgical Solutions in Houston, Texas. His bariatric program has been certified as a Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and has also earned recognition as a Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery in Texas. 

Dr. Turnquest also serves as the Bariatric Medical Director at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. He has held a number of positions at Houston Northwest Medical Center, including Chief of Staff, Chairman of the Surgical Department, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees. 

For Dr. Turnquest practicing medicine is not just about being a good doctor, but about designing and implementing superior treatment programs that help his patients make life-altering improvements in their health. For more than two decades, he has been doing just that, often earning regional and national accolades in the process. 

Dr. Turnquest began his professional career as a medical student at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Upon graduation from medical school, he completed his internship, residency, and fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. 

When he isn’t busy helping his patients, Dr. Turnquest is active with numerous medical and professional groups. He has served on the boards of the Houston Academy of Medicine and the Harris County Medical Society, and he is actively involved with the Texas Medical Association where he serves on the Trauma and EMS Committee.

In his spare time, Dr. Turnquest enjoys spending time with his wife and children.

About Dr. Chang

Victoria C. Chang, MD, is an experienced Board Certified general and bariatric surgeon at Turnquest Surgical Solutions in Houston, Texas. She is also trained in robotic surgery as well as endoscopic procedures.

Dr. Chang is a native Texan, born and raised in the Houston area. She completed her undergraduate education at the University of Texas at Austin where she received her Bachelor of Business Administration while completing medical school prerequisites with university honors.

Dr. Chang went on to attend medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, where she quickly fell in love with the life-saving aspect of surgery and in particular, bariatric surgery. Afterward, she returned home to Houston, Texas, to complete a general surgery residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. She then accepted and completed a fellowship in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, where she trained in a variety of laparoscopic procedures to treat morbid obesity, hernias, GERD, as well as many other surgical diseases.

Dr. Chang is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, as well as being a board certified surgeon. She is passionate about providing an excellent patient experience and empowering patients to help them reach their goals.

She speaks English, Mandarin-Chinese, and Spanish. During her free time, Dr. Chang likes to spend time with family and friends and exercise regularly.

About Dr. Chang

Victoria C. Chang, MD, is an experienced Board Certified general and bariatric surgeon at Turnquest Surgical Solutions in Houston, Texas. She is also trained in robotic surgery as well as endoscopic procedures.

Dr. Chang is a native Texan, born and raised in the Houston area. She completed her undergraduate education at the University of Texas at Austin where she received her Bachelor of Business Administration while completing medical school prerequisites with university honors.

Dr. Chang went on to attend medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, where she quickly fell in love with the life-saving aspect of surgery and in particular, bariatric surgery. Afterward, she returned home to Houston, Texas, to complete a general surgery residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. She then accepted and completed a fellowship in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, where she trained in a variety of laparoscopic procedures to treat morbid obesity, hernias, GERD, as well as many other surgical diseases.

Dr. Chang is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, as well as being a board certified surgeon. She is passionate about providing an excellent patient experience and empowering patients to help them reach their goals.

She speaks English, Mandarin-Chinese, and Spanish. During her free time, Dr. Chang likes to spend time with family and friends and exercise regularly.

Meet Dr. Turnquest

Dexter Turnquest, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general and bariatric surgeon who is the managing director at Turnquest Surgical Solutions in Houston, Texas. His bariatric program has been certified as a Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and has also earned recognition as a Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery in Texas. 

Dr. Turnquest also serves as the Bariatric Medical Director at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. He has held a number of positions at Houston Northwest Medical Center, including Chief of Staff, Chairman of the Surgical Department, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees. 

For Dr. Turnquest practicing medicine is not just about being a good doctor, but about designing and implementing superior treatment programs that help his patients make life-altering improvements in their health. For more than two decades, he has been doing just that, often earning regional and national accolades in the process. 

Dr. Turnquest began his professional career as a medical student at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida. Upon graduation from medical school, he completed his internship, residency, and fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. 

When he isn’t busy helping his patients, Dr. Turnquest is active with numerous medical and professional groups. He has served on the boards of the Houston Academy of Medicine and the Harris County Medical Society, and he is actively involved with the Texas Medical Association where he serves on the Trauma and EMS Committee.

In his spare time, Dr. Turnquest enjoys spending time with his wife and children.

Michael Todd Wood, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon and laparoscopic surgery specialist with practice locations in Houston and Sugar Land, Texas. He’s well-known for his expert surgical skills and commitment to providing patient-oriented care in a warm and compassionate environment.

This Houston native attended Rice University for his undergraduate education. He obtained his medical degree at the University of Texas – Houston Medical School and completed his surgical training at the same institution. Dr. Wood then received an MBA from Rice University. 

