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General Medicine A

Gregory Allen, M.D.

Home Town: Richardson, Texas

Education/Clinical Training:

1979, Bachelor of Science in Biology; The University of Texas at Arlington, TX

1983, Doctor of Medicine; The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, TX

1983 - 1986, Residency in Family Practice; Texas Tech Affiliated Hospitals; Amarillo, TX

Certifications:

Board Certified in Family Practice

Professional Experience:

1986 - 1989, Various Emergency and Minor Emergency Centers in San Antonio and Temple, TX

1989 - 1992, Austin Regional Clinic; Austin, TX

1991 - 1996, St. David's Medicenter; Austin, TX

1996 - Present, University Health Services, The University of Texas at Austin

Personal Information:

Dr. Allen's interests outside of practicing medicine include viticulture, sailing and woodworking.

Jeanne Cook, M.D.

Home Town: Memphis, TN

Education/Clinical Training:

Rhodes College at Memphis, TN

1986, Doctor of Medicine; The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, TX

Residency in Family Medicine at Austin, TX

Certifications:

Board Certified in Family Practice

Personal Information:

I have worked most of my career in community medicine in Austin and the Rio Grande Valley. I came to college health to experience healthcare with a young healthy population in a multicultural college environment.

I am married and have one son who is in college. I enjoy working with students here at UT and have found them to be very motivated to learn about health and wellness. In my free time I've enjoyed traveling, hiking, river rafting, reading, cooking, gardening, listening to music (live when possible), making pottery, and doing nothing at all.

Norma L. Naghaviani, M.D.

Home Town: San Antonio, Texas

Education/Clinical Training:

1980, Bachelor of Science in Biology; The University of Texas at San Antonio

1984, Doctor of Medicine; The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

1984 - 1987, Residency in Family Practice at Texas Tech University Health Science Center; Lubbock, TX

Certifications:

Board Certified in Family Practice

Professional Experience:

1987 - 1991, Associate Professor; Texas Tech Health Science Center; El Paso, TX

1991 - 1992, Private Practice; Austin, TX

1992 - 1996, Community Health, City of Austin/Travis County Health Department; Austin, TX

1996 - 1999, Private Practice; Austin, TX

2000 - 2003, Community Health, City of Austin/Travis County Health Department; Austin, TX

2003 - Present, University Health Services; The University of Texas at Austin

Personal Information:

Besides practicing medicine, Dr. Naghaviani says that she "loves family gatherings, nature activities (like gardening, hiking and collecting rocks), reading, and singing God's praises."

Sarah K. Sloan, LCSW

Home Town: Sherman, Texas

Education/Clinical Training:

1989, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Texas A&M University

2003, Masters of Science in Social Work; The University of Texas at Austin

Licensure and Memberships:

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW); Texas

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Professional Experience:

1994 - 2002, Habitat for Humanity

2001 - 2002, Project Transitions and Doug's House (services for clients with HIV and AIDS)

2002 - Present, The University of Texas at Austin Counseling and Mental Health Center and University Health Services

Personal Information:

Sarah's professional interests include grief and loss, working with the GLBT population, relationships, spirituality, and mindfulness-based stress reduction. Her personal interests include listening to live music, playing guitar, cycling, swimming, and politics.

Theresa Rose Spalding, M.D.

Home Town: San Antonio, Texas

Education/Clinical Training:

1978, Bachelor of Arts in Biology; Incarnate Word College; San Antonio, TX

1984, Doctor of Medicine; The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

1984 - 1987, Residency in Family Practice; University of Alabama at Huntsville

1988, Fellowship; Child Sexual Abuse; University of Alabama at Huntsville

Certifications:

Board Certified in Family Practice

Professional Experience:

1987 - 1991, Medical Director; National Children's Advocacy Center; Huntsville, AL

1988 - 1991, Private Practice; Huntsville, AL

1991 - 1993, Medical Director; Dallas County Health Department Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic; Dallas, TX

1993 - 1996, Medical Director; Austin/Travis County Health Department Primary Care Clinics; Austin, TX

1996 - 1999, Private Practice; Austin Regional Clinic; Austin, TX

2000 - Present, Medical Director; University Health Services, The University of Texas at Austin

Personal Information:

Dr. Spalding's professional interests include women's health, child abuse, and related issues. Her family interests center around her husband, her two sons, and various church activities.

