Houston OB/GYN Obstetrician | Kelsey-Seybold OB/GYN Clinic
Excellent Care for You and Your Baby at the
Galleria Area Houston OB/GYN Clinic
Conveniently located – right where you live – on Augusta Drive in the Galleria area. Kelsey-Seybold West obstetrics and gynecology specialists provide mom and baby with the personalized, quality care they deserve. Kelsey-Seybold physicians have cared
for Houston families for generations. Choosing an obstetrician in the Galleria area means not having to fight Houston traffic to make it to your appointments.
At Kelsey-Seybold West, preventive health care is vitally important and the OB/GYN professionals at the clinic offer well woman services as well as therapies for the mature woman. Kelsey-Seybold specialists are there for all stages of a woman’s OB/GYN needs.
Serving Houston with Quality Care Since 1949
Dr. Mavis Kelsey established Kelsey-Seybold in the Houston area in 1949. From the beginning he emphasized the importance of continuing education to his staff physicians. The obstetricians and gynecologists at Kelsey-Seybold West in Houston, Texas are committed to keeping up to date with the latest technologies and trends in their field. The face of medicine is constantly evolving and you can be sure that your Kelsey-Seybold physician is skilled and knowledgeable in the latest techniques and procedures.
Your Partner in Health Care
The Kelsey-Seybold West clinic
offers the full range of OB/GYN services. You can rest assured that your physician will know how to implement the latest advancements and procedures necessary to treat any OB/GYN condition from the simple to the complex. Kelsey-Seybold physicians are committed to forming a personal relationship with each patient to create a more individualized plan
of treatments and preventive care measures.
Women love the accessibility of their Kelsey-Seybold obstetrician. Patients can speak to a qualified Kelsey-Seybold professional in person, on the phone, or after hours through the secure online communication portal. The knowledgeable staff is at the ready 24/7 to answer inquiries and address concerns. This unique accessibility gives moms-to-be
peace of mind that someone is there all the time to offer medical advice and help.
Dedicated and Professional, High Quality Care
The three OB/GYN specialists at the Kelsey-Seybold West clinic in Houston, Texas have dedicated their careers to serving women and their unique health care needs. Each one has the quality education and experiential training necessary to deliver optimal health care designed especially for women. Women may choose between Dr. J. Andrew Pollard, Dr. Purnima Rao, or Dr. Mark Turrentine – all highly qualified physicians who are committed to serving your health care needs.
J. Andrew Pollard, MD
OB/GYN
Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern, 1989
Residency: University of Texas Southwestern, Ob/Gyn, 1993
Primary Affiliation: Woman's Hospital of Texas
Other Affiliations: St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
Employed by Kelsey-Seybold Since: July 25, 1994
Patient Rating:
No additional information about this physician at this time.
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.
Mark Turrentine, MD
OB/GYN
Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical School: University of Missouri, 1990
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: March 15, 1999
Patient Rating:
No additional information about this physician at this time.
Directions to the Clinic
Address:
1111 Augusta Drive
Houston, TX 77057
Telephone: 713-442-2400
Fax: 713-442-2478
From The North:
Take I-45 Or Highway 59 To Loop 610. Take Loop 610 West To Woodway. Exit Woodway And Turn Right (Heading West). Travel West On Woodway To Chimney Rock And Turn Left (Heading South. Travel South On Chimney Rock To Sugar Hill. Turn Right On Sugar Hill. Clinic Ahead One Block On Left.
From The West:
I-10 East To Chimney Rock. Turn Right On Chimney Rock (Heading South). Travel South On Chimney Rock To Sugar Hill. Turn Right On Sugar Hill. Clinic Ahead One Block On Left.
From The East:
I-10 West To Chimney Rock. Turn Left On Chimney Rock (Heading South). Travel South On Chimney Rock To Sugar Hill. Turn Right On Sugar Hill. Clinic Ahead One Block On Left.
From The South:
Take Loop 610 To Highway 59 South. Highway 59 South To Chimney Rock. Turn Right On Chimney Rock (Heading North). Travel North On Chimney Rock To Sugar Hill. Turn Left On Sugar Hill. Clinic Ahead One Block On Left.ton Gynecologic and Obstetric Society, Board Examiner for the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Clinic Information
West Clinic
1111 Augusta Drive
Houston, TX 77057
Telephone: 713-442-2400
Fax: 713-442-2404
Clinic Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Pharmacy Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
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