OpenHysterectomy near Galveston, TX

Care Philosophy: My care philosophy is to treat my patients as family and to provide patient centered care.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Alrais strives to treat every patient like a family. She enjoys women's services because it allows her to follow patients throughout the different stages of their lives. Dr. Alrais' patient care approach is to listen tentatively to her patients, break down barriers, normalize their situation, and help them feel comfortable to help them go through their illness.

Biography: Webster, Texas. Dr. Stafflinger grew up in Richmond, Virginia but has called Houston home for the last several years. She graduated from The University of Virginia with a double major in biology and German language. Dr. Stafflinger spent time in research before enrolling in Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine where she earned her Doctorate of Medicine. Following medical school, she moved to Texas to complete her training in obstetrics and gynecology at Houston Methodist Hospital. Dr. Stafflinger originally became interested in her wonderfully unique field as it provides the opportunity to provide care for women from their teenage years all the way through late adulthood. She believes it is such a privilege to care for women in the special journey of pregnancy, guiding them from the first ultrasound through delivery. She also has a passion for gynecologic surgery, in order to help women to feel their best no matter their age.When not treating patients, Dr. Stafflinger enjoys spending time with her husband, two young daughters, and mini dachshund. She also enjoys yoga, pilates, cooking, and gardening.Dr. Stafflinger welcomes new patients and referrals. When appropriate, the practice does offer telehealth visits.

Biography: Dr. Melanie Levy-Meeks is an Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist. She earned her Bachelor of Science in public health from The University of Texas at Austin in 2013. She earned her Doctor of Medicine at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 2017, where she was a Physician Healer Track Scholar. She also completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston in 2021. Dr. Levy-Meeks joined Kelsey-Seybold in September 2021.