 

 

General Medicine C

Ginger Bloomer, M.D.

Home Town: "Somewhere in Texas"

Education/Clinical Training:

1984, Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology; University of Texas at Austin

1990, Doctor of Medicine; University of Texas Health Science Center; San Antonio, TX

1990 - 1993, Residency in Family Practice; Providence Hospital; Seattle, WA

Certifications:

Board Certified in Family Practice

Professional Experience:

1992 - 1993, Physician; Student Health Center; Seattle University; Seattle, WA

1992 - 1993, Physician; Therapeutic Health Services; Drug Rehabilitation Program; Seattle, WA

1993 - 2002, Primary Care Physician; University Family Health Center - Southeast; San Antonio, TX; also served as Director of Quality

2002 - Present, Physician, University Health Services; The University of Texas at Austin

Tara Cutler, MHS, PA-C

Home Town: Miami, Florida

Education/Clinical Training:

2001, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID

2003, Masters in Health Science, Physician Assistant; Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, PA

Certifications:

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Professional Experience:

2004 - 2006, Internal Medicine; Southwest Medical Associates; Las Vegas, NV

2006 - Present, University Health Services, The University of Texas at Austin

Personal Information:

Tara enjoys traveling, playing sports (especially softball) and spending time with family and friends.

 

Karen Hendricks, P.A.

Education/Clinical Training:

1973 - 1977; University of Massachusetts at Amherst, MA

1977 - 1979, Bachelor of Science in Biology and Physician Assistant Certification; Baylor College of Medicine; Houston, TX

Certifications:

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA)

Professional Experience:

1979 - 1981, Internal Medicine, Houston, TX

1981 - 1992, Family Practice, Austin Regional Clinic, Austin, TX

1992 - 1995, Ob-Gyn, Austin Regional Clinic, Austin, TX

1995 - 1997, Ob-Gyn, Travis Ob-Gyn Associates, Austin, TX

1999 - 2007, Ob-Gyn, Renaissance Women's Group, Austin, TX

Personal Information:

Karen is married with four children. She enjoys traveling, remodeling, golf, reading, and spending time with her family.

F. Howard Hughes, M.D.

Home Town: Lampasas, Texas

Education/Clinical Training:

1962, Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry; The University of Texas at Austin

1966, Doctor of Medicine; The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School; Dallas, TX

1970 - 1971, Residency in Internal Medicine; Scott and White Hospital; Temple, TX

Certifications:

Board Certified in Family Practice

Professional Experience:

1967 - 1969, Extensive overseas experience as a physician with the U.S. Air Force

1971 - 1975, Regional Medical Officer; U.S. Foreign Service

1976 - 1979, Private Practice; McAllen, TX

1980 - 1998, Regional Medical Officer; U.S. Foreign Service

1999 - Present, University Health Services; The University of Texas at Austin

Personal Information:

Dr. Hughes is married with two grown daughters. His outside interests and hobbies include astronomy, photography, art, travel, and working on the land. He was attracted to college health because of "the opportunity to work with young, intelligent individuals who can understand the importance of good health care measures and carry them out appropriately."

Melinda McMichael, M.D.

Home Town: Hutchinson, Kansas

Education/Clinical Training:

1975, Bachelor of Science in Chemical Science; Kansas State University; Manhattan, KS

1978, University of Kansas Medical School; Kansas City, KS

1978 - 1982, Residency in Internal Medicine; The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Certifications:

Board Certified in Internal Medicine

Professional Experience:

1981 - 1982, Chief Resident, Internal Medicine; The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

1982 - Present, University Health Services; The University of Texas at Austin, including serving as Medical Director from 1987 - 1991 and 1997 - 2000

Personal Information:

Dr. McMichael began working at University Health Services in 1982. In addition to practicing medicine, she enjoys her family, reading, gardening, and travel.

Elena V. Stephens, M.D.

