Maternal-Fetal Medicine near Austin, TX

Care Philosophy: Welcome to North Austin Maternal Fetal Medicine. We are glad that you are here. We know pregnancy involves caring for two patients ? mother and baby. Whether you are seeking routine pregnancy risk assessment and screening or have a complicated pregnancy, you will get the same special attention by our trained office staff, nurses, sonographers, and physicians. North Austin Maternal Fetal Medicine opened its doors in 2009 and has been helping to improve the care of high-risk pregnancies throughout Central Texas. Our capabilities are comprehensive. And we follow the science of evidence-based medicine, adhering to what is known to be both appropriate and effective.

Biography: Dr. Monsivais earned his medical degree at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, Texas. After graduation, he remained at UTMB where he completed his Obstetrics and Gynecology residency, as well as his Maternal Fetal Medicine fellowship training. Prior to joining Austin Maternal Fetal Medicine, Dr. Monsivais served as a Clinical Educator during his fellowship with the Department of Maternal Fetal Medicine at UTMB. Throughout his training, he participated in medical student, resident, and fellow education by providing lectures and interactive simulations. Dr. Monsivais has also been a member of multiple non-profit medical groups which have provided international medical missions to the Dominican Republic, Peru, and Vietnam. Dr. Monsivais is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, and is fellowship trained in maternal fetal medicine. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Medical Association, Gold Humanism Honor Society, and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. In his free time, Dr. Monsivais is an avid runner, enjoys spending time with his dogs and barbecuing on the weekends.

Biography: Dr. Cantu is originally from the Texas Hill Country and has been providing care for the women of central Texas for the past 9 years. She received her medical degree with high honors from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. After completing her OB-GYN residency at Baylor, Dr. Cantu completed a fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.Dr. Cantu is board certified in OB-GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine. She is a member of the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.Dr. Cantu currently serves as the Maternal Medical Director and Director of Maternal Transport at St Davids Medical Center.She strives to provide evidence-based and compassionate care to women with a wide-range of maternal and fetal complications during pregnancy. She considers it an honor and privilege to support families as they navigate complicated pregnancies. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children.

Care Philosophy: I am passionate about providing compassionate, excellent care to patients during their pregnancies. It is my greatest privilege to walk alongside patients and their families through the challenges and joys that come with each pregnancy. As with so many women, I have also experienced a high-risk pregnancy and it is given me a deep sense of respect and empathy for my patients.