Houston OB/GYN Obstetrician | Kelsey-Seybold OB/GYN Clinic
Personalized Care – Especially for Women
Houston Area OB/GYN Clinic
Your body, your baby, your health – selecting an OB/GYN is one of the most important health-related decisions you will ever make. The Kelsey-Seybold physicians, specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, are committed to providing personalized, quality healthcare services to women in all stages of life. Choose your OB/GYN wisely, choose for life, choose Kelsey-Seybold and receive peerless healthcare focused on your unique needs.
Quality OB/GYN Care Where You Work and Live
Choose from two conveniently located Houston clinics. Both Kelsey-Seybold Houston clinics offer the personalized, professional services you deserve and expect. The Woman’s Center is located on Fannin Street in the world-renowned Houston medical center and the Houston Center is located near downtown on McKinney Street. The doctors and staff at these clinics are standing ready to provide a wide range of OB/GYN services.
Dedicated to Excellence
Dr. Mavis P. Kelsey left the world-famous Mayo Clinic in 1949 to begin the Kelsey-Seybold clinic in the growing Texas Medical Center. He brought with him the concept of combining primary care practitioners and specialty physicians in one location. Today, Kelsey-Seybold clinics continue to combine the expertise of primary care physicians and specialty doctors to deliver the highest quality medical care available.
An Emphasis on Continuing Education
The obstetricians and gynecologists at the Kelsey-Seybold Woman’s Center and Houston Center clinics are committed to staying updated on the latest technologies, treatments, and procedures through regular continuing education courses. You can count on your Kelsey-Seybold OB/GYN to know about and have expertise in the latest advances as well as proven techniques. The physicians at Kelsey-Seybold have the quality education, professionalism, and compassion necessary to provide patients with the caliber of healthcare they deserve.
Getting to Know You
The OB/GYNs and professional staff, at both the Kelsey-Seybold Woman’s Center and Houston Center, take the time necessary to learn about you and your specific healthcare needs and goals. Patients can communicate with their Kelsey-Seybold physician or other professional staff during regular hours by telephone or by visiting in person. However, you may have questions or concerns after hours or on weekends. You can communicate with a qualified, professional Kelsey-Seybold staff member through the secure online communication portal. A healthcare professional will listen to you, answer your questions, and address your concerns.
Board Certified Physicians for You and Your Baby
The OB/GYN doctors at the two Kelsey-Seybold clinics in Houston are ready to provide for your unique womanly needs and the needs of your baby. At the Woman’s Center, choose from nine highly qualified OB/GYN physicians: Dr. James Burkhead, Dr. Chanelle Clark, Dr. Michael Leung, Dr. Earl Lombard, Dr. Deepali Patni, Dr. Purnima Rao, Dr. Joseph Salinas, Dr. Kathy Sanders, and Dr. Frances Smith. At the Houston Center, Dr. Deepali Patni, Dr. Frances Smith, and Dr. Devanshi Somaiya are available to show you the Kelsey-Seybold difference.
James Burkhead, MD
OB/GYN
Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical School: University of Texas-Houston, 1989
Residency: University of Texas Houston, Ob/Gyn, 1993
Primary Affiliation: Woman's Hospital of Texas
Other Affiliations: St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
Employed by Kelsey-Seybold Since: February 1, 1999
Patient Rating:
Physician Biography
No additional information about this physician at this time.
Chanelle J. Clark, MD
OB/GYN
Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine, 2003
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine, OB/GYN
Primary Affiliation: Woman's Hospital
Other Affiliations: St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
Employed by Kelsey-Seybold Since: August 27, 2007
Patient Rating:
Physician Biography
My main goal as an OB/GYN has always been to make my patients feel comfortable and informed. My desire is to be an educator to my patients and have them leaving every encounter with a good understanding of their medical condition so we can both decide what is the best course of action.”
Chanelle Clark, M.D. joined Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in August 2007. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and cares for her patients at our Woman’s Center and Shadow Creek Ranch locations.
Professional Background
After graduating from Baylor College of Medicine in 2003, Dr. Clark interned at the Louisiana State University Health Science Center, where she focused in Obstetrics and Gynecology. In 2007, she completed an OB/GYN residency at Baylor College of Medicine.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Clark’s clinical interests include preventive health care, noninvasive surgery including laparoscopy and hysteroscopy and management and treatment options for abnormal uterine bleeding.