Home Town: Saratov, Russia

Education/Clinical Training:

1991, Doctor of Medicine; Saratov State Medical University; Saratov, Russia

1991 - 1992, Intern; Internal Medicine Department, Clinical Hospital #2; Saratov, Russia

2000 - 2002, Residency in Family Practice; UTMB/CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Hospital; Beaumont, TX

2002 - 2003, Residency in Family Practice; Austin Medical Educational Program; Austin, TX

Certifications:

Board Certified in Family Medicine

Professional Experience:

1992 - 1993, Physician; Internal Medicine Department; Clinical Hospital #2; Saratov, Russia

1993 - 1995, Physician; Saratov Military Hospital; Saratov, Russia

1998 - 1999, Family Practice Extern; Baylor/Grapevine Family and Industrial Clinic; Grapevine, TX

1998 - 2000, Clinical Assistant; Obstetrics/Gynecology Practice; Carrollton, TX

1999 - 2000, Clinical Observer; Department of Neurology, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas, TX

1999 - 2000, Postdoctoral Fellow; Department of Neurology, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas, TX

2003 - 2004, Locum Tenens Physician/Community Health Clinic; Pflugerville, TX

2003 - Present, Locum Tenens Physician; Buttercup Medical Center/ Cedar Park, TX

2003 - Present, University Health Services; The University of Texas at Austin

Personal Information:

Dr. Stephens enjoys classical music and playing the piano, fine arts, reading, gardening, traveling, camping, and sailing.

Mary Vance, Ph.D.

Education/Clinical Training:

1971, Bachelor of Arts in English; University of Illinois

1976, Masters of Arts in Speech Communication; University of Illinois

1996, Doctorate in Counseling Psychology; University of Kansas

Licensure/Certifications:

Licensed Psychologist; State of Texas

Certification in Clinical Hypnosis; American Society of Clinical Hypnosis

Professional Experience:

1995 - 1997, Psychologist; Adult Outpatient Team; Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center; Lawrence, KS

1997 - 2000, Psychologist; Outpatient/Inpatient Team; Colmery-O'Neil Veterans' Association Medical Center; Topeka, KS

2000 - 2003, Psychologist; Outpatient and Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy Teams; Johnson County Community Mental Health Center; Mission, KS

2003 - Present, Psychologist; Counseling and Mental Health Center; The University of Texas at Austin

Personal Information:

Mary's professional interests include health psychology, mind/body interaction, mindfulness-based stress reduction, hypnosis, individual and group psychotherapy, trauma issues, and the treatment and assessment of mood, cognitive, and personality disorders.

Personal interests include reading, gardening, cooking, aerobics, meditation, crafts, and spending time with family, friends, her cats and the outdoors. Mary is also enjoying getting reacquainted with Austin. She returned September 2003 after a sojourn in the Midwest.

 

 

General Medicine D

John Day, M.D.

Home Town: Austin, Texas

Education/Clinical Training:

1982, Bachelor of Arts; University of Texas at Austin

1986, Doctor of Medicine; The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, TX

1990, Residency in Family Practice; Texas Tech; Lubbock, TX

1995, Fellowship in OB/GYN; Brackenridge Hospital, Austin Medical Education, Austin, TX

Professional Experience:

Austin State Hospital; Austin, TX

Big Spring State Hospital; Big Spring, TX

Indian Health Service; Chinle, AZ

Private Practice; Luling, TX

Medical Director, People's Community Clinic; Austin, TX

Family Practice Residency Faculty, CTMF; Austin, TX

Medical Director, Central Family Practice; Austin, TX

University Health Services, The University of Texas at Austin

Personal Information:

Vegetarian, bicyclist, vacuum tube audio designer/builder, clean living, traveled the world with bikes/backpacks with wife and 4 teenage kids in 2005-2006

Danielle Key MPAS, P.A.-C.

Home Town: Tomball, Texas

Education/Clinical Training:

2003, Bachelor of Arts, University of Texas at Austin

2005, Master of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Certifications:

National Comission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Professional Experience:

2005-2007, Physician Assistant in Family Practice; Cornerwood Family Medicine, Austin, Texas

Personal Information:

I am married and have two dogs; I enjoy swimming, camping, traveling, shopping, hanging out with friends and working out at the gym.

Karen Lee, M.D.

