Dr. Jeff Livingston
Primary Care, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Irving, TX
24 years experience male
Locations
Macarthur Medical Center
euless, TX
My office hours
Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Aetna
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CIGNA Health Care
Coventry Health Care
First Health Group Corporation
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Humana Insurance Company
Molina Healthcare Inc
MultiPlan, Inc
Parkland Community Health Plan
Office
Irving, TX
Macarthur Medical Center
Irving
About
Bio
Dr. Jeff Livingston has been a physician at MacArthur OB/GYN since 2003. He served as Chairman of the Obgyn Department at Baylor Medical Center of Irving. He is leading the practice’s efforts to use social media, Health 2.0, and community involvement to improve patient engagement. Several national publications, including USA Today, Wired magazine, Computerworld.com and Physicians Practice have featured his combined use of Facebook, Twitter and a secure patient portal to effectively communicate with patients and to better meet their everyday healthcare needs. His efforts at promoting patient engagement have been featured at the Health 2.0 conference in Washington DC and San Francisco as well as on Voice of America News, WFAA’s Good Morning Texas and DFW News NBC.
Working with the Irving Independent School District, he received the Golden Apple Award in 2009 in recognition of his outstanding contributions to students and teachers regarding STD and teen pregnancy prevention. In 2012 he received the Heroes For Children award from the Texas State Board of Education. Dr. Livingston grew up in Dallas, TX, and graduated from J.J. Pearce High School. He attended Trinity University in San Antonio, where he played basketball and majored in Spanish. He then returned to Dallas to attend the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. After completing his residency at Parkland Memorial Hospital, he moved to Irving to work with MacArthur OB/GYN. He is fluent in Spanish and sign language, and enjoys spending his free time with his wife and four children. He is a board certified obstetrician and gynecologist by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Gynecology
Licenses
United States: Texas
Languages spoken
English
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Possibly : Depends on the anesthesia provider. Most anesthesiologists prefer not to go through a tatoo to place an epidural but most can usually find away around... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Damaged muscles: Childbirth can be traumatic to the muscles and nerves surrounding the bladder, vagina and rectum. The nerves can be damaged and small tears in the mus... Read More
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6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
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Great question: The answer will vary so you should always specifically ask. Usually this includes gonorrhea, chlamydia, hiv, syphilis and hepatitis b. I also include ... Read More
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6.3k viewsReviewed Mar 25, 2023
A 25-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
No association: There isn't an established association between birth control pills and varicose veins or spider veins. Both are made worse by prolonged standing.... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Yes: It will not matter whether or not you are on your cycle for a hysterectomy.
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6.4k viewsReviewed Dec 18, 2021
A 28-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Yes: Hpv vaccination is recommended for all women and men age 9-26. Hpv infection is unrelated to a family history of ovarian cancer.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Myth: This is a myth. Several studies have debunked this. Having the uterus removed during hysterectomy has no long term effect on sexual function.
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6.2k viewsReviewed Mar 25, 2023
A 29-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Very common: It is very common to do bladder surgery at the same time as a hysterectomy for patients with incontinence or a prolapsed (falling) bladder. A variety ... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Yes: Emergency contraception is now available over the counter and is most effective when taken soon after unprotected intercourse.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Not often: The rate of tubal failure depends on the technique used but is roughly 1/400. When I have a patient experience a tubal failure i recommend removing th... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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HPV: The overwhelming majority of cervical dyplasia is caused by hpv (human papilloma virus). Hpv is a virus transmitted sexually. Most cases of hpv will r... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
1-2 days after born: Most of the time circumcision can be done in the hospital by the pediatrician or obgyn before the baby and mom are discharged. Some choose to do it la... Read More
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6.5k viewsReviewed Jan 01, 2023
A 39-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Condoms/ abstinence: Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection passed through fluid transmission. The only way to be 100% safe is to avoid vaginal, oral and anal inter... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Skin to skin contact: Syphilis is spread via skin to skin contact with an infected painless sore called a chancre. If the infected sore come into contact with another perso... Read More
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6.3k viewsReviewed Oct 24, 2021
A 35-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Yes: Smoking any kind of cigarettes decreases sperm counts.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Yes: Sudafed is an acceptable medication for cold symptoms in pregnancy unless you have high blood pressure.
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6.6k viewsReviewed Mar 30, 2023
A 31-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Avoid: Many activities are safe in pregnancy but in general you want to avoid activities that cause trauma or jarring to the uterus. High speed boating is si... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Time 2 go 2 hospital: Once your water breaks it is time to go to the hospital but this does not mean that the baby will deliver quickly. Sometimes the water will break duri... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
No: Trichomoniasis is spread sexually when fluid passes from one person to another. This is through any kind of sexual contact. It is not through casual ... Read More
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A 53-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
One: Ovulation occurs in an instant one time per month. Fertilization may occur as fast as 15 min and as long as 3 days after ovulation.
