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Biography: Lilliam Clinger, M.D. is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Women's Specialists of Clear Lake in Webster, Texas. Dr. Clinger earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from University of New Mexico. She then went on to the University of New Mexico School of Medicine where she received her Doctorate of Medicine. Dr. Clinger completed her training with a residency at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Clinger patient care approach is centered around respect and active listening so that she is able to provide or advocate for just and holistic care for her patients. She chose to go into ObGyn because she values establishing relationships with patients through continuity of care. As a female, she can relate to many experiences that some may live in addition to empathizing to those experiences that she may never live or have not lived yet. Dr. Clinger was born and raised in an underdeveloped nation, so she is able to understand not only the economic impact on health but also the cultural influence. She is able to communicate as a native Spanish speaker which helps empower individuals regarding the decisions they make for their bodies.When not practicing medicine, Dr. Clinger enjoys spending time with her spouse, family, and friends. She loves outdoor activities especially with her dogs. Traveling is her favorite hobby as it is humbling knowing how unique life can be for individuals given differences not only in language, culture, and history but also in their food and values.Dr. Clinger looks forward to being a part of your trusted healthcare team.

Biography: Dr. Melanie Levy-Meeks is an Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist. She earned her Bachelor of Science in public health from The University of Texas at Austin in 2013. She earned her Doctor of Medicine at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 2017, where she was a Physician Healer Track Scholar. She also completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston in 2021. Dr. Levy-Meeks joined Kelsey-Seybold in September 2021.

Care Philosophy: I strive to provide high quality health care to women, especially during some of the most important moments in their lives. I hope to empower and educate my patients in all aspects of their health. OMC prides itself on being a leading innovator in, and advocate for, women's health and wellness. The practice began in 1962. Its founders were affiliated with Methodist Hospital and St Luke's, and most shared a common foundation of training at the esteemed Baylor College of Medicine. At that time, the medical center of Houston was focused on building its reputation as the premier US cardiovascular center (think Michael DeBakey and Denton Cooley). OB/GYN was not a priority focus of the hospital, and OMC founders set out to change that. Their dream of creating a center devoted to women and the fostering of the family unit was soon realized. They banded together with a handful of other like minded OB/GYN doctors, and personally borrowed the money to build The Woman's Hospital of Texas (TWH) the first facility in Texas dedicated to the health of women and newborns. Still today, TWH is the state's premier facility dedicated to the health of women and children, offering expertise and an outstanding level of care in breast health, imaging, gynecology, urogynecology, The physician group of OMC today continues the founding physicians' legacy of advancements in women's gynecological health and obstetrics. Due to inter-operability of technology, we are able to connect with the patient in different ways throughout the journey of their pregnancy than ever before. We are pioneering remote monitoring of OB patients through a partnership with Babyscripts, and have just launched a new wellness initiative with Iron Health and March of Dimes. We have built an in-house hormone lab, an imaging facility specializing in women's imaging, and are participants in ongoing joint clinical obgyn research projects for the benefit of our patients. Research partners include Javara and MD Anderson. Our mission to improve the lives of women drives everything we do. OMC delivers over 1600 babies a year. We strive to provide a very personal healthcare experience for our patients, and as a result, have the unique privilege of providing multigenerational care for our patient families.