Home Town: San Francisco, California

Education/Clinical Training:

1973, Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry; University of California at Davis

1977, Doctor of Medicine; University of California at Davis School of Medicine

1977 - 1980, Residency in Internal Medicine; Baylor College of Medicine; Houston, TX

Certifications:

Board Certified in Internal Medicine

Professional Experience:

1977 - 1978, Clinical Instructor, Baylor College of Medicine; Houston, TX

1978 - 1981, Private Practice; Austin, TX

1981 - Present, University Health Services, The University of Texas at Austin

Personal Information:

Dr. Lee "enjoys the practice of college health because of the students, the university environment, and the opportunity to balance family and career."

Albert E. Meisenbach III, M.D.

Home Town: Dallas, Texas

Education/Clinical Training:

1969, Bachelor of Arts in English; The University of Texas at Austin

1974, Doctor of Medicine; Baylor College of Medicine; Houston, TX

1975, Completed Rotating Internship; Brackenridge Hospital, Central Texas Medical Foundation; Austin, TX

Professional Experience:

1975 - 1979, Clinical Physician and City/County Health Officer for Austin/Travis County Health Department; Austin, TX

1980 - Present, Physician; University Health Services; The University of Texas at Austin including serving as Medical Director from 1985 - 1987

Personal Information:

Dr. Meisenbach came to the practice of medicine from a family tradition of doctors, with his father, both grandfathers and one great-grandfather being physicians. He describes medicine as being "the most humane of sciences, because it combines technology and personal compassion for the alleviation of human suffering," and says, "Practicing at UHS is conducive to the balance of an array of necessary interests which include family, church, music, tennis, and writing."

James Wen-Huang Tai, M.D.

Home Town: Ann Arbor, Michigan

Education/Clinical Training:

1980, Doctor of Medicine; University of Michigan Interflex Program (Combined Premedical/Medical School); Ann Arbor, MI

1980 - 1983, Residency in Internal Medicine; The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Certifications:

Board Certified in Internal Medicine

Professional Experience:

1983 - 1985, Private Practice; Austin, TX

1983 - Present, University Health Services; The University of Texas at Austin

Personal Information:

Dr. Tai enjoys swimming, the outdoors, and spending time with friends and family. His wife is a gynecologist in Austin. They have four children, ranging in age from high school to college school.

Cary Tucker , RN, LCSW

Home Town: San Antonio, Texas

Education/Clinical Training:

1983, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; The University of Texas at Austin

2001, Masters of Science in Social Work; The University of Texas at Austin

Licensure:

Licensed Registered Nurse in State of Texas

Licensed Master of Social Work in State of Texas

Professional Experience:

1983 - 2000, Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services; East Austin Clinic working in Pediatrics, Adult Medicine, and Public Health

2000 - Present, Counseling and Mental Health Center; The University of Texas at Austin

Personal Information:

Cary's professional interests include mindfulness-based stress reduction, psychotherapy, lifestyle and behavior change, and grief and loss issues. Her personal interests include meditation, yoga, gardening, eating good food, and spending time with her family and friends.

Samara Turner, M.D.

Home Town: Marshall, Texas

Education/Clinical Training:

1977, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Texas A&M University; Commerce, TX

1982, Doctor of Medicine; University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

1982 - 1985, Residency in Pediatrics; Austin Pediatric Education Program; Brackenridge Hospital; Austin, TX

Certifications:

Board Certified in Pediatrics

Professional Experience:

1985 - 1987, Locum Tenens Physician; Kramer Medical Services; Various Sites in Texas

1987 - 1993, Staff Physician; Beaumont Community Health Clinic; Beaumont, TX

1989 - 1993, Health Authority, City of Beaumont Health Department; Beaumont, TX

1993 - Present, University Health Services; The University of Texas at Austin

Personal Information:

Dr. Turner enjoys reading and playing with her 80 pound Labrador retriever, who "thinks everybody is a toy." She also collects old movies and makes frequent trips to Marshall, Texas, where her mother and brother still live.

 

 

Sports Medicine Clinic

Jeff Latimer, M.D.