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Preparing for labor: As you get closer to delivery it is normal to begin having mild irregular contractions. You may feel your abdomen tighten and then relax. Many patient... Read More
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A 20-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Risks vs benefits: Zoloft (sertraline) is one of the safer choices. The decision to continue certain meds must be on a case by case basis weighing the risks of any mecic... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Endometrial ablation: There are lots of treatment options you can discuss with your doctor. Lysteda is a nonhormone medication designed for heavy periods. Some benefit from... Read More
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6k viewsReviewed Dec 28, 2022
A 38-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Several things: I would schedule a visitt for an exam and testing. Here are a few things to ask about. Herpes is a common infection that can appear like cuts. Yeast ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Get treated: It is hard for parents to find out their child has an std. It is important to get them treated right away to avoid long term complications. Find a doc... Read More
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6.2k viewsReviewed Nov 06, 2021
A 20-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
May take awhile: It can take a few months after Implanon for the menstrual cycles to return to normal. Most people are back to normal quickly but some can take 6-12 mo... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Lots of options : Many people take birth control for cycle control. This is a common. Loestrin 24 or gianvi (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) are popular brands. Sea... Read More
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A 19-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
A little too earl: On sonogram it is hard to identify gender before about 15-16 weeks. A sonogram done between 18-22 is a better time to have the sonogram because we can... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
It happens : Irregular periods are very common. Other than being annoying for you usually it is not a sign of something serious. Depending on your age and medical ... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Yes: This early in the pregnancy sleeping on your back is not an issue. This idea comes from patients in labor. When people are in labor and the fetal hea... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Good for BV: Rephresh is a great over the counter product for patients with recurrent bacterial vaginisis or recurrent yeast infections. It stabilizes the pH balan... Read More
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6.1k viewsReviewed Dec 29, 2022
A 36-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Giving > receiving: Oral sex is one way to pass std though not as common as vaginal or anal intercourse. Herpes, hpv and syphilis are passed by mouth to skin contact. Gon... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Unlikely : Depoprovera can lead to bone loss after prolonged use. Patients should take calcium supplements while they are on it to prevent it. Osteoporosis does ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
No : Unless semen is deposited in the vagina then you can not get pregnant.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
No relationship: Well...Wait until you get home. There is no relationship between masturbation and vaccination so there is no specific medical need to delay.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Smelly discharge: Women with trichomoniasis often complain about vaginal itching and a smelly discharge. The discharge is often watery and copious. Some will have no sy... Read More
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6k viewsReviewed Dec 29, 2022
A 28-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Placenta over cervix: Placenta previa is a complication of pregnancy where the placenta is covering the opening of the uterus called the cervix. It occurs in 1/200 pregnanc... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
No: Please keep your cat. The concern about cats and pregnancy is because of a disease called toxoplasmosis. Just wear disposable gloves and wash your han... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Jump start labor: An induction of labor is a way of starting labor artificially. There are a variety of medications which can be used to do this. Sometimes being induce... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Yes: You can not get pregnant from oral sex but you can catch sexually transmitted diseases. You are lesss likely to spread an std through oral sex than... Read More
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6.5k viewsReviewed Apr 01, 2023
A 33-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Yes: You should bring anyone with you who helps you feel relaxed and offers you support. Having a baby is exciting. Family members like to feel like they a... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
No: The earlier you seek prenatal care the better. If you have put off your first visit though now is the time. It is never too late.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
No: Peptobismol is not the best choice for diarrhea in pregnancy. It contains Aspirin like products which are generally not used in pregnancy except in ce... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Talk to doc: First trimester nausea and vomiting can be miserable. Some patients can control with this diet. Eat small amounts like crackers often to keep your sto... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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No: Most babies with a heart defect do not have down syndrome. Babies who have Down syndrome have a higher risk of having heart defects.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Cerclage: A cervical stitch is a procedure called a cerclage. A cerclage is a surgical procedure to close and support the cervix for people who have pregnancy l... Read More
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6.6k viewsReviewed Jan 01, 2023
A 43-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Water and exercise : Leg cramps are common in pregnancy. Drink plenty of water to keep the muscle tissue hydrated. Exercise and stretch to keep muscles loose. Calcium supp... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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No mosh pit: I assume you are worried about the effect of loud sounds. This will be fine during pregnancy. The baby is well protected. I would make sure you are ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Flex and relax : To get the feeling for these exercises, try stopping and starting the flow of urine while voiding and try to tighten your bottom as if you’re trying t... Read More
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6.5k viewsReviewed Oct 24, 2021
A 39-year-old member asked:
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Doesnt work that way: If you are getting an epidural i recommend discussing it with the anesthesia provider early in labor. They place a catheter and then medication flows ... Read More
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Dec 22, 2015
I enjoy reading Dr. Livingston's concise, informative answers. As a DB Pede, I really like that he addresses questions from sexually active teens in a non- judgmental manner. I also look forward to hi...Read More
Feb 15, 2018
Dr. Livingston is a great guy: smart and personable. His care for patients shows empathy, compassion, as well as respect. He is also supportive to peers. All-in-all, he's a prince of a doctor! I am...Read More
Aug 13, 2013
Dr. Jeff Livingston is an innovative, creative, talented OBGYN physician whose main goal has always patient education and empowerment. He is an excellent clinician and a great asset to the local Irvi...Read More
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Thank you for the responce. I appreciate your time. She had a drastic change in diet. From being vegan for over two years she went back to vegetarian, I don't like assuming things but we did notice th...Read More
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i went to a hospital & they took an ultrasound, they didnt tell me much. but he did strongly advise that i go see the doctor who put it in and have it removed. i havent seen him yet bc i lost my insur...Read More
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thank you for your advice. i had a mc about 2yrs ago. so as soon as i started to spot i was worried. the sonogram was good and blood test an exams came back good. my hcg was over 14000. i plan on goin...Read More
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas
Graduated 1999MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, TX
Graduated 1999MD
Residency
Parkland Health and Hospital System
Residency
PARKLAND HEALTH AND HOSPITAL SYSTEM
Awards
Golden Apple Award Irving Indepent School District 2009
Patients Choice Award 2010 Vitals.com
Five Star Award Medical Center of Irving
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