Laparoscopic Hysterectomy near Bedford, TX

Biography: Selam Whitfield, MD is an OB/GYN surgeon. She joined Matlock OB/GYN in 2021 and provides general obstetric and gynecological services for women of all ages. Dr. Whitfield enjoys providing comprehensive care for women throughout some of the most challenging, vulnerable, and empowering stages of life. She is passionate about improving health literacy in her patients in order to facilitate shared decision making. Her clinical interests include contraception management, adolescent care, and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Whitfield received her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky in 2017. In 2021 she completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she served as Administrative Chief Resident in her final year and was awarded Resident of the Year and Outstanding Resident in Minimally Invasive Surgery. She is a member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons. While away from the office, Dr. Whitfield enjoys cooking, baking, watching any Netflix series pertaining to those two activities, and spending time with her husband and newborn son.

Biography: Dr. Amber Gadson is an OB/GYN surgeon. Dr. Gadson completed her residency training at the University of Texas at Houston in May 2024. Prior to medical school at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology at the University of Oklahoma in May 2016 where she graduated with honors. Dr. Gadson has actively contributed to research initiatives throughout her academic and professional journey. Notably, she conducted research on Cutaneous Endometriosis at the University of Texas at Houston, Department of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery. Her work focused on a retrospective cohort study aimed at documenting the presentation, diagnosis, and management of cutaneous endometriosis. Additionally, Dr. Gadson participated in research at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Health Behavior and Health Systems in Fort Worth, Texas, from January 2019 to January 2020. Under the guidance of Dr. Wagner, she investigated the intersection of Health Literacy and Maternal Mortality by conducting interviews with new mothers. Her efforts culminated in the development of a Health Literacy curriculum tailored for health professionals, which was adopted by the Association of Teachers of Maternal and Child Health. Dr. Gadson's commitment to advancing women's health through rigorous research and compassionate clinical care exemplifies her dedication to the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology.