Obstetrics & Gynecology
Faculty Profiles
Teresa Ellen Baker, M.D.
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Doctor of Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas , TX
- Residency in OB/GYN, Parkland Health and Hospital System, Dallas , TX
- Board certified, American Board of OB/GYN
- Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
Dr. Baker has a combined private and academic OB/GYN practice with the University Physicians at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in Amarillo. She is interested in Resident and Student education, as well as teen pregnancy, postpartum depression, and promoting preventive medicine for the women of the panhandle.
Ronald H. Hodges, M.D.
FACOG Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Doctor of Medicine, University of Missouri-Columbia.
- Internship and Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Madigan Army Medical Center, Ft. Lewis, Washington.
- Board Certified & Recertified "Generalist" in OB/GYN, 28 years.
- U.S. Army Medical Corps, 8 years.
- OB/GYN Private Practice, 5 years.
- Large "staff model" HMO in Pacific Northwest - served as Chief of Department, Coordinator of Medical Students at the University of Washington School of Medicine, and Associate Professor, OB/GYN, Texas Tech School of Medicine at Amarillo.
- Special Interest in evaluation and non-surgical treatment/management of urinary incontinence.
Heather J. Holmes, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Education:
- Undergraduate: Texas A&M University College Station, TX
- Graduate: University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, TX
- Internship/Residency: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo Amarillo, TX
- Fellowship: Maternal-Fetal Medicine University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, Texas
Societies/Committees:
- American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, Junior Fellow American Medical Association
- Texas Association of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
- Texas Medical Association Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics
- Dallas County Medical Society
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Honors/Awards:
- Administrative Chief Resident, Texas Tech, July 2001-June 2002
- Ob/Gyn Resident's Day Top Intern Research Award, 10th Annual Texas Tech University, 1999
- Outstanding First Year Resident in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 1999
- Alpha Omega Alpha inductee, 1999
- 2nd Place Ob/Gyn Resident's Day Research Award, 11th Annual Texas Tech University, 2000
- Current Issues in Reproductive & Menopausal Health, 2000
- Optimistic Future 2001 Seminar
- Resident Representative for Resident Recruitment, 1999 & 2000
Reasearch Projects/Studies:
- Studies on Leptin Physiology in Pregnancy & the Postpartum Period
- Evaluation of Leptin Circadian Rhythm in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy
- Transplacental passage of antihyperglycemic agents in the ex vivo human perfusion model
Marjorie Jenkins, M.D.
Marjorie Jenkins , M.D. received her undergraduate degree in chemical engineering. After several years in the chemical industry, she attended medical school at East Tennessee State University . She then completed her residency at the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Jenkins conducted an internal medicine private practice prior to pursuing a career in academics.
Dr. Jenkins earned the Special Dean's Award, OB/Gyn Award, and Janet M. Glascow Award, which is presented to a woman graduating first in her class. She is a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Alpha Omega Alpha honor societies.
Dr. Jenkins joined TTUHSC with a joint appointment in Internal Medicine/OB-GYN in June 2001 at the rank of Assistant Professor, promoting in 2005 to Associate Professor. Her special focus is Women's Health, including the development of our Women's Health Fellowship. Dr. Jenkins is also Co-Director of the Women's Health Research Institute of Amarillo at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Her current research is directed toward osteoporosis and postmenopausal hypertension.
Dr. Jenkins performs research through the Women's Health Research Institute of Amarillo at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Her current research is directed toward osteoporosis and postmenopausal hypertension.
Dr. Jenkins philosophy for women's health is "partnership". A physician and patient are partners to achieve the best health outcomes. She believes good health includes not only physical health, but mental, emotional, sexual, social, and spiritual health as well. One of Dr. Jenkins' favorite activities in her role with the Women's Health Research Institute at Texas Tech is community education. She believes knowledge is power and by educating women about health issues we empower them.
