Spring Texas OB/GYN Obstetrician | Kelsey-Seybold OB/GYN Clinic
Kelsey-Seybold Spring, Texas OB/GYN Clinic
Personalized Care for You and Your Baby
The obstetricians in the Kelsey-Seybold family of physicians in Spring, Texas provide moms-to-be with professional and personalized care, helping deliver the most satisfying pregnancy experience possible. Choosing the OB/GYN who will care for you before, during and after your pregnancy is an important decision and may positively enhance your health care for years to come.
Full OB/GYN Services in Your Neighborhood
The obstetrics and gynecology staff of physicians and professional nurses at Kelsey-Seybold in Spring have the knowledge and skill to handle complex pregnancies and the unique issues they present, as well as the more straight-forward and routine pregnancies experienced by most mothers-to-be. Kelsey-Seybold has been involved in Houston area health care for decades, but there is little need to make the long drive into the city when you have access to the excellent services, knowledge and skill of a Kelsey-Seybold physician right in Spring.
Conveniently located in the Spring Medical and Diagnostic Center on Cypress Woods Medical Drive, just off FM 1960, women have chosen the Kelsey-Seybold OB/GYN clinic for a variety of reasons. The location and flexible hours make seeing one of the caring and knowledgeable physicians in Spring quicker and easier.
Communication – The Key to a Satisfying Relationship
The staff at Kelsey-Seybold is committed to health care excellence and that involves having clear and open communication with patients to answer questions and address concerns. You may communicate with the Kelsey-Seybold OB/GYN staff in person or by telephone. When you sign up for MyKelseyOnline, you can even e-mail your doctor’s office with security and privacy.
The Right Physician for All Times
The Spring, TX Kelsey-Seybold OB/GYN staff specializes in providing quality health care services to women at all stages of life – from the teen years, well into maturity. Choose from five highly qualified and knowledgeable obstetricians including Dr. J. Patrick Benge, Dr. Carol Collins, Dr. Christina Frome, Dr. Ashley Rizzutto and Dr. Jesus Samaniego. These doctors are committed to treating women with compassion and skill in a personalized, professional manner.
J. Patrick Benge, MD
OB/GYN
Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical School: University of Kentucky, 1992
Residency: Tulane University College of Medicine, Ob/Gyn, 1993
Primary Affiliation: Methodist-Willowbrook
Employed by Kelsey-Seybold Since: October 23, 2000
Patient Rating:
Physician Biography
I enjoy listening to and working with patients to educate them on any conditions they have so that they can make the best decisions for their health care. I especially enjoy working with multiple generations of women within the same family.”
J. Patrick Benge, M.D. joined the OB/GYN Department at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic on October 23, 2000. He is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and cares for patients at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic at the Vintage and at Kelsey-Seybold’s Spring Medical and Diagnostic Center.
Professional Background
In 1992, Dr. Benge earned his medical degree at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. He completed his Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at the Tulane University College of Medicine in Louisiana in 1996.
Clinical Interests
“I dearly love my obstetric practice and the opportunities it provides for meeting my patient's life partners and several generations of family during the joyous event,” says Dr. Benge. “In addition, I enjoy providing general gynecologic care, gynecologic surgical services and rudimentary infertility care.”
Appointments
Dr. Benge has been appointed the following:
Medical Director for Labor and Delivery, Baptist Hospital, Booneville, Miss. 1996-2000.
Chief of Staff, Baptist Hospital, Booneville, Mississippi, 1999-2000.
Chief of Obstetrics/Gynecology Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, 2006.
Associate Voluntary Faculty, The Methodist - St Joseph Residency Program, 2006 - present.
Awards
Friends of Nursing, Physician Champion Award
Baptist Hospital, Booneville, Miss. 2000
Faculty of the Year, The Methodist-St. Joseph Residency Program, 2006
Professional Associations
Dr. Benge is a member of the American Medical Association, American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Harris County Medical Association and the Texas Medical Association.
Hobbies and Special Interests
When he’s not caring for patients, Dr. Benge enjoys travel, cooking, dining out, fine art, fashion, design and architecture.
Carol A. Collins, MD
OB/GYN
Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical School: University of New Mexico, 198
Residency: University of Texas- Houston, Ob/Gyn, 1985
Primary Affiliation: St. Luke's The Woodlands Hospital
Other Affiliations: Memorial Hermann The Woodlands
Employed by Kelsey-Seybold Since: July 22, 1985
Patient Rating:
Physician Biography
I like to be as informative as possible so that the patient understands the issues thoroughly and can participate in the decisions regarding their care.
Medical Background
Dr. Collins joined Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in 1985. She majored in Biology and earned both her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of New Mexico. Her residency program was completed in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. She is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and
Gynecology and is a member of the Texas Medical Association, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Texas Association of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Harris County Medical Society.
Clinical Interests
Her areas of specialty care include:
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Gynecologic Surgery
Vulvar and Vaginal Disease
Obstetrics
Academic and Clinical Positions
Associate Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Gynecology at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Additional Information, Hobbies and Special Interests
Dr. Collins is married with two children. She enjoys bicycling, reading, gardening and traveling. Her awards include the Physician Recognition Award for Continuing Education, received from the American Medical Association.
Christina G. Frome, MD
OB/GYN
Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 2004
Residency: The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, 2008
Primary Affiliation: St. Luke's The Woodlands Hospital
Other Affiliations: Memorial Hermann Hospital The Woodlands
Employed by Kelsey-Seybold Since: August 18, 2008
Patient Rating:
Physician Biography
I consider myself a women’s health advocate and emphasize educations in a patient-centered approach to health care.”