Dr. Wood’s stellar reputation as a specialist in minimally invasive laparoscopic general surgery has grown during his 20 years of experience. His expertise includes surgical treatment for various cancers, including colon, skin, and breast cancers. He’s also an expert in hernia repair as well as laparoscopic fundoplication and Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease. Dr. Wood also performs thyroid and parathyroid surgery, gallbladder removal, and gastric neurostimulator placement for severe gastroparesis. 

He’s currently the managing partner of Southwest Surgical Associates, LLP in Houston and is affiliated with many hospitals, including Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, where he previously served as Chief of Staff, and currently serves as Chairman of the Department of General Surgery. He is also affiliated with Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, and CHI St. Luke’s Health – Sugar Land Hospital.

For expert surgical care that’s patient-focused, schedule a visit with Michael Todd Wood, MD by calling the office or booking online.

Paul Gill, M.D., grew up in Cypress, Texas and graduated from Jersey Village High School. Dr. Gill completed his residency in Neurology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, where he was chief resident in his last year. After graduating, he went on to serve as an Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, and established the university’s first satellite clinic in Edmond, OK which was an innovative and groundbreaking approach to the university’s ability to offer care to a broader segment of the population.  

In 2009, Dr. Gill returned to his hometown of Cypress, Texas, and established Gill Neuroscience. He also played a pivotal role in opening the North Cypress Medical Center’s premiere Stroke Center where he continues to serve as the stroke medical director. Dr. Gill has also been selected as the Chair of the Department of Neurosciences at North Cypress Medical Center-HCA. 

Throughout his practice, Dr. Gill continues to be involved in cutting edge clinical research trials and has had his work published in well regarded scientific journals. Dr. Gill uses state-of-the-art diagnostic technologies to analyze brain and nerve functions, ensuring patients receive a timely, and accurate assessment of their condition. 

Dr. Gill has received many accolades over the years, including being voted Best Neurologist in Cypress by Living Magazine for consecutive years. Dr. Gill is Board Certified in Neurology and is a member of American Academy of Neurology.

Premier General & Colorectal Surgery is a boutique-style practice specializing in patient-focused colorectal and general surgery in Shenandoah and Spring, Texas. Practice director Junuk Kim, MD, FACS, is a double board-certified surgeon with extensive experience in advanced surgical approaches, including laparoscopic and robotic surgery. 

Dr. Kim earned his undergraduate and master’s degrees at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He went on to New York Medical College in Valhalla, to earn his medical degree. Dr. Kim completed a general surgery residency at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Manhattan, New York, and also a two-year gastric cancer surgery fellowship at Yonsei University College of Medicine in Seoul, Korea. He went on to complete subspecialty training at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. 

Premier General & Colorectal Surgery offers colonoscopy for colon cancer screening and various diagnostic tests for colorectal issues like ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, rectal pain, and diverticulitis. 

Dr. Kim provides both in-office treatments and advanced surgical procedures to give his patients optimal results. He has earned a stellar reputation for making the most accurate clinical decisions and having a very low rate of surgical complications.

From irritating colorectal issues to life-threatening diseases, Premier General & Colorectal Surgery provides the best in effective personalized solutions. The office welcomes patients to call for an appointment or use the online scheduling feature anytime.

Chunhua Lu, MD, PhD, brings a wealth of expertise to the Center for Women’s Health. She is honored and excited to assist all women of all ages in Sugar Land and Richmond, Texas, to enhance their health and wellness.

Dr. Lu began her educational journey at the Peking University Health Science Center in Beijing, China, where she earned both MD and Ph.D. degrees. She then completed Ob/Gyn residency training and worked as an attending physician at the third hospital of Peking University. Dr. Lu then moved to Houston to pursue her postdoctoral research fellowship training, initially at the breast cancer center at Baylor College of Medicine and subsequently at the Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine at the prestigious MD Anderson Cancer Center. After this Dr. Lu decided to go back to her first love, which was direct patient care, specializing in women’s health. Dr. Lu completed Ob/Gyn residency training at the McGovern Medical School in Houston and Flushing Hospital Medical Center in New York. Dr. Lu enjoys combining both her clinical expertise and in-depth academic knowledge of her specialty to provide individualized and compassionate care to women of all ages. Her clinical interests include prenatal care for both low and high-risk pregnancies, and comprehensive gynecological care spanning preventive, diagnostic and treatment services, this includes minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic surgery, office procedures, infertility, and menopausal symptom management, et al. Dr. Lu is also a BioTE® certified provider, providing patients with excellent bio-identical hormone replacement therapy and guidance.

Research has been an important part of Dr. Lu’s professional life. She has co-authored numerous book chapters and many peer-reviewed articles in a wide range of medical publications. Dr. Lu is proud of her role in expanding the understanding of complex gynecologic issues.

In her spare time, Dr. Lu enjoys tennis, table tennis, cooking, traveling, and spending time with her very active family.

If you’re searching for a women’s health specialist who offers personalized care guided by the latest innovations in medical research and technology, schedule a time to meet with Dr. Lu to learn more about her approach to health and wellness.