Welcome to the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Welcome to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Medicine. Our department includes an outstanding team of expert health care practitioners who provide world-class expertise in OB/GYN, Gynecologic Oncology and Urogynecology and who are deeply committed to improving the health of women through our clinical, educational, and research programs.
About
We combine our compassion, diverse medical experience, and state-of-the-art medical facilities and resources to provide advanced medical education, residency training, and patient care, along with fostering groundbreaking scientific research in South Texas.
Mission
Our mission is to improve the quality of life and health for all women through innovative patient-centered care, research discovery, and create the future physicians of women’s health to transform the health care system through advocacy and leadership.
Vision
Our vision is to lead the transformation of women’s health through compassionate patient care, medical education, advocacy, and scientific discovery.
Values
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is dedicated to:
- Serving the women of the Rio Grande Valley community through outstanding patient care.
- Excelling in the educational and training experience of medical students and residents.
- Delivering compassionate, high-quality women’s health care to patients in South Texas.
- Participating in advanced scientific research in women's health.
Education
At the UTRGV School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, our faculty and staff are creating the next generation of physician leaders in women’s health with innovative educational, research, and residency programs that balance a strong academic core with an exceptional community experience.
Our Educational Programs
Patient Care
In affiliation with our UT Health RGV clinical program, our board certified faculty physicians provide a full spectrum of women’s health services and treatments in OB/GYN, Gynecologic Oncology (female cancer), Urogynecology, pregnancy care, Gynecology services, Family planning, menopause counseling, pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, urinary dysfunction, women’s immunizations and more.
If you are a patient looking to make an appointment or find a doctor, please visit our UT Health RGV tab to Make An Appointment.
Patient Care Links- Women’s Health – Services & Treatments
- Find a Doctor – UT Health RGV
- UT Health RGV Patient Care Locations
Our UTRGV OB/GYN faculty, students, and residents are dedicated to enhancing the health care needs of individuals and the quality of life for women in the Rio Grande Valley.
Department Chair
Tony Ogburn, MD, FACOG
Chair's Welcome
Contact
Syndi Ortiz
Assistant to the Clinical Chair
Department of OB/GYN
HCEBL 3.124
Email: Syndi.Ortiz@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1460
Priscilla Flores
Administrative Assistant
Department of OB/GYN
Email: Priscilla.Flores@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1466
