LaparoscopicHysterectomy near Flower Mound, TX

Biography: Establishing a solid foundation of trust with my patients is my ultimate goal as a physician. Because I strongly believe the best medical care is tailored to the individual, I find it important to take an unhurried approach during our appointments. Getting to know my patients and learning about their lives and families, puts me in a better position to address their medical needs. I wholeheartedly believe healthcare is a collaborative effort, and this is the cornerstone for all my patient interactions. From an OB perspective, I believe every woman should be supported and given the opportunity to have a vaginal delivery. I am a big advocate for natural labor, and as such, have tremendous amounts of experience in VBACs.As part of my background, I earned my undergraduate degree in Biology and Chemistry from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. I then pursued my graduate degree in Medical Science from the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, Texas. I stayed in Fort Worth to complete my medical education at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. After medical school, I moved to El Paso, Texas, and completed my medical residency in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology with Texas Tech Health Science Center - El Paso, at the University Medical Center. Dealing with high surgical volume enabled me to become proficient with the robotic platform, and also performing both vaginal surgery and minimally invasive surgery.

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. Newsom grew up in Southlake, Texas. She received her undergraduate degree from Duke University then returned to Texas to attend UT Southwestern Medical School. She remained in Dallas to complete her residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at Parkland Hospital. She is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is a member of the Texas Medical Association, the Dallas County Medical Society and a Fellow the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.Dr. Newsom loves caring for women through all of the stages of womanhood. "There is no doctor who is as intimately involved with your life as your OBGYN, whether you are seeing her for an annual exam and birth control, pregnancy and the amazing life event of having a baby, or for assistance through the menopausal transition. The long-lasting relationships we have with our patients are why I chose this field, and I am so excited for the privilege to care for the women of Dallas."Dr. Newsom's services include routine gynecological care including well woman visits, in office surgeries, minimally invasive surgery, routine obstetrics as well as VBACs, twins, and high risk pregnancies.When not at work Dr. Newsom is usually spending time with her husband and four young boys, who keep her busy and very active!

Biography: Dr. Clay Alexander is a graduate of Southern Methodist University. He completed his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and his specialty training in obstetrics and gynecology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He has been in practice since 1987 and has served a 6-year term on the Governing Board at Centennial Medical Center from 2004-2010. He currently serves as the 2011 Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Centennial Medical Center. Dr. Alexander had the distinction of serving as President of the Medical Staff at Richardson Regional Medical Center in 1995 and has also served as Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Richardson Regional, Chair of the Peer Review committee, and Chair of the Privileges and Credentials Committee. He and his wife Lisa have raised two children, and enjoy visiting them at every opportunity (now that each is away at college). Family vacations and leisure time usually involve beach activities, sporting events, golf, fishing, or snow skiing.