Laparoscopic Hysterectomy near Kyle, TX

Biography: Dr. Christopher Seeker has been with Austin Area Obstetrics, Gynecology & Fertility since 1988. He is assisted in his office by his three certified nurse practitioners: Kelly Reagan, Casey Friesenhahn, and Jaki Lockwood. They complement Dr. Seeker's practice by providing obstetric, gynecologic, and fertility visits. Dr. Seeker is a native of Odessa Texas and attended Texas Tech University in Lubbock earning a degree in chemistry in 1980. He obtained his doctor of medicine from The University of Texas Health & Science Center in San Antonio in 1984 where he was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha honorary medical society. Dr. Seeker did his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor, where he was chief resident, and at Parkland Memorial Hospital. He is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a member of the Texas Medical Association, Travis County Medical Association and American Society of Reproductive Medicine. Dr. Seeker is one of the most popular and recognized Central Texas physicians. Many local organizations and periodicals (Texas Monthly, Austin American-Statesman, etc) have singled him out as an outstanding physician. He attributes his success to his faith in God and his steadfast dedication to women's health. He regards the role of family as sacred. He and his wife Ann have three children (Paige, Luke, and Blake Ann). The Seeker family spends much of their free time on their working Texas Cattle Ranch and Pecan farm near Austin.

Care Philosophy: "Taking the time needed to understand every patient's unique needs and concerns allows for an educational experience in the office setting, and allows for critical decisions to be made together based on what's most important to them."

Care Philosophy: To provide compassionate, individualized care for our patients. To provide care that is comprehensive and coordinated to our patients' home. To attract and nurture the best physicians. To recognize and support the central role of clinical research in advancing cancer care.

Care Philosophy: I consider it a privilege to provide comprehensive care to women of all ages, from first exams through the miracle of childbirth and on to perimenopausal and menopausal care.

Care Philosophy: To treat each patient's needs in an individualized way utilizing all the advances available. To combine medical expertise with compassionate care to treat a range of urogynecologic conditions. See http://www.austinurogynecology.com/

Care Philosophy: Minimally Invasive Gyn Surgical (MIGS) options are changing the way women should expect to experience surgery. Certainly, no one looks forward to having surgery, but if you need a procedure, I'm committed to striving for painless, bloodless surgery, with minimal scarring, fast healing, and the least disruption to your life possible. I have been a board certified, practicing Ob/Gyn for almost 20 years. Since being introduced to robotic (daVinci) surgery in 2010, I have performed over 350 daVinci procedures. I was one of the first several dozen gyn surgeons in the US to complete the Master Level (highest level) of daVinci surgical training. I'm especially interested in benign complex gyn problems such as pelvic pain, endometriosis, large fibroids, hysterectomy, pelvic prolapse, and uterine bleeding problems. 99% of the surgeries I have performed in the past 4 years have been successfully completed through small incisions, with no major complications. In order to be able to offer minimally invasive surgical options to more women, I retired from delivering babies in April of 2014 and found the San Antonio area's first dedicated MIGS practice, Virtuosa Gyn. In my office, you should come prepared for a personal experience, from kind and compassionate office staff, combined with my "girl talk" bedside manner. Together, we are committed to taking care of you as a whole patient and maximizing your return to health.

Biography: Dr. Cowan joined Austin Area Obstetrics, Gynecology & Fertility in 2000 and has helped women from in and around Austin, Texas to find improved health and deliver healthy, happy babies by providing high quality gynecological and obstetrics services. Dr. Cowan is a native of Hillsboro, Texas and completed his undergraduate work in biology at The University of Texas in 1987. He earned his medical degree at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. His residency in obstetrics and gynecology was completed at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth in 1995, where he was chief resident. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is a member of the Texas Medical Association and serves on the executive board of both the Travis County Medical Society and the Blood and Tissue Center in Austin. He is also an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology for the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Dr. Cowan is a popular physician in the community and has been a speaker for women's issues many times. He is a frequent guest on television and radio programs. He and his wife Julie have three children, Rob, Will, and Katie.

Care Philosophy: To prevent and treat disease within a caring community.

Biography: Dr. Tassone grew up in the Berkshires of Massachusetts and spent his young adulthood outside of Denver Colorado. He stayed in Denver after high school, attending college at Regis College, a Jesuit University where his interest in medicine began to grow. After graduation, Dr. Tassone moved to Omaha to attend medical school at Creighton University and then on to complete his residency at the University of Oklahoma. While at the University of Oklahoma he won numerous awards such as the Resident Teaching Award where he was also the Administrative Chief Resident. Following the completion of his residency, he spent 4 years in the US Army at Reynolds Army Community Hospital where he was honored as the Section Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology from 2000-2002 in addition to receiving the Army Commendation Medal. Dr. Tassone's pursuit of medical excellence did not end after his time in the Army. He spent an additional two years in a fellowship at the University of Arizona under best-selling author Andrew Weil, MD in Integrative Medicine and is currently pursuing a PhD in Philosophy and Mind Body Medicine. He was one of the first 100 physicians in the country to be board certified in Integrative Medicine. Awarded as one of Tuscon's prestigious ``Best Doctors`` from 2010-2013, an expert in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, author of two books, and an incredible father of 4, we are honored to have Dr. Tassone join our team of highly skilled and caring physicians. He is thrilled to be a part of the Austin community and to finally call himself a Texan! Please join us in welcoming him to our family. In 2015, Dr. Tassone received his Doctorate PhD in Philosophy (Mind-Body Medicine) and he travels around the country teaching providers and women about the mind-body connection in health.