Laparoscopic Hysterectomy near Houston, TX

Care Philosophy: After graduating from medical school at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 1987, Dr Holz completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine in 1991. Dr Holz is also certified by the Center of Excellence for Minimally Invasive Surgery and cares for her patients at our Main Campus. Dr Holz is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Medical Association, Central Association OB/GYN, Houston Gynecologic and Obstetric Society and American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. When she's not caring for patients, Dr Holz enjoys long distance running in marathons, yoga and knitting.

Biography: Dr. Kristin Chabarria is an obstetrician-gynecologist providing OB/GYN care with Houston Women's Care Associates (HWCA) in Houston, TX. Dr. Chabarria is a Louisiana native, completing both a masters in cell and molecular biology at Tulane University and medical school at Louisiana State University. She moved to Houston after medical school and completed her residency training at Baylor. Post-residency, Dr. Chabarria worked in another practice here in Houston prior to starting with Houston Women's Care Associates in 2019. Dr. Chabarria approaches patient care as a team effort. One of her greatest passions is patient education, for when provided with all information the doctor and the patient can make a team decision about best courses of treatment care. She enjoys the privilege of guiding her patients through some of the most vulnerable and exciting times of their lives onset of menarche, sexual exploration transitioning into adulthood, family planning, pregnancy, menopause and beyond. She truly enjoys the life-long relationships that are fostered between patient and doctor in the field of OBGYN. Her special interests include: family planning and reproductive health, minimally invasive surgery, abnormal uterine bleeding, cervical dysplasia, and preventative services. Dr. Chabarria sees patients at our main Fannin office as well as our Heights and Cypress locations. She works closely with her nurse practitioner Anna Laura Clark to provide evidence-based, compassionate care for her patients. Dr. Chabarria is well recognized in the community and has been voted by Houstonia Magazine in the Top Doctors OB/GYN list for 2023 and 2024. Voters nominated their peers based on years of experience, competency, rapport with patients, patient satisfaction, compliance with care recommendations, and ability to work effectively with colleagues across specialties to deliver the best patient care. Personally, she lives in Houston with her husband Ryan and her two daughters. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling in her spare time, with frequent trips home to New Orleans (including annually for Mardi Gras).

Care Philosophy: Dr. Balat has repeatedly been named one of the top OB/GYNs in the greater Houston area. He has delivered excellent care to his patients, their families, and their friends since he started his practice in 1976. Dr. Balat graduated from UTMB medical scho

Care Philosophy: AWARDS: Top Doctor - Houston H Magazine (2013)

Biography: Dr. Ivonne Smith, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Houston, TX. She is 60 years old and has been practicing for 31 years. Dr. Ivonne Smith, MD is affiliated with The Woman's Hospital of Texas.

Biography: Dr. Gullett has maintained his practice with OBGYN Medical Center Associates since 1976. Dr. Gullett's 24 years of experience in Ob/Gyn is extensive. His special interests include infertility, endoscopic and incontinence surgery, and reconstructive pelvic surgery, as well as general obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Gullett currently holds a teaching position at Baylor College of Medicine in the Department of Microsurgery. Dr. Gullett and his wife have two children in Houston, TX.

Biography: Dr. Leeds-Richter is a native Houstonian. Her clinical interests include general obstetrics and gynecology, infertility, adolescent health and gynecology, and preventative women's health care. Her practice encompasses complete care for women of all ages, with emphasis on long-term patient relationships and patient education.Dr. Leeds-Richter's outside interests include spending time with her two sons, running, skiing, attending sporting events as well as theatrical ballet performances. Dr. Leeds-Richter's practice includes Ms. Laura Walker, PA, with whom she has worked closely for many years.