1200 McKinney St., Suite 473,
Houston,
TX
77010
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About the Provider
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Education & Board Certification
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Professional Associations
Deepali Patni, MD, FACOG, MSCP, earned her medical degree at the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky, graduating in 1999. She went on to complete her residency in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Services at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) in 2003. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Dr. Patni joined Kelsey-Seybold in July 2009 and is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner.
Dr. Patni provides a wide range of OB/GYN care for patients across the life spectrum from adolescence through older adulthood. She prioritizes well care, including breast exams, Pap smears, and well woman checks, to promote sexual, reproductive, and whole-person wellness. Dr. Patni also specializes in pregnancy management from prenatal to postnatal care, along with minimally invasive gynecological procedures. With additional clinical interests in menopause care, she enjoys working with patients to enhance midlife women’s health through lifestyle modifications, hormone therapy, and osteoporosis prevention. Dr. Patni’s favorite aspect of being a physician is having the honor of building lifelong relationships with her patients.
Philosophy of Care
Dr. Patni believes that communication is the foundation to excellent patient care and trusting patient-provider relationships, so she focuses on active listening and patient education to ensure her patients feel heard, comfortable, and confident in their care.
Awards & Publications
Publications
- Phatak D and Hollier LM and. “Interventions for the Prevention of Preterm Birth” Expert Review of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2007 March; 2(2):193-201.
- Linares S, Pierce T, Phatak D, Riggs J, Hollier LM. “A Randomized Trial of Personalized Prenatal Education” Obstetrics & Gynecology.” 2006;107:S71
- Wu X, Tortolero-Luna G, Zhao H, Phatak D, Spitz MR, Follen M. Serum levels of insulin-like growth factor I and risk of squamous intraepithelial lesions of the cervix. Clinical Cancer Res. 2003 Aug 15; 9(9):3356-61.
- Fonseca L, Wood HC, Lucas MJ, Ramin SM, Phatak D, Gilstrap LC 3rd, Yeomans ER. “Randomized Trial of Preinduction Cervical Ripening: Misoprostol versus Oxytocin” Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Sep;199(3):305.e1-5
Hobbies & Interests
When she’s not caring for patients, Dr. Patni enjoys travel, reading, and spending time with her family.Medical School
- University of Louisville School of Medicine – Louisville, KY 1999
Internship/Residency
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) – Houston, TX 2003
Board Certifications
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - OB/GYN
- Menopause Society Certified Practitioner - MSCP
Dr. Patni is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Locations
Berthelsen Main Campus Surgery Center
2727 W. Holcombe Blvd.,
Houston,
TX
77025
