OpenHysterectomy 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: Dr. Natalie Light has been in practice since 2004 providing innovative quality care for women in Dallas. Dr. Light is committed to developing lifelong relationships with her patients and enjoys being able to guide women through all phases of life and her health needs. "I'm pretty down to earth, straight-forward and friendly" she says. "I like to have a variety of different age patients at different stages in their lives. One reason I love my specialty is that we usually get to know our patients well." Dr. Light and her husband, Jeff, of fourteen years have one child. She enjoys spending time with her family cooking, reading, traveling and casual entertaining in her leisure time.

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: Dr. Liesl Bredeson, formerly Dr. Liesl Smith, has been a practicing OBGYN in Dallas since 2000. After graduating from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, she completed her residency at Methodist Medical Center. Dr. Bredeson was drawn to the practice of OB/GYN for the opportunity to develop relationships with her patients, providing care across the stages of their lives. She enjoys the full spectrum of the specialty, from family planning and obstetrics to well-woman care, laparoscopic surgery, and menopause. She has been recognized as a Mom-Approved OB/GYN by the readers of DFWChild Magazine, a Health Care Hero by the Dallas Business Journal for her work on the Premiere Perinatal Safety Committee, and ranks in the 99th percentile of patient satisfaction nationally.Dr. Bredeson has three children, one in the Denver area and two still at home. With her kids, she is involved in sports, school, and church activities. Dr. Bredeson enjoys gardening and reading. She exercises regularly and loves to cook with her kids.

Biography: Dr. Kremer is a Fellow of The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He received his doctor of medicine from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2002, and he completed his obstetrics and gynecology residency training at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth in 2006. Dr. Kremer serves as program director for the HCA Medical City Arlington Obstetrics & Gynecology residency program. He has a strong interest in gynecology, creating individualized patient-centered care plans for complex gynecology patients. Dr. Kremer is experienced with in-office gynecologic procedures and performs minimally invasive surgery, including robotic surgery. Dr. Kremer is passionate about the patient experience and was the 2020 recipient of the NRC Health Excellence in Human Understanding Award. Dr. Kremer feels privileged to be involved in your care and welcomes you to the practice.