Dr. Pooja Patel, MD, MMS, MPH
OB-GYN
4349 Martin Luther King Blvd, Ste 1001E, Houston, TX 77004
At a glance
Accepts 17 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 15+ years of experience
Graduated from Baylor College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
Works at UH Health
2 office locations
Speaks English
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
Popular visit reasons
Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
Bladder Pain / Interstitial Cystitis
General Consultation
Infertility Consultation
Menstrual Cramp(s)
New Patient Visit
OB-GYN Consultation
Vasomotor Symptoms
Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
Bladder Pain / Interstitial Cystitis
General Consultation
Infertility Consultation
More about Dr. Pooja Patel, MD, MMS, MPH
Pooja Patel, M.D., M.P.H., M.M.S., FACOG, is Director of OBGYN Clerkship and associate professor for the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine. A board-certified obstetrician gynecologist, she is responsible for the delivery of obstetrical services at the UH Health Family Care Center. Patel is responsible for training medical students in obstetrics and gynecological care at the Fertitta Family College of Medicine.
Her work focuses on supervising the delivery of long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) services at the UH Health Family Care Center. Her primary research interest is disseminating contraceptive education among vulnerable populations. This dissemination focuses on education regarding LARC as the most effective form of contraceptive services available to women.
She trained at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology as a Women’s Reproductive Health Research (WRHR) scholar. She obtained NIH funding to develop an educational program aimed to educate vulnerable adolescents and young adults (AYA) about LARC. Following her time with UTMB, Patel served as medical director of the Baylor Teen Health Clinics at the Baylor College of Medicine. She continued to work on her research and supervised medical services, serving AYA through nine inner-city Houston clinics.
Patel obtained undergraduate degrees in Spanish and biochemistry from Rice University. She received her doctorate of medicine degree and completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency program at Baylor College of Medicine. Patel’s masters of medical science degree was received from UTMB, while her masters of public health degree was granted from The University of Texas School of Public Health. She is a member of several prestigious national and international societies and has presented her research at numerous conferences. Patel has been the recipient of many awards, including the UTMB Golden Apple Award for Teaching Excellence.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Baylor College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine, Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Texas, Houston, Master's in Public Health
University of Texas Medical Branch, Master's in Medical Sciences
Practice
UH Health
Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Awards and publications
UTMB Golden Apple Award for Teaching Excellence
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Female
NPI number
#1407106487
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What practice does Dr. Pooja Patel work with?
Dr. Pooja Patel works with UH Health.
Where is Dr. Pooja Patel's office located?
Dr. Pooja Patel has 2 office locations in Houston, view full addresses on Dr. Patel's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Pooja Patel have?
Dr. Pooja Patel is certified by American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Pooja Patel?
Dr. Pooja Patel frequently sees patients for Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam, General Consultation, Infertility Consultation, New Patient Visit, and OB-GYN Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Pooja Patel on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Pooja Patel speak?
Dr. Pooja Patel speaks English.