Home Town: Victoria, Texas

Education/Clinical Training:

1976, Bachelor of Arts in Biology/Chemistry; St. Mary's University; San Antonio, TX

1980, Doctor of Medicine; The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School; Dallas, TX

1980 - 1983, Residency in Internal Medicine; The University of Texas Affiliated Hospitals; San Antonio, TX

Certifications:

Board Certified in Internal Medicine

Professional Experience:

1984 - 1995, Corvallis Clinic, Inc.; Internal Medicine/Urgent Care Department; Corvallis, OR

1995 - Present, University Health Services; The University of Texas at Austin

Personal Information:

Dr. Latimer's interests include playing sports, coaching youth team sports, and photography. His wife, Tricia, is a clinical pharmacist with Scott and White Hospital in Temple, TX. He has a daughter in college and a son who plays football in high school.

Robin Merket, M.D.

Home Town: Hamlin, Texas

Education/Clinical Training:

1991, Bachelor of Science in Biology; Angelo State University at San Angelo, TX

1996, Doctor of Medicine; University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, TX

1999, Residency in Family Practice: Oklahoma University at Tulsa, OK

2000, Fellowship in Sports Medicine; University of Tennessee at Knoxville, TN

Certifications:

Board Certified in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine

Professional Experience:

1999 - 2000, Team Physician Coverage for University of Tennessee; Knoxville, TN

1999 - 2000, Team Physician Coverage for Carson-Newman College; Jefferson City, TN

2001 - 2005, Southeast Texas Medical Associates; Beaumont, TX

2002 - 2005, Team Physician; Lamar University; Beaumont, TX

2003, Physician Coverage; Houston Shell Open Golf Tournament; Houston, TX

2004, Medical Tent Coverage; Ironman Triathlon World Championship; Kona, HI

2005 - Present, University Health Services; The University of Texas at Austin

Personal Information:

Dr. Merket's hobbies include softball, cycling, triathlon and traveling.

Martha Pyron, M.D.

Home Town: San Antonio, Texas

Education/Clinical Training:

1991, Bachelor of Arts in Biology; The University of Texas at Austin

1996, Doctor of Medicine; University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

1999, Residency in Family Practice at Pueblo, CO

2000, Fellowship in Sports Medicine at Michigan State University; Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies

Certifications:

Board Certified in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine

Professional Experience:

1998 - 1999, Emergency Medicine Specialist; Walsenburg Hospital; Walsenburg, CO

1999 - 2000, Team Physician; Girls' Softball Little League World Series

1999 - 2000, Team Physician; USTA Tennis Championships, Boys 16 - 18

1999 - 2000, Team Physician Coverage; Western Michigan University; Kalamazoo, MI

2000 - 2003, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine; Penn State University; State College, PA

2000 - 2003, Team Physician; Penn State University; State College, PA

2002, Team Physician; United States National Field Hockey Team

2003 - Present, University Health Services; The University of Texas at Austin

Personal Information:

Dr. Pyron's hobbies include soccer, softball, biking, gardening, playing guitar, cooking, sailing, and swimming.

 

 

Women's Health Clinic

Barbara Blizzard, C.N.M.

Home Town: Lubbock, Texas

Education/Clinical Training:

1972, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; University of Texas at Austin

1974, Masters of Nursing and Nurse Midwifery; University of Mississippi; Jackson, MS

Certifications:

American College of Nurse Midwives

Professional Experience:

Ms. Blizzard has over 25 years of experience providing health care for women. She has been employed at The University of Texas at Austin's University Health Services in the Women's Health Clinic for the last 15 years, and is currently the clinic's team leader.

Personal Information:

Ms. Blizzard enjoys time spent with her family as well as biking, quilting, and Lady Longhorn basketball.

Joyce Fleming, R.N.C., W.H.N.P.

Home Town: Hammond, Indiana

Education/Clinical Training:

1978, Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Studies and Sociology; Indiana University; Bloomington, IN

1985, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; West Virginia University; Morgantown, WV

1995, Masters of Science in Nursing; Indiana University; Bloomington, IN

Certifications:

Certified by the National Certification Corporation; Women's Healthcare Nurse Practitioner

Professional Experience:

Ms. Fleming served and retired from the Army as an Army Nurse Corps Officer. She has prior experience in medical/surgical intensive care, post-anesthesia care, pediatrics, labor and delivery, postpartum care, and field nursing. For the last eight years, she has provided care to women as a Women's Healthcare Nurse Practitioner. She joined University Health Services staff in August of 2003.