Current Research Projects:- RISK OF HIP FRACTURE AMONG GERIATRIC WOMEN: RURAL VS. URBAN PATTERNS funded through the Osteoporosis Center of Excellence, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, Amarillo
- ROLE OF eLCFACoAS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF POST-MENOPAUSAL HYPERTENSION funded through the Women's Health Research Institute, PI Marjorie Jenkins M.D., School of Medicine, Co-PI Dr. Margaret Weiss Ph.D., School of Pharmacy
Robert P. Kauffman, M.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Director, Reproductive Medicine and Infertility
- Doctor of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School, Houston, Texas
- Internship, Parkland Memorial Hospital and University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas
- Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Parkland Memorial Hospital and University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Chief Resident 1982-83
- Certified, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, Texas
- Fellow, American Society of Reproductive Medicine
- Fellow, European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology
- Fellow, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
- "Special Teacher" Commendation by Regional Dean Stephen Berk, Texas Tech Medical Center at Amarillo
- Numerous publications in peer-reviewed literature
- Special training in operative hysteroscopy, infertility surgery, operative laparoscopy, gynecologic ultrasound, and interventional fallopian tube imaging
- APGO Excellence in Teaching Award
- Editor, Panhandle Health
- Listed, Guide to America's Top Obstetricians & Gynecologists, Consumer Research Council of America
Dr. Kauffman approaches his practice of medicine and his teaching responsibilities with the unqualified enthusiasm that he brings to all areas of his life. He is interested in all aspects of women's health, including their mental health. As a lifelong learner, he is competent in two languages other than English, is a classical pianist and loves opera and tennis. Also included in his special interests are pediatric gynecology, premenstrual syndrome, endometriosis, hirsutism, chronic pelvic pain, operative hysteroscopy and laparoscopy, polycystic ovarian disease, as well as the assessment and treatment of the infertile couple.
Jon D. Lund, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Doctor of Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Texas, USA
- Internship, Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, Virginia
- Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, Amarillo, Texas
- Board Certification, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- General Medical Officer - USS Puget Sound (AD-38), Norfolk, Virginia
- Staff OB/GYN - Naval Hospital, Twenty-nine Palms, California
- Staff OB/GYN - Naval Hospital, Camp Pendleton, California
- Staff OB/GYN - Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California
Dr. Lund brings to Texas Tech a comprehensive practice experience gained from 10 years as an OB/GYN Physician in the United States Navy. He is committed to medical education and the optimizing of OB/GYN care to the community. He also has a particular interest in issues of patient safety and autonomy with on-going research projects in these areas. Dr. Lund considers it a privilege to be a part of the Texas Tech team and to have the opportunity to serve the women of Amarillo and their families.
William R. Robinson, III, M.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Co-Director, Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Director of Gynecologic Oncology, Harrington Cancer Center
- Doctor of Medicine, University of Tennessee, Memphis
- Residency, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Tulane University Medical School
- Fellowship, Gynecologic Oncology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles
- Certified, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Certified, Special Competence in Gynecologic Oncology
In his position of Director of Gynecologic Oncology at the Harrington Cancer Center, Dr. Robinson is one of few physicians in the panhandle who can be considered an authority in his field. He continually strives for innovative medical treatments, along with new ways for women to better deal with the upset in their life that they are encountering. Compassion, caring and unsurpassed knowledge, makes Dr. Robinson an outstanding specialist in the area of Gynecologic Oncology.
Dr. Robinson has written and contributed many articles, book chapters and abstracts on a variety of medical topics pertaining to Obstetrics and Gynecology and the treatment of the female patient. Some of the many topics include ovarian cancer and ovarian tumors; gynecologic surgery and AIDS, HIV infection and pregnancy; Cervical Neoplasia; cancer detection and prevention.
Sean S. Tedjarati, MD, FRCS(C), FACOG
Sean S. Tedjarati, MD, FRCS(C), FACOG is an Associate Professor of Gynecologic Oncology in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He received his medical degree from Spartan Health Sciences University in 1993. He participated in the medical student clinical clerkship program at Griffin Hospital a teaching affiliate of Yale University, School of Medicine during which time he was awarded the Medical Student of the Year Award. He completed a residency in Family Medicine at The Ohio State University where he served as Chief Resident in his final year. He was later board certified and a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians through 2004.
