Training sites include Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center and Ben Taub Hospital.
Additional facilities include:
Outpatient Clinic
The gynecology outpatient clinic is situated on the third floor of the Texas Children's Hospital Pavilion for Women. This facility opened in 2011 and represents the latest design in outpatient care. All medical records are electronic allowing web access from any location for improved patient care and the clinic is fully equipped with specialized hysteroscopic equipment, ultrasound, and endometrial ablation equipment as well as the nursing and ancillary staff to accommodate the volume and variety of patients seen.
Surgical Facilities
Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center has eight operating rooms dedicated to gynecology. One is equipped for live telesurgery transmission. Two rooms are used for robotic surgery. The main operating suite (building 25 on the map) houses 25 state-of-the-art operating rooms that are functional 24 hours a day. In addition, Fannin Tower at Baylor St. Luke’s houses another ambulatory operating suite with 12 ORs. Both allow our service the flexibility to operate on patients whenever necessary.
Minimally Invasive Surgery Lab
Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center houses a fully-equipped simulation lab shared with the Department of Surgery. Fellows have access to the lab 24/7 and utilize the trainers and video equipment and library.
Medical Center Library
The Jesse H. Jones Library is located in the Texas Medical Center, less than a five-minute walk from the department. This comprehensive library has thousands of volumes carrying all clinical journals in pediatrics as well as obstetrics and gynecology. The 40,000-foot facility has an inter-library loan program and free computer text search. The library is self-supporting, sponsored by the Texas Medical Center and the Texas Academy of Science. Fellows have access to all online facilities of the library including services such as UpToDate, MedConsult, and eMedicine.