Personal Information:

Ms. Fleming has been married over 25 years and has two grown children. She enjoys reading, antique shopping, family activities, and trying a different Austin restaurant each week. She plans on getting involved with supporting various UT activities.

Sherry Guyton, RN-C, MSN, FNP

Home Town: Richmond, VA (Austin area since 1968)

Education/Clinical Training:

1983, Bachelor of Liberal Sciences, Child Development Major; St. Edward's University; Austin, TX

1987, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; The University of Texas at Austin

1994, Masters of Science in Nursing; The University of Texas at Austin

1997, Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Masters Program; The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston, TX

Certifications:

Advanced Practice Nurse

Family Nurse Practitioner

Professional Experience:

1977 - 1990, Certified Childbirth Educator; Georgetown Parent Educators; Georgetown, TX

1987 - 1989, Staff Nurse in Labor and Delivery, Post-Partum and Newborn Nursery; Georgetown Community Hospital; Georgetown, TX

1989 - 1996, Director of Health Services; Southwestern University; Georgetown, TX

1994 - 1995, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE); St. David's and Brackenridge Hospitals; Austin, TX

1998 - 2002, Family Nurse Practitioner; Leander Family Medical Center; Leander, TX and the Family Medical Center; Cedar Park, TX

2002 - 2004, Family Nurse Practitioner/Manager; Round Rock Health Clinic; Round Rock, TX

2004 - Present, Family Nurse Practitioner; University Health Services; The University of Texas at Austin

Personal Information:

Having served as the Director of Health Services at Southwestern University in Georgetown for seven years, Ms. Guyton says she chose University Health Services because "I loved working with college students in the past and I love UT!" Ms. Guyton enjoys spending time reading, doing woodworking and stained glass work, and playing with her grandchildren, Jonathan, Madison, and Audri.

Sally Johnson, W.H.N.P.

Home Town: Emporia, Kansas

Education/Clinical Training:

1971, Diploma in Nursing; Wesley School of Nursing; Wichita, KS

1975, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Wichita State University; Wichita, KS

1977, Women's Health (OB/Gyn) Nurse Practitioner; University of Texas Health Science Center of Dallas, Southwestern Medical School

Certifications:

Certified by the National Certification Corporation; Women's Health (OB/Gyn) Nurse Practitioner

Professional Experience:

1971 - 1974, Medical/Surgical Nursing; Wesley Medical Center; Wichita, KS

1974 - 1975, Clinical Instructor; Wesley Medical Center School of Nursing; Wichita, KS

1975 - 1976, Surgical Recovery; Methodist Hospital; Dallas, TX

1977 - 1979, Nurse Clinician in Obstetrics/Gynecology; Family Planning Clinics of Greater Dallas/ Parkland Hospital; Dallas, TX

1979 - Present, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner; University Health Services, The University of Texas at Austin

Personal Information:

Ms. Johnson has been a part of the UHS Women's Health Clinic for the past 27 years. She states, "The service has experienced tremendous growth over the years in response to increasing student demand, and it is with pride that I have continued my association with this quality service to students." Ms. Johnson has been married for 28 years and has a teenage daughter. Her time away from work is devoted to family activities, camping, reading, cooking, and gardening.

Lucia Waldrop, W.H.N.P.

Home Town: Seminole, Texas

Education/Clinical Training:

1969, Diploma in Nursing; Methodist Hospital School of Nursing; Lubbock, TX

1989, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; West Texas State University; Canyon, TX

1989, Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate; Southwestern Medical School; Dallas, TX

1993, Masters of Nursing; Texas Tech University; Lubbock, TX

Certifications:

National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric; Gynecologic Nursing Specialist

Professional Experience:

1981 - 1995, Texas Tech University Women's Health Clinic; Lubbock, TX

1995 - Present, University Health Services Women's Health Clinic; The University of Texas at Austin

Personal Information:

Ms. Waldrop stays busy with family activities. She has a great interest in golf, although she has little time to actually play. She loves to read novels anything historical, and enjoys watching and collecting classic movies.