Professional Associations
Dr. Clark is a member of the following organizations:
Texas Medical Association
Harris County Medical Society
Houston Medical Forum
Mary Susan Moore Society
Hobbies and Special Interests
When she’s not caring for patients, Dr. Clark enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and friends and doing yoga.
Michael Leung, MD
OB/GYN
Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine, 1998
Residency: University of Texas at Houston Medical School, OB/GYN
Primary Affiliation: Methodist-Willowbrook
Employed by Kelsey-Seybold Since: June 27, 2005
Patient Rating:
Physician Biography
I believe in providing quality care in a personal and comforting manner.”
Michael Leung, M.D., joined the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic on June 27, 2005. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and cares for his patients at the Woman's Center location and Shadow Creek Ranch location in Pearland.
Professional Background
Dr. Leung earned his medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine in 1998. He completed his Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in 2002.
Hobbies and Special Interests
Dr. Leung enjoys spending time with his family and two children. Musically inclined, he plays the piano and violin. Active in sports, he enjoys tennis and running. He has even participated in the Houston City Marathon.
Earl Lombard, M.D
OB/GYN
Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical School: Meharry Medical College, 1991
Residency: Tulane University, Ob/Gyn, 1995
Primary Affiliation: Woman's Hospital of Texas
Other Affiliations: St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
Employed by Kelsey-Seybold Since: August 7, 1995
Patient Rating:
Physician Biography
The patient is the most important part of the equation. I like to lay out all the options to decide what is best for them.”
Earl Lombard, M.D. joined Kelsey-Seybold in 1995. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and cares for his patients at our Woman’s Center location.
Professional Background
After earning his medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tenn. in 1991, Dr. Lombard completed his internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Tulane University where he served as administrative chief resident from 1994-1995.
Professional Associations
Dr. Lombard is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Congress (formerly College) of Gynecologists and the Texas Association of Gynecologists.
Hobbies and Special Interests
When he’s not caring for patients, Dr. Lombard enjoys reading, playing golf and spending time with his family.
Deepali Patni, MD
OB/GYN
Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical School: Univer. of Texas at Houston Health Science Ctr
Foreign Language(s) Medical Spanish, English
Residency: The Residency, 2003
Employed by Kelsey-Seybold Since: July 6, 2009
Patient Rating:
Physician Biography
I believe in providing compassionate and uncompromising care to women in all stages of their lives.”
Dr. Patni joined Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in July 2009. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and cares for her patients at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic’s Woman’s Center and Houston Center locations.
Professional Background
Prior to joining Kelsey-Seybold, Dr. Patni worked as attending staff at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Manhattan, Memorial Hermann Hospital and Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital, where she served as Medical Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic.
She went to The University of Louisville where she received her Bachelor of Arts, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a major in Biology and a minor in History. Dr. Patni earned her medical degree at The University of Louisville School of Medicine.
Dr. Patni completed her residency in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Services at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston.
Clinical Position
Dr. Patni is an attending physician at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Patni’s interests include well woman care, general Obstetrics and Gynecology and gynecological surgery.
Professional Associations
Dr. Patni is a fellow of Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Hobbies and Special Interests
When she’s not caring for patients, Dr. Patni enjoys travel, reading and spending time with her family.
Purnima Rao, MD
OB/GYN
Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical School: Louisiana State University Medical Center, 1999
Residency: Baylor University Medical Center, Ob/Gyn, 2003
Primary Affiliation: Woman's Hospital of Texas
Other Affiliations: St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
Employed by Kelsey-Seybold Since: August 25, 2003
Patient Rating:
Physician Biography
I want to listen, educate, and treat each of my patients as if she was my daughter, sister, or mother."
Dr. Rao joined Kelsey-Seybold’s Obstetrics and Gynecology department at the West Clinic and Woman’s Center Clinic on August 25, 2003. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Professional Background
Dr. Rao is a graduate of Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at New Orleans. She completed her internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor School of Medicine in 2003.
Clinical Interests
Her areas of clinic interest include family planning, adolescence and menopause.
Professional Associations
Dr. Rao is a member of the following professional associations:
American Medical Association
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Texas Medical Association
Texas Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Houston Gynecological and Obstetrical Society
Harris County Medical Society
Hobbies and Special Interests
Dr. Rao is married and her hobbies include cooking, jogging, music, travel and writing.
