Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum near Galveston, TX

Care Philosophy: The best medical care

Biography: Dr. Nima Goharkhay is the Medical Director of the Pregnancy Specialty Center of Texas. He is board certified in Maternal Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). He is a member of the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine (SMFM) and the Society for Reproductive Investigation (SRI) and a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist (ACOG). Dr. Goharkhay holds a PhD in Cell Biology. Prior to founding the Pregnancy Specialty Center of Texas, he was Medical Director at Texas MFM, and a perinatologist with Maryland Perinatal Associates in the Washington DC area, where he also served as Quality Control Representative. He is a Voluntary Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and was a Women's Reproductive Health Scholar and faculty member at that institution until 2009. Dr. Goharkhay has a strong interest in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, diabetes in pregnancy, prenatal diagnosis, maternal complications in pregnancy and developmental programming of disease. He has participated in research studies sponsored by the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network of the NICHD and has had independent research support by the NIH and the National Perinatal Foundation, among others, and has authored numerous articles. He was recognized for his research by the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine and was Researcher of the Month at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston in December 2007. Dr. Goharkhay was honored by the BIRTH organization in both 2015 and 2016 for his support of the midwife and natural birth communities in the Houston area. Dr. Goharkhay completed his fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine and a Ph.D. in Cell Biology at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and his residency at the University of Miami in Miami, Florida. He earned his medical degree at the University of Vienna in Austria and was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. He is fluent in Spanish, German and Persian.

Care Philosophy: As an Ob/Gyn, I strive to be a champion of women's health by providing comprehensive care and building relationships with my patients.

Care Philosophy: The best medical care.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Zhou believes in developing life-long relationships with her patients and believes every woman is unique and deserving of compassionate quality medical care.

Care Philosophy: Women at all stages need to stay healthy and strong, and I treat each woman like a sister and do my very best to help her live her best, healthiest life.

Biography: Dr. Hemamalini Pilla, MD is a Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist in Webster, TX with Women's Specialists of Clear Lake and has over 31 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Pilla has extensive experience in Gynecologic Conditions, Obstetric Care, and minimally invasive surgery. Her scope of practice includes pre-pubescent through post-menopausal. She is affiliated with HCA Clear Lake & winner of the Labor and Delivery Excellence Award. Her office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Care Philosophy: Taking care of women through all stages of life.

Care Philosophy: Treat all patients with care and respect and provide the best care possible.

Care Philosophy: At CLS Health, we provide quality medical care. This care is provided in a safe, effective, and efficient manner. We utilize a culture of exceptional and state-of-the-art medical technology. CLS Health's mission is to passionately pursue the health and well-being service of our patients.

Biography: Dr. Karolina Adam, MD is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist who practices in Houston, TX. She is 71 years old and has been practicing for 42 years. Dr. Karolina Adam, MD is affiliated with The Woman's Hospital of Texas.

Biography: Dr. Sean Blackwell, MD is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist who practices in Houston, TX. He is 59 years old. Dr. Sean Blackwell, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: A note from Dr. Robinson: I remember when I was about 12, my mother gave me a pamphlet to read discussing the female reproductive system. She asked me if I had any questions but I could tell by the look on her face that she was praying I did not ask any. I could feel her discomfort about the subject and this was from a woman who had nine kids! Those subjects were just not discussed. I was born into the baby boomer generation and was raised to be a Steel Magnolia so I went to the library and read everything I could get my hands on concerning the female body and all of its capabilities. I was amazed and knew then that I wanted to study the female body and help future adolescent and adult females understand their bodies and be comfortable discussing any issues or concerns they may have. I have never regretted my decision to study and practice obstetrics and gynecology. I love the idea that I can care for my patients from the moment they are conceived into their golden years.

Care Philosophy: Taking care of women through all stages of life.

Biography: Dr. Gene La Monica is board certified in Maternal Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG), a member of the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine (SMFM), and a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist (ACOG). Before joining the Pregnancy Specialty Center of Texas, he was an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs where he was voted a Top Doc in Maternal Fetal Medicine by the Colorado Springs Style Magazine in 2014 and 2015. Subsequently, Dr. La Monica was recruited by the Government of Qatar to start a world class Women's Hospital in Doha (Qatar), where he practiced for five years. He obtained his medical degree from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts and finished his Ob/Gyn residency and fellowship at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. Dr. La Monica is fluent in Spanish and Italian.

Biography: Dr. Brian Kirshon, MD is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist who practices in Houston, TX. He is 68 years old and has been practicing for 45 years. Dr. Brian Kirshon, MD is affiliated with The Woman's Hospital of Texas.

Biography: Mary Caroline Young Imbs, DO is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Woman's Health Group in the Medical Center of Houston, Texas. Dr. Imbs received both her BBA in Marketing as well as her BA in Spanish from Southern Methodist University. She then went on to complete her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Imbs completed her training with a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology from Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital.Dr. Imbs believes that practicing as an ObGyn is an honor and a privilege. She is able to use multiple treatment modalities, both medically and surgically, to improve the quality of life of her patients over long periods of time. She is able to treat the medical issues that come along with puberty, childbirth, menopause, and everything in-between. She feels fortunate to be able to develop life-long relationships with her patients in a setting where she can support them in both the best and worst of times.The most important thing to Dr. Imbs is her family. She has an adoring husband, 2 beautiful sons, and 2 mischievous dogs whom she loves. When she is not treating patients, she enjoys exercising, playing golf, making pottery, and finding any reason to be by the water, preferably with puppies close by.Dr. Imbs welcomes new patients and referrals.