He completed his residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at The Ohio State University. During his time at The Ohio State University, Dr. Tedjarati was awarded numerous teaching awards and recognized with awards of clinical excellence. He has been active in medical education and teaching throughout his career.
He then completed his fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at The University of Texas at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and Research Institute in Houston. He worked under the mentorship of renowned researcher Dr. Isaiah Fidler with class of drugs named Interferons and their role in blocking new vessel formation (Angiogenesis) in ovarian cancer. His work lead to a new clinical trial at MD Anderson Cancer Center and won him first prize at the Felix Rutledge Honor Society 35th annual scientific conference.
He served as an Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology in which he served as the Interim Division Chief for a period of time.
Dr. Tedjarati has a strong interest in clinical research and trials in Gynecologic Oncology and has served as Principal or co-Principal Investigator on grants and clinical trials. He has presented scientific research work in regional and national meetings. He has membership in multiple medical organizations and societies including Felix Rutledge Society, the Society of Gynecologic Oncologist, the American Society of Clinical Oncologist and the International Gynecologic Cancer Society. He has served on multiple speaker bureaus and has lectured extensively.
Dr. Tedjarati has been published in prestigious peer reviewed journals has been an invited reviewer for the Journal of Gynecologic Oncology and has been invited to Co-Author a chapter in the next edition of Principles and Practice of Gynecologic Oncology. He is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Dr. Tedjarati has also volunteered in developing countries in establishing cancer care for women in places such as China, Philippines and Costa Rica. He has a strong interest in international and public health and has been active in the area for some time. He is actively pursuing and is a candidate for a Masters of Public Health through The Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health.
He is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology.
His hobbies include martial arts, hiking, international travel and reading current affairs and biographies. He is a die-hard fan of blues and jazz.
Paul Tullar, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Undergraduate: Rice University, Houston, Texas
- Doctor of Medicine: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
- Internship/Residency: Methodist Hospitals of Dallas & Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, Texas
- Board Certified, American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Fellow, American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology (A.C.O.G.)
- Private Practice for 25 years in SW Dallas, DeSoto, Duncanville, Texas
- Visiting Clinical Faculty at U. T. Southwestern Family Practice Residency at Charlton Methodist Hospital, with Family Practice Teaching Awards
- Visiting Lecturer Faculty, University of Mississippi Medical School, 2006
- Member, American Professors of Gynecology & Obstetrics
- Member of American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (since 1985)
- Special training in Fallopian Tube Microsurgical Reconstruction, LASER in Gynecologic Surgery, Operative Laparoscopy, Hysteroscopy and Pelvic Floor Reconstructive Surgery
Golder N. Wilson M.D., Ph.D.
Clinical Geneticist, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Doctor of Medicine, University of Chicago (Pritzker School of Medicine), Chicago, Illinois
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
- Internship, Boston Floating Hospital, New England Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
- Residency in Pediatrics, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Certified, American Board of Pediatrics
- Certified, American Board of Medical Genetics
- Mary McDermott Cook Professor of Pediatric Genetics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Director of Pediatric Genetics and Metabolism, Children's Medical Center of Dallas, 1988-2002.
- Private Practice in Pediatrics and Genetics, 2002-2004
- Member of Society for Pediatric Research
- Author of more than 130 articles and book chapters, 4 books.
Genetic alterations in early embryonic development, including maternal effect and pattern mutations that produce birth defects and syndromes is an area of special interest.
Dr. Wilson has spent 27 years in academic medicine, conducting NIH-sponsored laboratory research and being elected to the Society for Pediatric Research. Over the past decade, Dr. WIlson's interests have concerned clinical care and education, with particular focus on parent education and preventive management regarding children with mental disability and birth defect syndromes. He has produced a pioneering book with the developmental pediatrician Carl Cooley, M.D.: Preventive Management for Children with Birth Defects and Syndromes, published by Cambridge University Press. Dr. Wilson's focus is to interpret patterns of anomalies/genetic disorders pre- and post-natally, and to complement diagnosis with educational information and management checklists that optimize medical care for children with special health care needs.