Laparoscopic Hysterectomy near Grand Prairie, TX

Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Dr. Tamra Fortenberry joined Matlock OB/GYN in 2008 after completing her Obstetrics and Gynecology training in the Memphis, Tennessee area.She attended medical school at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis and received her doctorate of medicine in 2004. Dr. Fortenberry then completed her residency at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2008.She is a Junior Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a member of the Texas Medical Association, American Medical Association and the Tarrant County Medical Society.Dr. Fortenberry is active in healthcare community outreach and education programs.

Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Amara Uzoma, MD, joined Matlock OB/GYN in 2019 and provides general obstetric and gynecological services for women of all ages.Dr. Uzoma received her undergraduate degree from University of Texas at Dallas in 2010. She then received her medical degree from University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, Texas in 2015 and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology in 2019. Dr. Uzoma partners with each of her patients. From adolescence, childbirth, menopause and beyond, she strives to build a strong relationship in order to provide the best possible care. She is dedicated to keeping you healthy with the latest in complete gynecological and obstetric care.In her free time, Dr. Uzoma enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and reading.

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.