Joseph A. Salinas, MD
OB/GYN
Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine, 1992
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine, Ob/Gyn, 1993
Primary Affiliation: Woman's Hospital of Texas
Other Affiliations: St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
Employed by Kelsey-Seybold Since: September 18, 2000
Patient Rating:
Physician Biography
I believe that effective communication with my patients is essential to quality health care. As an advocate for prevention, I can communicate health prevention and maintenance education effectively in English and Spanish, which results in an improvement in my patients’ quality of life.”
Joseph Salinas, M.D. joined Kelsey-Seybold in September 2000. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and cares for his patients at our Woman’s Center location.
Professional Background
Dr. Salinas completed his undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston, Texas where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Spanish. He completed his medical school, internship and residency training at Baylor College of Medicine.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Salinas’ interests are in obstetrics and preventive gynecologic health.
Professional Associations
Dr. Salinas is a member of the American Congress (formerly College) of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the American Medical Association and the Texas Medical Association.
Hobbies and Special Interests
When he’s not caring for patients, Dr. Salinas enjoys reading, traveling, exercise and spending time with family and friends.
Kathy Sander, MD
OB/GYN
Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical School: University of Arizona, 1997
Residency: University of Texas Houston Health Science Ctr, 2001
Primary Affiliation: Woman's Hospital of Texas
Other Affiliations: Kelsey-Seybold Ambulatory Surgery Center
Employed by Kelsey-Seybold Since: August 27, 2001
Patient Rating:
Physician Biography
No additional information about this physician at this time.
Frances Smith, MD
OB/GYN
Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine, 1981
Residency: University of Texas Houston Health Science Ctr, 2001
Primary Affiliation: Woman's Hospital of Texas
Other Affiliations: St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
Employed by Kelsey-Seybold Since: August 12, 1985
Patient Rating:
Physician Biography
I strongly believe in preventative care and involving the patient in her plan of care.”
Dr. Smith joined Kelsey-Seybold clinic in 1985 and currently serves as the Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Named a Texas Monthly "Super Doctor," she is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and cares for her patients at The Woman’s Center and Houston Center Clinic.
Professional Background
In 1981, Dr. Smith graduated from Baylor College of Medicine where she also completed her residency. Immediately following completion, she began caring for patients at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in 1985.
Academic and Clinical Position
Dr. Smith is a volunteer clinical instructor at Baylor College of Medicine, where she has taught since 1985.
Clinical Interests
In addition to general Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Smith’s clinical interests include minimally invasive surgery.
Professional Associations
Dr. Smith is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Medical Association, Harris County Medical Society, Texas Medical Association, Texas Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Houston Gynecologic and Obstetric Society.
Hobbies and Special Interests
When she’s not caring for her patients, Dr. Smith is a Houston sports enthusiast. She also enjoys travelling.
Directions to the Houston Center Clinic
Address:
1221 McKinney, Suite P300
Houston, TX 77010
Telephone: 713-442-4700
Fax: 713-442-4736
From 45 Heading North:
From Highway 45, exit Scott - Downtown to Peace Street. Take Pease to Austin and take a right. Turn left on Walker, enter garage on right. {Houston Center Garage 1}
From 45 Heading South:
From Interstate 45, exit McKinney. Take McKinney to Austin and turn left on Austin. Turn left on Walker, enter garage on right. {Houston Center Garage 1}
From 10 Heading East: From Interstate 10, exit toward Downtown on southbound Smith. Proceed on Smith Street to McKinney Street and turn left on McKinney. Take McKinney Street to Austin and turn left. Turn left on Walker, enter garage on right. {Houston Center Garage 1}
From I-10 Heading West: From Interstate 10, take US 59 South to Hamilton exit. Take Hamilton to Congress and take a right. Stay on Congress to Caroline and take a left. Enter garage on the left at the corner of Caroline and Walker.
From 59 Heading South: From US 59 exit Hamilton. Take Hamilton to Congress and take a right. Stay on Congress to Caroline and take a left. Enter garage on the left at the corner of Caroline and Walker.
From 59 Heading North: From Highway 59, exit Polk, Turn Left on Polk. Take Polk to Austin and take a right. Turn left on Walker, enter garage on right. {Houston Center Garage 1}
From 288: From Highway 288, exit Polk. Turn left on Polk. Take Polk to Austin and take a right. Turn left on Walker, enter garage on right. {Houston Center Garage 1}
From Memorial: Take Memorial east towards Downtown. Stay on Memorial through Memorial Park area. Memorial becomes Texas Avenue upon entering Downtown. Proceed on Texas to Caroline Street and turn right. Enter garage on the left before Walker.
