UTMB Health Obstetrics & Gynecology

03/30/2026

Today, on National Doctors’ Day, we celebrate the incredible physicians across UTMB whose skill, compassion and commitment shape the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Their commitment to healing, innovation, and service strengthens our institution and touches countless lives.

Thank you, UTMB doctors, for all you do!

02/12/2026

Congratulations to our distinguished Maternal -Fetal Medicine faculty members: Dr. Karin Fox, Dr. Luis Pacheco and Dr. Chasey Omere.

Members of the UTMB OB-GYN faculty contributed to the Cesarean Delivery Special Supplement published by The American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Developed to share institutional expertise, the supplement examines best practices in cesarean delivery, an increasingly important topic, as nearly one in three babies in the United States is delivered by cesarean section.

Through editorial leadership, scholarly writing, and instructional video production, the UTMB OB-GYN team—including faculty leaders, residents, and fellows—demonstrates UTMB’s experience in caring for both routine and high-risk pregnancies.

🔗 Read more: https://utmb.us/f5x

01/22/2026

Winter Weather Update: UTMB officials are closely monitoring an arctic cold front which may bring freezing temperatures and possible wintry precipitation to regions where UTMB operates. Currently, hospitals, emergency rooms, and clinics are expected to operate on normal schedules. Students, please monitor messaging from your individual schools regarding any changes to academic schedules. As with any weather event, conditions and forecasts may change quickly. All UTMB faculty, staff and students should take time now to review their personal and workplace emergency plans. UTMB Incident Command will continue to monitor the forecast and communicate UTMB-related updates in the late afternoon for the duration of the event.

01/19/2026

The University of Texas Medical Branch will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Monday, January 19, 2026. Most of UTMB Health Schools, business areas, administrative areas and many clinics will close in honor of the holiday. For details and holiday hours visit, utmbhealth.com/holiday-hours

01/02/2026

12/11/2025

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UTMB Health has been named a Best Maternity Hospital by U.S. News and World Report. This recognition reflects the strength of our maternal care program and the skilled teams who support mothers through pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum care.

Our OB/GYN physicians, nurses, and maternal care teams provide safe, evidence-based care that helps families navigate one of life’s most important experiences. This designation highlights UTMB’s continued commitment to high-quality maternity care for our communities. Read more: https://utmb.us/evu

12/06/2025

🎉 Proudly celebrating our new endowment holders!

Congratulations to 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮, 𝗠𝗗, 𝗣𝗵𝗗, on his inaugural appointment as holder of the Frances Eastland Connally Professorship in Gynecological Oncology. His appointment is effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2028.

Dr. Sharma is a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine. Please join us in recognizing him!

12/02/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Berenson!

Congratulations to 𝗔𝗯𝗯𝗲𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻, 𝗠𝗗, 𝗣𝗵𝗗, on her new appointment as Vice Dean for Research in the UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine!

Dr. Berenson is a tenured Professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and holds the Garland D. Anderson, MD Distinguished University Chair in Obstetrics & Gynecology. She is also Director of the UTMB Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Women’s Health (CIRWH).

In her new role, she serves as a senior advisor on aspects of research strategy to enhance biomedical research across the JSSOM. Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved appointment!

Full announcement: https://utmb.us/euk

12/02/2025

From 1891 to today, resilience has defined us. UTMB began as a bold vision on a barrier island, and for more than 130 years, we’ve educated, discovered, cared, and innovated for Texas and beyond. Now, a new day has dawned. A new logo. A new tagline. The same unwavering purpose. We are UTMB. Where purpose meets passion.

10/30/2025

🌟 UTMB & March of Dimes Launch Texas Collaborative Prematurity Research Center 🌟

The University of Texas Medical Branch and the March of Dimes have partnered to establish the March of Dimes Texas Collaborative Prematurity Research Center (PRC) — accelerating discovery to better understand, predict, and prevent preterm birth.

Led by Dr. Ramkumar Menon, Director of the Division of Basic Science and Translational Research in UTMB’s Department of OB/GYN, the PRC unites scientists, clinicians, and data experts to unlock the mysteries of pregnancy and develop innovative strategies to reduce the risk of prematurity.

💡 Cutting-Edge Innovation at UTMB

New Approach Methods: Human-relevant systems that replicate pregnancy processes without animal models.

Pregnancy-on-a-Chip: A breakthrough organ-on-chip platform that re-creates maternal and fetal organ systems using human cells.

AI & Data Science: Harnessing artificial intelligence to analyze pregnancy health and predict preterm birth risks.

3-D Bioprinting: Developing models that mimic the maternal-fetal interface for more accurate testing.

Vaginal Microbiome Research: Exploring the role of microbial communities in maternal and infant health.

Together, these advances are paving the way for safer pregnancies, healthier babies, and stronger families. 💜

10/16/2025

🌟 Welcome Dr. Emily Sendukas! 🌟

UTMB Obstetrics and Gynecology is proud to welcome Emily Sendukas, MD to our Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery!

Dr. Sendukas brings her expertise and dedication to advancing women’s health to our team, providing compassionate, patient-centered care for women with complex gynecologic conditions.

She will be seeing patients at our Webster and Galveston clinic locations.

Join us in giving Dr. Sendukas a warm UTMB welcome!

10/15/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Mehwish Seehar to our Obstetrics and Gynecology team at UTMB Health!

Dr. Seehar is dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care for women at every stage of life. Her expertise and passion for women’s health make her a wonderful addition to our clinic family.

Dr. Seehar will be seeing patients at both our Galveston and Webster UTMB locations.

Join us in giving her a warm welcome to the team!