General Practitioners

• Osteoporosis
• Constipation
• Infectious Diseases
  Prenatal Panel: This includes a blood count to check for anemia, blood type and antibody screen, tests for infectious diseases such as Hepatitis B, syphilis, HIV, a urine test and culture. This is usually done prior to your first visit with your doctor.
• Urinary Incontinence
  Many women leak small amounts of urine from time to time. Often women are hesitant to discuss this symptom with their doctor. They may believe that it is a normal part of aging and that there is no treatment. Any uncontrollable leakage of urine should be discussed with your doctor. Your doctor will perform a pelvic examination to determine if any pelvic support problems exist, a urinalysis will be done to rule out infection, and your hormone status and side effects of any medications will be evaluated. Your doctor may recommend that you undergo urodynamic testing. This testing is available at Women’s Healthcare Associates. This involves placing small catheters into the urethra and vagina and measuring the bladder pressure, bladder capacity and bladder sensation. You will be given a “bladder diary” to record how often you are emptying your bladder and how much urine it contains each time you void. In most cases, you do not have to be referred to another facility for this testing. We offer this testing through our office. Please let your doctor know if urinary incontinence is a problem for you. There are many treatments your doctor can advise, depending on the exact cause of your problem.

Gynecologists

• Gynecology
  Dr. Carin Appel has been practicing with Women's Healthcare Associates since 2003. She is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She practices general obstetrics and gynecology enjoys both delivering babies and performing surgery. Read More
• Obstetrics
  Dr. Gulizia is a Board Certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist, and has been practicing with Women’s Healthcare Associates since 2015. She enjoys taking care of a wide range of women’s issues from pregnancy, to sexual health, menopause and more. She is a member of the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) and the Texas Medical Association (TMA). Read More
• Endometriosis
  There are many causes of pelvic pain. Pain can be caused by infection, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, bladder problems, adhesions from previous surgeries, previous trauma or abuse, even intestinal problems. Your doctor will perform a pelvic examination and probably order tests to screen for infection. A pelvic ultrasound may be performed as well. The specific treatment for the pain will depend on the cause. This may include medications or in some cases a minimally invasive procedure, or laparoscopy. Please visit with your physician if you suffer from pelvic pain.
• Pelvic Pain
• Pregnancy
  High-risk pregnancies are those that include increased health risks for babies and mothers. There are many situations that can cause a pregnancy to be considered high-risk. Whether you have been pregnant before or are planning to become pregnant in the future, it’s important to know what a high-risk pregnancy is and how your OB/GYN can help you through it.
• Labor and Delivery
  Our physicians deliver at both Northwest Texas Hospital and Baptist Saint Anthony’s Hospital. Attendance at either of the hospital’s childbirth classes is encouraged. You can call either hospital to find out the schedule of classes and to register.

Internists

• Interstitial Cystitis
  We are proud to be one of the first clinics in our area to offer Urostym. Urostym is a state-of-the-art, clinic-based, non-invasive and non-surgical pelvic floor rehabilitation program designed by Laborie Medical. Urostym can help with these problems: Urinary Incontinence (stress, urge or mixed), urinary frequency or urgency, pelvic floor dysfunction/Vaginismus (painful intercourse due to tightened pelvic floor muscles), fecal incontinence, constipation, urinary retention or difficulty emptying bladder, pelvic organ prolapse, interstitial cystitis.

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  First Trimester Screening for Down Syndrome and Trisomy 18: This is obtained between 11 and 14 weeks. This involves measurement of the nuchal translucency, an ultrasound exam that measures the thickness at the back of the neck of the fetus, and a blood test. This is obtained at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and requires a referral from our office.
• X-Rays
• Mammography
  After several years of practicing at separate locations, in November 2001, Women’s Healthcare Associates Medical Office Building was finally an actual existence. WHA could now offer their patients the convenience and availability to schedule many of their healthcare needs at one location, including mammography, sonography, bone density, and laboratory testing.

Surgeons

• Robotic Surgery
  Dr. Tucker provides prenatal care and gynecologic care including robotic surgery, treatment of abnormal bleeding, contraception and abnormal pap smears. She practiced for 8 years in Enid, Oklahoma before joining Women's Healthcare Associates. Read More
• Hysterectomy
  A hysterectomy may be considered as well.  This is the surgical removal of the uterus.  It is done either through a vaginal incision, abdominal incision or through a laparoscope which uses tiny incisions in the abdomen.
• Laparoscopy
  There are many ways to perform a hysterectomy. A hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus through an incision in the abdomen, vagina or through small incisions in the abdomen (laparoscopy). Some patients are candidates for a minimally invasive type of hysterectomy utilizing the laparoscope or the DaVinci robotic system. The type of hysterectomy performed depends on many factors. All of our physicians are trained to perform hysterectomies and will be glad to discuss the different methods.

Dermatologists

• Cyst