Westover Hills Women's Health

06/16/2025

Meet Dr. Melhem Dandan

Melhem Dandan, MD, FACOG, FAAFP, is board-certified in both OB/GYN and Family Medicine, giving him the unique training and experience needed to manage his patients at Westover Hills Womens Health in San Antonio, Texas.

Dr. Dandan received his medical degree in 1993 from Damascus University School of Medicine in Damascus, Syria. He completed his OB/GYN training at the University of California, Los Angeles, Kern Medical Center. Prior to that, he finished family practice residency training at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago.

After getting his board certification, he practiced medicine in Merced, California, for seven years, where he served as the medical director of a women’s health clinic and in the Department of Public Health. During this time, he was a member of the teaching faculty at the University of California, Davis, and the San Joaquin Valley Community Colleges to help train future generations of nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

Dr. Dandan moved to beautiful San Antonio in 2012, where he owned and operated a successful OB/GYN clinic on the Southside for 6 years before joining forces with the Baptist Physician Network, then Steward Medical Group, and Christus Health system. He recently joined us at Westover Hills Womens Health to continue with his passion in improving the health of women in San Antonio, and deliver up to date, best Obstertrics and Gynecological medicine there is to his community. He continues to teach and is currently an associate faculty at the UIW, teaching medical students and residents in his offices and during his rounds in the hospitals.

Dr. Dandan is affiliated with several San Antonio hospitals. He performs gynecologic robotic surgeries, major pelvic and obstetrical surgeries, laparoscopic surgeries, Urinary incontinence surgeries, and numerous minimally invasive surgeries in hospital and office, like family planning procedures, aesthetics, and hormonal pellets insertions for proper candidates.

He is credentialed by most public and private insurances in OB/GYN and family Medicine.

05/23/2025

https://www.westoverhillswomenshealth.com/blog/pregnancy-breastfeeding-and-maternal-bone-health-what-you-should-know

How pregnancy affects your bone health

May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, so now is the perfect time to focus on an often-overlooked aspect of women’s health — maternal bone health.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding put extra demands on your body, including your bones. This can increase your risk of bone loss and osteoporosis later in life.

The good news is that you can take steps — while you’re pregnant or breastfeeding — to protect your bones for the years to come.

Here’s what you need to know about pregnancy, breastfeeding, and maternal bone health, courtesy of our board-certified OB/GYNs and midwives at Westover Hills Women's Health.

05/20/2025

Robin Ann Evenson, WHNP, CNM, is a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional specializing in women’s health and midwifery at Westover Hills Women’s Health in San Antonio, Texas

Robin earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Oklahoma Baptist University and completed her Master of Science in Women’s Health to become a Nurse Practitioner in 2003. Driven to expand her expertise, she returned to school and graduated from Baylor University in 2013 with a focus on midwifery.

Outside of her practice, Robin finds joy in exploring the outdoors, cooking, reading, and traveling. Robin is honored to guide patients on their journey to wellness and motherhood.

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04/28/2025

5 Common Myths About Endometriosis, Debunked

https://www.westoverhillswomenshealth.com/blog/5-common-myths-about-endometriosis-debunked

04/21/2025

Oh, My Aching Back: All About Round Ligament Pain During Pregnancy

Pregnancy can seem borderline magical at times, but it comes with its fair share of aches and pains, especially in the lower abdomen and back. One common culprit is round ligament pain.

If you've felt a sudden, sharp pain in your lower belly or groin while moving, stretching, or even sneezing, you’re not alone. As many as 30% of women experience round ligament pain during their pregnancies.

But what can you do about it?

Below, our board-certified OB/GYNs and midwives at Westover Hills Women's Health explain what round ligament pain is and how you can find relief from it during your pregnancy.

02/28/2025

Meet our new provider:

Victoria Vitela, a passionate and highly skilled healthcare professional from Lubbock, Texas, is currently advancing her medical expertise as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) with Westover Hills Women’s Health. With a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and minors in Chemistry and Health Professions from Texas Tech University, and Master’s degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Victoria has continuously demonstrated a commitment to excellence and compassionate patient care.

Victoria’s ability to communicate fluently in Spanish has further enabled her to support diverse patient populations effectively. During her rotations, she actively supported women through a range of critical services, from conducting well-woman exams and performing endometrial biopsies to assisting in complex gynecological surgeries such as hysterectomies and C-sections. Her clinical approach prioritizes patient education, empowering women with knowledge about their health choices, whether it be through IUD or Nexplanon insertions or providing anticipatory guidance to parents and expectant mothers.

In her free time Victoria enjoys spending time with her Husband and two Shih-Tzus, as well as exploring San Antonio.

02/24/2025

The Importance of Prenatal Care

If you’re pregnant, you already know that you need to schedule your routine prenatal appointments, but have you ever wondered why these appointments are impor

02/15/2025

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12/20/2024

Meet Dianna Hagl
Certified Nurse Midwife, APRN

ianna graduated with her Bachelors in Science and Nursing at The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio and she has been a labor and delivery nurse for the past 30 years. After increasing levels of responsibility she returned to her passion for Women's Health and completed her graduate, Master's in Science, studies at Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.

Dianna joined the team at Westover Hills Women's Health in March 2015 and is looking forward to a long career with Dr. Houmam Al-Hakeem and developing lasting relationships with the patients she serves.

Call now 2102331215
Or book your appointment online https://www.westoverhillswomenshealth.com/

12/11/2024

Meet Christy Jackson:

Christy Jackson, CNM, is a certified nurse midwife at Westover Hills Women’s Health, which has locations in San Antonio, Texas. She has been taking care of mamas, babies, and families for nearly two decades!

Christy strongly believes in both a holistic and medicinal approach when caring for her patients. She is a self-proclaimed “baby whisperer” and has assisted many women navigating difficult labors and births, both medicated and unmediated.

Christy looks forward to getting to know more about you and helping you live your life to the fullest!

Call Now 210 922 3372

Or book your appointment online https://www.westoverhillswomenshealth.com/

12/05/2024

Meet Meagan Ferguson:

Meagan Ferguson, PA-C, is a board certified physician assistant at Westover Hills Women's Health in San Antonio, Texas.

Meagan is an Air Force veteran, and during her 11 years of service she attended the Inter service Physician Assistant Program, where received her Bachelor of Science and was inducted as a member of the Pi Alpha Honor Society. She then completed her clinical training at Langley Air Force Base in Langley, VA, earning a Master of Science in Physician Assistant studies.

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Please book your appointments on our website:

https://www.westoverhillswomenshealth.com

12/02/2024

Meet Dr. Houmam Al-Hakeem:

Dr. Houmam Al-Hakeem received his medical degree from University of Damascus - Faculty of Medicine in Damascus, Syria in 1995. He also trained in Family Medicine at Texas Tech University School of Medicine in Amarillo, Texas, and completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.

Dr. Al-Hakeem has extensive experience in a number of different fields, including high-risk pregnancies. Outside of the office, Dr. Al-Hakeem enjoys spending time with his wife and children.

Westover Hills Women's Health is a collaborative team who specialize in superior care of women throughout the lifespan. To make an appointment, please call our office 2102331215 or use the book online tool. https://www.westoverhillswomenshealth.com