2015 SAN ANTONIO WOMAN Medical Directory
Obstetrics, Gynecology, Infertility & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery I am a San Antonio native and proudly graduated from Central Catholic HS and Incarnate Word College (UIW.) I am also an active alumnus of both UIW and Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. I have always been committed to high quality and compassionate care of all women thru each stage of her life. I have been fortunate to practice in several areas of our state including El Paso, the Houston area and of course San Antonio.
Henry Garza, III, MD, FACOG • High risk pregnancy management • Vaginal & robotic pelvic surgery • Bioidentical hormone & menopause management • In-office sterilization & treatment of heavy periods
I have been well trained in the latest technology our specialty has to offer including innovative vaginal, laparoscopic and vaginal techniques for pelvic surgery and reconstruction. Dr. Garza speaks English and Spanish fluently, which makes him widely accessible to patients from a variety of cultural backgrounds.
Education: Internship & Residency: Obstetrics and Gynecology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso, TX Doctor of Medicine Degree: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX Bachelor of Science Degree: Biology & Chemistry at Incarnate Word College, San Antonio, TX Professional or Medical Organizations: AMA, TMA, ACOG, TAOG, AAGL, BCMS Board Certified Obstetrics and Gynecology Contact: Acacia OB/GYN - Schertz 16977 IH 35 North, Suite 210 Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 226-7827 www.acaciaobgyn.net
Oncology/Hematology Cancer Care Centers of South Texas in San Antonio, in the South Texas Medical Center, is proud to announce the affiliation of Dr. Emmalind Aponte, a board-certified Medical Oncologist and Hematologist to their physician team. Dr. Aponte is accepting new medical oncology and hematology referrals. To refer a patient to Dr. Aponte, please call (210) 595-5300
Emmalind Aponte, MD • Board certified Medical Oncologist and Hematologist • Languages: English and Spanish
Education: Fellowship: Hematology and Medical Oncology, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, San Juan, PR Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Puerto Rico - School of Medicine, San Juan, PR Internship: Internal Medicine, University of Puerto Rico - School of Medicine, San Juan, PR
Medical School: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, San Juan, PR College: BS in General Sciences, Fordham University, Bronx, NY Board Certification: Medical Oncology, Hematology and Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine Clinical Interests include, but not limited to: Treatment of Breast and Lung Cancers
Contact: Cancer Care Centers of South Texas 4411 Medical Drive, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 595-5300 www.CancerCareSouthTexas.com
Oncology/Hematology
Linda Couch, MD, PhD • Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the Texas Oncology Society • Board Certification: Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology - American Board of Internal Medicine
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Dr. Couch earned a Ph.D. in physical inorganic chemistry from the University of Massachusetts and served as the director of research and quality control at Degesch America for twelve years. She went on to receive her medical degree and then completed an internship and residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Medical Oncology. Dr. Couch has co-authored research articles published in peer-reviewed journals related to both inorganic chemistry and medical oncology. She has participated in numerous clinical trials involving cancer medications, care and support. She comes to CCCST from Texas Oncology-Longview Cancer Center in Longview, Texas, where she provided medical oncology and hematology services to patients for ten years.
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Education: Fellowship: Medical Oncology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI Residency: University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA Internship: Internal Medicine, Wake Forest University, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC Medical School: University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA Contact: Cancer Care Centers of South Texas 4411 Medical Drive, Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 595-5300 www.CancerCareSouthTexas.com