Christina Frome, M.D. joined Kelsey-Seybold in 2008. She cares for her patients at Kelsey-Seybold’s Spring Medical and Diagnostic Center and The Woodlands OB/GYN Clinic. In addition to English, Dr. Frome speaks conversational Spanish.
Professional Background
Dr. Frome graduated from Clemson University in 1998 with a major in Biological Sciences and a minor in Spanish. She received her doctorate of medicine from The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio in 2004. Dr. Frome completed her residency training at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston.
During her residency, Dr. Frome received several honors. For two consecutive years, she was the recipient of the Resident Award in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility as well as the winner of the Outstanding Resident in Gynecologic Oncology.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Frome considers herself a health advocate and emphasizes education in a patient-centered approach to health care. She has special interests in adolescent health, general obstetrics, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, including certification in the use of the DaVinci robot, and menopausal health. Dr. Frome has a special interest in
in-office procedures such as endometrial ablation and tubal occlusion.
Research and Publications
Dr. Frome is a contributing author to the following publications:
“Subcuticular closure versus staples with and without steroid injections for cesarean incision cosmesis.” (2005 – 2008).
“Randomized trial comparing the SYVEK Haemostatic Patch to standard haemostatic compression for early release of outpatients after diagnostic arteriography.” Research Assistant; Dr. Hector Ferrall (2003 – 2004).
“Selective ablation of progesterone receptor isoforms in mice to determine whether functional differences exist in vivo”. Research Technician; Dr. Biserka Mulac-Jericevic (1999 – 2000).
“Use of a mammary
model of multistage tumorigenesis to determine whether expression of E6-AP is altered in tumorigenesis”. Research Technician; Dr. Lakshmi Sivaraman (1999 – 2000).
Professional Associations
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Texas Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Harris County Medical Society
Hobbies and Special Interests
When she’s not caring for patients, Dr. Frome enjoys spending time with her family. She is married and has two sons. While in college, she swam competitively for Clemson University. Dr. Frome continues to be active in swimming, as well as running, cycling and scuba diving.
Ashley S. Rizzutto, MD
OB/GYN
Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical School: LSU Health Science Center New Orleans, 2005
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center, 2009
Employed by Kelsey-Seybold Since: August 31, 2009
Patient Rating:
Physician Biography
I believe in patient-centered care and creating an environment for trust and open communication.”
Dr. Rizzutto joined Kelsey-Seybold in August 2009. She cares for her patients at The Vintage and Spring Medical and Diagnostic Center locations.
Professional Background
For her undergraduate degree, Dr. Rizzutto attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2001.
In 2005, she completed her doctoral studies at the LSU Health Science Center in New Orleans before going to The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston to complete a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology through the Memorial Hermann Hospital Residency Program.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Rizzutto’s clinical research includes a study of pregnancy outcomes after trauma, done in conjunction with Stephen Patrick, M.D., Karen Schneider, M.D., and Sean Blackwell, M.D. She presented her findings at The University of Texas Health Science Center on Annual Resident Research Day in June 2008.
Professional Organizations
Dr. Rizzutto is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a member of the Harris County Medical Society and the Texas Medical Association.
Hobbies and Special Interests
When she’s not caring for patients, Dr. Rizzutto enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading and shopping.
Jesus E. Samaniego, MD
OB/GYN
Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine, 1986
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine, Ob/Gyn, 1990
Primary Affiliation: St. Luke's The Woodlands Hospital
Other Affiliations: Memorial Hermann The Woodlands
Employed by Kelsey-Seybold Since: July 13, 1992
Patient Rating:
Physician Biography
I believe that knowledge helps strengthen the partnership in the doctor-patient relationship. Patients who are informed and have the information they need to understand their condition have far better outcomes.”
Jesus Samaniego, M.D. joined Kelsey-Seybold in 1992. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and cares for his patients at The Woodlands and Spring Medical and Diagnostic Center locations. Dr. Samaniego speaks Spanish.
Professional Background
After graduating from medical school at Baylor College of Medicine in 1986, Dr. Samaniego continued his education at Baylor and completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 1990.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Samaniego’s interests include menopause and hormonal therapeutic options.
Professional Associations
Dr. Samaniego is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Directions to the Clinic
The Spring Medical and Diagnostic Center is located just off of FM 1960, one-half mile west
of Kuykendahl. We are located in between Kuykendahl and Steubner-Airline. The exact street address is:
15655 Cypress Woods Medical Drive.
Please note that this is a different road from the nearby Cypresswood Drive, which is a major thoroughfare in the area. We are across the street from the Northgate Country Club on FM 1960.
From The North:
Take I-45 South, Exit FM 1960. Make A Right. Go approximately 5 miles to Cypress Woods Medical Drive
(about 1/2 mile past Kuykendahl). Turn left on Cypress Woods Medical Drive (across from NorthGate Forest Golf Course).
From The South:
Take I-45 North, Exit FM 1960. Turn Left on FM 1960. Travel on FM 1960 approximately 5 miles to Cypress Woods Medical Drive
(about 1/2 mile past Kuykendahl). Turn Left on Cypress Woods Medical Drive (across from Northgate Forest Golf Course).
From The East & West:
Travel On FM 1960 to Cypress Woods Medical Drive between Kuykendahl and Walters Road. Spring Medical and Diagnostic Center is across from Northgate Forest Golf Course.
Clinic Information
Spring Medical & Diagnostic Center
15655 Cypress Woods Medical Drive
Suite #100
Houston, TX 77014
Telephone: 713-442-5437
Fax: 713-442-1614
Clinic Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: By appointment only
Sunday: Closed
Pharmacy Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Online Physician Request:
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