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Biography: Dr. Julie Bernell has been in private practice since 1996. She loves being an Ob/Gyn and appreciates being able to care for women throughout different phases of their lives. Dr. Bernell believes the highest compliment that can be received from a patient is the referral of a friend or family member, and she feels rewarded to assist her patients' mothers, daughters and sisters with their health and wellness needs. A dedicated mother herself, Dr. Bernell's compassion and sensitivity make her a caring doctor who listens to your concerns.Dr. Bernell completed her residency and internship at Baylor College of Medicine in 1996 after graduating from Baylor College of Medicine in 1992. Before medical school, Dr Bernell graduated Cum Laude from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts with a Bachelor of Science degree with studies in Biopsychology. Dr. Bernell has been recognized and awarded throughout her training and private practice. She received the award, Resident of the Year in 1993-1994, The Woman of Achievement award in 2000, America's Top Obstetricians and Gynecologists award in 2004, 2005 and 2012. Dr. Bernell is board certified with the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is a member of the Montgomery County Medical Association and Texas Medical Association.

Biography: In 2002, Dr. Smith graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor in business administration. She completed her doctor of medicine at Texas A&M University System Health Science Center in 2006. In 2010, she completed her specialty training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of Texas Health Science Center through the Memorial Hermann Hospital program. Professio??nal Associations :Dr. Smith is a Fellow of the Texas Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She is a member of the Texas Medical Association and the Harris County Medical Society.

Care Philosophy: As a Christian, I strive to provide the best care in Women's Health in a compassionate and understanding manner. I understand many issues are personal, and I am interested in addressing all of our patient's concerns in a compassionate way. I am an advocate of minimally invasive surgery when applicable and certified with the DaVinci Robot.

Care Philosophy: My approach to care is simply to offer the best treatment, procedures and therapies that will resolve your symptoms and restore your health. I specialize in tubal ligation, tubal ligation reversal (TLR), uterine fibroid treatments and many other gynecologic procedures.

Biography: Mary Abbott Poag, MD is a board-certified Obstetrics-Gynecology physician with more than 20 years of experience in the field. Dr. Poag has a special interest in 1st Trimester pregnancies, menopausal treatment, minimally invasive surgery, contraceptive counseling, sexual dysfunction, pelvic pain, and adolescent medicine. Dr. Poag earned her Medical Degree from Tulane University Medical School in New Orleans, LA. She completed her OB/GYN Residency Program at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. During her training, Dr. Poag was honored with the Outstanding Resident Award from the Baylor Department OB/GYN, Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Society Stars and Bars Chapter at Tulane University Medical School, The Lemmon MD Award from Tulane University, and American Medical Women's Association Achievement Award. Dr. Poag is a member of the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, the Texas Medical Association and the Harris County Medical Society.

Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Dr. Alicia McIntosh is a Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist who founded Bella Obstetrics & Gynecology along with four of her colleagues in January 2020. She is originally from Waco, Texas, but moved to Fort Worth, Texas for college. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from TCU in 2004 with a degree in Chemistry. She was inducted into the national honor societies Phi Beta Kappa and Mortar Board. Dr. McIntosh had an amazing opportunity to live and study in Paris, France at La Sorbonne- University of Paris in 2002. In 2009, she earned her Medical Doctorate from The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Dr. McIntosh completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Memorial Hermann Hospital in 2013. In residency, Dr. McIntosh received the Residency Research Award for the top research project. The focus of her research was a basic science aspect of infertility. She has been in private practice since 2013. Dr. McIntosh has been honored as one of Houston's "Top Doctors" by H-Texas Magazine for 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. She was also named by Texas Monthly as a Top Doctor in Texas "Rising Star" in 2017, 2018 and 2019. She was also voted one of Houstonia Magazine's Top Doctors in 2019 which is voted on by other physician peers in Houston.Dr. McIntosh has a strong passion for women's health. She is inspired and driven by connections with her patients in all stages of life. She values a trusting, respectful patient-doctor relationship and loves the opportunity to educate her patients about their health. While knowledgeable and experienced in all areas of obstetrics and gynecology she has a particular interest in breastfeeding complications, cervical cancer screening, contraception, pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Dr. McIntosh found her calling in OB/Gyn. It combines primary care medical problems and continuity with emergency and surgery all while caring for not only one but sometimes two patients. There is nothing as emotional and fulfilling as bringing a new life into the world! It never gets old. From the gynecologic side, having the ability to skillfully use her hands in the operating room to improve a patient's quality of life is beyond rewarding. The joy of building a relationship and guiding women through all stages of life from the teens to reproductive years to menopause and beyond is indescribable and fulfilling. In her spare time, Dr. McIntosh enjoys traveling, shopping, designing jewelry, and spending time with her husband, Chris, and their children, Hunter, Carlyle, and Cole.