Directions to the Woman's Center Clinic
Address:
7900 Fannin Street
Suite 2100
Houston, TX 77054
From The North:
Take I-45 South or Highway 59 South to Highway 288 South. From Highway 288 South, merge onto Loop 610 West. Exit Fannin Street and turn right, traveling north approximately 1 mile. Pass Naomi Street and Holly Hall Street, with Reliant Stadium on the left. Woman's Center will be directly ahead, on the campus of The Woman's Hospital of Texas. Bear
left onto Greenbriar and turn right into the parking lot at 7900 Fannin Street.
From The South:
Take I-45 North to Loop 610 West. Exit Fannin Street and proceed north approximately 1 mile, passing Naomi Street and Holly Hall Street, with Reliant Stadium on the left. Woman's Center will be directly ahead, on the campus of The Woman's Hospital of Texas. Bear left onto Greenbriar and turn right into the parking lot at 7900 Fannin Street..
Deepali Patni, MD
OB/GYN
Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical School: Univer. of Texas at Houston Health Science Ctr
Foreign Language(s) Medical Spanish, English
Residency: The Residency, 2003
Employed by Kelsey-Seybold Since: July 6, 2009
Patient Rating:
Physician Biography
I believe in providing compassionate and uncompromising care to women in all stages of their lives.”
Dr. Patni joined Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in July 2009. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and cares for her patients at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic’s Woman’s Center and Houston Center locations.
Professional Background
Prior to joining Kelsey-Seybold, Dr. Patni worked as attending staff at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Manhattan, Memorial Hermann Hospital and Lyndon B. Johnson General Hospital, where she served as Medical Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic.
She went to The University of Louisville where she received her Bachelor of Arts, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a major in Biology and a minor in History. Dr. Patni earned her medical degree at The University of Louisville School of Medicine.
Dr. Patni completed her residency in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Services at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston.
Clinical Position
Dr. Patni is an attending physician at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Patni’s interests include well woman care, general Obstetrics and Gynecology and gynecological surgery.
Professional Associations
Dr. Patni is a fellow of Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Hobbies and Special Interests
When she’s not caring for patients, Dr. Patni enjoys travel, reading and spending time with her family.
Frances Smith, MD
OB/GYN
Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine, 1981
Residency: University of Texas Houston Health Science Ctr, 2001
Primary Affiliation: Woman's Hospital of Texas
Other Affiliations: St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
Employed by Kelsey-Seybold Since: August 12, 1985
Patient Rating:
Physician Biography
I strongly believe in preventative care and involving the patient in her plan of care.”
Dr. Smith joined Kelsey-Seybold clinic in 1985 and currently serves as the Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Named a Texas Monthly "Super Doctor," she is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and cares for her patients at The Woman’s Center and Houston Center Clinic.
Professional Background
In 1981, Dr. Smith graduated from Baylor College of Medicine where she also completed her residency. Immediately following completion, she began caring for patients at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in 1985.
Academic and Clinical Position
Dr. Smith is a volunteer clinical instructor at Baylor College of Medicine, where she has taught since 1985.
Clinical Interests
In addition to general Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Smith’s clinical interests include minimally invasive surgery.
Professional Associations
Dr. Smith is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Medical Association, Harris County Medical Society, Texas Medical Association, Texas Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Houston Gynecologic and Obstetric Society.
Hobbies and Special Interests
When she’s not caring for her patients, Dr. Smith is a Houston sports enthusiast. She also enjoys travelling.
Devanshi T. Somaiya, MD
OB/GYN
Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical School: Univ of Texas Medical School at Houston, 2003
Residency: University of Texas Houston, Ob/Gyn, 1994
Primary Affiliation: Woman's Hospital of Texas
Other Affiliations: St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
Employed by Kelsey-Seybold Since: August 25, 2003
Patient Rating:
No additional information about this physician at this time.
Woman's Center
Address:
7900 Fannin #2100
Houston, TX 77054
Telephone: 713-442-7300
Fax: 713-442-7356
Clinic Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Houston Center
Address:
1221 McKinney, Suite 300
Houston, TX 77010
Telephone: 713-442-4700
Fax: 713-442-4736
Clinic Hours:
Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
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